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10 Amazing Western Movies That Don’t Star Clint Eastwood Or John Wayne – My Blog

The Western genre is full of great movies, even without the works of John Wayne and Clint Eastwood. When considering which films deserve to be counted as the greatest Westerns of all time, it becomes clear that a rather significant portion of them featured either Eastwood or Wayne. The biggest Western actors of their respective eras, Eastwood and Wayne contributed much to the popularity of the genre and enjoyed top billing in a multitude of highly-respected Western films.While both Eastwood and Wayne have starred in their fair share of Western classics, they alone didn’t drive the success of the genre. When Westerns were at their peak, Hollywood had plenty of bankable stars capable of delivering critical and commercial hits. Randolph Scott, Burt Lancaster, James Stewart, Joel McCrea, and Glenn Ford were among the many names behind the most popular Western films, many of which being on par with the classics headlined by John Wayne and Clint Eastwood. Here’s ten amazing Western movies that didn’t need either of the genre’s two biggest stars.10Shane

Alan Ladd in Shane
Popular film noir star Alan Ladd starred as the titular protagonist of Shane, a 1953 Western centered on a mysterious, retired gunslinger who tries to start a new life in a crime-ridden town. He winds up having to lean on his experience as a gunfighter to deal with a cattle baron and his minions. While the plot is typical of a Western of its time, it stands out for epitomizing the ideal of what a great Western movie should be. Ladd’s appropriately stoic portrayal of the main character, combined with its relatable characters and supporting cast make it an outstanding entry in the genre.
9Dodge City

Errol Flynn Dodge City
Better known for playing daring and suave heroes in swashbuckling epics like Captain Blood and The Adventures of Robin Hood, Errol Flynn wasn’t an obvious fit for a Western movie. That said, the actor led one of the best Westerns of its era. An early installment in the genre, the 1939 film was an exciting story about a cowboy pushed into becoming the sheriff of the notoriously lawless frontier town, Dodge City. Supported by a likable cast and Flynn’s performance, Dodge City proved to be a massive success.
8The Big Country
Gregory Peck Charlton Heston and Carrol Baker in The Big Country
The Big Country amassed an impressive gathering of high-profile names by featuring Gregory Peck, Charlton Heston, Jean Simmons, Burl Ives, and Chuck Conners. But a star-studded cast wasn’t all the 1958 movie boasted; with its spectacular cinematography that showed off its beautiful landscapes, The Big Country was a Western on an epic scale, complete with vibrant characters who perfectly fit the time period and setting. Burl Ives won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his layered performance as a rancher whose feud with a rival turns him into a villain.
7The Magnificent Seven
James Coburn wearing a cowboy hat outside in The Magnificent Seven.
The Magnificent Seven has a well-earned reputation as one of the most influential Westerns of all time. Released in 1960, The Magnificent Seven assembled seven protagonists, all of which being characters who had their own uses to the group. Starring Yul Brynner as the leader of the Magnificent Seven, the movie was a Western driven by thrilling action sequences. Unlike some Westerns, where there was often a clear pathway to a happy ending, The Magnificent Seven kept the stakes high by gradually killing off most of its main characters.
6High Noon
Gary Cooper dressed as a cowboy in High Noon
Few Westerns have received more critical acclaim than 1952’s High Noon, a black-and-white film directed by Fred Zinnemann. The winner of four Academy Awards (and a nominee for three more), High Noon starred Western icon Gary Cooper as Will Kane, an idealistic marshall who resigns his position to enjoy married life with Grace Kelly’s Amy Fowler, but the return of an old enemy forces him to fight once more. The film’s handling of Kane’s internal struggle, as well as the action, made it a gripping story and a beloved Hollywood Western.
53:10 To Yuma
A posse riding in the desert on horses in 3:10 to Yuma
Improving on a Hollywood classic is never easy, but director James Mangold pulled off this incredibly difficult task with a 2007 remake of 3:10 to Yuma. With Christian Bale and Russell Crowe replacing the characters played by Van Heflin and Glenn Ford respectively, 3:10 to Yuma tells a story about a cowboy who has to escort a dangerous criminal to prison, but various events ultimately force a team-up between the unlikely duo. Without disrespecting the original, 3:10 to Yuma succeeds in bettering the formula of its predecessor by using dark and gritty elements that wouldn’t have worked in 1957.
4Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid take cover behind rocks in the titular Western film
Starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford as the historical outlaws named in the title, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid thrived on the dynamic shared by its two stars. Their relationship, and the comedic beats that went with it, helped make the 1969 film a fan-favorite of the genre that’s still deeply loved today. It also contained a number of classic Western tropes, including exciting gun fights, a saloon brawl, a fight on a train, and a horseback chase scene.
3Winchester ‘73
James Stewart in Winchester 73
James Stewart is perhaps the only Hollywood actor who can come close to Eastwood and Wayne when it comes to the sheer number of iconic Western movies under their belt. He made several solid Westerns, one in particular being Winchester ’73. Released in 1950, the movie veered slightly from the standard Western formula by following a singular rifle and showcasing the various figures who came into its possession. In the film, Stewart plays against type as an outlaw determined to recover the highly sought-after gun.
2The Wild Bunch
The gang walk through a western town in The Wild Bunch
Directed by Sam Peckinpah, The Wild Bunch was a Western ensemble film that united William Holden and Robert Ryan, two veterans of the genre and long-time Hollywood A-listers. The 1969 movie was ahead of its time in regards to its grisly violence and grim undertones, but this approach matched the period depicted in the film. The movie explored the exploits of a band of outlaws, whose nuanced character arcs transformed The Wild Bunch into a staple of the Western genre.RELATED:Every Clint Eastwood Western, Ranked Worst To Best
1Blood on the Moon
Blood on the Moon
Although not as renowned as The Wild Bunch or High Noon, Blood on the Moon is a high-quality Western and an entertaining twist on the genre. Starring Hollywood “tough guy” actor Robert Mitchum, Blood on the Moon starts outs as a traditional Western tale where a heroic drifter gets hired to help a rancher deal with a threat to his lands. But as the story develops, it’s discovered that Mitchum’s character may actually be on the wrong side. By implementing this twist, the gunslinger’s dark journey was able to come across as a perfect blend of the film noir and Western genres.

