Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Behind Leone’s Lens: Sergio Leone’s Controversial Comparison of Clint Eastwood to Marble
Clint Eastwood has been known around the world as a veteran director beyond all means. Eastwood, however, started his journey as an actor portraying several iconic and notable roles over the years. Starring in Sergio Leone’s The Dollars Trilogy, Clint Eastwood starred in a genre of movies called Western spaghetti. Portraying the role of The…
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Hollywood’s Maverick: John Wayne’s Trailblazing Approach to ‘Fighting Dirty’ in Westerns
John Wayne continues to exist as one of the timeless faces of the Western film genre. However, he also revolutionized the art of the Hollywood fight sequence in more ways than one. Wayne brought a more realistic and “dirty” way to fight on the silver screen. More modern ideas of fight sequences can thank Wayne’s…
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The Ultimate Quote: Discovering John Wayne’s Most Memorable Line on the Silver Screen
The one quote so many people think about strangely, however, the Duke never actually said his most famous catchphrase: “Get off your horse and drink your milk!” which was supposed to be in the 1972 film The Cowboys. Yet many people watched the film all the way through and studied every scene in minute detail…
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Behind the Scenes Shock: John Wayne’s Concerns Over ‘Red River’ Scene Pushed Director Howard Hawks to an Unconventional Move
Red River actor John Wayne was sensitive to violence that he thought was “too much” in motion pictures. As a result, he frequently called out the films that he thought were going for shock value. Additionally, Wayne spoke up against the inclusion of such scenes in his own feature films, which is exactly what he…
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The Unseen Rebellion: John Wayne’s Defiance of Howard Hawks’ Direction to Avoid ‘Cringing’ in ‘Red River’
Red River actor John Wayne made his share of duds over the course of his career, but he also made numerous strides. As a result, he became one of the biggest movie stars to ever go through the Hollywood machine. Wayne was immensely proud of the work that he put into Red River, but he…
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Montgomery Clift’s Fiery Disapproval: The Infamous Bear Hunt that Drove a Wedge Between John Wayne and Montgomery Clift on ‘Red River’
Movie star John Wayne himself saw a major turning point in his career when Red River came about. He played Thomas Dunson, who was significantly older than the actor’s real-life age. Nevertheless, Wayne delivered a powerful performance in Red River, claiming it to be the first time he considered himself a “real actor.” While filming,…
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The Cowboys’ Hidden Drama: John Wayne’s Playful Joke That Haunted Bruce Dern
John Wayne and Bruce Dern are both legendary actors who happened to co-star in The Cowboys. They had a bit of a running joke on the set that involved Wayne teasing Dern regarding his career. However, the joke didn’t come to light until their respective celebrity kids, Patrick Wayne and Laura Dern, addressed it. There…
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Uncharted Territory: The Epic Gunfight Debate – John Wayne vs. Clint Eastwood
John Wayne and Clint Eastwood are the two biggest names in the Western genre. They share some similarities, but they never worked together. As a result, some of their respective fans like to imagine if they did. They’re creating videos that splice clips from Wayne and Eastwood’s movies to figure out who would win in…
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Unseen Snaps of John Wayne: Inside His Trailer and Unlikely Friendships Revealed
In a genre of Westerns, tough guys and quiet men, one cowboy stands alone. John Wayne, the no-nonsense American hero of more than 200 films, has enduring appeal, largely because “he speaks for a character set or value set,” says Ethan Wayne, his 55-year-old son, who grew up on film sets including El Dorado and…
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Behind the Camera Drama: Clint Eastwood’s Battle with a Film That Almost Made Him Quit
Clint Eastwood has had one of the most distinguished careers in Hollywood. From re-defining the Western dramas with his iconic portrayal of Man with No Name in Dollars Trilogy to exploring complex relationships between parents and children in a unique way through Million Dollar Baby as the director, Eastwood has time and again gone against…
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