Post by Admin on Jun 7, 2022 8:53:17 GMT -7
‘Yellowstone’ boom pits lifetime Montana residents against wealthy newcomers
CNBC reports:
"Yellowstone” has become one of the hottest shows streaming. Filmed on location in the West, much of it in Montana, the scripted drama tells the story of a modern day ranch owner John Dutton, played by Kevin Costner, and his family dynasty.
The storyline is deliciously captivating, with back-stabbing and family intrigue, high stakes power plays and dramatic plot twists, but the cinematography is a major element of the appeal. Sweeping vistas, snow-capped mountains and charming small towns are captured throughout the episodes.
Still, ask native Montanans what they think of the show, though, and you’ll likely be met with grimaces and criticism.
Ginger Rice, a lifelong resident of the state, said she initially vowed not to watch the series after seeing just one episode.
“It’s unreal,” she said. “It doesn’t portray Bozeman or Montana life as far as I’m concerned.”
Yet Rice, who admits the show eventually sucked her in, also recognizes that the show makes her home state alluring to viewers: “Do you see what our state looks like? The mountains and prairies and who can can’t love this?”
Read the full story here.
"Yellowstone” has become one of the hottest shows streaming. Filmed on location in the West, much of it in Montana, the scripted drama tells the story of a modern day ranch owner John Dutton, played by Kevin Costner, and his family dynasty.
The storyline is deliciously captivating, with back-stabbing and family intrigue, high stakes power plays and dramatic plot twists, but the cinematography is a major element of the appeal. Sweeping vistas, snow-capped mountains and charming small towns are captured throughout the episodes.
Still, ask native Montanans what they think of the show, though, and you’ll likely be met with grimaces and criticism.
Ginger Rice, a lifelong resident of the state, said she initially vowed not to watch the series after seeing just one episode.
“It’s unreal,” she said. “It doesn’t portray Bozeman or Montana life as far as I’m concerned.”
Yet Rice, who admits the show eventually sucked her in, also recognizes that the show makes her home state alluring to viewers: “Do you see what our state looks like? The mountains and prairies and who can can’t love this?”
Read the full story here.