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Why JOHN WAYNE REFUSED TO WORK WITH CLINT EASTWOOD & denounced HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER as a western! – My Blog

John Wayne wasn’t a fan of Clint Eastwood. In fact, the legendary cowboy even once sent his younger successor an angry letter over a movie.

That movie in question was “High Plains Drifter,” which released in 1973. In addition to starring in the film, Eastwood also directed the now-classic western. But Wayne absolutely hated the film, and he made his feelings known in a carefully worded letter he sent Eastwood.
The “Dirty Harry” star revealed the exchange in the book “Ride, Boldly Ride: The Evolution of the American Western.”
“John Wayne once wrote me a letter saying he didn’t like ‘High Plains Drifter,’” Eastwood said. “He said it wasn’t really about the people who pioneered the West. I realized that there’s two different generations, and he wouldn’t understand what I was doing. ‘High Plains Drifter’ was meant to be a fable: it wasn’t meant to show the hours of pioneering drudgery. It wasn’t supposed to be anything about settling the West.”John Wayne Hated Clint Eastwood’s ‘High Plains Drifter’

“High Plains Drifter” was unlike the westerns that Wayne made a career on. For one, it was more violent and darker in theme than the Hollywood fare Wayne was used to. The film explored a drifter, who may or may not be a vengeful spirit, coming to town to give a reckoning that’s long overdue. It featured many of the trademarks that separate Eastwoods’ western catalog from Wayne’s.Wayne’s characters always felt realistic in many aspects. Over the course of the film, they acted with the toughness and grit that made them relatable to audiences. He often didn’t need guns to strike fear into people’s hearts, not that he didn’t know his way around a six-shooter.
Meanwhile, Eastwood’s characters were often mysterious, creatures of little words. They would stroll into the towns where Wayne’s characters usually made a living, and afterward, they would be gone once again. Eastwood’s characters often spoke through violence and bullets.
Eastwood was much more interested in deconstructing the western genre, particularly in his latest films. Until that point, cowboys had been portrayed as fairly heroic characters. Meanwhile, Eastwood’s characters were often selfish and violent while adhering to their own moral codes.
It’s little wonder why Wayne didn’t enjoy Eastwood’s films, which can be seen as a response to the films that Wayne made. Afterward, Eastwood said he never responded to Wayne’s letter, refusing to comment on the criticism.

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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’.

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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