‘Gunsmoke’: James Arness Asked Michael Learned For A Date After Their On-Screen Kiss
Matt Dillon wasn’t much for romance. The Gunsmoke hero played by James Arness only had one on-screen kiss during the …
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What To Remember About Top Gun Before Seeing Maverick
Before seeing Top Gun: Maverick, there’s a lot to be remembered about the original Top Gun. The long-awaited sequel to …
A Fistful Of Dollars’ Score Transformed The Film For Clint Eastwood
The Western might be the quintessential American film genre, but it probably would’ve fallen completely out of favor in the …
A Small Favor From Paul Newman Landed Clint Eastwood His Dirty Harry Role
By the time “Dirty Harry” came along, Clint Eastwood was already a movie star. So, it’s fair to say that …
Where Was Sam Elliott’S Roadhouse Filmed?
Knowledge don’t hurt none. The 1989 action-drama “Road House” has become a cult classic over the years, even though some …
Steven Spielberg Thinks Tom Cruise And Top Gun: Maverick May Have ‘Saved’ Theatrical Releases
The Academy Awards hosted a luncheon for its 2023 nominees. It was a pretty typical set up with all the …
Howard Hawks And John Wayne Made Rio Bravo Out Of Hatred For High Noon
A certified classic Western was born totally out of spite. “Rio Bravo” was spearheaded by two of the biggest names …
Angel And The Badman’S Box Office Failure Changed The Way John Wayne Approached Acting
Though John Wayne’s legacy will be forever entwined with that of his most frequent and beloved director, John Ford, the …
John Wayne Was Far From Confident Going Into True Grit
John Wayne was in perhaps the biggest creative rut of his career in 1969. He’d just made the worst film …
Clint Eastwood Believes Strong Female Characters Are The Key To Making A Quality Film
One of the most fascinating aspects of Clint Eastwood’s 65-year film career has been his willingness to play not just …