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General Information => General Discussion => Topic started by: The Schofield Kid on November 22, 2015, 06:24:56 PM
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I think it's time we had another game of "Tag You're It"!!
It's been 7 years since our last Tag game and if you're not familiar with the concept here's a link (http://www.clinteastwood.org/forums/?topic=6825.0) to #4 to get you up to speed.
Here's how the game works:
I'll start by naming two members and asking them Eastwood-related questions. If they choose to answer the question, they will then be able to "tag" two more members and come up with questions for them to answer. You may not join in the game unless you are tagged. But, if there's a very interesting question that is asked of someone else that you'd like to answer, by all means start a topic on the board in the appropriate forum. This game is ALL ABOUT getting Eastwood conversation rolling, learning from each other's differing opinions, getting to know each other better, and getting our less talkative members to start talking it up.
If it's your turn to ask two members questions, you may want to PM (Private Message) the members so that they'll know they were tagged.
I'll start the game rolling by asking two members who post regularly a question. Once we get things rolling, it'll be great to pose questions to the members who rarely post or who have just returned ( :) ), to see if we can get them posting more often.
AmericanBeauty: With your love of photography, is there any place from an Eastwood movie you'd love to visit and photograph?
Rawhide 7: If you had to choose one of your Eastwood DVD's over all the others, which one would it be?
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Without question I would choose my Unforgiven DVD. My brother gave me the two disc special edition several years ago for Christmas. Unforgiven is not only my favorite Eastwood western and favorite western movie but it's my second favorite overall movie period. Plus I enjoyed watching all of the special features and stuff. Really great movie and awesome two disc special edition DVD.
KC: If you could ask Clint only one question what would you ask him?
Jed Cooper: Your a huge fan of Elvis Presley. Which one of Clint's movies would you have liked to see both Clint and Elvis costar in? This can include any movie that Clint acted in after Elvis passed away.
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A place from an Eastwood movie that I'd like to visit and photograph... It's a tie between New Orleans and Washington DC :)
Matt: After going on an "Eastwood hiatus" for years, you decide to ease back into his films by binge watching several of them. Let's say 4 in a row. Which ones do you pick?
Christopher: can you guess the Eastwood movie from that one and only screen capture?
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A place from an Eastwood movie that I'd like to visit and photograph... It's a tie between New Orleans and Washington DC :)
Great choices! How about Africa?
Matt: After going on an "Eastwood hiatus" for years, you decide to ease back into his films by binge watching several of them. Let's say 4 in a row. Which ones do you pick?
Well, I'm going to have to do that exactly. After the holidays, I'll probably get back into them. I don't know them well enough to really discuss them anymore -- definitely need a refresher course. It was more fun last time though, when I was new to the forum because KC was helping me stay enthusiastic with her whip and training sessions. Now... I've got AKA and Brendan. ;)
I would actually start with all the newer ones that I haven't seen yet, but I think you'd rather know which 4 of his that I've already seen....
I'd do four westerns just to get me really excited again... Definitely For A Few Dollars More, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, The Outlaw Josey Wales and Unforgiven.
Schofield Kid: What did you think of Hereafter. I don't want a film review -- I want you to dig deep and give me your thoughts on the subject matter.
Conan: You've got another date with another girl who, sorry soul, has never seen a Clint Eastwood movie. She is quite possibly... the one. You want to reel her in and show her a great time. What's your double feature, and to make it a little fun and off-topic -- what kind of food are you serving?
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Great idea for a thread revival, SK! "Thankyouverymuch" for including me, Rawhide7!
To answer your question, Charro! came to mind first but that's more of an individual project. Interesting to note that Eastwood was first considered, but turned it down. Too bad, because it would've been a better film.
No offense to Clint's singing, but I honestly don't see him in any of Elvis' musicals. Or, I'd have to give that some more thought before answering. But, to save time I would say Flaming Star. Clint would play Elvis' older brother. That would seem to be the best fit. Elvis' acting was good in that film and, as it turns out, was directed by Don Siegel.
Ok, I think I'll pick on the mods first. I have the same question for both KC and Schofield Kid: If you had the opportunity to appear in an Eastwood movie with Clint, which one would it be, why and what part would you play?
...Is it okay to ask the same question of two members/mods? ???
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Conan: You've got another date with another girl who, sorry soul, has never seen a Clint Eastwood movie. She is quite possibly... the one. You want to reel her in and show her a great time. What's your double feature, and to make it a little fun and off-topic -- what kind of food are you serving?
Aw yeah, she's stepping into the Cone Zone. The smooth dulcet tones of Barry White is kicking as I open the door in my monogrammed velour robe and...Ok to be serious, I've got a lady these days and she has seen American Sniper and Trouble with the Curve and thought both were ok. I've held off on showing her the classics, though that will happen soon. So if I was "breaking in" a new date on Eastwood, and lets assume she has no specific preference on movie genre, I would choose The Beguiled and Unforgiven. The former has some romance while showcasing early Clint, and is interesting in an original way that most thrillers aren't. Unforgiven is so amazing that it just must be shown. It is also not so "western" that you have to be a fan of westerns to appreciate, and the rollercoaster of emotions would make for great after-movie conversation. After that, I would of course be serving my patented Seafood Mix with a side of Conan Lovin' aw yeah baby. *shakes head furiously* Sorry, I was getting caught up again...So in addition to the Seafood mix main course, I'd serve a small cobb salad and a bowl of diced exotic fruits for desert.
Whistledixie: Sometimes you see a flick and just know that the screenwriter was either a bit messed up or at least going through a rough patch when they wrote the movie. Which of Eastwood's movies (any of them, he doesn't have to be the screenwriter) most appears to have been written by a tormented writer suffering from "acerbic bitterness"?
Richard Earl: Steven Spielberg has ordered you to recast the leads for a Paint Your Wagon remake. You have been given an unlimited budget, and the plot and overall tone are the same as the original. Who do you cast in the lead roles?
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Thank you Conan! That is a good question but I would not feel right about answering this question since I cannot make it through watching the film. I just do not like it. If there is anyone here on the board that has a good answer to Conan's question please be my guest. O0
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Richard Earl: Steven Spielberg has ordered you to recast the leads for a Paint Your Wagon remake. You have been given an unlimited budget, and the plot and overall tone are the same as the original. Who do you cast in the lead roles?
The only way this would work. A modern retelling Black Lives Matter style, Paint Your Crib starring Beyonce and Flo Rida.
(They did it with The Wiz, you know.)
Just wanting to keep the thread movin' and the newly returned back in the game.
DOUG: You can go back in time and tweak any Clint Eastwood movie dialogue or plot. You can do it just one line that would make all the difference in the world, or rewrite the entire script. Which film do you pick, and why? If it's not too much work, what are the reasons and revisions you'd like made?
AKA23: What Eastwood character (performed by Clint) do you have a hard time reconciling the most for his moral actions, and what in particular makes them the hardest to accept?
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Aw yeah, she's stepping into the Cone Zone. The smooth dulcet tones of Barry White is kicking as I open the door in my monogrammed velour robe and...Ok to be serious, I've got a lady these days and she has seen American Sniper and Trouble with the Curve and thought both were ok. I've held off on showing her the classics, though that will happen soon.
;D The Cone Zone. Hey, congrats and best of luck with the lady. It's about time you found a good one. Guess this means you finally dumped the Eagle.
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...Is it okay to ask the same question of two members/mods? ???
Sure, it's been done before. :)
Some of our members are a little busy with things, and the holidays coming up on us, but if the thread stalls, we'll just jump in and keep it rollin'. I'm sure once Christmas is behind us, everyone will have more time.
Good to see you still here, Richard. O0
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Whistledixie: Sometimes you see a flick and just know that the screenwriter was either a bit messed up or at least going through a rough patch when they wrote the movie. Which of Eastwood's movies (any of them, he doesn't have to be the screenwriter) most appears to have been written by a tormented writer suffering from "acerbic bitterness"?
Hmm...tough call, unless it's based on the characters themselves displaying acerbic bitterness. Whether you take that as the screenwriter's outlook would be another issue. Walt from Gran Torino shows it...though not sure he fits the qualifier of it being "born of rejection," since he usually did the rejecting...and not sure about the screenwriter's outlook. Probably the Dirty Harrys, particularly the first one, written in part, and Magnum Force, written in full by John Milius, the guy John Goodman's character in The Big Lebowski is based on, assuming he's actually like that character (and why not for the sake of argument?)
Would have to do more research to cue on the screenwriter's outlook, though. An interesting question, and definitely something that jumps out at you sometimes.
In general I'd think of Raymond Chandler and the noir screenwriters. They had the best bad attitudes in that regard...though like any voice, it can get old, too.
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Whistledixie , I wonder if John Lee Hancock who wrote the storyline to A Perfect World had some things going on in his head. I tried to do some research after reading the question that was addressed to you thinking about that film. I love A Perfect World. Kevin Costner's character had some issues but I loved how he cared for the boy like a son and how it ended. I hope it is okay to comment on someone else's question. It was a good one and made me think.
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^ Good candidate! Although I don't know anything about him, just given the content and characters he created I'd say he belongs in the shopping cart to check out later...plus if it works with screenwriters like it does with lone gunmen (and I have to believe it does) that use of all three names, particularly with one of them being "Lee," can't be a good sign... :idiot2: ;D
It is a good question. Gets you thinking...
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I thought of Tightrope.
Whistledixie, don't forget to tag 2 people.
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Probably the Dirty Harrys, particularly the first one, written in part, and Magnum Force, written in full by John Milius, the guy John Goodman's character in The Big Lebowski is based on, assuming he's actually like that character (and why not for the sake of argument?)
In general I'd think of Raymond Chandler and the noir screenwriters. They had the best bad attitudes in that regard...though like any voice, it can get old, too.
Chandler-izing Dirty Harry ::)
Oh yeah, it could have totally worked.
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Whistledixie, don't forget to tag 2 people.
Getting up to speed now...just noticed I had a tag notice in my messages from the 24th! Will send two notices after posting this.
Okay, I'll tag Matt and Jed...if you had to defend Clint Eastwood movies/his persona/message on an intellectual level to, say, a film critic like Pauline Kael (who famously called Harry a fascist), or just explain why you think he has lasting appeal and/or varies from the general public image, what would you say? (Trying not to ask a leading question revealing my thoughts.)
American Beauty, a Chandler-izing of Harry would be awesome! Probably have to show more of his personal grumblings about things...although Philip Marlowe was generally more introspective than Harry, which was kind of the point of Harry I guess. Acerbic humor works nicely with the character, though... :)
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Schofield Kid: What did you think of Hereafter. I don't want a film review -- I want you to dig deep and give me your thoughts on the subject matter.
I remember seeing this film when it was released and came away disappointed. It wasn't bad but I hoping for better. Maybe it had something to do with me being very sceptical when it comes to psychics,clairvoyants and such.
I just don't buy that anyone can speak to the dead and I believe a lot of psychics prey on the vunerable who have suffered great loss in their lives and in the hope of communicating with their lost loved ones. I've seen plenty of psychics on TV and they ask audience members questions about their lives and I just think, "Stop asking them questions and just come out and say things but no, if you do that, most of the time you'll get nowhere and you'll look like a failure."
It's like astrology and all that mumbo jumbo. You can read in the paper that you'll meet a stranger today and he'll give you money. Or expect a change in your relationship status if you're single, love is in the air for you this month.
I mean, please are you kidding me? I get money from strangers everyday. It's called change from a cashier when I buy something!
I find near death experiences of people seeing white lights or departed loved ones calling them into the light more believable than talking to the dead around a table in a darkened room.
Schofield Kid: If you had the opportunity to appear in an Eastwood movie with Clint, which one would it be, why and what part would you play?
Easy. The Schofield Kid in Unforgiven. Me an unknown in a part about a cocky younger man trying to show off with all his big talk about killing people but when the time comes to pull the trigger for real, his true self appears.
Gant:
What's the most jaw dropping moment from an Eastwood film that you remember?
Elizabeth77:
Who's your favourite actress from an Eastwood movie?
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American Beauty, a Chandler-izing of Harry would be awesome! Probably have to show more of his personal grumblings about things...although Philip Marlowe was generally more introspective than Harry, which was kind of the point of Harry I guess. Acerbic humor works nicely with the character, though... :)
Poor choice of emoji on my part, I meant ^-^ and not ::) (posted the reply with my phone which apparently has a mind of its own)
Of course it would be awesome, I absolutely LOVE Raymond Chandler.
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Okay, I'll tag Matt and Jed...if you had to defend Clint Eastwood movies/his persona/message on an intellectual level to, say, a film critic like Pauline Kael (who famously called Harry a fascist), or just explain why you think he has lasting appeal and/or varies from the general public image, what would you say? (Trying not to ask a leading question revealing my thoughts.)
"On an intellectual level" ... you had to go and make it difficult for me. *summoning powers of KC. Asking Matt Damon to channel just a little bit of KC's brilliance so that I can write something that makes sense outside of this padded cell.
Doing my best....
So, growing up BC (Before Clint), our heroes were perfect, and we couldn't really connect with them, or aspire to be like them. Well, we could try, but we'd always fail. We could never be like The Duck, or Gary Cooper. We weren't bad, though. We just didn't always do the right thing. Sometimes, we wanted to f@#k with the world a little (High Plains Drifter), sometimes we wanted to just be left alone (Unforgiven). Sometimes we wanted to just have fun with friends (EWWBL), and fall in love (Bridges). Instead, we were human. Flaws and all. We all are. We understand that. We root for him, because he's like us. But he's better than us. Someone we can still look up to and aspire to be like. You don't have to be perfect to be The Good.
He always, always has a heart. He's never cold and calculating.
A fascist? Why not just call all of us fascists then who aren't Christ-like? Maybe Pauline Kael just doesn't like the human race, or was angry that someone had the balls to show that there are heroes inside failed people, and that strength doesn't come from winning, but from fighting and never giving up.
Matt Damon, you let me down. KC would have done much, much better.
I don't know, Whistledixie. I do love Clint's movies, and I Have admired him since I was a kid and who wouldn't want to be like him? But one of the reasons I love his movies is because they're heart-pounding, exciting, entertainment, and Clint is so damn cool. 8)
Tagging: Higgy (I don't want to lose this post on my sucky iPad by trying to switch windows to look up her name). When did you become a Clint fan? Was there a particular movie that led you to wanting to seek out more of his movies and made you more than a casual fan? (I don't see that ANYONE who joins this board is a casual fan, you have to literally find it, sign up for it, and read and comment here -- not something people do for an actor they sorta liked in one movie).
BDC28: Dirty Harry or Josey Wales? Was one more of an outlaw of their time?
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I just don't buy that anyone can speak to the dead and I believe a lot of psychics prey on the vunerable who have suffered great loss in their lives and in the hope of communicating with their lost loved ones. I've seen plenty of psychics on TV and they ask audience members questions about their lives and I just think, "Stop asking them questions and just come out and say things but no, if you do that, most of the time you'll get nowhere and you'll look like a failure."
See, the movie shows that exactly. So, you agreed with the subject matter then? (missing smilie with question marks above his head)
I find near death experiences of people seeing white lights or departed loved ones calling them into the light more believable than talking to the dead around a table in a darkened room.
I have more questions. Guess what? You're getting tagged again next time I'm up. :)
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AKA23: What Eastwood character (performed by Clint) do you have a hard time reconciling the most for his moral actions, and what in particular makes them the hardest to accept?
This is a really great question. It's difficult for me to pick just one character. The character that springs immediately to mind is The Stranger from "High Plains Drifter." The specific action that I'm thinking of is his raping one of the women in the town. What makes it so hard to accept is that to me there seems to be absolutely no justification for his behavior. He was an avenging spirit, but that act seemed needlessly cruel. Rape in any context is unconscionable, and to make matters worse, the movie doesn't really explain what the woman was even being punished for doing. That act seemed unjust, and in that way, it seemed very out of character.
Since that is a very obvious answer, I'll also give some less obvious options. The second that comes to mind is Robert Kincaid's actions in "The Bridges of Madison County." Him beginning an affair with a married mother and wife and then encouraging her to run away with him to start a new life to me seemed very callous and unfeeling. Her running away from her family to start a new life with him would absolutely devastate her family, and there didn't seem to be any concern or acknowledgement of the harm those actions would cause her or her family.
