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Not John Wayne, Taylor Sheridan Credits Clint Eastwood’s $159M Oscar-Winning Movie That Inspired ‘Yellowstone’ Franchise – My Blog

Taylor Sheridan’s neo-western series Yellowstone revitalized a genre deeply rooted in old Western ideals. When the show started, it treaded on a rocky patch, but as it progressed, fans started to notice its charm.Yellowstone 1YellowstoneSheridan wrote the majority of the Yellowstone narrative, though he directed a couple of episodes throughout the show’s five-season run. His passion for this project stemmed from his profound love for one of Clint Eastwood’s best works.Taylor Sheridan Reveals Movie Inspiration For YellowstoneSpeaking with Variety, Yellowstone’s Taylor Sheridan gave some insights about how the project came to life, mentioning names that inspired and influenced him and his work:“I was very influenced by writers like Cormac McCarthy, Larry McMurtry, Toni Morrison, who wrote about the time around the Civil War, which is obviously very similar themes. There’s a lot of Westerns about it.”He mentioned a particular film by Clint Eastwood that would become the main inspiration for Yellowstone:“And in terms of the movies that influenced me, it was watching ‘Unforgiven’ when I was in my late teens or very early 20s. The same with ‘Dances With Wolves,’ where you’re looking at the Western genre through a whole new lens that had never been explored before.”Clint Eastwood UnforgivenClint Eastwood in UnforgivenEastwood’s Unforgiven (1992) was a raging success, grossing $159 million against a budget of $14 million. On top of that, it was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Yellowstone has received a cult following, and as it established itself as its own prestige, Sheridan noted that the show aims to make the viewers reflect on the most important part of life:“Our job as artists is to hold a mirror up to the world and let people see the reflection, to teach them about a part of life and human experience that they may not be aware of. Whenever we’re ignorant of something, then typically we fear it, or we judge it, or we dislike it.”Sheridan also stated how Eastwood’s Unforgiven “shattered the myth of the American Western” that ultimately influenced his creative vision in filmmaking (via The Atlantic):“So when I stepped into that world, I wanted there to be real consequences. I wanted to never, ever shy away from, ‘This was the price.’”Simply put, Eastwood’s film paved the way for a Western genre where the good guy and the evil guy trade places.Taylor Sheridan Believes In The Beauty Of His Own CreationTaylor SheridanTaylor SheridanTaylor Sheridan has become quite the master of his chosen craft. After failing to become an actor, he decided to write stories. Yellowstone was even rejected by an HBO executive because “it just feels so Middle America.” But the filmmaker never gave up, instead he had a realization and it has so far brought him great opportunities (via THR):“I spent the first 37 years of my life compromising. When I quit acting, I decided that I am going to tell my stories my way, period. If you don’t want me to tell them, fine. Give them back, and I’ll find someone who does — or I won’t, and then I’ll read them in some freaking dinner theater. But I won’t compromise.”Not only did Yellowstone become a surprise hit show, but it also ranked as the most-watched TV series from Paramount for a straight summer.Yellowstone is available to watch on Paramount Network.

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Look closer, the photographer was not expecting this photo

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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