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Spike Lee Challenges Clint Eastwood On Black Soldiers’ Portrayal, Igniting A Fierce Verbal Feud In The World Of Cinema
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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Clint Eastwood Battles With A Director To Make A Lasting Mark On The Man With No Name—A Fight For Cinematic Immortality
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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John Wayne’S Last 15 Years Marked By Battles Against Illness—A Poignant Hollywood Tale
The Academy Award winner, for his role in True Grit (1969), was born as Marion Robert Morrison, in Iowa, in 1907. Appearing in nearly 250 film productions, John Wayne was a superstar of his time. While his acting career went from strength to strength, his health deteriorated throughout the years. In September 1964, at the…
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Despite A Torn Ligament And Three Broken Ribs, John Wayne Pushes Through The Pain, Determined Not To Let His Fans Down
John Wayne’s career in Hollywood and the Golden Age of Cinema continues to fascinate and excite fans and critics the world over, with his films regularly replayed over and over again. Thanks to a staggering collection of more than 170 films and TV show appearances, Wayne fans are able to get their fix. Among the…
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The Barbarian And The Geisha Shoot Went South As John Wayne Accidentally Set A Village On Fire – Thankfully, No Casualties
The Lawless Frontier – The 1934 film was shot in less than a week at Red Rock Canyon, north of Los Angeles, and was made on a budget of around £10,000 ($11,000). Though it is relatively unknown in the huge catalogue of Wayne films, it did help him on his road to establishing himself among…
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Lost in Time: John Wayne’s Forgotten Westerns and Hitchcock’s Hidden Features – The Untold Stories of Cinematic Demise
It’s a true shame because there are several lost films that hold great historical significance to critics. Just a few examples include: The Mountain Eagle (the second film directed by Alfred Hitchcock), London After Midnight (a horror film by future Dracula director Tod Browning), Too Many Crooks (Laurence Olivier’s screen debut), Two Crowded Hours (Michael…
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John Wayne’s Hidden Guardians in The Quiet Man – Bill Maguire and the Art of Cinematic Danger
Most audiences recognize John Wayne for his accomplishments within the war and Western film genres. However, he very occasionally set foot away from what viewers expected from him, although it was only for specific circumstances. Ordinarily, the movie star knew how to throw quite the punch, resulting in plenty of available stuntwork. Wayne made the…
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A Perfect Duo: John Wayne and Ward Bond’s 100% Rotten Tomatoes Triumphs—What Sets Them Apart?
John Wayne and Ward Bond both starred in 12 movies that hold 100% scores on Rotten Tomatoes, with the two classic actors being most notable for their roles in the Western genre. While Wayne was most notable for his leading cowboy role, Bond was a renowned character actor who often had supporting roles in Westerns,…
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Going against John Wayne’s ideology: The Untold Story of How Henry Fonda Became a Vicious Force in Leone’s Cinematic Western Odyssey
Yes, we’re talking about Henry Fonda as Frank. For over three decades leading up to Once Upon A Time In The West, Henry Fonda had been playing the strong, stately American hero on screen. In John Ford’s My Darling Clementine, Fort Apache, and Drums Along The Mohawk, he played stern, stoic, but nevertheless principled Western…
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John Wayne and Harry Carey Jr.’s Timeless Connection Echoes in a Stirring Video Unearthed by the Wayne Estate
Careys Were Dear Friends of John Wayne When the clip plays, you hear a voice say: “This is John Wayne, the cowboy, the cavalry officer, the war hero. That’s the John Wayne you know. “I know John Wayne, too. John Wayne was a friend of my family. You see, my dad was a big western…
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