The last character that I'd like to go with is Dirty Harry's actions in "Sudden Impact." By the end of the film, Harry both knew and could prove that Sondra Locke's character was responsible for all the murders he was investigating. Rather than seeking to hold her accountable for her crimes, he not only chose to let her go, he also actively conspired to cover up her crimes by telling the police officer at the end of the film that the gun that was found would be the same gun used in all the murders and that someone else had committed the crimes. Harry knew that that wasn't true. While I have a lot of sympathy for Locke's character, and as a private citizen, I may understand Harry's actions, I can't reconcile those actions with Harry's duty as a law enforcement officer. To me, letting the Locke character go, and conspiring to cover up her crimes, is a betrayal of the values that Harry stood for. While Harry was not above bending the rules to catch a criminal, his actions were always done to save innocent life from harm. In "Sudden Impact," he is letting a criminal go free because he feels sorry for her, but Harry never saw fit to pick and choose between which criminals he'd hold accountable before. This is the same man who refused to condone, and actively sought to stop, the police offers who were seeking the same type of justice by killing criminals in "Magnum Force." What makes the actions of the police officers in "Magnum Force" so different than Sondra Locke's actions and motivations? Harry's behavior in "Sudden Impact" is inconsistent with his actions in the other Harry films and doesn't seem true to his character to me.
What do you think of these answers? Is this a sufficient answer to this question, or do I need to settle on only one character?
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What do you think of these answers? Is this a sufficient answer to this question, or do I need to settle on only one character?
O0 Great answer, AKA! Better than I could have hoped for, honestly. It's the kind of post I could see starting a 10 page discussion of its own for others to join in (hint hint if any mod is in agreement).
Now that you mentioned HPD, I recall that there was a HUGE thread on the old board about that, which I believe YOU started (I swear I didn't remember that when I posed the question to you). Those were the days, it was quite an active and fun conversation.
I really can't disagree with you on any of the three you chose, so I'll just say go ahead and tag two, and if anyone wants to continue this discussion, start a new thread quoting AKA's post. :)
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Tagging: Higgy (I don't want to lose this post on my sucky iPad by trying to switch windows to look up her name). When did you become a Clint fan? Was there a particular movie that led you to wanting to seek out more of his movies and made you more than a casual fan? (I don't see that ANYONE who joins this board is a casual fan, you have to literally find it, sign up for it, and read and comment here -- not something people do for an actor they sorta liked in one movie).
I'm a huge fan of Clint since "Rawhide" époque!! But to be precise, first I was fans of Eric Fleming !! Clint was number two!! ;)
Among many his movies that I love, my favorite is "Honkytonk Man"!! :) BTW, I had big chance to tell that directly to Kyle !! 8) ( unfortunately not yet to Clint!! ???)
I also like his recent movies that many fans do not like, for example, "Hereafter" "Trouble with the Curve" "Jersey Boys" etc,...but unfortunately I do not want to see "American Sniper"!! :-\
I had only Internet since 2006, but fortunately, it was the year of "Letters from Iwo Jima"!! My first research on the internet was looking for "Clint Eastwood"!! and I found this clinteastwood.net !! 8)
I just put the answers without Tag, sorry Matt!! :-[
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Thanks for the tag Kid, great question... I'll have to give that some serious thought..
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I just put the answers without Tag, sorry Matt!! :-[
Thanks for the answers, Higgy (do you like that, or do you have a preferred nickname?)
I was looking through the member list last night and saw a name from the old board that would be great to have back here -- Sundayjack. And I'd like to TRY Daisy. So if you weren't planning on tagging anyone, let me step in with two very-long-shot tags to attempt to get back two more great members.
SUNDAYJACK: Do you collect any Clint Eastwood movie posters or memorabilia? If so, what do you have and what's your favorite item?
DAISY: What's your favorite Clint-directed film that he doesn't appear in?
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"BDC28: Dirty Harry or Josey Wales? Was one more of an outlaw of their time?"
Actually I cant believe I have to be hurtful on this question...but I am gonna. Josey Wales is absolutely the ONLY rebel of his time in this scenario. If anything Dirty Harry shows some sense of cowardice towards rebellion in that respect. Although he does exercise his own form of law, he also uses his badge to give him shielding from any kind of repercussion that may come legally. By comparison Josey Wales was too blood thirsty towards those that killed his family to much care about repercussion...for that matter death.
My question goes to our new\old friend...Matt.
Were you, honestly all of you could answer this question...were ANY of you affected by the Clint Eastwood meltdown with the chair?
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bdc's question might actually make an interesting topic in our new Political Discussion forum, for those who are members there.
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Well, I think I can answer that without anyone being offended -- and if anyone wants to expand on it, yeah, start a post over in the Classic Lounge.
Clint is super cool, and rarely has a mis-step, so I was more surprised that he COULD have a bad public moment. It was embarrassing, but nothing big enough for all the coverage it received. I mean, if someone was following me around with a camera and documenting all my stupid moves, and then it made the news and everyone talked about it, I think I would have looked bad 40 years ago.
AKA (I think it was) posted a link that's in the NEWS section about the Sully movie, and he said he just winged it on the stage. I kinda feel bad for him. It's just a bad comedy schtick that didn't work too well. I have done a LOT of that in my time.
ALLY: Forgive me if I forget the answers to some of these that have been said on this board ages ago -- but why are you a Clint fan? Was there a specific film that did it? Just walk us through how you got here.
BRENDAN: What are you doing these days, career-wise, and how could you be of the best use to an Eastwood film crew?
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I know Matt-lock...but you have to admit...the jokes that followed about elderly people talking to inanimate objects stung.....
HILARIOUS...but stung.
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KC: Like all of us you are a huge Eastwood fan, but I'm sure that there are films that he's made that you might not have enjoyed as much as you might have hoped. So, my question is for you. Of the films that Eastwood has acted in and directed, which films did you find to be disappointing, and why?
Matt: You've stated that you haven't really kept up with Eastwood's films over the past eight years. I can understand leaving the board, but I can't understand why a huge fan like we all are would not continue to watch his new films. Heck, I even saw "Jersey Boys" in theaters, and I wouldn't have even seen that film were Eastwood not involved. So, why did you decide to not continue to watch his new projects after you left the board? Also, I remember that you were writing a script for Eastwood to star in with Jodie Foster. Did you ever finish that script? If yes, how did you feel it turned out, and if not, why not? You can answer the second part of my question via private message if you would prefer to do so.
Thanks so much for the tag! I always really enjoyed this game, and I'm glad you brought it back!
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ALLY: Forgive me if I forget the answers to some of these that have been said on this board ages ago -- but why are you a Clint fan? Was there a specific film that did it? Just walk us through how you got here.
I can't remember if I've ever played tag on here! Here we go, anyway:
I hadn't seen many Clint films before I became a big fan, although I'd seen the spaghetti westerns so I knew about him and enjoyed them. I guess I became a much bigger fan when I decided to write my undergraduate (American Studies) dissertation on Clint and masculinity. I guess it was a long time ago so you probably don't remember, but that's the reason I came to the CEWB in the first place (circa 1999/2000 – even though I think my registered date on the board is 2002, wasn't there an old version of the CEWB prior to 2002?). I was looking for inspiration, and a bit of help, as a Clint newbie. I think by that point I'd already decided to write my dissertation on Dirty Harry, Tightrope, Unforgiven and The Bridges of Madison County, although it's so long ago I might've been inspired by KC/mgk in the choice of films too, I can't say for sure. Dirty Harry and Unforgiven became two of my most favourite films in particular, although Tightrope is perhaps the one that I found the most interesting to study at the time (hence my profile pic).
I don't know if you know, Matt, but I completed the dissertation in the summer of 2001, and was all set to send it to Clint to see what he made of it (and I was young and proud of my work!), but then 9/11 happened and I think I was dissuaded from sending it to him in case he thought it was a suspicious package or something. So sadly he never got to read it. He's probably used to being written about a lot anyway and maybe I wouldn't have offered any insights into his work. But I got a first (top mark) for it and I befriended all you lot along the way, so it was a good experience!
I also went from owning maybe one or two Clint films (prior to writing it) to pretty much buying them all, although since then I've moved on from buying videos to DVDs, to buying blu-rays generally and my collection hasn't caught up yet, so I'd have to start all over again (with what's available on blu-ray anyway). I have GBU on blu-ray though!
Also, as an aside, I confess I haven't kept up with Clint's films in the cinema. I think the last Clint film I saw in the cinema was Gran Torino. But you know, having a kid means I have less time on my hands – that's my excuse!
Time to tag ... my old pal Christopher. Who's your biggest crush or favourite leading lady in a Clint film, and why? :D
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The Scofield Kid asks me what was the most jaw dropping moment in an Eastwood film that I remember...
The one that springs to mind is probably the scene in Million Dollar Baby where Hilary Swanks character turns her back on her opponent, gets thumped and falls breaking her neck on the stool... Like most people I really didn't see that coming and of course it totally affected the trajectory of the film.... A bit of an obvious choice possibly but still a very unexpected moment...
After all these years you'd think I'd know how to paste the tags up..... Wrong ;)
I'll be back with new tags soon, and great to see Matt and ally back on board....
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Thanks so much for the tag! I always really enjoyed this game, and I'm glad you brought it back!
Credit where it's due ... it was the Schofield Kid who started the new tag game thread. Though I don't know how far it would have gotten if it weren't for Matt drawing back in all these old-time posters!
I know I have a few tags outstanding. I'll get to them when I finish a project I'm working on ... deadline is one week from today! :o
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Matt: You've stated that you haven't really kept up with Eastwood's films over the past eight years. I can understand leaving the board, but I can't understand why a huge fan like we all are would not continue to watch his new films. Heck, I even saw "Jersey Boys" in theaters, and I wouldn't have even seen that film were Eastwood not involved. So, why did you decide to not continue to watch his new projects after you left the board? Also, I remember that you were writing a script for Eastwood to star in with Jodie Foster. Did you ever finish that script? If yes, how did you feel it turned out, and if not, why not? You can answer the second part of my question via private message if you would prefer to do so.
That was actually a great beginning to a script, but like so many projects of mine -- I never finished it. :(
As for the first part of your question: I just kind of burned out on Clint. You know, I had 6,000 posts or so on the old board and over 9,000 here in about 7 years of talking about Clint Eastwood EVERY DAY for hours. Just before Flags of Our Fathers came out, I realized I just needed a break and I didn't have a great attitude at that point in time about anything. And, as I just posted in another thread, I got more interested in other films -- first the Silents, and then some foreign flicks, leading me to my love of Korean Cinema, which I decided I needed to immerse myself completely in because I thought I could learn how to speak it if I only watched Korean films and television. So, I took the eight year break, and now... I'm ready to get back to them. But, I think I'll need to wait another month because I'm pretty busy until after the holidays.
Let me look around and see if I can get some people tagged who haven't been yet. BRB.
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That was actually a great beginning to a script, but like so many projects of mine -- I never finished it. :(
As for the first part of your question: I just kind of burned out on Clint. You know, I had 6,000 posts or so on the old board and over 9,000 here in about 7 years of talking about Clint Eastwood EVERY DAY for hours. Just before Flags of Our Fathers came out, I realized I just needed a break and I didn't have a great attitude at that point in time about anything. And, as I just posted in another thread, I got more interested in other films -- first the Silents, and then some foreign flicks, leading me to my love of Korean Cinema, which I decided I needed to immerse myself completely in because I thought I could learn how to speak it if I only watched Korean films and television. So, I took the eight year break, and now... I'm ready to get back to them. But, I think I'll need to wait another month because I'm pretty busy until after the holidays.
Let me look around and see if I can get some people tagged who haven't been yet. BRB.
I have never seen a Korean movie, but I like foreign films too. I find that they are often more real and they generally feel more true to life than most American mainstream films. Thats really cool that you are learning Korean, and I'm happy to hear that you're getting ready for a return to all things Eastwood. If you want to know a bit more about these films before deciding what to see, drop me a line. I've seen them all, and I'd be happy to help reintroduce you to Eastwood's recent work.
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Credit where it's due ... it was the Schofield Kid who started the new tag game thread. Though I don't know how far it would have gotten if it weren't for Matt drawing back in all these old-time posters!
I know I have a few tags outstanding. I'll get to them when I finish a project I'm working on ... deadline is one week from today! :o
I didn't realize that Schofield Kid had restarted this thread. I hadn't been keeping up with it much before Matt started posting in it and then tagged me. So, I apologize for my oversight, and thank you so much to Schofield Kid for restarting this thread. This was a really great idea! And, thanks to Matt for cajoling all of us old timers back in to participate in a new round of this game. It's a very fun and interesting way for us to all learn more about each other!
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I have never seen a Korean movie, but I like foreign films too. I find that they are often more real and they generally feel more true to life than most American mainstream films. Thats really cool that you are learning Korean, and I'm happy to hear that you're getting ready for a return to all things Eastwood. If you want to know a bit more about these films before deciding what to see, drop me a line. I've seen them all, and I'd be happy to help reintroduce you to Eastwood's recent work.
Thanks, AKA! I tend to like to go into films without knowing much about them in advance. I'll post here as I watch them, like I did in Jed's thread after watching Hereafter.
Asian films, as a whole, aren't more true-to-life, they are incredibly intense, though (especially Japanese films). Korean films will tear you to pieces emotionally. Like nothing I've ever seen. They're intense, but not from the standpoint of brutality (like the Japanese films), but emotionally.
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TAGGING:
Richard: First of all, thanks for taking over the administrative duties of our beloved board. One of the reasons we have the Tag game is to try to lure people into talking more than they would normally. I still haven't had time to read everything from my absence, so maybe you've mentioned before... but for those of us who don't know: Tell us about your "Eastwood Journey". When did you become a fan, and was there a particular film that really did it? (I know I ask that question a lot - it's a great starter question for getting to know people here).
Chessie: I remember that you are a VERY good artist. Your tag is actually unique: Post a picture of Clint that you've drawn. If you haven't drawn one yet, that's your tag - get to work!.(Check THIS THREAD (http://www.clinteastwood.org/forums/index.php?topic=2338.msg222628#new) for a great tutorial on posting pics here on a site that supposedly retains the images online "forever".)
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TAGGING:
Chessie: I remember that you are a VERY good artist. Your tag is actually unique: Post a picture of Clint that you've drawn.
Oh Matt it's so delightful to see you again!!!
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I'm currently on set shooting a movie right now, maybe one day I'll work with Clint Eastwood, yay.
I'm going to tag.......
MATT - What have you been doing lately, anything Clint related?
AMERICANBEAUTY - In the last ten years, what is your favorite film Clint has done?
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WOW, Chessie -- that's fantastic! O0 My memory was right, you're a great artist!
MATT - What have you been doing lately, anything Clint related?
I've been just working and keeping busy -- that's not an excuse for leaving the board for so long. In actuality, time just went by so fast, I can't believe I was gone that long. I did want a bit of a break, but I missed everyone here a lot. When I noticed KC's birthday was coming up, I thought how it would be nice to check back in. I was surprised to find that I wasn't actually forgotten here -- and I got drawn back in. I haven't been doing ANYTHING Clint related in my absence, but I will be getting caught up again by rewatching his films and catching the newer ones I haven't seen yet.
TAGGING:
CHESSIE: (C'mon, it's too great to have you back, I'm going to make sure you stick around) You just mentioned that you're "shooting a movie now". So your next question is: WHAT ARE YOU DOING EXACTLY? Can you say? Are you on the crew, and if so, in what capacity? Is it an Independent film? What genre? And since this is in the Eastwood General Discussion forum, please expand on your answer to include what you'd be best suited for on the set of a new Clint Eastwood film.
BIGDAI: Your birthday is coming up, and you'll be 182 years old. So, if we were to put one Clint Eastwood film in a time capsule that would be opened 182 years in the future and which would embody the decade it was released in films, which ONE MOVIE of his would you put in?
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Credit where it's due ... it was the Schofield Kid who started the new tag game thread. Though I don't know how far it would have gotten if it weren't for Matt drawing back in all these old-time posters!
Actually all credit goes to Matt. He mentioned it might be a good idea to revive an oldie but a goldie. So, even though I started the thread, it was all Matt. O0
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You kept the board going all these years -- hats off to you, SK (and KC of course). And, thanks for not purging the OT forum like we used to in the old days. It has great historical value.
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And, thanks for not purging the OT forum like we used to in the old days. It has great historical value.
Thank KC for that because I was prepared to slash and burn the OT forum a few years back, :-[
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Don't ever do that. I sent a PM to Richard when I came back, let me quote part of it:
15 years is a crazy long time, and this board is sort of our house. I'm so glad you haven't done major renovations to our house, and lost our prized possessions (our posts) along the way. It's amazing to look back at posts going back pre 9/11.
This board was created in 2002, I believe. But we were able to single-handedly repost (one by one) some of the most important threads to this board so that we wouldn't lose them. I took an 8 year hiatus, and came back, and it's all just as I left it. In the internet world, and as fast as things change, that's amazing! And comforting.
