Val Kilmer Had A Secret Weapon Working On Tombstone
One trade secret that actors often use to prepare for biography pictures is to spend time with the person they …
How John Wayne Got James Arness The Lead On Gunsmoke
One of the most successful dramatic shows in television history was “Gunsmoke.” The Western, which aired on CBS from 1955 …
John Wayne’S Constant Demands Changed The Shootist’S Big Ending
When you’re such a quintessential American movie star and icon that the Emperor of Japan himself requests a meeting with …
Why A Camera On The Shootist Set Had John Wayne Seeing Red
One reason John Wayne still appears on rankings of America’s favorite movie stars (per Broadway World) is his naturalistic, realist attitude …
The Highest-Grossing Sam Elliott Movie Might Surprise You
Modern Westerns wouldn’t be as special as they are without Sam Elliott. The star has made a name for himself …
The Biggest Lesson Lamonica Garrett Learned From Sam Elliott On The 1883 Set
“1883” may have ended, but the memories live on — especially for LaMonica Garrett, who plays Thomas. As the right-hand …
The Darkness Of The Searchers Stuck With John Wayne Even When He Wasn’T On Set
John Wayne might’ve been an ornery cuss. He might’ve made the worst film of his career in support of the …
Reap The Wild Wind Was John Wayne’S Chance To Make Good On A Years-Old Grudge
There are few pettier on this Earth than an actor who chased a coveted role and received little to no …
John Wayne Considered True Grit To Be His ‘First Decent Role In 20 Years’
The 1960s were rough on John Wayne. Rebellious Baby Boomers had by and large rejected the conservative star of numerous …
Cry Macho Review: A Bumbling And Unimpressive Low Point In Eastwood’S Career
You’ve got to ask yourself one question… “Do I feel lucky?” Well, if you find yourself watching Clint Eastwood’s newest …