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Why John Wayne Bluntly Rejected A Role Offered By Spielberg ? – My Blog

Steven Spielberg offered John Wayne a supporting role in one of his ’70s blockbusters, but here’s why the Western icon passed on the film.

Steven Spielberg offered John Wayne a supporting role in war comedy 1941, but the Western star bluntly rejected the offer. Spielberg had something of a rapid ascend during the ’70s, where Duel, Jaws and Close Encounters Of The Third Kind proved he was the next great filmmaker. Subsequent decades only proved that prediction correct, but he ended the ’70s with one of his biggest disappointments: 1941. This was co-written by future Back To The Future collaborators Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale and is a madcap comedy set during the aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
1941 also boasted an impressive cast, including John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Christopher Lee and Seven Samurai star Toshiro Mifune. Unsolved Mysteries host Robert Stack also played Major General Stilwell in 1941, though the role was offered to Hollywood legends like Charlton Heston and Jimmy Stewart. John Wayne was very interested in the part initially, requesting Spielberg to send him the screenplay. The very next day, he spoke to the director, who later stated (via EW ) that “He called me the next day and said he felt it was a very un-American movie, and I shouldn’t waste my time making it. ‘You know, that was an important war, and you’re making fun of a war that cost thousands of lives at Pearl Harbor.’”
1941 Would Have Been John Wayne’s Final Movie

Wayne’s politics and views were no secret in Hollywood, and he often rejected movies that didn’t align with his beliefs. He passed on High Noon because of its “Un-American” viewpoints and veiled subtext critiquing the House Un-American Activities Committee. In fact, he and director Howard Hawks disliked the final 1952 movie so much, they made Rio Bravo – which has a broadly similiar story – as a rebuke.
Wayne also deeply regretted not serving in World War 2 later in life. That’s likely the reason he passed on 1941, though he was also in ill health during the final years of his life. Had Wayne accepted the film, it would have served as his final role. The movie began filming in 1978 and was released in December 1979 – six months after Wayne passed away from cancer. While 1976’s The Shootist was his final onscreen appearance, his last unofficial role was voicing alien spy Garindan in Star Wars: A New Hope; the 1977 blockbuster altered trashed audio from an old Wayne movie to create Garindan’s voice.1941 Was Spielberg’s First Major Disappointment
While 1941 is something referred to as a bomb, the comedy still made a healthy profit – just not nearly as much as previous Spielberg efforts as Jaws – where he cameoed as the voice on Quint’s radio. The comedy suffered something of a messy production too, and while Spielberg has since stated he’s not embarrassed by 1941, its reception made him reconsider how he approached future movies. He followed it up with Raiders Of The Lost Ark and E.T., so he quickly rebounded from 1941’s “failure.”

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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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