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Clint Eastwood Only Considers Himself A ‘Fan’ Of One Specific Actor – My Blog

Clint Eastwood rose to stardom in the 1960s by employing a minimalist style of acting as Sergio Leone’s Man with No Name in “A Fistful of Dollars,” “For a Few Dollars More,” and “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.” His characters were men of few words and even fewer expressions. Some critics at the time mistook this as a laughable lack of range on Eastwood’s part — an assertion the actor would prove incorrect with shockingly vulnerable performances in “Play Misty for Me” and “The Beguiled.”But while Eastwood was not precious with his image, he was keenly aware of what he could not, or should not, do. He could play blustery types like John Wilson (based on director John Huston) in “White Hunter Black Heart,” but he knew not to emote. He could tweak his on-screen persona, but he almost never went broad (even when the movie did, like “Every Which Way But Loose”).In terms of performance style and genre preferences, Eastwood’s obvious comparison is John Wayne. Eastwood is far more adventurous than The Duke was in picking projects, but his approach to the craft of acting is similarly unfussy. So you might be surprised to learn that Eastwood’s only a fan of one particular actor, and he wasn’t exactly known for his restraint.Eastwood is a Yankee Doodle boyWarner Bros.In an interview with Patrick McGilligan (as featured in the 1999 book “Clint Eastwood: Interviews”), Eastwood acknowledged that while he liked John Wayne as a young man (“depending on the film”), his favorite actor was James Cagney. Yes, James “Top of the World!” Cagney. A man whose rat-a-tat delivery synced up perfectly with the lead sputter of the tommy guns his characters often brandished. An joyously outsized performer who was just as likely to hoof as put a bullet in you. Cagney could do it all, and did –- until Billy Wilder drove him to exhaustion while making the antic comedy “One, Two, Three” in 1961.Eastwood loved Cagney, especially his early movies, and was aware this was an unexpected choice. As he told McGilliagan:“He isn’t at all like me. When I first started out as an actor, all the secretaries used to call me Coop, because they thought I resembled Gary Cooper, kind of a backward kid –- quite a few years ago. But Cagney … I always liked Cagney’s style and energy. He was fearless. Most of those guys were, though: they were fearless. Going back to the most famous thing, sticking grapefruits in people’s faces, they weren’t afraid to do things that were outrageous. A lot of good actors get wrapped up in images.”Eastwood turned 92 in 2022 and has yet to line up a new film after the box office failure of 2021’s “Cry Macho.” If he does get around to acting in another film, it’s highly unrealistic to expect him to break with his tried-and-true approach to performance and, for the first time in his career, indulge his inner Cagney. Eastwood doesn’t do surprises. He just does Eastwood. And speaking strictly about movies, we like Eastwood just fine.

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For most couples, their wedding day is the happiest day of their lives.

A wedding is a celebration of love between two people who choose to spend their lives together. It marks the start of a new journey filled with shared experiences, personal growth, and mutual support.

A wedding is a happy time for the whole family to come together. From saying vows to sharing the first dance, weddings are full of special moments that create lasting memories. These memories are cherished by the couple and their loved ones for years.

When planning their wedding, couples carefully consider every detail to make sure it’s perfect. From choosing the venue to picking the décor and theme, weddings show the couple’s unique love story.

However, in trying to give their guests a unique experience, some couples do strange things. Whether they regret it when they look back at their wedding photos years later, we don’t know. But we do know that some weddings are so awkward they make us question the bride and groom’s sanity, while others are so fun they make us smile.

Check out the video below to see some of the most interesting weddings you’ve ever seen.

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Sydney Sweeney hits back at horrific body shaming comments on viral pictures with incredible response

Sydney Sweeney has posted an Instagram video which included body shaming comments

Sydney Sweeney has hit back at horrific body shaming comments she’s received online with an incredible response.

For famous faces, social media can be an extremely toxic place, and it’s why we’ve seen some celebrities reduce their online presence as a result.

Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney has become the subject of body shaming comments in recent times, and she responded to these on Instagram in the best possible way.

The actor posted a shot clip that began with screenshots of a bunch of body shaming comments she’s received online, including some calling her ‘quite frumpy’, ‘very chunky’ and ‘tubby’.

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After many screenshots of horrible comments were shown on screen, the video cut to Sweeney in her training gear at the gym.

The video cut to a sign that said ‘hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard’ as Sweeney worked hard with a trainer, struck a punching bag and even flipped a large tire in what looked like an extremely intense workout.

Many have flocked to the comments section of the Instagram video to praise Sweeney for her response to the trolls.

“I will never understand the hate in people‘s hearts when it comes to leaving comments like this,” one person commented.

A second added: “Ngl why do people feel entitled to talk about someone’s body specially someone you don’t personally know,” while a third remarked: “No one has the right or reason to make comments on anyones body, ever.”

Meanwhile, Lili Reinhart penned: “It’s always wild to see people publicly out themselves as pieces of shit with comments like that. You look incredible and your dedication to your project is very inspiring.”

The video actually concluded with the name ‘Christy Martin’ being shown on the screen, which is a nod to Sweeney’s upcoming biopic where she plays a famed female boxer.

Boxing fans will likely know Martin is a is a former professional boxer who earned herself the WBC female super welterweight title in 2009.

Sweeney has spoken previously about her process of getting into her movie character, telling The Los Angeles Times in March that she’s a ‘very hands-on collaborator’.

“I like being able to give ideas, be a part of it, help come up with solutions. It just changes the whole process,” she said.

Sweeney continued: “It’s so hard for me now to be on a set and not be able to help in any type of way and be able to take action. And being able to actually have a voice and have a valued opinion—it means so much.”

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‘Australia’s most sexually active woman’ reveals outrageous bedroom goal for 2025

A woman who has been dubbed the “most sexually active woman” in Australia has set her sights on a big goal for 2025.

You’ve probably heard of Bonnie Blue and Lily Phillips attempting to break outrageous records in the bedroom – and Annie Knight has now thrown her hat into the ring too.

“When I watched that clip of Lily crying and everyone was saying, ‘Oh my god, this poor girl,’ I just thought, well, she’s been getting railed all day by 100 different guys… imagine putting your body through that,” Knight told Metro.

“Yes, it’s emotionally taxing, but isn’t that like any job?” she added. “Everyone has moments where they’re like, ‘I don’t know if I can do this anymore.’ You do get really stressed. She’d be exhausted; her body would be exhausted. When you’re tired, your emotions are high.”

Knight also noted that some of the men involved in Phillips’ session were reportedly rude to her, emphasizing that dealing with negativity can be challenging in any profession.

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