Category: John Wayne
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Duke’s Drunken Charm: The Intriguing Hollywood Tale Behind Rio Lobo’s Reappearance
John Wayne had already remade 1959’s Rio Bravo, a film about a sheriff defending his office from outlaws, in 1966’s El Dorado. Yet Howard Hawks, who directed both of those films, wanted to make it a third time in 1970’s Rio Lobo. When the filmmaker first approached Duke about the idea, the Hollywood star replied:…
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John Wayne’s Unconventional Advice to Michael Caine – ‘Talk Low, Talk Slow, and Thrive
Michael Caine is undoubtedly among the most celebrated actors living today, known for his unforgettable work in various projects such as Dressed to Kill and The Dark Knight Trilogy among many others. Even in recent years, Caine has continued to appear in films like Tenet and has not announced his retirement yet.Born in London, Caine…
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Barbara Walters’ Unforgettable Interview: John Wayne’s Last Interview with Barbara Walters – ‘A Must-Watch, But Be Prepared
In January 1979, six months before he died, Wayne gave his final interview to Barbara Walters, who died just before New Year’s Eve 2022. Reflecting on their conversation years later, she said of his days being numbered, “I think he knew it”, as a day later he was admitted to hospital and never recovered. After…
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Admitted to Hospital for Intestinal Obstruction Removal: John Wayne’s Final Hospitalization and Cancer’s Grim Return
JOHN WAYNE, born Marion Michael Morrison, was a Western megastar. While making at least 74 films, it was in 1964, when appearing in Circus World, when he first learned of his tumour. A heavy smoker, John Wayne – nicknamed the Duke – received a lung cancer diagnosis when he was 57; he then had his…
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“I Got A 60-Year-Old Saddle That Looks Better Than You Do.” – John Wayne’S Brutal Quip At Dean Martin Comparing Him To A Worn Saddle
Nicknamed The Duke, Wayne is one of Hollywood’s most enduring stars, and thanks to his turn in the 1969 flick True Grit, became an Oscar winner, collecting the Best Actor gong. He and Martin starred in one of the pair’s most cherished films, 1959’s Rio Bravo, which helped cement their status among the industry’s elite.…
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Behind the Cowboy Hat: Disturbing Truths About John Wayne, The Sheriff of Hollywood
There aren’t many figures bigger than John Wayne. One of the most iconic leading men of his era, there was no one else in Hollywood like him—but there was a chilling darkness to this legendary figure. His infamous Playboy interview is just the tip of the iceberg, so buckle up and let’s dive into the…
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John Wayne’s top-notch acting tips delivered in an explosive, profanity-laced rant at Duke amid WW2
John Wayne recalled: “What [my fans] come to expect of me, I try to be on the screen. I remember when I was a young man and we were making a picture in which Harry Carey was playing my father. It was Shepherd of the Hills. We’re talking about pictures and I was imbued with…
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Quentin Tarantino: John Wayne Has Got A Whole Past Behind Him, And His Past Is Built Up From These Other Movies
When choosing his follow-up to the cultural shockwave that was Pulp Fiction in 1994, acclaimed director Quentin Tarantino smartly decided to look to another writer as a source. He chose Rum Punch, the then-recent hard-boiled crime thriller by Elmore Leonard. However, as casting questions started to arise during the writing process, he realised he may…
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With Just One Small Action, John Wayne Forced Charlton Heston To Regret It For The Rest Of His Life
John Wayne was one of the biggest Hollywood stars around in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. He starred in dozens of movies over the few decades and was just years away from winning his first Oscar for Best Actor in 1969’s True Grit. So it was extremely exciting for the industry when Wayne decided to…
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The Untold Story of John Wayne’s Most Ill-Fated Film: From Western Hero to Historical Blunder
Following his movie star breakthrough with 1939’s Stagecoach, Wayne’s screen image would forever be closely linked to Westerns. Most of his biggest successes were in the genre, including Red River, The Searchers, True Grit and the unofficial Rio Bravo trilogy. Of course, with over 180 credits, he appeared in plenty of other genres too. There…