Thomas Butt is a senior writer. An avid film connoisseur, Thomas actively logs his film consumption on Letterboxd and vows to connect with many more cinephiles through the platform. He is immensely ...

A John Wayne exhibit in the main hall of USC’s School of Cinematic Arts will be removed. The decision comes after renewed visibility of some of the actor’s comments, and recent conversations about ...

Although John Wayne was impressed with the script of the 1974 Western comedy, Blazing Saddles, he ultimately decided not to accept the opportunity to appear in the movie. Legendary actor John Wayne ...

Although John Wayne turned down Mel Brooks’ iconic Western spoof Blazing Saddles, this ironically saved the iconic parody movie. John Wayne’s many Western movies might contain moments of comedic ...

John Wayne, often celebrated as the quintessential American hero, has a legacy that is as complex as it is iconic. While he dominated the silver screen during the mid-20th century, his opinions and ...