Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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John Wayne’S Rise To Stardom And Seamless Transition To Producer In The 1950S
In 1950 John Wayne was the number one box office draw according to the annual “Top Ten Money Making Stars Poll”—a feat he would again achieve in 1951. It was a good decade to be John Wayne: from 1950 to 1959 there were only two years where Duke didn’t land in the top three of…
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Defying Expectations: The Uncommon Brilliance of ‘For a Few Dollars More’ Over its Classic Predecessor
If Sergio Leone’s first installment in the “Dollar Trilogy”, A Fistful of Dollars (1964), defined the future of the spaghetti western genre, his second installment, For a Few Dollars More (1965), guaranteed the genre’s future. It not only competed the vision that the first film started, but it also surpassed it at the box-office. In…
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The Daredevil in Clint Eastwood: 8 Instances of Unmatched Commitment to His Craft
Most associate Clint Eastwood with The Man With No Name, also known as “Blondie”, from Sergio Leone’s famous Dollars Trilogy. Others might recognize him better as Harry Callahan of Dirty Harry fame. In these roles, the actor is known for being a stoic, tight-lipped action star, Eastwood speaking in quotable one-liners when he does talk.…
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From Dollars Trilogy to Iconic Westerns: Clint Eastwood’s Cinematic Mastery Revealed in Five Scenes
When you think of the western genre, aside from the thudding power of the American icon John Wayne, it is likely that Clint Eastwood comes to mind, with the latter often portraying the nameless, mysterious stranger of the Old West. A distinctive, potent figure of Hollywood allure, Eastwood has been a part of some of…
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The Clint Eastwood movie that was criticised by a WWII veteran: “I felt it was un-American”
As one of the most prominent filmmakers in American cinema, the artistic choices in the movies of Clint Eastwood always carry a lot of weight. While he has received widespread acclaim for his efforts as an actor as well as a director, some of his projects have also received criticism from audiences and notable figures…
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Meryl Streep Taken Aback: Clint Eastwood’s Startling Political Stand Leaves Hollywood in Awe
Meryl Streep was ‘shocked’ that her former co-star Clint Eastwood was voting for Donald Trump in November’s presidential election. ‘I didn’t know that. I’ll have to speak to him. I’ll have to correct that!’ the 67-year-old acting legend told Variety on Monday. ‘I’m shocked. I really am, because he’s more – I would have thought…
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Beyond Prada: Meryl Streep’s Unspoken Homage to Clint Eastwood’s Iconic Swagger
After nearly five decades of Hollywood success under her belt, Meryl Streep remains active today with a host of block busters and coveted trophies under her belt. From a record 21 Academy Award nominations, Streep has won three Oscars for her roles in Kramer vs. Kramer, Sophie’s Choice and Out of Africa. However, like all…
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Superman’s Near Miss: Clint Eastwood’s Untold Brush with the Iconic Role in 1978
Legendary actor Clint Eastwood is one of the few yesteryear stars who is still active in the industry. The Gran Torino star has made a mark with his Westerns and is known as one of the most prolific directors to work with. At the age of 93, the veteran is still going strong by directing…
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The Story of Clint Eastwood and Spike Lee’s Tense Exchange Before Ridley Scott’s Napoleon And Clint Eastwood’s Fiery Retort
Both Ridley Scott and Clint Eastwood are among some of the finest filmmakers in Hollywood. They have made several impactful and impressive additions to the history of cinema. However, sometimes, the widespread acclaim is also followed by criticism, not only from critics but also from notable figures from the industry. Scott, whose latest film, Napoleon,…
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Sergio Leone vs. Clint Eastwood: He’s Epic Struggle to Immortalize the Man with No Name
A specific suggestion by Clint Eastwood for his iconic character (Man with No Name) led to a disagreement with the director for its inclusion. People think that Clint Eastwood’s character, the Man with No Name in the Dollars Trilogy, was silent because of a language barrier between him and the Italian director Sergio Leone. But…
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