A collection of Clint Eastwood’s favourite westerns: “Anyone would be flattered”
A legend’s choices.
John Ford
The movie John Wayne was blackmailed into shooting: “Make a western first”
One for them, one for him.
How an on-set feud led to one of John Wayne’s most enigmatic scenes: “Shoot the damn thing”
A feud turned into a masterpiece.
The best director John Wayne ever worked with who wasn’t John Ford: “He liked spontaneity”
Wayne loved this director, who couldn’t have been more different than Ford.
The three movies John Wayne called the best of his career: “It carried me a long way”
He loved working with John Ford.
Jane Fonda’s favourite Henry Fonda movies: “His choice of films was significant”
She deeply respected her father.
John Wayne’s first screaming match with John Ford: “I just stood there flustered and embarrassed”
It was over something very odd.
The scene that almost blinded John Wayne: “It was real fucking glass, and it went flying into my face”
The Duke had a tough time on this shoot overall.
The Steven Spielberg movie that channelled the spirit of John Wayne and John Ford: “It’s kind of fun”
There are worse places to find inspiration.