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One more thing (this is totally off-topic in this thread, but last thing ...)
I know this is a Clint Eastwood board. And sometimes, the OT forum gets more attention than the Clint forums and that it can get discouraging, in a way.
But, the reason this board is special (and always has been) is the community, more than the content. The people here. And, the posts preserve our memories like a photo album. The Off Topic posts are important to preserve and bond the community. Even if they seem unimportant, or are underappreciated... they help us get to know and understand each other. And it's only through knowing and understanding that we can care about each other. And it's through caring about each other than we remain here for 15 or more years. Community. Long Live the Off Topic Forum and Every Thread Within It. O0
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Richard Earl: Steven Spielberg has ordered you to recast the leads for a Paint Your Wagon remake. You have been given an unlimited budget, and the plot and overall tone are the same as the original. Who do you cast in the lead roles?
Thank you Conan! That is a good question but I would not feel right about answering this question since I cannot make it through watching the film. I just do not like it. If there is anyone here on the board that has a good answer to Conan's question please be my guest. O0
How about Hugh Jackman as Pardner? Not because of a slight resemblance to Clint but the guy can sing. Russell Crowe can dye his hair grey and grow a beard and play Ben. Shoot the film in Australia and watch the cash registers ring when the film is released. ;)
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I guess I became a much bigger fan when I decided to write my undergraduate (American Studies) dissertation on Clint and masculinity. I guess it was a long time ago so you probably don't remember, but that's the reason I came to the CEWB in the first place (circa 1999/2000 – even though I think my registered date on the board is 2002, wasn't there an old version of the CEWB prior to 2002?).
Now I remember that. Thanks for the response.
According to the header above us ... this discussion board was established in 1996. I came along after you, in Feb, 2001. There were two earlier versions of the board. The first was a threaded style, and then the one that followed was up until this one launched in 2002.
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I know Matt-lock...but you have to admit...the jokes that followed about elderly people talking to inanimate objects stung.....
HILARIOUS...but stung.
I think some people were just happy to have something to make fun of. The press is all about making mountains out of molehills and drama. Clint is still sharp -- but stand-up comedy is not his forte.
IMO, a non-issue badly blown-up by the press for ratings.
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How about Hugh Jackman as Pardner? Not because of a slight resemblance to Clint but the guy can sing. Russell Crowe can dye his hair grey and grow a beard and play Ben. Shoot the film in Australia and watch the cash registers ring when the film is released. ;)
Who is your Aussie "Jean Seberg"?
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Who is your Aussie "Jean Seberg"?
Margot Robbie, Naomi Watts, Nicole Kidman spring to mind. :)
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I have a feeling they spring to mind rather often. ;D
Go ahead and tag.
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Now I remember that. Thanks for the response.
According to the header above us ... this discussion board was established in 1996. I came along after you, in Feb, 2001. There were two earlier versions of the board. The first was a threaded style, and then the one that followed was up until this one launched in 2002.
Wow, you came along *after* me. I didn't remember that. I'm more of an old-timer than you! ;D
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Richard: First of all, thanks for taking over the administrative duties of our beloved board. One of the reasons we have the Tag game is to try to lure people into talking more than they would normally. I still haven't had time to read everything from my absence, so maybe you've mentioned before... but for those of us who don't know: Tell us about your "Eastwood Journey". When did you become a fan, and was there a particular film that really did it? (I know I ask that question a lot - it's a great starter question for getting to know people here).
I spent a summer sometime ago alone clearing out my grandparent's house of old books. I would read each book and then search for movies afterwords of the book. Somehow during that process I got to watching the old spagetti westerns. I like those still the best. I like Clint's new films too, but I think the best are the old westerns.
Matt: What is your Clint Eastwood journey? You probably have already written it somewhere here.
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Christopher: can you guess the Eastwood movie from that one and only screen capture?
(http://i.imgur.com/w8y8PVB.png?1) (http://imgur.com/w8y8PVB)
Tightrope, of course! And that's been probably over ten years ago since we talked about the dialogue in that scene. :D
Time to tag ... my old pal Christopher. Who's your biggest crush or favourite leading lady in a Clint film, and why? :D
Two that spring to mind are Jean Seberg from Paint Your Wagon and Donna Mills from Play Misty for Me. Why? Apparently I like blondes. ^-^ Though I could also add Marianne Koch from A Fistful of Dollars. Or Mariana Hill from High Plains Drifter.
I could probably go on. ;)
I will try to add tags soon!
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Tightrope, of course! And that's been probably over ten years ago since we talked about the dialogue in that scene. :D
It's been a while yeah.
And we've never been bowling ::)
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I spent a summer sometime ago alone clearing out my grandparent's house of old books. I would read each book and then search for movies afterwords of the book. Somehow during that process I got to watching the old spagetti westerns. I like those still the best. I like Clint's new films too, but I think the best are the old westerns.
The spaghettis are my favorite too.
Matt: What is your Clint Eastwood journey? You probably have already written it somewhere here.
Thanks for the tag. It was really cool seeing you post here.
We'd need to go back to about 1983 or thereabouts. I was flipping channels for something decent to watch on all of our 3 network and 3 UHF channels, and Hang 'em High had just started. I had never watched a Western before. But it was that scene where they hang Clint, and it really caught my attention. I kept watching it, and loved it! It was a double feature, with High Plains Drifter following it. I was pretty excited when it ended that there was another Western with this Clint Eastwood guy in it, so I stayed up and watched that one too. Within those 4 hours, a life-long Clint Eastwood fan was born. I loved High Plains Drifter even more, and I had found a new hero (or anti-hero).
It was pretty laborious back then to learn about his career (especially since I didn't yet drive). I'd have to wait until I could get someone to drive me to the mall (;D) to find a book about Clint Eastwood. I remember special ordering The Films of Clint Eastwood by Boris Zmijewski and Lee Pfiffer (http://www.amazon.com/Films-Clint-Eastwood-Boris-Zmijewsky/dp/0806508639/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1449011747&sr=1-6&refinements=p_27%3ABoris+Zmijewsky)
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Of course, I had to wait a few weeks for the book to come in, and then wait however long for another ride to the mall. I finally had the book with the list of his films in it. Then, I would get the TV Guide from each week's Sunday paper, and circle every movie that was on TV that week, and stay up until 2:00 AM sometimes to tape them to VHS.
I remember seeing Sudden Impact and Tightrope in the theater. I had a bumper sticker on my first car: "GO AHEAD... MAKE MY DAY".
Will return with Tags as soon as I see who we haven't gotten to yet.
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I just have to say that it is GREAT to see so many people checking in on this board again. I'm trying to think up a new game that we can all play too -- I'll come up with something.
In the meanwhile, if you are reading this thread and hoping to get tagged, just put in a post so we know and can tag you next time around.
If a member posts a question or answer that you'd like to comment on.... by ALL MEANS start a new topic in the appropriate forum and quote the post and continue the conversation. That's what this game is all about... getting conversation going again.
Now my tags:
Shannonsmith: How long have you been a Clint fan, and tell us about your Clint Journey.
Conan: Since the Eagle is finally gone (and as of yet you haven't tracked down the unfortunate owner to bribe him with gum or granola bars to sell it back) post a pic of your favorite car from a Clint film - the one you'd most like to own.
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Dan Dassow: Sorry if you've addressed this at some point since you've been on the board for a while, but how did you become a Clint fan? (That seems to be a common question here, but an interesting one no less.)
The Schofield Kid: I know in recent years you've read quite a bit. Is there a book that you think Eastwood could turn into a movie? (Either acting or directing)
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This thread has been fun to read! It it real cool to see all these names!
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Conan: Since the Eagle is finally gone (and as of yet you haven't tracked down the unfortunate owner to bribe him with gum or granola bars to sell it back) post a pic of your favorite car from a Clint film - the one you'd most like to own.
I like some of the cars in the Eastwood flicks that came out in the 70s, and the Torino is nice of course...BUT I want "The Gauntlet" bus, bullet holes and all!
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I'll do both tags soon...
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I like some of the cars in the Eastwood flicks that came out in the 70s, and the Torino is nice of course...BUT I want "The Gauntlet" bus, bullet holes and all!
(http://silvaandgold.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/l_epreuve_de_force_the_gauntlet_1977_portrait_w858.jpg)
;D Love that answer!
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The Schofield Kid: I know in recent years you've read quite a bit. Is there a book that you think Eastwood could turn into a movie? (Either acting or directing)
The books I've enjoyed over the past few years have been by C.J Box. I've always thought they could make some good films based on these. Clint would be too old to play the main character of Joe Pickett, the Wyoming game warden but I'm sure he could direct it.
antonis: What was the first Eastwood film you saw?
LCat: What's your favourite song from an Eastwood film?
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antonis: What was the first Eastwood film you saw?
GBU at the age of five at a theater near my home
Jed Cooper:how about Flaming Star with Clint over Elvis ?
KC : 1)which Eastwood film have you seen the most times ?
2)when is my birthday ? :'(
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Okay, I'll tag Matt and Jed...if you had to defend Clint Eastwood movies/his persona/message on an intellectual level to, say, a film critic like Pauline Kael (who famously called Harry a fascist), or just explain why you think he has lasting appeal and/or varies from the general public image, what would you say? (Trying not to ask a leading question revealing my thoughts.)
Thanks Whistledixie,
I suppose in the beginning of his career it'd be harder to defend because most of Eastwood's roles were similar. Of course, there were exceptions like Paint Your Wagon and The Beguiled. To contradict myself a little, and to prove the point, I would use these as starting points to show Eastwood has proven through the decades at just how versatile he is. He has done very well with multiple genres in acting and has been quite a successful director as well. To further support my point, I would use a couple of Clint's 1970's contemporaries as examples: Charles Bronson and Burt Reynolds. Arguably these three actors were probably the most successful with regards to box office not only in the 70's, but 80's as well (pre-Stallone and Schwarzenegger).
However, Clint has gone on to proven himself not only a successful actor, but producer and and director not just on one occasion, but repeatedly. Like Paul McCartney and Madonna, Mr. Eastwood continues to be relevent in today's entertainment world. While a lot, if not most, of Eastwood's contemporaries from the 1960's and subsequent decades have all but fallen off the map, Eastwood continues to bring interesting and entertaining movies to his fans and public.
Wow, I had to chew on that one for a while because I honestly didn't think I could come up with a good answer. Thanks for making me put my thinking cap on, Whistledixie!
So now I'll tag you and Matt with the same question:
Do you have a particular movie that you used to dislike (hate, even) by Eastwood that you now enjoy? If so, what were your reaons for not enjoying it initially and what changed your mind since? I ask this because it's happened to me quite often over the past five or so years and I find it very interesting.
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GBU at the age of five at a theater near my home
Jed Cooper:how about Flaming Star with Clint over Elvis ?
KC : 1)which Eastwood film have you seen the most times ?
2)when is my birthday ? :'(
Hi antonis,
You mean Eastwood in the role of Pacer Burton over Presley? Sure, it definitely could have worked. Flaming Star is one of the few films that Elvis' acting was very decent, so it's a little difficult to picture someone else in that role. Still, Clint would've brought a different dynamic to it that would have been interesting to see. He definitely would've pulled off Charro! better than The King did.
I'll tag you and Gant with this next question (sorry folks, for not making an effort to come up with more interesting and individual questions): This is a two-parter - How long have you been an Eastwood fan and what is your very earliest memory of discovering who he was? Was it on television, a movie, a commercial, through a friend and/or family member?
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This is a two-parter - How long have you been an Eastwood fan and what is your very earliest memory of discovering who he was? Was it on television, a movie, a commercial, through a friend and/or family member?
As mentioned above
GBU at the age of five at a theater near my home.
For a couple of days after seeing the film I recall my father yelling at me for trying to smoke his cigars >:D
SK, which of the three Leone films is your favorite ? (revisited / http://www.clinteastwood.org/forums/index.php?topic=8543.0) O0
Clintan : how about Death Wish starring Eastwood over Bronson ?
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^^^Sorry about that, antonis. I haven't been able to keep up. :-[ Thanks for your answer! :)
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Tags:
Dane with No Name: Clint Eastwood wants to remake a Danish movie for American audiences; which one would you advise he choose? In addition to adapting the screenplay and directing, he also wants to play a role in the movie and seeks your advice.
Philo Beddoe Jr : What is your favorite song from the "Any Which Way" movies?
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Do you have a particular movie that you used to dislike (hate, even) by Eastwood that you now enjoy? If so, what were your reaons for not enjoying it initially and what changed your mind since? I ask this because it's happened to me quite often over the past five or so years and I find it very interesting.
I couldn't think of any, so looked over the list. There's quite a few I'm not a fan of, and not sure I want to watch again. But, I don't see any that I like now that I remember not liking.
The one, however, that might come closest is Honkytonk Man. I honestly don't remember watching this one back in the early days of fandom, nor my initial feelings of it. However, I would guess I might not have liked it that much. I was a fan of the action films and westerns. Oh, there were films that I didn't like then (Firefox, Eiger Sanction, Paint Your Wagon, Kelly's Heroes) but I still don't like any of those all that much. I can't remember how I felt about Two Mules for Sister Sara, but even if it's not one of my favorite westerns of his, I wouldn't say I dislike it or ever have.
So, we'll go with Honkytonk Man because I have to believe that a young Matt wouldn't like the somber tone and ending (trying not to spoil for anyone who hasn't seen it yet), nor understand the subject matter too much. And of course, now I've been living in Nashville and I know all too well about the musician lifestyle here, and how hard it is.
I would look forward to watching this one again.
Tagging:
-SATU: According to a post of yours that I read to try to figure out what I might be able to tag you with -- you're a biker chick (or were about to be one). Judging by your Bridges avatar, I'm going to make the leap that you might like to have a date with Clint, if the possibility was open to you. So, suppose he showed up at your door with his Triumph (my memory is telling me he used to have one, but I could be wrong -- just go with it) and said "Come on, baby -- grab your bike and let's hit the road." You have five minutes to get ready. What do you do? What do you bring along? Where do you take him?
RICHARD EARL: You're at work one day, and in walks Clint. (I hope you don't work at a hospital or morgue) He's annoyed over the customer service, and lodging an official complaint. He wants your best friend fired. What do you do about it?
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KC : 1)which Eastwood film have you seen the most times ?
2)when is my birthday ? :'(
1) Unforgiven.
2) So sorry! :'( It was Sunday! Bad KC! :knuppel2: Am I ... Unforgiven? :o
I owe more answers, and many tags. Soon, I hope ...
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Shannonsmith: How long have you been a Clint fan, and tell us about your Clint Journey.
Since I was about 14 I've been a Clint fan. When I was around 14 years old I use to love Kevin Costner, so I decided to watch A Perfect World that day and I fell in love with Clint.
I'll do my tags tomorrow or later thinking what to ask and who to ask and my phone being stupid
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DOUG: You can go back in time and tweak any Clint Eastwood movie dialogue or plot. You can do it just one line that would make all the difference in the world, or rewrite the entire script. Which film do you pick, and why? If it's not too much work, what are the reasons and revisions you'd like made?
I've expressed my thoughts on Gran Torino's script, but I do concede while it would be easy to improve it, you might inadvertently diminish the little things that people responded too so much, and thus it wouldn't be as popular. So I'm going to go with Tightrope. Unfortunately I haven't seen it in about ten years, and it's not like I watched it compulsively before that, in big part because I always found the script teetering on silliness, so I can't go in depth. I remember cringing a few times I when I saw it as a kid, probably in the drive-in on its original release. Lines like "I was wondering what it'd be like to lick the sweat off your body" or however it goes is an obvious example. So, yeah, Tightrope could probably have used a little tweaking. For me it's always bordered on being a great movie, but doesn't quite make it.
KC: What prop would you most like to own from an Eastwood movie?
Conan: What movie would you most like to have Clint do a commentary on?
Sorry, not very original questions, I know.
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Conan: What movie would you most like to have Clint do a commentary on?
"City Heat" for two reasons. One, we don't really know much about the movie as compared to the rest of Clint's body of work. And two, there are a lot of interesting folks that he worked with on that set and I'll like to hear what it was like behind-the-scenes.
I'll do tags later...
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RICHARD EARL: You're at work one day, and in walks Clint. (I hope you don't work at a hospital or morgue) He's annoyed over the customer service, and lodging an official complaint. He wants your best friend fired. What do you do about it?
