of course, “The Informer”). For the last three or four years, McLaglen has been experimenting with Westerns directed in the Ford manner, and “The Undefeated” is his latest.
Howard Hawks’ “Rio Lobo” is aJohn WayneWestern. That was a little unusual in 1970, because John Wayne had unaccountably been finding himself in some Westerns that weren’t John Wayne Westerns. “Chisum” and “The Undefeated” (1969), for example, didn’t quite understand the mythic na...
The peak of his career was the time frame of 1957-1964, he appeared on Quigley Publishing’s Top Ten Stars every year, including the top spot in 1957 and 1959. During this time span he made three very popular romantic comedies withDoris Day. The best of those three movies is the classi...
PREDICTION:UNDEFEATED. One of the toughest categories to call this year and the only one where all five nominees have a chance. PREFERENCE:PINA. More tribute than documentary, it’s a fascinating look at the brilliant choreographer through the eyes and performances of her dance company. BEST SCO...
Big Jake is a classic Western movie from 1971, directed by George Sherman and starring the legendary John Wayne in the title role as Jacob McCandles, along with Richard Boone and Maureen O'Hara. The movie is set in 1909 and follows the story of Jake, a cattle baron who has been living...
Another table, more smacking with a chair, a little grandstanding by Charlotte, some crying by Sasha, then a little bitch slapping, wedgies, and finally, a little aerobatic wrestling at the end. And the champion is . . . (the much larger) Charlotte! No surprise. Her undefeated streak ...
Dub Taylor has a very small uncredited role as the county veterinarian in Georgia. Taylor was first covered in anotherJohn Waynewestern,The Undefeated(1969). Fred Clark, who specialized in playing unlikeable characters, played unlikable Dwight Babcock. Clark was first covered in the greatFilm Noir...
In conclusion, Hellfighters is a compelling blend of action, drama, and personal storytelling. With John Wayne at the helm, supported by the talented Katharine Ross and Jim Hutton, the film offers a thrilling journey into the world of oil well firefighting. It’s a fascinating chronicle of cou...
He retired in February 2009 with an undefeated record, and as a reigning world champion. BoxRec currently ranks Calzaghe as the best super-middleweight of all time.Calzaghe was often referred to as the "Pride of Wales" or the "Italian Dragon", the latter being a play on the moniker "...
Ken Carter, a former high school basketball star, accepts the job of head coach at his old high school in a poor area of Richmond, CA and improves the team with a stricter attitude. Based on a true story of the coach who benched his undefeated team because of their poor academic record...