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Woman Attempting To Sleep With One Person From Every Country Shares The Worst Nationality In Bed

A woman has opened up about her sexual escapades and which country had the best (and worst) lovers

An adult entertainer who has slept with men from all over the world has spilled the tea on her worst and best lovers (so far).

Adult entertainer Coco Bae has slept with men from over 40 countries and counting.

Some of these include America, Canada, the UK, Israel, Australia, Haiti, and Coco wants to eventually cover all 195 countries.

As her mission continues, the adult star has been ‘collecting flags’ from each nationality she’s slept with to keep track of her sexual escapades.

“My rules are to count the country on his passport, not where the dude happens to be living at the time of our encounter,” she said.

Listing off the countries she’s ‘visited’ (if you get me), Coco went on to tell PerthNow:

“I’ve had men from America, Canada, the UK, Israel, Australia, Haiti, El Salvador, Holland, Norway, Greece, France, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Ireland, Belize, Djibouti, Nicaragua, Italy, Guatemala, Switzerland and Argentina.”

“And then Honduras, Costa Rica, Thailand, Russia, Columbia? I’m not sure. Albania, Brazil. India, Spain, Peru, Lebanon, Algeria, Croatia, Serbia. Armenia, Scotland, Ukraine and New Zealand.” Impressive.

Coco also answered the question on everyone’s minds: which countries have so far been the best and worst in bed?

According to the adult star, Latinos are the most ‘intense’ in bed.

“My lovers from Brazil were the most enjoyable to be with,” she said.

“They were just up for having fun, whichever way it happens.”

Coco also revealed that men from more conservative countries are quite experimental when it comes to sex.

“Many of the conservative cultures enjoy the most ‘out there’ acts. For example, I have come across many Arab and Indian dudes who really like booty action in various forms,” said Coco.

As for the worst country in bed, apparently her most boring partners have been from Germany.

While they weren’t the best, Coco did praise German men being eager to please and how they apparently ask for feedback.

She also chatted to Australian radio hosts Kyle and Jackie O, where she shared what her experiences with Aussie men has been like.

“Australian men need to step it up a little bit,” she shared.

“You’re just not putting in any effort. And you need to wash your hands.”

Speaking of how much she loves a tradesman – a popular vocation in Australia – Coco encouraged guys to make sure they ‘scrub behind their fingernails’.

A fair point, if you ask me.

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Kanye West Shares Provocative Video Of Wife Bianca In Bed And Fans Can’t Stop Pointing Out How Big It Is

It’s pretty common for Kanye West to post photos of his wife, Bianca Censori, and for fans to go wild over them.

The ‘Golddigger’ rapper has shared a lot of pictures and videos of his Australian wife.

These range from her daring, barely-there outfits to her strange, all-in-one body stockings.

Kanye is also known for making bold comments to get attention, like speaking out against critics.

Recently, the couple has stirred up even more buzz with a new social media post.

They shared a video from their bedroom, and there’s one detail that fans just can’t stop talking about.

On Instagram, Kanye posted a video showing Bianca lying on a bed surrounded by pillows.

She was dressed in all white, including white heels and a tight-fitting outfit.

It looked like she was on her phone, not paying much attention to Kanye, who was breathing heavily behind the camera.

The fans overlooked Bianca’s outfit and focused on the enormous size of the bed she was on.

It looked twice the size of a Super King bed, with enough room for more than five pillows.