Thanks for the question Matt! I am a manager in a bookstore. It is a hard question because our customer service is great! However on a bad day anything can happen. I would apologize first and ask him what happened. If he wanted to file a complaint I would give him the customer service number with a smile. I would then start to tell him how much of a fan that I am and he is a childhood hero of mine since seeing Bronco Billy in the movie theater. I would then tell him that was the last film that my family watched together before my mother and father divorced(which wound up being a good thing) and how I treasure that memory. I would not want to overkill it so I would leave it at that hoping that my story would make his anger go away. If he wanted my best friend fired I would tell him that as a manager I would make sure this does not happen again. I would hope that he would leave the store without the Harry Callahan stare.
GANT: You are at a bar and Clint walks over to your table and says" If you get me drunk, I will let you ask me about any time period of my life." What do you ask?
Conan: Clint decides that he wants to act in a Horror film. He wants you to come up with the story and what role he will do.
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I would hope that he would leave the store without the Harry Callahan stare.
;D I'd probably have to grab a few shots after work that night. I wouldn't want to see Clint pissed off and try to diffuse it.
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Conan: Clint decides that he wants to act in a Horror film. He wants you to come up with the story and what role he will do.
Horror is a tough genre to get right and not be campy, so lets go full camp. I would have him remake "Swamp Thing", and he would play the protagonist's arch-nemesis Dr. Arcane. Sorry, I can't come with an original script for the horror genre.
Tags to come later still...
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GANT: You are at a bar and Clint walks over to your table and says" If you get me drunk, I will let you ask me about any time period of my life." What do you ask?
This is a great visual. :D
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SK, which of the three Leone films is your favorite ? (revisited / http://www.clinteastwood.org/forums/index.php?topic=8543.0) O0
My answer from the poll that antonis linked to is still the same. .
My favorite is The Good, The Bad And The Ugly. There's nothing wrong with the first two films, but for me, the three main characters in The Good, The Bad And The ugly are perfectly cast and portrayed that it surpasses the first two films. Plus add the great music score and the final three way shootout. The whole film is great and the best of the three.
Of the three main characters in The Good, The Bad And The Ugly, Eli Wallach is fantastic.
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palooka: From the films you've been in with Clint, which one was the best experience for you?
Southern cat: What was the last Eastwood poster that you bought?
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-SATU: According to a post of yours that I read to try to figure out what I might be able to tag you with -- you're a biker chick (or were about to be one). Judging by your Bridges avatar, I'm going to make the leap that you might like to have a date with Clint, if the possibility was open to you. So, suppose he showed up at your door with his Triumph (my memory is telling me he used to have one, but I could be wrong -- just go with it) and said "Come on, baby -- grab your bike and let's hit the road." You have five minutes to get ready. What do you do? What do you bring along? Where do you take him?
Oh.. :-* What a dream.
You are correct with both of your guesses. Clint between his 30's and 40's - I would definitely take that date. And I have a Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Let's see now. Five minutes. I would grab my helmet, wallet, and leather jacket. Let's assume it's a beautiful summer day in Finland. I would also take my iPhone which hopefully has a full battery. Camera would be needed. We would head somewhere where I could show him the beauty of our nature, we would ride small roads which usually are full of curves and they are fun to ride. I would buy a little bag of groceries and we would have a picnic somewhere by the lake. It would be great to ride around without a destination and have pitstops whenever we wanted. Take a swim here and there. Stay away from crowds and take the smallest roads to little places. It's the best when you have time. Just ride free and hurry nowhere. 8)
*daydreaming* ::) Great question, Matt!
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Satu -- Keep both hands on the handlebars when you're riding. Don't try to photograph Clint while the bike is moving. ;)
Since you've answered your question, please tag 2 people with any Clint-related questions, and PM them to draw their attention to the post. You can tag anyone, even someone who hasn't been on the board for months. It's entirely up to you. Just make sure you let them know with the PM.
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GANT: You are at a bar and Clint walks over to your table and says" If you get me drunk, I will let you ask me about any time period of my life." What do you ask?
Just sharing this visual with everyone else here. ;D
(http://i.imgur.com/AakNxl3.jpg)
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Haha, yea I love the backstory for Richard's question. 8)
Tagged twice in the same day, and four tags is alot really, so I'll do two:
Mike Siegel: What is the best and the worst Clint Eastwood memorabilia you've ever come across?
Higgy-san: If you were going to show an Eastwood movie to a friend (Japanese or otherwise) in the hopes that they become a fan, which movie would you choose to show them?
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I couldn't think of any, so looked over the list. There's quite a few I'm not a fan of, and not sure I want to watch again. But, I don't see any that I like now that I remember not liking.
The one, however, that might come closest is Honkytonk Man. I honestly don't remember watching this one back in the early days of fandom, nor my initial feelings of it. However, I would guess I might not have liked it that much. I was a fan of the action films and westerns. Oh, there were films that I didn't like then (Firefox, Eiger Sanction, Paint Your Wagon, Kelly's Heroes) but I still don't like any of those all that much. I can't remember how I felt about Two Mules for Sister Sara, but even if it's not one of my favorite westerns of his, I wouldn't say I dislike it or ever have.
So, we'll go with Honkytonk Man because I have to believe that a young Matt wouldn't like the somber tone and ending (trying not to spoil for anyone who hasn't seen it yet), nor understand the subject matter too much. And of course, now I've been living in Nashville and I know all too well about the musician lifestyle here, and how hard it is.
I would look forward to watching this one again.
Thanks for sharing, Matt. Very interesting. I missed Honkytonk Man on the big screen, perhaps it only made limited release and/or just didn't do very well at the box office. When I came across it on cable, I laughed aloud when I first saw and heard Clint singing. I almost couldn't watch the rest of the movie. The story was good, though and I found myself drawn back to it from time to time. I remember having the soundtrack on cassette and enjoying it. Once I was able to get past Eastwood's singing, I was more accepting of the movie as a whole. I can certainly understand and relate to why this would be your least favorite. It used to be one of mine.
Thanks again for sharing.
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palooka: From the films you've been in with Clint, which one was the best experience for you?
Thanks for the question Schofield! The biggest thrill was meeting Clint on set for Invictus. My wife and I had been treated like Royalty all day and he was an absolute gent. Clint even poured me a beer! We had some photos taken and Clint signed my call sheet.
The scene I get most comments from friends about is Hereafter.
But the best filming experience was on Trouble With the Curve. To actually do a scene with Clint topped even the Invictus experience. I could chat about that all day but won't bore you all. There was one moment that capped it though. I was sitting on the bleachers with Clint, Amy Adams and Justin Timberlake as the crew set up everything for a close up (a shot that was never used in the film but I do have a still). Steve Campanelli was looking through the lens to make sure all was correct and then looked up, and said quite loudly, "Hey Tim - how are you - looking good" in front of the whole crew. I did feel quite important at that moment.
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My tags that I forgot the first time:
AMERICANBEAUTY:
You get to introduce Paris to Clint (with a beard!) for one day. He doesn't want to see the Eiffel Tower. It has been already done. So are the other tourist places. He seems genuinely interested in the city. What would you plan for him?
KC:
You get to meet Clint again. I have a faint memory that you did meet him once in a book signing, was it? I also remember reading that it was a brief moment and that you didn't quite get to chat with him much. Correct me if I'm wrong. It's been some time since reading that post.
What would you talk to him about if you had one hour with him?
My imagination isn't at its best right now, I hope these kind of questions haven't come up too many times. ::)
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Clint even poured me a beer!
That is awesome!
Let's see there is happy, sad, angry, but where is that envy smiley...
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The scene I get most comments from friends about is Hereafter.
Hey Palooka, I read you wore a checkered shirt in that scene. There were two of you -- one was Asian, and one had a large checkered pattern. Which were you?
You're a lucky man.
I believe Conan was looking for this. Me as well.... (http://www.auroragoddess.net/RHForum/Emoticons/envy.gif)
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Shannonsmith: How long have you been a Clint fan, and tell us about your Clint Journey.
Since I was about 14 I've been a Clint fan. When I was around 14 years old I use to love Kevin Costner, so I decided to watch A Perfect World that day and I fell in love with Clint.
I'll do my tags tomorrow or later thinking what to ask and who to ask and my phone being stupid
My tags : Jed, if Elvis wrote a Clint song what do you think it would be called and why?
KC: If you got the chance to star as Clint's leading or supporting character who would you pick and why? :police:
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Tightrope, of course! And that's been probably over ten years ago since we talked about the dialogue in that scene. :D
Two that spring to mind are Jean Seberg from Paint Your Wagon and Donna Mills from Play Misty for Me. Why? Apparently I like blondes. ^-^ Though I could also add Marianne Koch from A Fistful of Dollars. Or Mariana Hill from High Plains Drifter.
I could probably go on. ;)
I will try to add tags soon!
Thanks Christopher, I didn't realise you'd replied. Good choices :-)
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Do you have a particular movie that you used to dislike (hate, even) by Eastwood that you now enjoy? If so, what were your reaons for not enjoying it initially and what changed your mind since? I ask this because it's happened to me quite often over the past five or so years and I find it very interesting.
Thanks, Jed...that's a tough one! And after much consideration, I don't think there really are any that fit that particular definition of not liking/hating them, then liking them. There are a variety that don't necessarily float my boat, generally the sort of lesser titles among the filmography, of which I may not have ever even had a proper viewing for many, but just sort of seen parts, or most of on TV and were always more or less ubiquitous.
Among those -- which, come to think of it, probably have a chance of fitting your definition in the future -- are Hang 'Em High and Trouble With the Curve. The former was one that was always around, but I finally bought a few years back to give a proper watch...and I have to say, it struck me at that time as being very much what I think it was, which is an attempt to take advantage of Clint's hard fought (by him) stardom and image in a big Hollywood production, and was just very plodding and unexciting compared to the films that had brung 'em. Just didn't have that edge for me, and I actually crashed on the couch before it was done. I think this one probably deserves another viewing and could well fare better next time.
As for TWTC -- bless me, padre, for I've been bad -- I didn't even get very far into watching it before deciding I didn't want to see Clint continue doing what seemed like a kind of formulaic old guy routine for two hours. It would be fair to say I didn't give this one a fair chance. Could probably only benefit from another viewing.
Okay, will post then look for others to tag and with what. Good question!
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Oops! Got these written in Word before seeing Shannonsmith had just been tagged. Can I open that question up to anyone, and/or offer an exemption from having to tag again?
Shannonsmith...you said you have your Star Wars tickets already, me too! What do you think would've been better in the original movies, a younger Clint playing Han Solo, or an older Clint playing Obi Wan Kenobi? (The first was 1977, so reality favored Han, but this assumes either young or old him at that time.) Also, having just thought this up as an impromptu Star Wars question, do you think both of those actually sound like really cool ideas??!! (Sorry, not trying to influence your answer...:))
Americanbeauty...what would you say is the general image of Clint in France, both in terms of himself and in terms of America? Does he still have a large public image there, whether in the context of his contemporaries as Jed mentioned or in general? Around the time one of his movies is released, what do people say? I guess there are always a variety of views, but are there predominate ones in your opinion? A potentially loaded question. But then "potentially loaded" helped make Clint's career...feeling lucky and all that.
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Shannonsmith...you said you have your Star Wars tickets already, me too! What do you think would've been better in the original movies, a younger Clint playing Han Solo, or an older Clint playing Obi Wan Kenobi? (The first was 1977, so reality favored Han, but this assumes either young or old him at that time.) Also, having just thought this up as an impromptu Star Wars question, do you think both of those actually sound like really cool ideas??!! (Sorry, not trying to influence your answer...:))
Both sound really great especially Han Solo / Harrison Ford, I think actually Harrison was either in his late 30's or 40's playing the role.
I'll do my tags later gotta think of who to tag and what to ask! And currently babysitting my nephew
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My first tag: Whistledixie, if Han Solo and Harry Callahan were to face off against each other who do you think would win?
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Now that's a great question. I'm tempted to say it would be a draw...but then that's the point, who would win if it came to a draw? Harry isn't necessarily known for his speed like Blondie and others...so I'm not gonna split hairs, I'll give it to Han. He's got a history of dirty tricks and shooting first in a draw (though George Lucas had to update the cantina scene so it didn't look like Greedo was killed in cold blood). Plus he gets points for the scene where Indiana Jones shoots the master swordsman, by way of Harrison Ford.
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Let's get this moving again ... if you have been tagged, or owe tags, let's go!
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Let's get this moving again ... if you have been tagged, or owe tags, let's go!
Lost track... Do I owe any answers?
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Lost track... Do I owe any answers?
I just looked through, and it looks like you're caught up.
The Eastwood portion of the board has died down a bit lately, and I'm still waiting until after the holidays to reinvigorate some Eastwood threads, so let's keep this game going and revisit any other threads to balance out our love for the Beatles, Elvis and Stallone. :)
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I just looked through, and it looks like you're caught up.
The Eastwood portion of the board has died down a bit lately, and I'm still waiting until after the holidays to reinvigorate some Eastwood threads, so let's keep this game going and revisit any other threads to balance out our love for the Beatles, Elvis and Stallone. :)
I'll admit, I've been adding to the What Have You Been Listening To Thread extensively, lately but that was kind of dead for a while, too. I'll try revisiting & posting to more Eastwood threads. :)
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I'm just as guilty. How about getting my "This or That" trivia game moving. That's an easy one to post in.
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Lost track... Do I owe any answers?
December 4th I have one for you :D above or after allycat :D
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My tags : Jed, if Elvis wrote a Clint song what do you think it would be called and why?
Yup, I missed that one. Quoted above.
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Yup, I missed that one. Quoted above.
KC forgot to reply too :)
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KC has a number of tags to answer. ;)
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KC has a number of tags to answer. ;)
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I'm still recovering from working on a project nonstop for nearly three weeks. Soon, soon, I promise.
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Quote from: The Schofield Kid on November 28, 2015, 09:26:58 AM (http://www.clinteastwood.org/forums/index.php?topic=10192.msg222649#msg222649)
Elizabeth77:
Who's your favourite actress from an Eastwood movie?
Funny you should ask that, since I've always struggled with that question. My instinctive answer to that is Geneviève Bujold from Tightrope. Two close runners up are Bernadette Peters from Pink Cadillac and Susan Clark from Coogan's Bluff. You didn't ask why, so I won't tell unless you really want to know.
It's too late to come up with tags tonight. I'll try for that tomorrow.
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My tags : Jed, if Elvis wrote a Clint song what do you think it would be called and why?
KC: If you got the chance to star as Clint's leading or supporting character who would you pick and why? :police:
Wow, that’s a tough one. Thanks, Shannon. Elvis was not a composer. He was a hell of a producer in the studio, though (and, of course, a hell of a concert performer). He had a hand in writing one song that I know of, You’ll Be Gone. Other than that, lyrics were changed periodically but that’s the extent of Elvis’ very limited songwriting, if you can even call it that.
My guess that had Elvis ventured into songwriting territory about Eastwood, he probably would’ve chosen either or both of Clint’s most iconic characters as the main topic; The Man With No Name and/or Dirty Harry. From what I’ve read, Elvis enjoyed the Dirty Harry films very much. So that’s my guess, that had he been a composer and was inspired to write about Eastwood, it would’ve been about the movie screen’s two most popular and legendary characters.
*Sorry, I just re-read your question and realized I didn't quite answer correctly. That's even more difficult, coming up with what I think he would've entitled his Eastwood song. Perhaps Man With A Gun or even just use The Man With No Name or Dirty Harry. If I had to pin it down, I'd guess that perhaps the title of Elvis' Eastwood song would be The Legend Of Dirty Harry.
Perhaps it would be a co-writing effort with Jerry Reed. Not only that, but Reed would play guitar as he'd done for Elvis on Guitar Man, U.S. Male, Big Boss Man and Too Much Monkey Business. The first three of these are Reed originals (Guitar Man & U.S. Male are Reed compositions) and the fourth a Chuck Berry song. Reed also played on two songs recorded for Elvis' film Stay Away, Joe; Stay Away (based on "Greensleeves") and Goin' Home (not included in the film but surfaced as a bonus track on Elvis' soundtrack to Speedway). Now, to land the plane....
This one’s for Rawhide7 and Elizabeth77:
You’re at the airport boarding the plane. You sit down and wouldn’t you know it, Mr. Clint Eastwood sits down right next to you! What is your initial reaction? How do you handle having Clint as a companion for your flight and what subjects would you engage him in during your time together?
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Great one Jed!
First off at first I would be extremely nervous. Sweaty palms, panic attack, etc. Hopefully the plane ride last an hr or so to give me time to gather myself and calm down a bit. Which I know I would. Then I would introduce myself and shake his hand. And depending on that I would determine whether or not I would continue on. But if I did I would let him know what a huge fan I am of his and then tell him that I am a regular member on his fan site. And I would tell him how much Ive enjoyed his movies through the yrs. And if everythings going well I would probably ask for his autograph. When I was younger I was a huge autograph fan espicially at baseball games. But now that Im older I prefer having my picture taken with him instead of autograph.
