A Fallout Star in Controversial Western Now Streaming on Hulu

From Ella Purnell’s role as Jackie Taylor on Yellowjackets to Kyle MacLachlan’s portrayal of FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper in Twin Peaks, it’s likely you’ve seen the cast of Prime Video’s Fallout TV series before. The hit video game adaptation, now in its second season, is one of the most high-profile shows currently airing, with an ensemble cast of established talent bringing iconic characters to life. But did you know that one Fallout star, Walton Goggins, also appeared in a controversial Western masterpiece that just joined Hulu’s streaming lineup?

In Quentin Tarantino’s 2012 film Django Unchained, Goggins played the role of Billy Crash. The star-packed revisionist Western is now available to stream on Hulu after it joined the platform on February 1st. Set two years before the Civil War, the film follows the story of Django, a slave who teams up with a German bounty hunter to reunite with his wife from a brutal Mississippi plantation.

Despite some controversy surrounding Django Unchained, including criticism of its portrayal of historical atrocities and the excessive use of racial slurs, the film became a modern masterpiece. It was named one of the top ten films of the year by the American Film Institute and the National Board of Review, and lauded as one of the best Westerns of the 21st century. Tarantino used the aesthetic of Spaghetti Westerns to confront America’s history of slavery and systemic oppression, creating a provocative and entertaining film.

In addition to Django Unchained, Hulu added a wave of new titles on February 1st, including movies like Ghostbusters (1984), The Hate U Give, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and When Harry Met Sally, with more great movies coming throughout the month. So if you’re looking for something new to watch, Hulu has got you covered!

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