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James Francis's avatar

Nice article! I don't think I've watched any of Wayne's films (no, wait, I have seen True Grit) but I've watched very few Westerns outside of the spaghetti variety. I'll definitely put The Shootist on my list.

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Jeremy Burgess's avatar

The Shootist would be a great watch after you've seen a few other Waynes for context. I would recommend starting with one like The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance since Stewart is in that one too!

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James Francis's avatar

I will do that!

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Carla Jean Whitley's avatar

I think John and I have debated Texas’ relationship to the South on multiple occasions.

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Jeremy Burgess's avatar

Where would Alabama media be without debates like this!

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Nathan Johnston's avatar

The John Wayne Birthplace and Museum is in my wife’s hometown of Winterset. My father in law actually just got elected mayor of Winterset. Been to the museum a few times and it was fine.

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Jeremy Burgess's avatar

Oh that's rad! I'm not surprised the museum is just okay, but good on Iowa for reminding folks that they can claim him.

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