Jeff Nelson

'Sisu' Jorma Tommila as Aatami Korpi wearing dirty clothes with a gun strapped on his back. He's playing with the gold wedding band on his finger.

Movies / Reviews

‘Sisu’ Movie Review: Finnish Nazi-Killing Extravaganza Has True Grit

Jalmari Helander's 'Sisu' combines the likes of 'John Wick,' 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' and Spaghetti Westerns into an uncomplicated action flick worth seeing with a crowd.

'Carmen' Melissa Barrera as Carmen and Paul Mescal as Aidan. They're standing in the desert, with her holding onto his arm and he's looking down.

Movies / Reviews

‘Carmen’ Movie Review: Melissa Barrera and Paul Mescal Are a Match Made in Heaven

Benjamin Millepied's 'Carmen' is a promising feature film, putting Melissa Barrera and Paul Mescal's enchanting performances and delightful choreography in the spotlight.

John Wayne, who married 3 women. A portrait picture with Wayne smiling and wearing a suit.

Movies

John Wayne on Women Working as a Grip on Movie Sets: ‘It’s Ridiculous’

'True Grit' star John Wayne once gave his opinion on the women's movement, saying that women working as grips was 'ridiculous.'

Life portrait of John Wayne leaning against a mantel next to a wooden duck statue.

Celebrity

John Wayne Once Revealed the ‘Most Important Thing in Life’

'Sands of Iwo Jima' actor John Wayne once explained in a quote what he considered to be the 'most important thing in life.'

Vietnam War supporter John Wayne wearing a Green Berets uniform and smiling.

Celebrity

John Wayne Shamed Jane Fonda and Her ‘Idiot Husband’ for Protesting Against the Vietnam War

'The Green Berets' actor John Wayne slammed Jane Fonda and her ex-husband for their divisive activism against the Vietnam War.

'Gunsmoke' cast wearing props, Milburn Stone as Doc Adams, James Arness as Matt Dillon, Amanda Blake as Miss Kitty, and Ken Curtis as Festus Haggen standing in a cast portrait in-costume.

Astronauts Brought 4 ‘Gunsmoke’ Props With Them to Space During Apollo 8, Each Cast Member Got to Keep a Piece

A group of astronauts who were also 'Gunsmoke' fans brought props to space and back, then gave them back to the cast members.

'Gunsmoke' James Arness as Matt Dillon, Burt Reynolds as Quint Asper, Milburn Stone as Doc Adams, Amanda Blake as Miss Kitty Russell, and Ken Curtis as Festus Haggen in a black-and-white picture sitting on a carriage.

Burt Reynolds Said the ‘Gunsmoke’ Cast Worked Hard to Make It Look ‘Effortless’

'Gunsmoke' actor Burt Reynolds once talked about how much work he put in alongside his castmates to ensure that their performances appeared 'effortless.'

'Rugrats' parents Stu and Didi with Tommy and Dil Pickles. Didi is laying down in a hospital bed, holding the babies, while Stu is standing next to the bed, smiling.

What Do the ‘Rugrats’ Parents Do for Work?

The 'Rugrats' parents are frequently seen failing to watch the children around the house, but here's a look at what they do for work.

Movies

5 Classic Vampire Movies to Watch Before ‘Renfield,’ Where to Watch Them

Universal Pictures' 'Renfield' puts Nicolas Cage in the role of Dracula. Here are 5 classic vampire movies that make for great companionship viewing.

'Rugrats' Santa and Angelica Pickles. Angelica is sitting on his lap, smiling. He's looking at her with a concerned expression.

5 Best ‘Rugrats’ Episodes, According to Fans

Nickelodeon's 'Rugrats' ran for 9 seasons, remaining a major piece of nostalgia for fans. Here are the 5 episodes that they champion above the rest.

'Seven Sinners' Marlene Dietrich and John Wayne looking into each other's eyes.

Movies

John Wayne Once Avoided Marlene Dietrich After She Yelled ‘Mommy Wants That for Christmas’

Oscar-nominee Marlene Dietrich once shouted, "Mommy wants that for Christmas" at John Wayne, which initially caused him to avoid her.

'The Lone Ranger' Clayton Moore as the Lone Ranger in season 4 episodes. He's wearing a black mask, cowboy hat, and Western costume.

5 Best ‘The Lone Ranger’ Episodes, According to Fans

Long-time fans ranked their 5 favorite episodes from 'The Lone Ranger' over the course of the Western show's 5 seasons.

'True Grit' John Wayne and Gene Autry, actors in Westerns. Wayne is in a portrait image wearing an eyepatch and a cowboy hat. Autry is wearing a cowboy hat and holding a guitar.

Movies

John Wayne: Gene Autry Realized Westerns Were Dead After Seeing ‘True Grit’

Actor Gene Autry disliked John Wayne in 'True Grit' so much that he thought it marked the end of Westerns.

'Renfield' Nicolas Cage as Dracula and Nicholas Hoult as Renfield. Renfield is looking nervous with Dracula standing beside him with an evil grin.

Movies / Reviews

‘Renfield’ Movie Review: Nicolas Cage and Nicholas Hoult Give This Dracula Tale Fangs

Nicholas Hoult and Nicolas Cage lead 'Renfield' to success in its unique blend of horror, dark comedy, and a whole lot of action.

'Beau Is Afraid' Joaquin Phoenix as Beau looking worried, while wearing pajamas. A painting is on the wall behind him.

Movies / Reviews

‘Beau Is Afraid’ Movie Review: Ari Aster Sends Joaquin Phoenix on a Surrealist Odyssey Filled With Anxiety

'Beau Is Afraid' takes audiences on another trip into Ari Aster's greatest, anxiety-filled nightmare with a phenomenal leading performance from Joaquin Phoenix.

'Fort Apache' John Wayne as Capt. Kirby York wearing a cowboy hat, looking up.

Movies

John Wayne Carried 1 Co-Star After She Fainted on ‘Fort Apache’ From Heat Stroke

A 'Fort Apache' actor fainted as a result of heat stroke, but John Wayne was there to help carry her to safety.

John Wayne and Kirk Douglas wearing Western costumes. Wayne is holding out his finger, pointing.

Movies

John Wayne and Kirk Douglas Had More Respect for Each Other Than Fans Think

Actor John Wayne and Kirk Douglas had their differences, but they had a strong mutual respect for one another that audiences didn't expect.

John Wayne and Barbra Streisand at the 1970 Oscars. She's kissing him on the cheek, while he holds his Academy Award. They're standing in front of an Oscar statue and red curtains.

Movies

John Wayne Introduced 1 Legendary Comedian as Having ‘True Grit’ at the 1970 Oscars

'Red River' actor John Wayne took the stage at the 1970 Oscars ceremony to introduce an iconic American comedian, describing him as having 'true grit.'

'Gunsmoke: One Man's Justice' James Arness as Matt Dillon and Amy Stoch as Beth Readon. Matt is smiling, wearing a Western outfit, while Beth is holding onto his arm and resting her head on his shoulder, looking up at him.

James Arness Made Every Returning ‘Gunsmoke’ Member Feel Special While Filming the Movies

U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon actor James Arness made sure to make every returning member of the 'Gunsmoke' cast and crew feel welcome after so many years away from Dodge City.

'The Quiet Man' John Wayne as Sean Thornton in a portrait wearing a hat and suit jacket.

Movies

John Wayne Had a Double for Every Stunt Scene in ‘The Quiet Man,’ Except for These Moments

Movie star John Wayne had a double for much of the stuntwork, but he did his own work in these iconic scenes.