Tag: Western
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Who is the standout contributor to the excellence of ‘Tombstone’ as a Western, if not Kurt Russell?
Tombstone is one of the last great Westerns, a rousing slice of old-fashioned pulp fun that would make Sam Peckinpah proud, and the last gasp of a type of Western snuffed out by modern blockbuster Hollywood and the ripple effects of Unforgiven. Leading the charge (and secretly directing the film) is Kurt Russell in a…
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Rare 1971 US Billboard Poster Featuring Eastwood Could Fetch £6,000
Posters from the Rome premiere of The Good, The Bad And The Ugly, starring Clint Eastwood, are being sold at auction and could fetch about £40,000 each. Film and TV entertainment memorabilia auction specialist Propstore has announced the launch of its 13th UK poster auction, featuring 400 rare and sought-after movie posters and artwork, including…
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What Specific Element or Scene from a 1956 John Wayne Film Resonated with Guillermo del Toro and Stood Out as His Favorite?
With three Academy Awards and a remarkable filmography, Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro has successfully established himself as one of the best horror filmmakers of all time. His distinctive horror and fantasy films are a result of his fascination with monsters. His 2001 movie, The Devil’s Backbone, received positive reviews and performed decently at the…
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A Glimpse into Cinematic Diversity: ‘The Magnificent Seven’ Cast We’ve Been Waiting For
Before the new Magnificent Seven came galloping onto the big screen, there were some other cowboys who first claimed the title. The 1960 version of The Magnificent Seven—itself based on the 1954 Japanese classic Seven Samurai—featured an all-star cast of Hollywood he-men in a tale about a group of rogues who come together to protect…
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John Ford’s Unexpected Blunder And Unveiling Sam Peckinpah’s Harsh Verdict
Filmmakers have rarely come as combustible as Sam Peckinpah, who skirted the line between genius and madness with such reckless abandon that it both defined and ultimately hampered his career. As the orchestrator of Major Dundee, Straw Dogs, The Wild Bunch, The Getaway, Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid, and Bring Me the Head of…
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Hate Mail Haunts Bruce Dern: The Fallout from Co-Starring with John Wayne in The Cowboys
Bruce Dern struggled to find acting jobs after co-starring opposite John Wayne in The Cowboys. His troubles began even before filming on the 1972 Western began. Duke had just given an incredibly controversial Playboy interview sharing his views on civil rights and the treatment of Native Americans. In fact, Laura Dern remembers at the time…
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1974 London Trip Turns Nightmare: John Wayne’s Battle with Pneumonia and Heart Issues During Brannigan
John Wayne suffered serious health problems while shooting Rooster Cogburn with Katharine Hepburn. Duke had struggled with pneumonia, relied on an oxygen mask and would have furious outbursts on set. After winning the Best Actor Oscar for 1969’s True Grit, John Wayne returned for a sequel with 1975’s Rooster Cogburn – which celebrates its 48th…
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Spielberg’s Cinematic Oddity: Unveiling the Untold Story Behind 1941’s Unconventional Journey
Is Steven Spielberg’s ‘1941’ Based on Real-Life Events? 1941 loosely draws inspiration from real-life events during World War II, particularly the panic that followed a rumored threat of attack on the continental U.S. by then Imperial Japan after the Pearl Harbor attack, including the Great Los Angeles Air Raid of 1942 and an attack by…
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John Williams’ Unprecedented Decision to Outlast Clint Eastwood
Renowned as one of the most iconic composers in cinematic history, John Williams has shared his reluctance towards retirement in a recent interview. With a career spanning over decades, Williams has left an indelible mark on the world of music and cinema. He has composed memorable scores for multiple movies and franchises ranging from Star…
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John Wayne’s Grand Finale: A Cinematic Bang That Closed His Western Chapter
It was only fitting that Wayne’s final screen appearance would be in a Western, but The Shootist is an essential film regardless; both a reflection on Wayne’s career and a study of the cyclical, all-consuming nature of violence that he had been so eager to distribute. In ‘The Shootist,’ John Wayne Gives a Matured Performance…