Smitty: What are your top three favorite Eastwood movies he's acted in?
Antonis: If you had a chance to be in one of Clint's movies he's acted in be it as an extra, small role, or even co-starring role which movie would you choose and why?
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Smitty: What are your top three favorite Eastwood movies he's acted in?
Hmm well when I was younger I use to want to be a cop so Dirty Harry for sure, Every Which Way But Loose (Won't stop laughing at him getting kicked out the door by Clyde) and of course A Perfect World cause that's the one that made me love Clint.
I'll do my tags tommarow or perhaps Saturday as I'm seeing Star Wars tommarow so I won't have time to go on my phone, and gotta think who I should tag.
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Rawhide: What's your 3 favourite Clint films (this could be ones that he both stared in or directed or both and please if you'd like explain why ?
I'll do my other one tommarow
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Thanks Smitty.
Ya I really enjoy both the which way movies for sure.
But my top three in order would have to be.
1. Unforgiven
2. GBU
3. Dirty Harry
I remember watching Unforgiven several yrs ago with my brother back before I was a big Eastwood fan. And we both thought that the movie was very slow moving and even boring at that time. But the ending we thought was very good. Overall I really didn't care for it much back then. Hard to believe I know. But as time went by and the more I watched it I realized what a truly masterpiece it is. And espicially since I became a big fan of his. Now it's not only my favorite Eastwood film and favorite western movie but it's also my second overall favorite film right behind Rocky.
GBU is a very long movie. But it's also a classic. Great plot and great characters. It's my second favorite western and also in my top 10 overall favorite movies.
Dirty Harry is a great cop movie. I've just always enjoyed Clints role as Dirty Harry.
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Christopher: So we all know that you like blondes. Would you date Sondra Locke if given the chance? (To me she's like a dark blonde)
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Oh Smitty I wish you would have asked me that question.
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Oh Smitty I wish you would have asked me that question.
;D We'll remember to tag you with that one next!
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Christopher: So we all know that you like blondes. Would you date Sondra Locke if given the chance? (To me she's like a dark blonde)
Of course there's more to wanting to date a woman than just her hair color... ;) so I'm not real sure when it comes to Sondra Locke. Unlike a lot of people, I've really never minded Sondra's appearances in Eastwood's movies, and she was especially good in The Gauntlet and The Outlaw Josey Wales. I can say I probably wouldn't want to date Gus from The Gauntlet. ;)
But as far as her looks go, she does have nice eyes.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Q6Cto-_J-t4/SG3CDpAvCnI/AAAAAAAAA7w/G1mBL2tNZ7I/s400/locke.jpg)
And in my personal life, I can't think of a single blonde I want to date at the moment. :D
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Rawhide7: Okay, since you mentioned you wanted this same question, so you got it! Would you date Sondra Locke ife given the chance?
Matt: Are there any current actors or actresses that you'd really like to see work with Clint?
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Matt: Are there any current actors or actresses that you'd really like to see work with Clint?
I mentioned in The Sylvester Stallone Appreciation thread that I could see Clint working with Bruce Willis.
But.... maybe a different question, but I'd like to see him act again with Robert Duvall even more. Maybe in another Western. 8)
CHRISTOPHER: Name a beautiful brunette you'd like to see in an Eastwood film.
(We're gonna have to find ONE that he likes. ;))
DAN DASSOW: If there was one movie in particular that made you a Clint Eastwood fan, which one would it be, and how long ago was that?
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CHRISTOPHER: Name a beautiful brunette you'd like to see in an Eastwood film.
(We're gonna have to find ONE that he likes. ;))
:o Beautiful FEMALE BRUNETTE Christopher (just anticipating how you'll try to wiggle out of this one).
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Working with Robert Duvall again would be nice!
CHRISTOPHER: Name a beautiful brunette you'd like to see in an Eastwood film.
Anne Hathaway. She's a great actress that I've liked for a long time.
Tags will come shortly.
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Antonis: If you had a chance to be in one of Clint's movies he's acted in be it as an extra, small role, or even co-starring role which movie would you choose and why?
Any part in the dollars trilogy or Unforgiven
Palooka: Which Eastwood film would be the best to add in your filmography ?
Man With no Aim : What is your first Eastwood memory (when & where) ?
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Thanks for the answers, Higgy (do you like that, or do you have a preferred nickname?)
Do as you like! if Higgy is easier for you, no problem!! :)
Matt: Which you watched the recent films of Eastwood (after 2006) ? And which one you love more?
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Do as you like! if Higgy is easier for you, no problem!! :)
Matt: Which you watched the recent films of Eastwood (after 2006) ? And which one you love more?
I've seen Gran Torino and Hereafter. I am halfway through Flags of Our Fathers (I was still on the board when it came out, but as I wrote earlier in this thread, I had "burned out" on Clint back in 2006 and needed a break). Of the two, I really liked both of them, but Gran Torino was my favorite of the two. Clint was great, and it was a good role for him.
I wrote my thoughts of Hereafter here: http://www.clinteastwood.org/forums/index.php?topic=7309.msg222286#msg222286
I haven't commented on Gran Torino yet. I need to rewatch it and freshen my memory.
Thanks for the question -- now let me see who we need to tag...
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Haha, yea I love the backstory for Richard's question. 8)
Tagged twice in the same day, and four tags is alot really, so I'll do two:
Higgy-san: If you were going to show an Eastwood movie to a friend (Japanese or otherwise) in the hopes that they become a fan, which movie would you choose to show them?
Thanks Conan san, I like to show my friends first "Honkytonk Man" and "Play Misty for Me" or "The Beguiled" to discover differing image of Eastwood that they often know only as "Dollar Trilogy" or "Dirty Harry" etc; .....!! And it works!! O0
Conan san: The movie that you do not appreciate very much, and why?
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My Tags:
Whistledixie:
Which is your least favorite of the Dirty Harry films, and if you were the screenwriter, can you name a few things that would have improved it?
AKA23:
Who was the most poorly casted cast member in a Clint film?
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Conan-san: The movie that you do not appreciate very much, and why?
I think it would have to be Paint Your Wagon. Now I haven't seen the movie in a long time so I can't deconstruct it piece-by-piece, but it is just so bad in every way including overall plot, characters, dialogue, and even the music. Its a curiosity, I mean Lee F'N Marvin singing is pretty crazy! But nothing beyond that.
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Phantomstranger: What is the most Clint Eastwood inspired Western that you've ever seen? Not a Clint Eastwood movie, just which one was the most obviously inspired by a Dollars movie, Unforgiven, etc...
Gant: What would have made Firefox a better, or at least more interesting, movie? Or is it great as is?
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My Tags:
Whistledixie:
Which is your least favorite of the Dirty Harry films, and if you were the screenwriter, can you name a few things that would have improved it?
AKA23:
Who was the most poorly casted cast member in a Clint film?
By a "Clint film," do you mean a film Eastwood directed and stars in, a film in which he only directs, or one in which he stars but might have been directed by others? There are multiple interpretations of a "Clint fllm!" :)
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Any movie in his filmography as listed on this site (which includes his directed - only films).
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Dating Sondra Locke would be a big fat NO! It has nothing to do with her looks. I just don't care for her as a person or as an actor either. I heard she's good in the gauntlet which I haven't seen yet. And she's pretty good in every which way but loose and sudden impact. But I absolutely don't care for her at all! As far as my personal views on dating. For me looks is the last thing I care about. And hair color doesn't matter either. I go more on if I have a strong connection and her personality fun to be with and if we get along well. For me you can be the prettiest woman in the world but if you have no personality and your bot fun to be around then I would never date a woman like that. Most everybody's looks fades as they age. And nobody looks perfect everybody has something they don't like when it comes to there looks. My only requirements are good personal hygiene like showering, brushing teeth. And they don't smoke. Cigarette smoke has always bothered me. Anytime I'm around a smoker it makes me feel bad.
My tags.
SK: what are your top three least favorite Eastwood movies he's acted in. And tell us why you chose those three?
Smitty: if you could take the place of and be the female lead in one of Clints movies he's acted in. Which movie would that be?
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Smitty: if you could take the place of and be the female lead in one of Clints movies he's acted in. Which movie would that be? Uh all of them but mostly Tightrope :-* plus I totally agree with you about Sondra -tries not to puke- so definitely not Lynne Halsey Taylor even though I sing and play the guitar a little.
My tags will come soon, I'm thinking of who to tag and what to ask :o
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Rawhide: If you could take the place of a male character in a Clint movie who would it be and why? (It can be a villain or non villain )
I'll pass my next tag cause my brains asleep anyone wanna tag someone for me, plus I have no clue what to ask or anything ???
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Who was the most poorly casted cast member in a Clint film?
Keeping with the theme of the last few posts, pretty much anything with Sondra Locke in it. I think she's pretty good in "The Gauntlet," but I've never found her to be a particularly good actress. Had another actress been cast, I think the films in which she appeared would be improved, and I don't think she'd be in any of Eastwood's movies if they weren't dating at the time. That sounds like the very definition of "poorly cast" to me.
Besides that, I always found both Paul Rodriguez and Jeff Daniels to be miscast in "Blood Work." Paul Rodriguez was probably the most annoying character in all of Eastwood to me. I don't think Arrango was a well written character, so it's not all his fault, but Rodriguez's over the top performance was really grating.
However, if I had to pick one Eastwood character that was the most poorly cast I'd choose Bee Vang, who played Thao in "Gran Torino." The reason that I think he is the most poorly cast character is unlike the other choices, I feel like he substantially harmed the overall quality of the movie. None of the Hmong characters were professional actors, and and in my opinion, it showed. Particularly in some of his more emotional scenes, Bee Vang just didn't have the acting talent or experience to believably embody his character.
In my opinion, while I do think Sondra Locke was poorly cast, I don't think any of her performances seriously impacted the quality of the movie. Even if perfectly cast, "Blood Work" in my opinion was never going to be a great film so the casting decisions weren't the main problem there. However, I frequently hear many people praise "Gran Torino" then follow up with saying "it's ashame the acting was so bad. It could have been one of Eastwood's best films." To make matters worse, Bee Vang has also trashed the film in the years after it came out, so he clearly doesn't appreciate the huge opportunity that Eastwood gave him. The fact that he is so ungrateful supports that he wasn't the right person for the role either.
Tags later.
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SK: what are your top three least favorite Eastwood movies he's acted in. And tell us why you chose those three?
The first two come to mind very easily. The Rookie & Pink Cadillac. Both these films aren't very memorable. They don't even fit into the genre of they're so bad they're good. The third film to choose is a little harder. A lot of Clint's films that I didn't really care for years ago have grown on me. One film I don't watch a lot and isn't liked by a few people here is Paint Your Wagon. I've probably only seen it 2 or 3 times mainly due to it's length but I liked the film. But I think if I had to choose another one it would be City Heat. That was so disappointing with two of the biggest names in Hollywood at the time and it just didn't work.
Tags to come. >:D
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I would have to say Chico in Dirty Harry. I know he gets shot up and everything. But I think it would be pretty cool working alongside Dirty Harry. Ive always wanted to be a detective/inspector so why not work with Dirty Harry.
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Christopher: Staying with my question I asked SK. What are your top three least favorite Eastwood films he's acted in and why?
Jed Cooper: If you could get one autograph from Clint what would you have him sign? Like a particular movie poster, baseball, boxing glove, picture, etc.
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philo: What is your most prized Clint collectable?
Matt: Are there any Eastwood quotes from his films that you've used in real life?
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Matt: Are there any Eastwood quotes from his films that you've used in real life?
Of course. Quite often, actually. Two I've used recently:" Buzzards gotta eat, same as worms" (we have a lot of huge black crows and lots of road-kill in my area).
"Nobody, I mean nobody puts ketchup on a hot dog," is another.
Tagging:
AmericanBeauty: You're photographing the Golden Gate Bridge, and what do you know? You come upon a troll under the bridge. He tells you he'll give you one wish if you promise to give up photography for one year...
The gift: You can choose any of Clint's films, and step into it, and it would be reality, and you would meet Clint's character and go on a proper date with him.
Do you take the gift, or turn him down? If you take the gift, which film/Clint character would it be?
Masterchief: Are you still a Clint fan? What's the last of his films that you've seen (it can be any film from this website, whether he appears in it or not).
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But.... maybe a different question, but I'd like to see him act again with Robert Duvall even more. Maybe in another Western. 8
Great minds think alike! I've mentioned this myself elsewhere on this forum before.
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This game has stalled, but there are a number of people that can get it moving again. Here's the unanswered tags. Look for your name (they're listed alphabetically):
For AmericanBeauty:
(From Chessie) In the last ten years, what is your favorite film Clint has done?
(From Satu) You get to introduce Paris to Clint (with a beard!) for one day. He doesn't want to see the Eiffel Tower. It has been already done. So are the other tourist places. He seems genuinely interested in the city. What would you plan for him?
(From Whistledixie) What would you say is the general image of Clint in France, both in terms of himself and in terms of America? Does he still have a large public image there, whether in the context of his contemporaries as Jed mentioned or in general? Around the time one of his movies is released, what do people say? I guess there are always a variety of views, but are there predominate ones in your opinion? A potentially loaded question. But then "potentially loaded" helped make Clint's career...feeling lucky and all that.
(From Matt) You're photographing the Golden Gate Bridge, and what do you know? You come upon a troll under the bridge. He tells you he'll give you one gift if you promise to give up photography for one year... The gift: You can choose any of Clint's films, and step into it, and it would be reality, and you would meet Clint's character and go on a proper date with him. Do you take the gift, or turn him down? If you take the gift, which film/Clint character would it be?
For Antonis:
(From Rawhide7) If you had a chance to be in one of Clint's movies he's acted in be it as an extra, small role, or even co-starring role which movie would you choose and why?
For Bigdai:
(From Matt) Your birthday is coming up, and you'll be 182 years old. So, if we were to put one Clint Eastwood film in a time capsule that would be opened 182 years in the future and which would embody the decade it was released in films, which ONE MOVIE of his would you put in?
For Brendan:
(From Matt) What are you doing these days, career-wise, and how could you be of the best use to an Eastwood film crew?
For Chessie:
(From Matt) You just mentioned that you're "shooting a movie now". So your next question is: WHAT ARE YOU DOING EXACTLY? Can you say? Are you on the crew, and if so, in what capacity? Is it an Independent film? What genre? And since this is in the Eastwood General Discussion forum, please expand on your answer to include what you'd be best suited for on the set of a new Clint Eastwood film.
For Christopher
(From Rawhide7) Staying with my question I asked SK. What are your top three least favorite Eastwood films he's acted in and why?
For Clintan:
(From Antonis) How about Death Wish starring Eastwood over Bronson ?
For Daisy:
(From Matt) What's your favorite Clint-directed film that he doesn't appear in?
For Dan Dassaw:
(From Matt) If there was one movie in particular that made you a Clint Eastwood fan, which one would it be, and how long ago was that?
(From Christopher) Sorry if you've addressed this at some point since you've been on the board for a while, but how did you become a Clint fan? (That seems to be a common question here, but an interesting one no less.)
For Dane with No Name:
(From Conan) Clint Eastwood wants to remake a Danish movie for American audiences; which one would you advise he choose? In addition to adapting the screenplay and directing, he also wants to play a role in the movie and seeks your advice.
For Elizabeth77:
(From Jed Cooper) You’re at the airport boarding the plane. You sit down and wouldn’t you know it, Mr. Clint Eastwood sits down right next to you! What is your initial reaction? How do you handle having Clint as a companion for your flight and what subjects would you engage him in during your time together?
For Gant:
(From Jed Cooper): This is a two-parter - How long have you been an Eastwood fan and what is your very earliest memory of discovering who he was? Was it on television, a movie, a commercial, through a friend and/or family member?
(From Richard Earl): You are at a bar and Clint walks over to your table and says" If you get me drunk, I will let you ask me about any time period of my life." What do you ask?
(From Conan): What would have made Firefox a better, or at least more interesting, movie? Or is it great as is?
For Jed Cooper:
(From Rawhide7) If you could get one autograph from Clint what would you have him sign? Like a particular movie poster, baseball, boxing glove, picture, etc.
For KC:
(From Rawhide7) If you could ask Clint only one question what would you ask him?
(From Jed Cooper) If you had the opportunity to appear in an Eastwood movie with Clint, which one would it be, why and what part would you play?
