Tag: Iwo Jima
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Did John Wayne Say Native Americans ‘Selfishly’ Tried to Keep Their Land?
In 1971 John Wayne, the iconic movie star who had “charged the beaches at Iwo Jima, beaten back the Indians at Fort Apache, and often bloodied his fists in the name of frontier justice” was at the height of his popularity: Having appeared in over 200 films to date, he’d been listed among Hollywood’s top…
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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,…