The Duke got robed.
Feb 5, 2019 08:11:12 #
speters wrote:
Never liked the dude, so I could care less
Me too. He was pretty much a one trick pony when it came to acting. There were a lot of better actors in his day.
Feb 5, 2019 08:30:11 #
kb6kgx wrote:
Didn’t he wear a robe, of sorts, in “Genghis Khan”? One of Hollywood’s greatest achievements in casting?
I think the greatest 'Uh?' in casting came from his role as the centurion at the crucifixion... "Surely, this maaaan waaas the son of God..."
Feb 5, 2019 09:16:41 #
Feb 5, 2019 09:44:15 #
There is a long list of great actors and movies that were passed over for an Oscar. Some are legitimate complaints, and some are sour grapes. There are a lot of great actors, but only one Oscar per year. I guess that's what the Lifetime Achievement Award is for.
Not many industries put on a four-hour extravaganza to tell the world how good they are.
https://www.imdb.com/list/ls068933073/
https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-actors-who-have-never-won-an-oscar
https://www.thetoptens.com/actors-should-have-won-oscar/
Not many industries put on a four-hour extravaganza to tell the world how good they are.
https://www.imdb.com/list/ls068933073/
https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-actors-who-have-never-won-an-oscar
https://www.thetoptens.com/actors-should-have-won-oscar/
Feb 5, 2019 09:47:20 #
kb6kgx wrote:
Didn’t he wear a robe, of sorts, in “Genghis Khan”? One of Hollywood’s greatest achievements in casting?
That film had a high cancer death rate among cast and crew. It was filmed downwind from a nuclear test site.
Feb 5, 2019 10:29:21 #
KTJohnson wrote:
I never saw the Duke in a robe.
From memory John Wayne did wear a robe in the film called “The Greatest Story Ever Told” (1965) in that film he was the centurian at the base of the cross holding Jesus, wearing a robe, he stabbed Jesus with the spear of destiny, the weather changed drastically, it’s at this point that you have start speaking John Wayne, “he shorely wus the sun a God”
Feb 5, 2019 10:35:34 #
Rec36 wrote:
No matter, he was a legend, believe I saw at least 95% of his films and enjoyed them all.
does that include all the b/w movies he made before "stagecoach" ?
Feb 5, 2019 10:37:34 #
I remember a NYT film reviewer's snide comment about a John Wayne new film, about the cast it went "and with Jon Wayne playing John Wayne." Why has that stuck with me for about 70 years. Aren't we old farts supposed to be forgetful.
Feb 5, 2019 10:58:47 #
I believe that movie was the "Searchers" Jerry, shot in the deserts of Nevada.
jerryc41 wrote:
That film had a high cancer death rate among cast and crew. It was filmed downwind from a nuclear test site.
Feb 5, 2019 11:03:49 #
John_F wrote:
I remember a NYT film reviewer's snide comment about a John Wayne new film, about the cast it went "and with Jon Wayne playing John Wayne." Why has that stuck with me for about 70 years. Aren't we old farts supposed to be forgetful.
This is true, though... I liked a lot of his movies, but honestly, he played John Wayne in every one of them!
Feb 5, 2019 11:06:25 #
I couldn't agree more.
bull drink water wrote:
it been awhile since I stirred the pot, so here goes. it has been said that John Wayne should have won at least 5 Oscars I happen to agree. what's your take? here is my list.
1 true grit.
2 sands of iwo jima.
3 the searchers.
4 the quiet man.
5 the shootest.
1 true grit.
2 sands of iwo jima.
3 the searchers.
4 the quiet man.
5 the shootest.
Feb 5, 2019 11:17:02 #
Some critics complained that John Wayne was always John Wayne in all his movies, meaning that he didn't always transform into the character. I don't agree. The Quiet Man was excellent as was Maureen O'Hara and Victor McLaglen all were excellent in their parts.
Lets not forget the Ladies Bette Midler certainly deserved an Oscar for the Rose, she literally became Janice Joplin on screen. I think she got robed.
Lets not forget the Ladies Bette Midler certainly deserved an Oscar for the Rose, she literally became Janice Joplin on screen. I think she got robed.
Feb 5, 2019 11:34:14 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
To win an Oscar today, it has to fit in the category of Humanity. Most of the time.
Feb 5, 2019 11:45:41 #
wolfd
Loc: Vancouver, Canada
KTJohnson wrote:
I never saw the Duke in a robe.
I was thinking the same thing.
Feb 5, 2019 11:51:39 #
bull drink water wrote:
it been awhile since I stirred the pot, so here goes. it has been said that John Wayne should have won at least 5 Oscars I happen to agree. what's your take? here is my list.
1 true grit.
2 sands of iwo jima.
3 the searchers.
4 the quiet man.
5 the shootest.
1 true grit.
2 sands of iwo jima.
3 the searchers.
4 the quiet man.
5 the shootest.
The Quiet Man --- probably one of the best movies to come out of Hollywood. From the casting, to the music to the photography, it was spectacular
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