{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66588f09a496ae0012140ac3/69cc0d83e8519e977f7050d4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Is This the Perfect Movie? Claybourne Elder on The Last Crusade","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66588f09a496ae0012140ac3/1774980371329-774f82d0-8a37-49d0-89c6-e36a009b0707.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What is it about a fedora, a whip, and a \"history avenger\" that sparks a lifelong obsession? This week on <em>The Spark Parade</em>, host <strong>Adam Unze</strong> is joined by Broadway powerhouse and star of HBO’s <em>The Gilded Age</em>, <strong>Claybourne Elder</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Claybourne takes us back to a small-town theater in Utah to revisit the 1989 masterpiece, <strong><em>Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade</em></strong>. We dive deep into the \"virile\" energy of <strong>Harrison Ford</strong>, the brilliance of <strong>Sean Connery</strong> and why this film provided a vital sense of adventure for kids growing up in the 80s.</p><p><br></p><p>From secret script polishes by <strong>Tom Stoppard</strong> to Clay’s surreal experience acting alongside <em>Indy</em> legend <strong>John Rhys-Davies</strong>, this episode is a celebration of the \"monoculture\" blockbuster and the art that shapes who we become.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What We Discuss:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>[00:05]</strong> Growing up in Springville, Utah, and the magic of the Villa Theater.</li><li><strong>[01:05]</strong> Harrison Ford: The \"Whip Daddy\" and history’s sexiest Avenger.</li><li><strong>[02:55]</strong> Defining a \"type\": How Indy influenced Clay’s taste in men and mentors.</li><li><strong>[04:40]</strong> Why \"straight-boy coded\" adventures resonated so deeply with queer kids.</li><li><strong>[05:15]</strong> The Father-Son dynamic: Family legacy and the heart of <em>The Last Crusade</em>.</li><li><strong>[09:08]</strong> The Golden Age of Practical Effects (and the truth about the \"clean\" rats).</li><li><strong>[13:14]</strong> Missing the Monoculture: The community experience of the summer movie.</li><li><strong>[19:17]</strong> From Fan to Adventurer: How Indiana Jones inspired Clay’s world travels.</li><li><strong>[21:20]</strong> Behind the Scenes: Working with <strong>John Rhys-Davies</strong> on set.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Claybourne Elder:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>New Album:</strong> Pre-save/Listen to <strong><em>If The Stars Were Mine</em></strong> (Out April 3!)</li><li><strong>Live in NYC:</strong> Get tickets for Clay’s April residency at <strong>54 Below</strong>.</li><li><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/claybourneelder\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@claybourneelder</a></li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Adam Unze - Music & Film Interviews"}