True Grit (1969)
John Wayne Called ‘True Grit’ the Best Script He Ever Read — and It Won Him an Oscar
The movie was released 57 years ago and was Wayne’s only Oscar winning role.
10 Surprising Facts About John Wayne, the Man Behind ‘The Duke’
A few fun facts about film’s greatest cowboy.
Who’s Still Alive From the 1969 John Wayne Western ‘True Grit’?
After Duvall’s passing in February only a one of the stars are still with us.
How John Wayne Became One of Hollywood’s Greatest Cowboys
The Duke was born 99 years ago on May 26, 1907.
When Did John Wayne Win His Only Oscar?
He only received two acting nominations in his entire fifty-year career.
‘Tenafly’ & ‘Perry Mason’ Actor James McEachin Dies at 94
He also wrote several books, had a career in music and appeared in four films with Clint Eastwood.
FETV’s April Schedule Has John Wayne, Humphrey Bogart & Unaired Episodes of a ’70s Hit
Get the full schedule here.
Who are the Biggest Oscar Snubs of All Time?
Fun fact: ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ was trampled on by ‘Forrest Gump’ in 1995, find out the other biggest snubs in Oscar history!
Day-by-Day Guide to TCM’s 31 Days of Oscar 2025
Check out all of the films, categories and stars featured during the 2025 installment of Turner Classic Movies’ 31 Days of Oscar.
Cowboys & Outlaws: 6 Books to Read Your Way Across the American West
Check out this list of some of the most memorable fictional cowboys and outlaws of the 20th century.
The Best & The Worst Films of 1969
Celebrate 55 years of these great movie debuts and breakthroughs.
Roundup of Top 11 Vilest Western Villains in TV & Film
From Yul Brenner to Bruce Dern, y’all will love this cattle drive of the meanest villains in Westerns from the big and small screen.