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Welcome to Utah on Film, the podcast that dives into the cinematic world of the Beehive State! From blockbuster movies filmed amidst our stunning landscapes to captivating stories set in our unique locales, we explore it all. We'll shine a spotlight on the talented actors and directors hailing from Utah and uncover the hidden gems that connect Hollywood to our great state. Whether you're a film buff or just curious about Utah's movie magic, you're in the right place. Get ready for an epic journey through the silver screen right here on Utah on Film.

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"The Searchers" - Episode 7 of Monumental Visions

2025/12/10

What drives a man across endless miles of desert, chasing a family torn apart? In this episode, we dive into John Ford’s The Searchers—a Western that’s as unsettling as it is iconic. From Monument Valley’s sweeping vistas to Ethan Edwards’ haunted stare, we explore why this film still sparks debate and shapes the way movies wrestle with obsession and belonging

"Rio Grande" - Episode 6 of Monumental Visions

2025/11/26

In this episode, we explore Rio Grande, the final film in John Ford’s Cavalry Trilogy. From rivers and regimental songs to family tensions and recycled footage, we unpack how Ford blends duty, myth, and efficiency into one lean Western.

"Wagon Master" - Episode 5 of Monumental Visions

2025/11/12

We take a closer look at Wagon Master (1950), John Ford’s understated Western about a Mormon wagon train. This episode unpacks how the film trades lone gunslingers for collective protagonists, using music, ritual, and movement to turn the journey west into a mythic act of becoming.

"She Wore a Yellow Ribbon" - Episode 4 of Monumental Visions

2025/10/29

In this episode of Utah on Film, we saddle up for John Ford’s 1949 Technicolor spectacle, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, where sweeping Utah canyons and crimson buttes become the backdrop for Captain Nathan Brittles’s last patrol.

"Fort Apache" - Episode 3 of Monumental Visions

2025/10/15

In this episode of Utah on Film, we ride into John Ford’s 1948 classic, Fort Apache, where Monument Valley’s monumental spires frame a tale of honor, pride, and cultural collision.

"My Darling Clementine" - Episode 2 of Monumental Visions

2025/10/01

In this episode of Utah on Film, we journey back to John Ford’s 1946 western, My Darling Clementine, exploring how Monument Valley’s stark landscapes and the Tombstone legend collide in a lyrical tale of justice, memory, and mythology

"Stagecoach" - Episode 1 of Monumental Visions

2025/09/17

Ride into the heart of the American West with this episode of Utah on Film, where John Ford’s 1939 classic Stagecoach comes alive against Utah’s iconic red-rock backdrops. We explore how Monument Valley and nearby canyons became an on-screen character, elevating a modest B-Western into a genre-defining masterpiece.

Teaser for Utah on Film

2025/09/14

Welcome to Utah on Film, the podcast that dives into the cinematic landscapes of the Beehive State! Get ready for an epic journey through the silver screen right here on Utah on Film.