(From AKA23) Like all of us you are a huge Eastwood fan, but I'm sure that there are films that he's made that you might not have enjoyed as much as you might have hoped. So, my question is for you. Of the films that Eastwood has acted in and directed, which films did you find to be disappointing, and why?
(From Doug) What prop would you most like to own from an Eastwood movie?
(From Satu) You get to meet Clint again. I have a faint memory that you did meet him once in a book signing, was it? I also remember reading that it was a brief moment and that you didn't quite get to chat with him much. Correct me if I'm wrong. It's been some time since reading that post. What would you talk to him about if you had one hour with him?
(From Shannonsmith) If you got the chance to star as Clint's leading or supporting character who would you pick and why? :police:
For LCat:
(From Schofield Kid) What's your favourite song from an Eastwood film?
For Man With No Aim
(From Antonis): What is your first Eastwood memory (when & where) ?
For Masterchief:
(From Matt) Are you still a Clint fan? What's the last of his films that you've seen (it can be any film from this website, whether he appears in it or not).
For Mike Siegel:
(From Conan) What is the best and the worst Clint Eastwood memorabilia you've ever come across?
For Palooka:
(From Antonis): Which Eastwood film would be the best to add in your filmography ?
For Phantomstranger:
(From Conan) What is the most Clint Eastwood inspired Western that you've ever seen? Not a Clint Eastwood movie, just which one was the most obviously inspired by a Dollars movie, Unforgiven, etc...
For Philo:
(From Schofield Kid) What is your most prized Clint collectible?
For Philo Beddoe Jr :
(From Conan) What is your favorite song from the "Any Which Way" movies?
For Southern cat:
(From The Schofield Kid) What was the last Eastwood poster that you bought?
For SundayJack:
(From Matt) Do you collect any Clint Eastwood movie posters or memorabilia? If so, what do you have and what's your favorite item?
For Whistledixie:
(From Matt) Which is your least favorite of the Dirty Harry films, and if you were the screenwriter, can you name a few things that would have improved it?
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For Christopher
(From Rawhide7) Staying with my question I asked SK. What are your top three least favorite Eastwood films he's acted in and why?
This is a tough one. There are various ones I might not be a huge fan of, but I might still enjoy aspects of them. Like I might think of Joe Kidd as being one of my least favorites, but in all honestly, it's a movie that I'll probably watch again at some point. While not a favorite, I'd say I like it in some ways. So to answer your question I'll go with ones that I doubt I'll revisit much in the future.
Trouble with the Curve--I didn't dislike this movie. It was merely... okay.
And then Blood Work and True Crime--I enjoyed both of these, but again, they haven't been movies I've really wanted to revisit much, and doubt I will much in the future.
I think I owe about three tags.
For Rawhide7: I don't remember if you've ever mentioned this yet, but what was the first Eastwood movie you saw in the theater?
I'm not really sure who else to tag, plus I see there's a lot of unanswered tags, so if two others would like to jump in here, you could answer the same question I've asked Rawhide.
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Okay, I'm an idiot (it's for me).
Edited post. Feel free to delete.
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And here are the people who owe tags. If you are on this list, feel free to tag or pass your tags on to someone else, and the next member visiting the thread that wants to play can do the tagging.
Gant: 2 tags to send out (for answering SK).
KC: 2 tags to send out (for answering Antonis)
Shannonsmith: 2 Tags to send out (for answering mine)
Palooka: 2 tags to send out (for answering Schofield Kid)
Whistledixie: 2 tags to send out (for answering Shannonsmith)
Elizabeth77: 2 tags to send out (for answering Schofield Kid)
Rawhide7: 2 tags to send out (for answering Shannonsmith)
AKA23: 2 tags to send out (for answering mine)
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My first Eastwood movie to see at the theatre was Million Dollar Baby
I know Im a late bloomer. But when I was a kid My parents never took me to see an Eastwood movie at the theatre.
AKA23: What is your favorite Eastwood movie quote?
Matt: If you could see one Eastwood film in the theatre again which one would it be?
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Matt: If you could see one Eastwood film in the theatre again which one would it be?
I've never seen Unforgiven in the theater, or The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. Can I see them both?
Since the answer is probably "no", I'll go with GBU. But how amazing would a double feature be?
I know Im a late bloomer. But when I was a kid My parents never took me to see an Eastwood movie at the theatre.
Wow, that was fairly recent. You're like... mid 30's right? Or am I way off?
Let's see.... My tags:
Rawhide7: You win a poetry contest (just go with it) and get to meet Clint. Your choice for your dream guy-date: 1) A 60 minute workout session with Clint at his private gym; 2) 60 minutes as his assistant director (you just sit next to him and maybe give your opinions on the takes) on the set of Sully; or 3) Have dinner with him at the Hogsbreath Inn. Which do you choose?
Schofield Kid: You and Carmel are in Carmel, and you see Clint on the beach, reading. Do you approach him, or do you leave him alone?
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Christopher: Staying with my question I asked SK. What are your top three least favorite Eastwood films he's acted in and why?
Jed Cooper: If you could get one autograph from Clint what would you have him sign? Like a particular movie poster, baseball, boxing glove, picture, etc.
Good question. If I had such an item in my possession, I'd request Clint to sign a prop from one of his Leone westerns or first three Dirty Harry movies, since those six films are among my favorites. More realistically, I'd ask that he autograph the teaser poster from Unforgiven.
Ok, same tag for AKA23 and Schofield Kid:
What television show would you like to see Clint make a special guest appearance in and what role would he play?
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Any part in the dollars trilogy or Unforgiven
Palooka: Which Eastwood film would be the best to add in your filmography ?
Man With no Aim : What is your first Eastwood memory (when & where) ?
Mat you've missed my post :tickedoff:
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Sorry about that! You're all caught up. :-[
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I've never seen Unforgiven in the theater, or The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. Can I see them both?
Since the answer is probably "no", I'll go with GBU. But how amazing would a double feature be?
Wow, that was fairly recent. You're like... mid 30's right? Or am I way off?
Let's see.... My tags:
Rawhide7: You win a poetry contest (just go with it) and get to meet Clint. Your choice for your dream guy-date: 1) A 60 minute workout session with Clint at his private gym; 2) 60 minutes as his assistant director (you just sit next to him and maybe give your opinions on the takes) on the set of Sully; or 3) Have dinner with him at the Hogsbreath Inn. Which do you choose?
Schofield Kid: You and Carmel are in Carmel, and you see Clint on the beach, reading. Do you approach him, or do you leave him alone?
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Great question Matt! I took s little time to think that one thru. While I would love to do all three. Because I love working out, eating, and getting to see Clint work up close and personal. But since I can only choose one I would choose the work out session. I would be too nervous sitting at a table eating with him. Working out with him allows me to burn off some nervous energy plus I've always wanted to see what Clint does excercise wise. And being on set of one of his movies and watching him work would be cool. But I feel like I wouldn't really get a chance to talk with him personally since he would be focused on his work.
KC: what is your favorite non western and non Dirty Harry Eastwood movie?
Jed Cooper: what is your favorite vehicle from an Eastwood movie? Examples: pink Cadillac, gran Torino, jeep from Kelly's heroes , etc.
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Great question Matt! I took s little time to think that one thru. While I would love to do all three. Because I love working out, eating, and getting to see Clint work up close and personal. But since I can only choose one I would choose the work out session. I would be too nervous sitting at a table eating with him. Working out with him allows me to burn off some nervous energy plus I've always wanted to see what Clint does excercise wise. And being on set of one of his movies and watching him work would be cool. But I feel like I wouldn't really get a chance to talk with him personally since he would be focused on his work.
KC: what is your favorite non western and non Dirty Harry Eastwood movie?
Jed Cooper: what is your favorite vehicle from an Eastwood movie? Examples: pink Cadillac, gran Torino, jeep from Kelly's heroes , etc.
I'll go with the iconic pink cadillac, obviously tied to the Elvis legend and the first car he gave his mom.
My tags for Whistledixie and Conan:
What Clint Eastwood movie title would you rename and why?
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Schofield Kid: You and Carmel are in Carmel, and you see Clint on the beach, reading. Do you approach him, or do you leave him alone?
In all honesty I'd probably be very hesitant to bother Clint, if he's on the beach just relaxing. But Carmel would be pushing me saying, "Go on, it may be your only ever chance."
Schofield Kid:
What television show would you like to see Clint make a special guest appearance in and what role would he play?
I don't see much TV these days but I would have loved to have seen Clint play a relative of Mark Harmon in NCIS, Harmon's character Gibbs is a tough as nails ex marine and Clint could have played an uncle or some relation to see where Gibbs gets his toughness from.
TAGS:
Xichado: What Eastwood film do you think should get a remake?
mgk: Have you seen American Sniper? If yes, what did you think of it?
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What television show would you like to see Clint make a special guest appearance in and what role would he play?
This is a good question! There isn't any current show on TV that I watch that I think Clint would be a good fit for. However, I'd love to have seen him in two older series. The first is "Columbo," and the second is "House M.D." I would have loved to have seen him in a battle of wits against Peter Falk's Columbo as one of the murderers. Some of the villains in "Columbo" were quite charismatic and cunning, and many were quite likable. I don't really see him as being a good fit for a classic villain. I couldn't see him portraying a Bond villain, for example, but I think that Columbo's brand of villain would have been a really interesting role for Clint to portray. I would also have really loved to have seen him play Dr. House's father in "House M.D." "House" is one of my favorite shows. Hugh Laurie spoke in interviews about his wanting Clint to play his Dad, and I think he would have been a great fit for that role. Depending on how it was written, it also might have been intriguing to see him portray Jack Bauer's Dad in "24!"
Does anyone know if he was ever approached to guest star in a major television series after "Rawhide?"
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This is a good question! There isn't any current show on TV that I watch that I think Clint would be a good fit for. However, I'd love to have seen him in two older series. The first is "Columbo," and the second is "House M.D." I would have loved to have seen him in a battle of wits against Peter Falk's Columbo as one of the murderers. Some of the villains in "Columbo" were quite charismatic and cunning, and many were quite likable. I don't really see him as being a good fit for a classic villain. I couldn't see him portraying a Bond villain, for example, but I think that Columbo's brand of villain would have been a really interesting role for Clint to portray. I would also have really loved to have seen him play Dr. House's father in "House M.D." "House" is one of my favorite shows. Hugh Laurie spoke in interviews about his wanting Clint to play his Dad, and I think he would have been a great fit for that role. Depending on how it was written, it also might have been intriguing to see him portray Jack Bauer's Dad in "24!"
Does anyone know if he was ever approached to guest star in a major television series after "Rawhide?"
He did an episode of Mr. Ed years before he made it big.
By the way, your House idea would be almost TOO MUCH for AB. ;) That would have been cool, though. I, too, enjoyed that show and Hugh Laurie's role.
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I wonder if he could have been worked into the plot of a episode or two of Justified ... Would like to have seen him and Timothy Olyphant share the screen.
(I know about all my tags ... I'm keeping that post open in a second tab. After New Year's. Promise! :-[ )
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Clint being on Columbo is an interesting thought too. I could picture that in the '70s.
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I wonder if he could have been worked into the plot of a episode or two of Justified ... Would like to have seen him and Timothy Olyphant share the screen.
(I know about all my tags ... I'm keeping that post open in a second tab. After New Year's. Promise! :-[ )
This is such a great idea! Clint Eastwood was a very clear influence on the Raylen Givens character. I would loved to have seen this as well, and should of thought of this myself! What kind of role did you envision him playing?
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A long-lost relative of Raylan's? West Coast crime boss? Though I could more easily see him as a law enforcement guy, maybe a retired guy they went to for advice. I could hear him giving Givens some piece of cryptic advice that would send him off brooding without a wisecrack comeback.
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For Palooka:
(From Antonis): Which Eastwood film would be the best to add in your filmography ?
If he acts again - I'd love to be in. I'd love to be in a western.
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AKA23, how far would you go to meet Clint?
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Jed, this is in answer to your question back on December 17. Sorry I haven't been around much and didn't realize you'd asked.
Quote from: C O O P on December 17, 2015, 10:28:11 AM (http://www.clinteastwood.org/forums/index.php?topic=10192.msg223499#msg223499)
This one’s for Rawhide7 and Elizabeth77:
You’re at the airport boarding the plane. You sit down and wouldn’t you know it, Mr. Clint Eastwood sits down right next to you! What is your initial reaction? How do you handle having Clint as a companion for your flight and what subjects would you engage him in during your time together?
To be brutally honest, I'd get awfully shy in a hurry. That's not hard for me around strangers anyway. I can think lots of nice thoughts, but to actually break the ice and make conversation is not one of my strong points. It's totally possible that I could sit next to Clint on a six hour flight and never exchange more than a polite smile. IF I got up the nerve to talk to Clint, conversation would probably revolve around travel and the weather. I don't think I'd be likely to bring up his films or my interest in them, unless it happened by accident. I'm a chatter box when the fit takes me, but it's hard to get me going. I think it would be far more fun to listen to Clint talk to someone else. I'm not good at asking interesting questions, but I like listening to the answers.
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Jed, this is in answer to your question back on December 17. Sorry I haven't been around much and didn't realize you'd asked.
To be brutally honest, I'd get awfully shy in a hurry. That's not hard for me around strangers anyway. I can think lots of nice thoughts, but to actually break the ice and make conversation is not one of my strong points. It's totally possible that I could sit next to Clint on a six hour flight and never exchange more than a polite smile. IF I got up the nerve to talk to Clint, conversation would probably revolve around travel and the weather. I don't think I'd be likely to bring up his films or my interest in them, unless it happened by accident. I'm a chatter box when the fit takes me, but it's hard to get me going. I think it would be far more fun to listen to Clint talk to someone else. I'm not good at asking interesting questions, but I like listening to the answers.
I know I wasn't tagged here, but I'm going to answer anyway! :P
If I had 6 hours of captive audience with Clint, I wouldn't talk to him about his movies, though I'd start out by saying I was a fan all my life. I'd actually talk to him about this forum of fans, and how long we've been talking here about his movies and that he not only has entertained so many of us, but he's brought together friends from all over the world that he probably doesn't really know he's done. I'd tell him about KC who moderates the board and has for nearly 20 years now, and that he's met her at a book signing, and that she's also co-editor of the book Clint Eastwood Interviews, then I'd make him write a letter to her on a cocktail napkin. Then I'd ask him if we could have a little 1 hour chat session with him on the board at a specific time and date that would work for him. I'd probably tell him about AKA, who joined the board when he was 14, and that we said should be a judge someday, and how he's still around and now living in D.C., after graduating law school and trying to find a career that would be the most beneficial to the most people. And Christopher, our college freshman who's now a college teacher. And all the Aussie fans, and the fans from Sweden, Finland, Greece, Brazil, Portugal, France, Japan, and just about everywhere there's internet, there's Clint fans that come by our forum to discuss Clint's movies and why they're fans.
And after six hours with me, Clint would be so happy to get off that plane! ;D
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For Brendan:
(From Matt) What are you doing these days, career-wise, and how could you be of the best use to an Eastwood film crew?
When I'm not with NASA, I work for one of our telecommunication companies. It's not too shabby. I get paid well, benefits, shares in the company and a pension plan. How would I best suit an Eastwood film crew? I'd get in the way. ;)
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AKA23, how far would you go to meet Clint?
This is a really great question but it also brings me a lot of pain. I've tried twice to meet Clint and haven't been successful either time. On the first try, I traveled from San Diego to Carmel to attend a film festival in 2011. He was premiering "J. Edgar" so I knew he'd be there. I flew to Carmel, rented a car, spent several days in a hotel and bought tickets for the festival, all in the hopes of meeting Clint. When I spoke to the organizer before deciding to attend, I shared how much of a fan I was and asked her about potentially meeting Clint. She said that he regularly attends a party there every year, and that he was very friendly and would regularly talk with the guests at that party. She recommended that I purchase a VIP ticket since that would gain me access to that party. I did so. Unfortunately, there was a malfunction during the screening of "J. Edgar", so the film stopped working, and the last 30-45 minutes of the film could not be shown. I think because Clint was probably embarrassed by that, he didn't end up going to the after party that year, so I didn't get to meet him. I was really disappointed.
At the after party, I approached the same woman I spoke with on the phone, who was the organizer. I shared my story of how I had traveled to the festival to meet Clint, and she remembered our phone conversation from before I decided to attend. She seemed to like me, so she told me that Warner Bros was planning to do another screening the next night. She said that if that ended up happening, that Clint would be there, and she offered to personally introduce me to Clint. I was so excited to potentially meet him! She asked me to call her the next day to arrange a time, and I did so. Unfortunately, the next day she told me that Warners decided not to hold that screening, so I never got to meet Clint.
