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The John Wayne movie that John Carpenter wants to “tear up” – My Blog

Together, John Wayne and John Carpenter are two unrelated ‘Johns’ who had a staggering effect on the industry of Hollywood decades apart. Whilst Wayne thrived in early Hollywood alongside the likes of James Stewart and Gary Cooper, filmmaker Carpenter revolutionised 1980s filmmaking with a number of innovative movies that would set the remainder of the 20th century up for success.Starring in such classic movies as The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, True Grit and The Searchers, Wayne was known as a staple of early Hollywood, representing the patriotic American hero in countless western flicks. But, Wayne wasn’t totally adored, with contemporary filmmakers like Spike Lee stating: “I’ve never been a fan of John Wayne and John Ford and that cowboy bullshit. I hate them: Native Americans depicted as savages and animals…Fuck John Wayne and John Ford”.Lee clearly isn’t the only one who dislikes Wayne, with John Carpenter also having a problem with one of the actor’s movies in particular, 1952’s The Quiet Man. “When I saw it as a kid I loved The Quiet Man,” he stated in an interview, “but revisiting that just makes me want to tear it up. God, it’s so sentimental…[John] Ford was sentimentalising the West and women, especially mothers, behind the scenes of course it was not like that but that’s what showed up. He made one great film that was tremendous, The Grapes of Wrath, oh it was just terrific”.The comedy-drama, which tells the story of a retired American boxer who returns to his Irish birthplace and finds the love of his life, is certainly one of Ford’s more forgettable movies, veering far from the director’s usual action-packed tales.Yet, away from The Quiet Man, Carpenter is critical of Ford’s directorial style in general, stating, “This guy could not direct stage lines. Look at the interior of the stagecoach in Stagecoach, it’s a mess you can’t tell who’s talking to who”.Instead, Carpenter is far more of a fan of Howard Hawks, who was a western rival of Ford’s throughout the early 20th century, making such classic movies as Rio Bravo, Red River and El Dorado. “I became a big Howard Hawks fan in film school,” the filmmaker stated, “He was a director that’s not really well known and really isn’t well known today outside of film buffs but I just fell in love with his work”.Speaking in more depth about some of his other favourite filmmakers, Carpenter added: “Hitchcock, I think for his technique, Polanski, but the same directors that everybody at the time revered as classic American directors: Orson Welles, John Ford…The Searchers is such a great movie but it’s ruined in the middle, ruined by the return where they’re getting married, knocked the firewood off my shoulder”.Take a look at Carpenter’s full thoughts towards 20th-century filmmaking below.

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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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