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John Wayne’s ‘Most Hated’ Vietnam War Movie Got Him Into Trouble – My Blog

The Green Berets got John Wayne into a fair amount of trouble with most movie critics and some audiences. The war film displays a very particular view on the Vietnam War, which continues to haunt its legacy. However, Wayne wears his patriotism on his sleeve with the projects that he chooses to pursue. The Green Berets continues to stir debates in the modern-day.

John Wayne plays Col. Mike Kirby in ‘The Green Berets’
George Beckworth (David Janssen) is a cynical reporter who is against the Vietnam War. However, he’s set on an assignment to cover the conflict and follow around a group of Green Berets to collect his information. Col. Mike Kirby (Wayne) leads the group, which is on a top-secret mission to kidnap an important commander behind enemy lines. George gets directly involved with an orphan caught in the middle of the conflict.
However, The Green Berets aims to inform its protagonists of a pro-war view. The group and the experience taught him that he must respect America’s involvement in the war. Meanwhile, Wayne’s Col. Kirby is the tough-as-nails leader that bravely fights for his country.

Roger Ebert included ‘The Green Berets’ on his ‘most hated’ movies list

Legendary film critic Roger Ebert heavily criticized Wayne’s The Green Berets. He gave the film zero stars and compared it to the terms of “cowboys and Indians.” Further, Ebert included it on his “Most Hated” movies list.
“It is offensive not only to those who oppose American policy but even to those who support it,” Ebert wrote. “At this moment in our history, locked in the longest and one of the most controversial wars we have ever fought, what we certainly do not need is a movie depicting Vietnam in terms of cowboys and Indians. That is cruel and dishonest and unworthy of the thousands who have died there.
Ebert continued: “In one remarkable speech, John Wayne tells the journalist: ‘Out here, due process is a bullet.’ Is that our policy? What is our policy? The film doesn’t make it clear. Judging by The Green Berets, we seem to be fighting a war for no particular purpose against a semi-anonymous enemy.”
Many other critics echoed many of Ebert’s points. The Green Berets currently sits at 23% on Rotten Tomatoes. Others call it “dangerous” for its propaganda and perception of war.
John Wayne movies took patriotism into account

Wayne often used his platform to push conservative causes, including America’s involvement in the Vietnam War. His critics point to The Green Berets as an example, which saw financial success at the box office. The film earned $32 million against a $7 million budget.
The aforementioned quote, “Out here, due process is a bullet” remains an iconic line that drew both controversy and praise. However, The Green Berets displays the very nature of Wayne, who remains a controversial Hollywood movie star for his “tantrum” behavior, his political motivations, and his film projects.

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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’.

Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell discuss chemistry
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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