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Wayne’s movies didn’t always excel with critics or at the box office, but he always stuck to his values and refused to compromise on them

Actor John Wayne knew a great deal about what went into making a great time at the movies. He was very particular about the type of films he decided to star in. Wayne’s movies didn’t always excel with critics or at the box office, but he always stuck to his values and refused to compromise on them. He once explained how that played into the features he agreed to star in and why he avoided complicated features.

The first director to see great potential in Wayne and give him a shot in the movies as a leading actor was Raoul Walsh. He cast him in 1930’s The Big Trail, which was a box office failure. However, Wayne’s collaborations with legendary filmmaker John Ford ultimately boosted him into stardom. The 1939 ensemble Western Stagecoach was the beginning of a monumental career for the actor.
Wayne stuck with Western and war movies over the course of his career. He continued to play tough cowboy and soldier types, always emphasizing strength, masculinity, and his idea of decency. Wayne projected this thought onto the silver screen in other aspects, such as the ratings system that the MPAA would continue to evolve over time.
The official Wayne Twitter account shared one of the actor’s values that he implemented into the movies that he made over the course of his career. He avoided making movies that he deemed “indecent” and wanted to keep it straightforward. After all, the movie star accounted for the real reason that he believed folks went to the movie theater, to begin with.

“In my movies, I try to remember that people are dropping those bills at the box office so they can relax and enjoy,” Wayne said. “That’s why I like to keep it simple and what used to be called decent.”
Wayne turned down many substantial movie roles because they went against his perspective. He held his respect for America above all else and refused to star in anything that jeopardized that image. Therefore, he avoided projects from Blazing Saddles to High Noon because they went against his morals and idea of a “simple” and “decent” motion picture.
Wayne starred in his share of fun movies that didn’t leave much of a lasting impression. However, he first considered himself a “real” actor after starring in 1948’s Red River, playing Thomas Dunson. From there, he continued to prove his worth as an actor, taking on deeper subject matter.
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon and Sands of Iwo Jima came the year after, the latter of which earned him his first Oscar nomination. However, many of his fans believed that he deserved to get that first Academy Award hat tip with Red River.
Wayne continued to prove his acting ability in films such as The Quiet Man, The Searchers, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, and True Grit. It was through True Grit that he finally earned his first Oscar win. However, Wayne missed his opportunity to earn an Oscar nomination for one of his deepest performances in The Shootist, which would ultimately become his final role before his death in 1979.

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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’.

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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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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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