John Wayne vs Clint Eastwood

[fred41]

I loved "The Proposition", thought it had a definite western feel and theme to it.

And while we're on about Australian westerns, i think "Quigley Down Under", deserves a mention.

I remember that , but I'm not sure I actually saw it....I"ll give it a look. I'm never really a harsh critic...a movie just has to entertain me...and I liked some of Tom Selleck's westerns...like the ones he made with Sam Elliot...even though I think they were television movies.

[Jericho]

I remember that , but I'm not sure I actually saw it....I"ll give it a look. I'm never really a harsh critic...a movie just has to entertain me...and I liked some of Tom Selleck's westerns...like the ones he made with Sam Elliot...even though I think they were television movies.

If they entertain me, i have no problem with TV movies.
I think Tom Selleck's the perfect laconic cowboy.
Forget Magnum PI, watch him in Crossfire Trail!

[fred41]

If they entertain me, i have no problem with TV movies.
I think Tom Selleck's the perfect laconic cowboy.
Forget Magnum PI, watch him in Crossfire Trail!

...him and Elliot were used in a lot of the Louis L'Amour adaptations.

[runningdownthatdream]

...him and Elliot were used in a lot of the Louis L'Amour adaptations.

Yep - good casting I thought since they really fit the Sackett roles.

[runningdownthatdream]

I think John Wayne films portrayed the West in the way white Americans in the early to mid 20th century wanted to see it. Clint's movies, and his characterizations in them showed more of the lawlessness that was likely closer to the reality. The differences may have also been due to who produced and directed each of them.

I prefer Clint.