No doubt one of the greatest actors in movie history, the all-American Hollywood star John Wayne became an icon of the western genre throughout the 20th century. From...
Back in 1963, John Wayne starred in a Western comedy loosely based on William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew.Duke played an ageing rancher called George Washington McLintock,...
SUMMARY Martin Scorsese considers John Wayne’s The Searchers to be the best Western ever made, describing it as a masterpiece with a deeply painful core. The Searchers...
The world learned of the unspeakable crimes of John Wayne Gacy right after his final victim, Robert Piest went missing. Officials were keeping a close eye...
When our favorite Bates College professor and classic film consultant, Dr. Jon Cavallero and I began talking about the theme of this year’s classic series, “The...
THE BIG PICTURE Chemistry between stars is crucial in Western films, such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and Rio Bravo. The Shadow Riders offers a mature take on the...
Movie star John Wayne and The Lone Ranger actor Clayton Moore both held a strong foothold in the Western genre. One operated in film, while the other was recognized for...
At 91, Clint Eastwood shows no signs of slowing down, either as an actor or a director. With his latest film, Cry Macho — in which...
It was only after Bond’s death that Ford was told the actor had ruined a flawless take on the Searchers. There had been a mysterious power...
If you thought Clint Eastwood would be as tough at home as he is on camera, you’d be right. According to the legendary actor and director’s...
