“George cLooney is the most overrated, one dimensional actor in Hollywood.”
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John Wayne was also one-dimensional. He was John Wayne playing John Wayne—over and over and over again.Only the wardrobe changed.
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I disagree. We own a number of John Waynes films both early as well as later movies. He was a far better actor than George cLooney is.
It is true that he was typecast, but nonetheless, John Wayne was a good actor.
You apparently have never seen The Quiet Man
John Wayne didn’t come to own his own category of actor greatness by simply being himself, even the liberal Hollywood world is starting to recognize his acting.
“John Wayne was also one-dimensional. He was John Wayne playing John Wayne—over and over and over again.Only the wardrobe changed.”
Most box office top liners “act” themselves, just themselves in different situations.
Duke was/is the Hollywood characterization of the penultimate American man for his time.
Therefore quite logical to be Duke whether in his role as Ringo, Ethan Edwards, Cole Thorton, Crocket, or Rooster Cogburn. It sold and continues to sell.
That he plays so well for nearly 80 years now, is a testament to the timeless appeal of that American male persona.
Manhood defined: First ask “what would Jesus do?”. Then go about doing it like John Wayne. Strong. Certain. Selflessly.