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Daniel Day-Lewis explains why he doesn’t like John Wayne – My Blog

Award-winning British actor Daniel Day-Lewis, admired for his immersion in character and transformative roles, once opened up about his experiences with cinema and his opinions on iconic actors of the 20th century. A three-time Oscar winner with notable performances in My Left Foot and There Will Be Blood, the actor recounted his experiences of marathon cinema screenings – particularly his affinity for the films of Clint Eastwood.“I used to go to all-night screenings of his movies,” the actor said, recalling his years as a young artist engrossed in cinema, eager to learn and absorb from the work of his predecessors. Eastwood, who has since become a highly regarded director in his own right, with a film currently in production, was particularly famed in the 1960s for his performances in the spaghetti westerns of Sergio Leone and the action flicks of Don Siegel.Speaking to the New York Times back in 2007, Day-Lewis remembered how he would “Stagger out at 5 in the morning, trying to be loose-limbed and mean and taciturn”. Day-Lewis also admitted his admiration for the Naked Edge actor Gary Cooper, who worked prolifically throughout all the eras of cinema right up until his death in 1961. However, it was his turn in the classic Fred Zinnemann from 1952 that particularly resonated with the actor. “High Noon means a lot to me – I love the purity and the honesty,” Day-Lewis said.On the solitary endurance of Cooper’s character, Marshall Will Kane, Day-Lewis continued: “I love Gary Cooper in that film, the idea of the last man standing”. His love for Cooper’s performance in the film, universally revered as a masterclass of acting, reveals an appreciation for nuanced and heartfelt portrayals that align with Day-Lewis’ acting style. High Noon made a significant impact at the time by refusing to pander to the standard formula of gruff, macho heroes, which leads us to the actor’s thoughts regarding the ‘All American’ hero, John Wayne.Despite being regarded as a symbol of traditional Hollywood, Day-Lewis shared a somewhat different opinion on the True Grit actor. He stated: “I do not like John Wayne: I find it hard to watch him”. Wayne, who starred in over 165 films spanning 56 years and even made an unusual cameo in Star Wars, was famed for his distinct grumbling voice, stoic demeanour and purposeful, methodical gait.Whilst Wayne’s 1956 film The Searchers is still considered one of the most remarkable pieces of cinema of all time, with films continuing to reference it to this day, the mythos surrounding the actor is slowly being eroded. We’ll never know whether it’s down to Wayne’s performance or his obscene remarks that illuminated just what a nasty character the man was, because all Day-Lewis had to confirm was, “I just never took to him”.Watch the trailer High Noon below, featuring the actor Day-Lewis certainly did take to.

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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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Sophia Loren timeless beauty

Enjoy in timeless beauty of Sophia Loren:

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3738621 Sophia Loren (b/w photo); (add.info.: Sophia Loren (b.1934) Italian actress); © SZ Photo; .

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