Since Clint wasn't at the after party, I decided to check out the Mission Ranch, since I knew that he frequented that. When I got there, I happened to see Joel Cox, who I had met earlier when he and Gary Roach gave a talk about their editing of Clint's films at the festival. He said that I'd just missed Clint. I had a long chat with him. He was very personable, and was even willing to give me his email, but when I tried to follow up with him after the festival, he didn't respond.
I tried again to meet Clint when I attended the Tribeca Film Festival in NYC in 2013. Richard Schickel was premiering his "Eastwood Directs" documentary, and he was being interviewed about his career. I got to the event two hours early hoping that I might be able to meet Clint as he was arriving before the festival, but I think he arrived while the audience was watching the documentary, so I didn't see him. Since I was so early, I was in the front row, but the stage was raised so you couldn't get there from where I was, and he left so quickly after his interview, that it was impossible to say anything to him or get his attention.
After these two unsuccessful attempts, I decided that I wouldn't spend any more money trying to meet Clint, so I haven't tried again. I'd be willing to spend the money to fly to wherever he was, or fly down to Los Angeles, if someone who knew him was willing to introduce me, but I don't have the money to continue trying for a chance encounter. If I were to meet him, I'd just want to take a photo with him, thank him, and let him know about how much his films have meant to me. I've been a fan since I was 9 or 10 years old when I first stayed up late at night to watch "Unforgiven" after my parents had gone to sleep. They didn't want me watching violent movies, so I kept the volume low, but he's been my favorite actor and director ever since. I'd tell him that his movies have helped me to get through many of the struggles that I've had in my life, and that I found his life story to be so inspirational. I hold him in such high regard, so it would mean a lot to me to be able to meet him, but I don't know what to do to be more successful. I feel like I've tried everything and I haven't been successful, and it makes me so sad that I likely won't ever get the chance to meet him.
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:( Wow, AKA... that really is disappointing. You came so close.
Don't forget to Tag, everyone!
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Wow thats really sad AKA23. I too more than likely will never get to meet him. But I am currently 10 movies away from owning every single movie hes ever starred in as an actor. And I have all of those great movies to watch and enjoy. And like you said his life story is very inspiring. Much like Sylvester Stallone both he and Clint are self made successes. Very inspirational!
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That's quite a story, AKA. I remember some of those things that you posted about when they happened, but I don't recall that you ever told us the whole story of your Eastwood fandom.
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Thanks AKA. Great post.
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A Tag....
Holden Pike: On the Movieforums board, you've graded and reviewed most films that Eastwood directed (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=12292&highlight=clint+eastwood), but there's nothing about how you felt about "Jersey Boys," "American Sniper," or "Trouble with the Curve." I know he didn't direct the last one but I'd still love to know your feelings on it so I'm including it in the list. I really miss your reviews. Would it be possible for you to write brief reviews of these films and let us know how you'd grade them? I hope my question brings you back to the board. We'd love to see you around these parts more often since your knowledge of film and insights are really missed around here!
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mgk: Have you seen American Sniper? If yes, what did you think of it?
I have seen American Sniper and I really liked it. Thought it was really well done and loved how Eastwood approached it. Certainly no sensationalism or melo-drama....just someone's story simply told. The close-ups of Bradley Cooper's eyes revealed so many of the emotions Chris Kyle must have been feeling at the time. Men and women in war have to make decisions that we "lesser" people cannot imagine.
But, the ending took my breath away. Even knowing the true story I wasn't ready. When Kyle innocently walks out to that truck, the front door closes, and then you find out he's been killed by one of his own. It's like that scene just sucked the air right out of the room.
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Gant: If you had the opportunity to take Eastwood to a live concert, which musician or musical group would you want him to see and why?
Whistledixie: if you were an actor, which role in any Eastwood movie (male or female) do you think would have been the most difficult to try and capture and then express? Explain why you think so.
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Sorry gang.. how rude of me.
I'll try and catch up with these tags over the weekend...
First Jed Cooper asked me how long Ive been a Clint fan and whats my earliest memory...
It was definitely Fistful of Dollars on tv and I reckon it'd have been around the mid 70's.. so I'd have been around 14.
Pretty soon after I saw Coogans Bluff and that cemented it for me..
Richard Earl asked if I could get Clint drunk.. (not difficult, he's an American) I could ask him about any period in his life..
I think Id like to ask him about growing up in SF area and getting to see all those great jazz artists live.. when it comes to chatting to celebrities I think if you can find common ground away from their careers you have a better chance of getting on..
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Xichado: What Eastwood film do you think should get a remake?
My first thought was "The Rookie" but then I remembered how much I disliked "Trouble With The Curve" and I never "connected" with the narrative of "J. Edgar", "Jersey Boys" and "American Snipper".
So, leave "The Rookie" as is, "Trouble With The Curve" no one can remake it without writing a completely different (and above all, original) story, "J. Edgar" and "American Snipper" there is no need for a remake(s), but they are just not my cup of tea.
I saw "Jersey Boys" twice on stage. I loved it the first time around, loved it the second time around and I was anxiously waiting for the film --and it was directed by Clint (jumping up and down with joy). I feel the film failed to recapture the magic and the times of the "boys" and I left the cinema thinking the "boys" deserved better. I think "Jersey Boys" narrative felt flat within the first 30 minutes and it remained flat until the end: the songs were the best part of it but the narrative is very "downbeat" and uninteresting and, from my spectator point of view, I couldn't care less about the "boys" and whatever happened in their lives. Yeap, the "boys" deserved better and I do hope someone decides to remake it and bring their story and songs -which belong in the great american songbook- into a "bright light" (still can't figure out why the cinematography was so "gloomy").
Yes, "Jersey Boys" needs to (and it should) get a remake.
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Time to renew the Tag game! This game is supposed to keep people busy and posting, but it keeps dying. I find that one of the reasons is people say they'll come back and post tags later, and then they forget to do that.
So... from now on, when you answer your question, post the next question within your post. It shouldn't take too much time to come up with a question. If you wanted to wait until you know who to tag the question to, then write the question as "OPEN" to anyone who wants to jump in. And then come back and look around and see if there's anyone who hasn't been tagged and is an active member, and tag them specifically (you can edit the post).
Let's try to keep this game going.
Also (KC will not like me for this) don't tag KC until she answers her already outstanding tags. She already has so many it's hard to come up with the time to answer them all.
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Now, I'll tag a few people to get things started again. If you answer your question, remember to tag 2 people, and PM them to let them know they've been tagged.
TAGGING:
Palooka: You said you collect movie props and clothing from Eastwood movies. Is there anything specific you've been looking for and hoping to acquire that would be realistically attainable?
Elizabeth77: You've mentioned you live pretty far out in a lower population area. Pretend we're Clint and you have a dinner with him to pitch the town for a possible plot, and what kind of story should he film there?
Canadian_Lady: Which is your favorite Clint Eastwood movie horse?
Richard Earl: Clint is coming to your town, and you win a contest to spend half a day showing him around and taking him out to eat. You have also been given a $1,000 budget for the day. You have 5 hours. Give us an itinerary of what you'd do.
And I'm hoping that gets things moving along again! Remember (see my post right above this) answer and post your tags at the same time.
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Also (KC will not like me for this) don't tag KC until she answers her already outstanding tags. She already has so many it's hard to come up with the time to answer them all.
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B-b-b-but ... I'm trying to watch Kelly's Heroes! :-\
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If this was the roller derby, you'd be in the penalty box. ;)
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OK, OK, here's the first two of my tags.
(From Rawhide7) If you could ask Clint only one question what would you ask him?
"Why have you never asked me to be in one of your movies?" :D ;)
But seriously ... I think I'd ask him ...
"Which of your films as director are you proudest of having made?"
(From Jed Cooper) If you had the opportunity to appear in an Eastwood movie with Clint, which one would it be, why and what part would you play?
That sounds suspiciously like three questions. But oh well ... here goes ...
Unforgiven, because it's my favorite Eastwood film, and I would love a chance to see that sordid wilderness metropolis, Big Whiskey, up close. And I'd like to be one of Little Bill's deputies. Just because wanting to be one of the Greely's whores is too obvious, and if we're letting me travel back through time and be in a movie that was made decades ago, I might as well shift genders while I'm at it. I wouldn't mind being Charlie Hecker. Sure, he's a coward, but he's also the only one who survives.
OK ... four tags.
Matt: Which of the films remaining in the Eastwood Challenge are you LEAST looking forward to, and why?
mgk: Which of Clint's movie dogs do you think would make the best pet for children? The main ones I have in mind are the four dogs in Tightrope, the "mangy red-boned hound" in The Outlaw Josey Wales (but cured of the mange, we'll assume), and "Meathead" in Sudden Impact, but feel free to choose another one!
Xichado: We know a large part of the "Dollars" trilogy was shot in Spain. Is there a landscape in Portugal that would be suitable for a spaghetti Western, or any of Clint Eastwood's Westerns?
Americanbeauty: If you could be the still photographer on one Clint Eastwood movie, which one would you pick? Of course, besides scene stills that match the on-screen action, you'd have a chance to take plenty of behind-the-scenes shots as well!
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And I'd like to be one of Little Bill's deputies. Just because wanting to be one of the Greely's whores is too obvious, and if we're letting me travel back through time and be in a movie that was made decades ago, I might as well shift genders while I'm at it. I wouldn't mind being Charlie Hecker. Sure, he's a coward, but he's also the only one who survives.
I can see you as Beauchamp, or even English Bob, but I don't see Charlie Hecker. :P
Matt: Which of the films remaining in the Eastwood Challenge are you LEAST looking forward to, and why?
After looking over the list, it's pretty much down to Jersey Boys and Flags of Our Fathers. I didn't enjoy either of these the first time through, just barely passing them on my grading scale. I think some of the other movies that we have left are worse (City Heat and The Rookie), but I haven't seen them in over a decade and I have to say... kinda looking forward to seeing them again now! Between Jersey Boys and Flags, I think Flags is better, and I might uncover some things with a second viewing that I missed the first time through. Not much to miss with those singers from Jersey. The final answer (and I don't have to use a lifeline or call a friend) is Jersey Boys.
TAGGING:
Charlie: You're our poster expert, so I'll go with a poster question...
Britt Robertson was recently reading our board to see what we're saying about her co-star's dad (I believe you posted a picture of her doing exactly that, just can't read the screen). She was so impressed with your posts of posters from A Fistful of Dollars and For a Few Dollars More that she leaves it in your hands to pick her out one Eastwood film poster to grace her home. Just one, and money is no object. She says "I know you won't let me down, and will pick out one I'll love." Which one do you choose, and about how much will it cost her?
Doug Bernadette Peters is in Vegas, doing one of her live shows. She runs into you, and says that you look like just the guy to do the Skyjump with her (for anyone who isn't familiar www.skyjumplasvegas.com). She'll only do it if you'll do it with her. It could be a memorable day, skyjumping off the Stratosphere with Bernadette Peters... would you do it?
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mgk: Which of Clint's movie dogs do you think would make the best pet for children? The main ones I have in mind are the four dogs in Tightrope, the "mangy red-boned hound" in The Outlaw Josey Wales (but cured of the mange, we'll assume), and "Meathead" in Sudden Impact, but feel free to choose another one!
The easy part is that I would choose one of the dogs in Tightrope because I already know that they are great with kids. The hard part...which one? I think I would choose the one they found in the street when they were playing football. How can you not love that homeless, filthy dog that the girls pressured Wes into keeping. Just what they needed...another dog! ::). But he cleans up nicely. :)
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The Scoffield Kid: If Clint contacted you about making a movie in the vastness of Australia, what would the story be about and where would you recommend they shoot it? I've always enjoyed movies made in Australia by Austrailians. They are usually good stories and the filmmakers usually take their time telling the story and they are usually character-driven. My kind of movie.
Matt: This is a question I tagged Whistledixie with earlier but haven't heard from her. I like the question so am passing it on to you. If Whistledixie answers, too, that's okay. Might be interesting to see what each of you comes up with. if you were an actor, which role in any Eastwood movie (male or female) do you think would have been the most difficult to try and capture and then express? Explain why you think so.
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Matt:if you were an actor, which role in any Eastwood movie (male or female) do you think would have been the most difficult to try and capture and then express? Explain why you think so.
(http://i.imgur.com/kOg14zC.jpg)
Reverend Shillerman from True Crime comes to mind. While there are lots of bad guys in Clint movies, I'd relish the opportunity to play most of them. It would be fun to be as evil as Scorpio or Indio. I can even get into the crazy mindset, and have fun with it. But, Shillerman is a different type of evil, and I have a harder time understanding him. Why someone with that dark a heart would ever want to be a man of God, is harder for me to relate to, and I'd have an awful time trying to do a good part of understanding how to play him. In an otherwise great movie, I also think the character is so one-dimensional that it is maybe the weakest part of the film.
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Christopher: Which Clint Eastwood character (played by Clint) are you most like?
Higashimori: I notice that you like to watch a lot of classic movies from the 1940's and 1950's. Can you think of any movie that a young Clint Eastwood would have been great playing the leading role in, if he was the right age at the time the film was made?
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Doug Bernadette Peters is in Vegas, doing one of her live shows. She runs into you, and says that you look like just the guy to do the Skyjump with her (for anyone who isn't familiar www.skyjumplasvegas.com). She'll only do it if you'll do it with her. It could be a memorable day, skyjumping off the Stratosphere with Bernadette Peters... would you do it?
Sure. Why not, right? As long as she'll agree to come back to my place afterward and watch a double feature of The Jerk and Pink Cadillac. (And as long as the wife doesn't freak out, but we're clearly in fantasyland here.) And since we're in fantasyland, I'll even sing her the Thermos Song:
https://www.youtube.com/v/4MaGBPI5v8k
Whistledixie: What other Clint Eastwood movie do you wish Ennio Morricone had scored the music for? (It doesn't have to be a western, of course.)
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Charlie: You're our poster expert, so I'll go with a poster question...
Britt Robertson was recently reading our board to see what we're saying about her co-star's dad (I believe you posted a picture of her doing exactly that, just can't read the screen). She was so impressed with your posts of posters from A Fistful of Dollars and For a Few Dollars More that she leaves it in your hands to pick her out one Eastwood film poster to grace her home. Just one, and money is no object. She says "I know you won't let me down, and will pick out one I'll love." Which one do you choose, and about how much will it cost her?
Sorry for the late replies guys... My one year research project at work came due. Plus my laptop blew up right in the middle of it all...
Answer 1: A Moroccan Fistful of Dollars since I have never seen another - it is in my poster collection and she can't get it anywhere else. She could have it for free if she came to pick it up and gave me a peck on the cheek...
Answer 2 (since I am still married and the whole reality thing): I would go for the Fistful of Dollars Italian 4F 68RR and it would probably run $2500...
(http://www.abideposters.com/eastwoodforum/movieposterchecklist/FFOD/Italian/Publish/4F-R68_640px144pi.jpg)
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I'm intrigued by the Moroccan A Fistful of Dollars poster. Any chance of an image?
And don't forget to come up with two tags for any members.
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Elizabeth77: You've mentioned you live pretty far out in a lower population area. Pretend we're Clint and you have a dinner with him to pitch the town for a possible plot, and what kind of story should he film there?
Matt, you ask the hardest questions. Rural we are, but low population? It's true, but the average number of children per household in our county must run to 4. Any reasonable Amish family seems to have half a dozen kids, and there are lots of Mennonite families that are just as big. Then those kids each have 4 to 6 kids . . . Back to an answer for your question.
It's an old story, around 1887 or so. It goes back to the first murder committed in Van Buren Township in LaGrange County. A young couple wanted to get married, but the young woman's mother refused to give her consent. The daughter, a school teacher, wouldn't get married without it. One day the young man, in the company of another woman, met his fiancee while she was out for a ramble with her students. The young couple went off by themselves, leaving the other woman with the school children. Shortly thereafter, a shot was heard and the students ran to the scene, only to discover their teacher dead and her fiance standing there with a gun in his hand. As it was near a number of houses, people came rushing from everywhere. The girl's father arrived and told the young man to give him the gun. He then proceeded to prevent the community from taking the young man out and hanging him on the spot. Needless to say, he was found guilty by a jury and sent to prison. An Eastern newspaper claimed that the young woman told her fiance that she couldn't go on living the way things were. They didn't provide a source for their information, and only the young man was present for any conversation with her.
Now comes the curious part of the story. Some time later (a few years, I think), the town fathers, all the members of the jury that convicted the young man, and many other prominent people signed a petition requesting the governor to pardon the murder. It seems to me that was the first pardon given by a governor of Indiana. I don't think anyone ever actually found out why the young man shot his fiancee.