One fan commented, “Bed can fit 5 [families] with 6 individuals.”

Another added, “It’s gotta be a nightmare trying to find a fitted sheet for that!”

A third fan mentioned that the huge bed resembled the one from Kanye’s 2016 music video for ‘Famous’.

Kanye soon deleted the video without giving any reason.

Even though the video is no longer available, Kanye is no stranger to sharing provocative content featuring his wife, whether in revealing outfits or suggestive poses.

Bianca seems to be on board with her husband’s posts.

However, not everyone is thrilled, especially her father, who has previously voiced his concerns about the content.

According to a source speaking to DailyMail.com, Bianca’s father, Leo, has asked Kanye to meet with him to talk about the explicit content being shared.

The source said, “Kanye has been invited to go to Australia, and Bianca is hesitant to allow this to happen because she knows how her father will react.”

“Her dad still plans to have a sit-down with Kanye, and Leo will not be intimidated by Kanye’s power or control. No one is expecting this to be all rainbows and family portraits.”

Despite this, Bianca is reportedly more than happy to go along with her husband’s ideas.

An insider told PageSix, “People are confusing Bianca’s creativity. She is a phenomenal personality, a phenomenal actor, who can entertain the public.”

“She’s a performance artist. Bianca is as much a performer as Ye is.”

Bianca and Kanye have been married since 2022, following Kanye’s high-profile split and divorce from his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian. Kanye has four children with Kim: North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm.

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Singer turns 58, people barely recognize Samantha Fox

If you are someone who was attuned to the celebrity scene in the 1980s, then you might remember Samantha Fox. She started out as a model, and by the end, her career had led to her becoming a musician.

While she was incredibly famous at one point, she is not in the mainstream these days. She was at one point the most photographed woman in the UK.

Keep reading to learn more about it.

From days when she was a staple on page 3 to then becoming a globally recognized music star, Samantha Fox is still loved by millions around the world. She was born in North London on April 15, 1966. She was born to parents were Carole Fox and Patrick Fox. She had a younger sister named Vanessa, who sadly passed away in 2023.

Her mother, Carole Ann was an actress, and father, John Patrick was a carpenter. They were married from 1965 to 1988. Her mother passed away 2013, while her father passed in 2000.

Samantha Fox began her career when she entered a modeling competition when she was 16 years old. Her mother entered her in the Sunday People’s ‘Face and Shape of 1983’ competition. She ended up being one of the finalists, and the photographer was impressed by her ‘unusual’ proportions and natural beauty.

He said, “face of a child and the body of a woman”, and told her to do some topless shots. She agreed, and that lead to her becoming a regular Page 3 girl in The Sun newspaper from 1983 to 1986.

In the 1980s, she was one of the most photographed people in the UK, and in 1986, she began her music career.

She debuted with her single Touch Me (I Want Your Body) which helped her shoot to fame. She then released more songs like Naughty Girls and more all of which only increased her celebrity. In her personal life, she had her fair share of problems, including a legal battle with her father over mismanagement of her earnings.

Despite all of the issues in her personal life, she wanted to make sure she still released music throughout it. She was always a big advocate for the LGBTQIA+, having married Linda Olsen in 2022. Now at 58 years old, she is still busy in her career.

Over the years she has had several transformations. Her talent has helped her persevere and reinvent herself. Samantha Fox initially started out as a model with a provocative image.

She remained active in the 1980s and 1990s. Apart from her music, she has made appearances in films and TV shows. She also participated in reality TV over the years.

Her father oversaw her career until she found out that he had taken more than £1 million from her income. She decided to pursue legal action against him in 1991. She won the lawsuit in 1995 and received a settlement of £363,000. The two of them never reconciled and he passed away in 2000.

In 1988, she received a nomination for Best British Female Artist at the Brit Awards. She collaborated with other artists which include the legends Freddie Mercury. She is even working on music now, releasing her latest album in 2023 produced by Ian Masterson.

She married her Norwegian wife, Linda Olsen in 2022 in a ceremony in Essex. The couple had been engaged since February 2020. They met at a concert and Olsen was a fan of the singer. They now live together in East London with Olsen’s son Adam and their two pet cats.

Before marrying Olsen, the singer had dated many people which included men and women. She dated the infamous Peter Foster in the 1980s but did not accept his proposal. She publicly came out as gay in 2003. At the time she made her relationship with then-manager Myra Stratton public. The couple were together for 16 years until Stratton passed due to cancer in 2015.

Samantha Fox later revealed she knew she was gay but did not want to admit it because of the stigma surrounding it.

Fox has said that she knew she was gay before meeting Stratton, but she was afraid to admit it because of the stigma and the pressure from the media.

She described herself as a “very happy woman” who is “very much in love” with Olsen.

It is wonderful to see how Samatha Fox is doing these days. Share this with other fans of the singer so they can see what she has been up to.

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