Robert De Niro criticized Donald Trump, a Florida slave "benefit," and John Wayne during his speech at the Gotham Awards, where he was introducing an award for Martin Scorsese's film. De Niro insisted on reading his original speech, which had been edited, and expressed his frustration with Apple for cutting part of his remarks. This is not the first time De Niro has spoken out against Trump, as he has previously compared his presidency to an abusive relationship.
Dean Smith, an Olympiad Gold Medalist, Hollywood actor, and stuntman, passed away at the age of 91. Smith grew up in Texoma and was an All-American athlete at Graham Steer. He helped the United States earn a gold medal in the 1952 Olympics and later became a Hollywood stuntman, working on every John Ford film that followed. Smith was a member of the Hollywood Stuntman’s Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame. Funeral services are pending through Morrison Funeral Home in Graham.
Angie Dickinson is set to attend the TCM Classic Film Festival to discuss her role in Howard Hawks' "Rio Bravo." The 91-year-old actress counts getting cast as Feathers as the happiest moment in her career and "one of the best memories of my life." The festival will also feature a new 4K restoration of the film, done in partnership with Martin Scorsese's The Film Foundation, and events with Steven Spielberg, Paul Thomas Anderson, and other stars.
John Wayne's former California ranch, Rancho Pavoreal, is on the market for $12 million. The 2,000-acre property, located in Sage, features a 3,000-square-foot residence with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The ranch was used by Wayne during the '70s to entertain guests with horseback riding, shooting, and other ranching activities. The property is entirely fenced and cross-fenced with plenty of room for horses and cattle, making it ideal for equestrian use or a cattle ranch. It can also be transformed into a private retreat, a sports camp, or a multipurpose development.
