Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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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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It Was Jaw-Dropping: Morgan Freeman Magically Goes Straight From Africa To The West In Clint Eastwood’S Movie
Morgan Freeman is easily one of the most commended and respectable celebrities in Hollywood with a finely star-studded career. Having starred in films like The Shawshank Redemption (1994) and Seven (1995), the actor cum producer has seen and showed it all to his fans from all across the globe. Yet, one small gesture from a…
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Rediscovering Clint Eastwood’s ‘Absolute Power’: A Hidden Gem of the ’90s
In the vast expanse of cinematic history, certain films emerge from the shadows of obscurity to claim a spot in the limelight once more. Such is the case with a particular 90s gem from the venerable Clint Eastwood, a film that encapsulates the essence of a political thriller with the finesse of a seasoned auteur.…
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Two Titans Of The West: Clint Eastwood Took Down All Of John Ford’S Films, Except For This One
While Clint Eastwood is undoubtedly one of the true icons of the western movie genre, he’s not without his competitors when it comes to taking the gunslinger throne of the desert. As for directors, it’s hard to look beyond the works of John Ford, widely considered one of the most influential directors of all time.…
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You Won’T Believe It! Clint Eastwood Enjoyed Upsetting His Conservative Fans With 2004 Oscar-Winning Film For A Reason
Clint Eastwood made Million Dollar Baby in 2004, with Hilary Swank and Morgan Freeman. The film which was presented as a boxing drama turned out to be a poignant and emotional exploration of a father-daughter relationship that develops between Swank and Eastwood’s characters. The film also went on to win four Oscars including Best Director,…
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Who would have thought? Clint Eastwood on ‘Macho Males’ – ‘The Most Gentle People Ever’
The archetype of the male lead in Hollywood’s action genre has consistently changed across different eras. These days, the action genre is ruled by characters inspired by Marvel and DC Comics, who are defined by their extravagant costumes and extraterrestrial powers. In the 80s and the 90s, the industry couldn’t get enough of physically dominating…
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From Doubt to Triumph: Clint Eastwood’s Pursuit of Cinematic Greatness in “Million Dollar Baby” and “Mystic River”
Clint Eastwood has proven time and time again throughout his almost seven-decade-old and counting career that he is not just an incredible actor, but one of the most exceptionally remarkable filmmakers as well. His big-screen works like Dirty Harry and Gran Torino are the living proof of his legendary legacy that he is currently carrying…
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The Unconventional Soundtrack of a Classic: Clint Eastwood’s Musical Vision
A feature of Clint Eastwood’s work was the creative use of music in his narratives in iconic films like The Bridges of Madison County. The Oscar winner though, admitted that he was picky when it came to choosing melodies for his scripts. The Million Dollar Baby filmmaker is not a fan of pop music, and…
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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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