It wouldn't be hard to film the story and be very authentic to the time period. Many of the fields around here are still plowed with teams of horses, the old school house is still here, and there are plenty of old farm houses to be seen. Some farmers still shock their wheat and corn at harvest time. Some of the people who live here are the descendants of those who had a part in the original story.
I'll come back in a bit and tag some people.
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Wow, Elizabeth that's a GREAT story! I'd love to see that! I bet Clint would be ready to film it too, after hearing you tell it. I might ask tough questions, but sometimes it pays off. Thanks for the great answer. :)
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Agreed, fantastic story, Elizabeth! Are there any books about it?
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Agreed, fantastic story, Elizabeth! Are there any books about it?
The only thing I've seen about it was a two page local history story in a local monthly magazine called The Hometown Treasure. The magazine used to be very interesting and have local town council reports and a monthly report from the local police. The best example I can recall was 5 arrests for one month, mostly traffic related. When you think about that as today's statistics, you can see what a massive thing that murder must have been. The magazine is full of the doings of the local schools, from kindergarten to high school seniors. Mostly we get pictures of all their sports and music activities. Then there are local business ads, but we always get a historical nugget. The last one was about there being a movie theater in Topeka (formerly known as Hawpatch) that opened in September of 1915. It had a seating capacity of 240! The town only has one stop sign now, and had no RV industry then. The local families must have been awfully large. The town is really nice. Today, the best thing they do every year is the July 4th celebration. It's an all day event, with a parade and all kinds of fun activities. They even have buggy races. Amish buggies pulled by teams of four people. They finish off with fireworks that we can see from our house.
I don't remember which Eastern newspaper carried the story, but it was from New York. There must have been enough curiosity about it to make it that far. There are no books that I know of, but it probably got a small mention in some local history book. Those are so hard to come across, but we do have a local historical society, so maybe it wouldn't be so very hard to find out. You're right, KC. It does sound like it would make a fascinating book. I'll have to look into it.
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Palooka: You said you collect movie props and clothing from Eastwood movies. Is there anything specific you've been looking for and hoping to acquire that would be realistically attainable?
Thanks Matt. A Dirty Harry ID and any one of Clint's western hats would probably do it for me. I do have a few cool pieces in the collection but those would top the list. Clint still has the poncho which would be the ultimate of course.
Although I've been collecting a number of years, nothing really tops actually being in a Clint movie. Turns out I myself, ended up being a prop.
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^ And Mrs. Palooka has already collected you! ;D
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Tagging:
Christopher: Which Clint Eastwood character (played by Clint) are you most like?
I've thought about this for a little bit, and really can't come up with an adequate response! I don't know that I identify with any of Clint's characters.
Matt, I'll tag you with the same question. I like the question and would be interested if you have a better response to it than I have.
And for my second tag, anyone can respond to this that would like to.... so tagging everybody :D: Has anyone read any books lately that you believe would make an interesting Eastwood project?
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Although I've been collecting a number of years, nothing really tops actually being in a Clint movie. Turns out I myself, ended up being a prop.
;D Great response!
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I've thought about this for a little bit, and really can't come up with an adequate response! I don't know that I identify with any of Clint's characters.
(http://www.maiyeuem.net/images/smiles/boo.gif) >:( :tickedoff: Completely unacceptable answer. Figure it out. I'm not answering yours until I get something more from you than "I don't know."
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I thought we already established Christopher is most like the priest in Gran Torino. :D
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Yeah, he is at that. But we need a character played by Clint.
If I asked "what fruit are you most like?" Would you come back and say "I've given it a lot of thought. I'm not like a fruit, so I don't know." ::)
You might think about the different types of fruit, and come up with something like... Well, I'm actually more like a pineapple than a strawberry because I'm prickly on the outside, but sweet on the inside. That would be SOMETHING. Christopher is like "Hmmm.... I don't think I've ever thought of that before. I guess I can't think of anything. Now, here's a question for you." No! >:(
Do better. ;) ;D
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Christopher, if you don't come up with something.... I'm going to do a poll.
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Christopher, if you don't come up with something.... I'm going to do a poll.
You mean for the people to decide what Eastwood character I'm most like? ;D
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Yes! :)
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Christopher, if you don't come up with something.... I'm going to do a poll.
And here it is... everyone should vote! http://www.clinteastwood.org/forums/index.php?topic=10333
Now that I've got that out of my system, I will answer your question... NOT that you deserve an answer. But because keeping this game going is like pulling teeth, but I'm going to keep at it!
Matt, I'll tag you with the same question. I like the question and would be interested if you have a better response to it than I have.
And the question was which Clint Eastwood character (played by Clint) am I most like...
And it's easy. ::)
I've always connected with Bronco Billy McCoy. He's even from New Jersey. He has a temper and you don't want to cross him. And no one tells him what to do, and he is a bit bossy... ::)
But he's a good friend, and he became who he wanted to be... you only live once. You gotta give it your best shot.
I like how he picks up people along the way who are misfits and "losers" ... he never looks down on anyone. No one is better than anyone else. It doesn't matter if you're rich or poor, a real Indian, or a real Cowboy. An heiress, or a prisoner. All that matters is you're a good person, and you treat everyone with kindness and respect.
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Schofield Kid: If you were to change your Board name again, what would you choose this time?
Conan: The infamous question (and if you don't want a poll done... answer it) Which Eastwood character, played by Clint, do you relate to the most?
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The Scoffield Kid: If Clint contacted you about making a movie in the vastness of Australia, what would the story be about and where would you recommend they shoot it? I've always enjoyed movies made in Australia by Austrailians. They are usually good stories and the filmmakers usually take their time telling the story and they are usually character-driven. My kind of movie.
Sorry for the delay in answering mgk. :-[
I think the disappearance of British back packer Peter Falconio (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Falconio) would make a great film. I know Wolf Creek is based on part on that case but I've never seen it. I've read it's a horror film so not my genre.
But if Clint looked more at the mysterious side of the story it would be intriguing. With plenty of widescreen shots of the Australian outback.
Schofield Kid: If you were to change your Board name again, what would you choose this time?
Probably an Eastwood Character, although I think they were all taken back in 2007 when I wanted to change from tgy. Maybe Sylvester Newell. :)
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Conan: Which Eastwood character, played by Clint, do you relate to the most?
Its a hard question, because nearly all of his characters are no-joke tough guys and that aspect of the characters dominates their personality. There are a few lover types like John McBurney and his character in "Bridges", but those are exceptions to the badass Clint character rule. In order to prevent a poll I'll go with...Josey Wales, because I've had to adapt to different places and situations over the years like the character (though OBVIOUSLY not to his extremes) and it takes me a long time to make real friends like it took Wales. I'm not necessarily quiet, so that aspect of his personality wouldn't fit I reckon. Maybe I'm more an affable Philo Beddoe type when it comes to dealing with people, minus the punching. Also, lets throw in a light dusting of Wes Block as well so Christopher doesn't feel as bad. :)
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antonis: Clint wants to adapt a screenplay from a Greek tragedy, which one should he choose considering his strengths as filmmaker?
Hemlock: Have ever watched a movie and thought that one of the characters should have been played by Clint? A situation where you thought the role was basically designed for him. If so, which one?
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That's a good, thoughtful answer to that question, Conan! :D
And also, for anyone who wants to jump in, remember my other tag question:
And for my second tag, anyone can respond to this that would like to.... so tagging everybody :D: Has anyone read any books lately that you believe would make an interesting Eastwood project?
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From Conan:
"Hemlock: Have ever watched a movie and thought that one of the characters should have been played by Clint? A situation where you thought the role was basically designed for him. If so, which one?" (sorry my workplace`s computers can`t do the "quote-thingy" )
There are few Walter Hill-films where Eastwood could have been great:Ryan O´Neal`s part in The Driver,Charles Bronson`s part in Hard Times,Nick Nolte`s part in Extreme Prejudice and 48Hrs.
Also he would`ve been great in Lee Marvin`s part in Samuel Fuller`s The Big Red One.
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^ Can't help adding ... a young Clint Eastwood would have been perfect in the title role of Jack Reacher.
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From Christopher:
" Has anyone read any books lately that you believe would make an interesting Eastwood project?"
Still think that he should turn this book to a film:
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and he should also play one of the smaller but really important,villainous role (character`s age would be perfect for Eastwood too) from the story as well...and cast Jeff Bridges as Dave Robicheaux ;)
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In answering those two questions yesterday, I forgot to tag 4 people.
Holden Pike: If you could hand out an Academy Award for best cinematography to an Eastwood film, which film would you choose and why?
Rawhide 7: Which film made you become a fan of Clint Eastwood?
LCat: I remember you posting about meeting Tyne Daly a few years ago. Did you talk abut The Enforcer?
Masterchief: Are you still an Eastwood fan?
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Unforgiven
I remember back several yrs ago my brother bought me unforgiven on dvd. He said you must have this one in your collection. Back then I wasnt the western movie fan that I am today. Anyways he said first time he watched it he thought it was too slow moving and even uninteresting during the first half or so. But that the ending was very powerful and entertaining. I remember watching parts of it on tv and I honestly remember saying that I just cant sit through this movie. Anyways my brother absolutely loves this movie after watching it a few more times. And my first time watching it all the way thru on dvd I too absolutely loved it. Now not only is it my favorite western but its also my second favorite overall movie. And I have been a huge fan of Clints ever since. Of course I have always liked Eastwood ever since I was maybe 16 or so. But it was Unforgiven that made me the huge fan of his I am today.
Thanks for picking me SK.
My tags:
Matt: What type of movie should Clint direct next?
Jed Cooper: If you could watch one of Clints movies with him which one would you choose and why?
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Matt. What prop or costume would you go for?
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Matt: What type of movie should Clint direct next?
I would want it to be another western, especially if we were to star in it. I'd also love to see Robert Duvall in it with him.
Or..... another idea is the Flint water crisis. Maybe he'd be a Flint resident, retired from the auto industry (as he was in Gran Torino), and the film would explore the reasons Flint, once a strong and thriving community, has deteriorated to where it is today. Maybe Scott Eastwood could do some flashbacks of Clint as a young man in the city's better days.
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AKA23: What's your favorite Clint Eastwood film? And tell us a little about why it's your favorite.
LONGTIMEFAN: So, how long HAVE you been a Clint Eastwood fan? Was there a particular movie that made you a fan?
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Matt. What prop or costume would you go for?
Well, I'd go for you, of course. ;)
(Yes, there's gay subtext in this post. Yes, I'm joking.)
The Unforgiven saddle would be pretty awesome.
As for a costume, since we won't go too deep into fantasy-land and talk about the poncho, I'd love this shirt from Play Misty for Me:
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SHANNON (Smitty): If you had a good friend who had never seen a Clint Eastwood film, and was giving you one chance to show him/her one movie ... it's your only shot at winning them over... which film would you choose?
PHILO: What's your favorite Clint directed film in which he doesn't appear?
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antonis: Clint wants to adapt a screenplay from a Greek tragedy, which one should he choose considering his strengths as filmmaker?
Suppose our current situation would make a great drama.
Matt:how many hours do you spend on the forums?
KC : which one is you all time favourite Eastwood pic ?
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Matt:how many hours do you spend on the forums?
;D I think this is a passive aggressive way of asking if I don't have a life.
I work from home on a computer about 16 hours or more a day... and I check in on the forums throughout the day. I'm not typically sitting here refreshing every 5 minutes all day long.
But, that's not a good enough answer. I'll try the math version.
According to when I signed up here, it was November 27, 2002. Using this awesome website: http://www.timeanddate.com/date/duration.html I find that I signed up 4,849 days ago (on this website, if we were to go back to the old board, I'd add a few more years).
Next, we look at my online stats:
(http://i.imgur.com/76iJJSJ.jpg)
I'm just 10 minutes shy of 74 days, so I'll round that up.
74 days of 4,849 days is 1.5% of my time.
1.5% on a 24 hour scale would be 21 minutes a day, give or take a few seconds.
(Granted, it does help lower my average that I disappeared for 8 years).
All that being said, when I came back to the board, I found the community had really come close to dying... very few posts, most of the people I used to talk to were gone. To reinvigorate the board, I shifted my priorities from working 16 hours a day, to working about 3 hours a day, and rebuilding the board the rest of the day.
I am now feeling as though I need to work again... and the board is back to being healthy again. I'm happy with it. But, I hope no one is bored of reading all my posts and wants to see less of me. :(
I'll tag people in a moment.
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Tagging:
DOUG: Since I'm not the only hipster doofus on the board... which piece of clothing that was worn by Clint in a film, would you most want... and I don't mean to hang up on a wall (like the Poncho) but to actually wear in a regular wardrobe rotation.
CHRISTOPHER: We're going to try again. I hope I get a better answer than "I don't know"... Imagine you're on a 5 hour flight from Ohio to San Francisco, and you're flying First Class. Clint is sitting in the window seat next to you, reading a novel. He's alone. Do you strike up conversation at any point in the flight? If so, what do you talk about?
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CHRISTOPHER: We're going to try again. I hope I get a better answer than "I don't know"... Imagine you're on a 5 hour flight from Ohio to San Francisco, and you're flying First Class. Clint is sitting in the window seat next to you, reading a novel. He's alone. Do you strike up conversation at any point in the flight? If so, what do you talk about?
Yes, no need to start a poll to see what the members here think I'd do. ;D Given how the current poll is going, people would probably say I'd try to sing Paint Your Wagon songs with him. ;)
I would definitely want to talk to him. I would probably start by saying something about not wanting to bother him. When I do this at work with colleagues, it usually means I end up talking to them for a long time. :D I am a very quiet person by nature, maybe even a bit shy, but I wouldn't let the opportunity get away to talk to Clint at least a little bit.
I would make sure to tell him I've been a huge fan since I was a young teenager. Also if he's reading a novel, I'd want to ask him about that. I get distracted when I see people reading novels and want to know what they are. So maybe Clint would take a few minutes to talk about what he's reading, what he thinks of it, etc.
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Palooka--Say you had another opportunity to work on an Eastwood film, and you had a choice between acting in a scene with Clint, and having actual dialogue for the movie, or a piece of memorabilia you've really been wanting, what would you choose? If you took the memorabilia, you could still be an extra in the movie, btw, but just not have any lines with Clint.
MGK--What genre would want Clint to work in next?
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Yes, no need to start a poll to see what the members here think I'd do. ;D Given how the current poll is going, people would probably say I'd try to sing Paint Your Wagon songs with him. ;)
It sounds like so much fun to do! If I did that poll, I would definitely put singing Paint Your Wagon songs as one of the choices! ;D
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Also if he's reading a novel, I'd want to ask him about that. I get distracted when I see people reading novels and want to know what they are. So maybe Clint would take a few minutes to talk about what he's reading, what he thinks of it, etc.
Reminds me of a conversation I once had on a plane ...
GUY IN NEXT SEAT (after looking quizzically at the book in my hands): What are you reading?
ME: It's a mystery.
GUY IN NEXT SEAT: Oh ...
(Pause)
ME (sotto voce): And if you don't read Swedish, it's even more of a mystery.
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Holden Pike: If you could hand out an Academy Award for best cinematography to an Eastwood film, which film would you choose and why?
Well first of all, I don't usually like to answer questions about Oscar in a vacuum. Saying this performance or that movie "should have" won an Oscar is all well and good, but I like to look at not just the actual nominees but also consider what other great performances/movies were eligible that year but didn't even get nominated.
Shockingly, the only movie Clint ever directed or starred in that received an Oscar nomination for Best Cinematography is Unforgiven. Jack Green was up against Stephen H. Burum for Danny DeVito's Hoffa BioPic, Tony Pierce-Roberts for Merchant/Ivory's Howard's End, Robert Fraisse for Jean-Jacques Annaud's adaptation of Marguriete Duras' sultry The Lover, and Philippe Rousselot for Bob Redford's A River Runs Through It. Howard's End and Unforgiven were the only two that were attached to Best Picture nominees, and it was A River Runs Through It that won. Jack Green was not nominated for the American Society of Cinematographers Award that year. Howard's End, A River Runs Through It and Hoffa were nominated, along with Robert Richardson for A Few Good Men and Dante Spinotti for The Last of the Mohicans. Burum won for Hoffa, there.
Some of the other movies that year that had wonderful cinematography but did not get nominations are James L. Carter in Carl Franklin's One False Move, François Catonné in Régis Wargnier's Indochine, Ernest Dickerson in Spike Lee's Malcolm X, Peter Biziou in Louis Malle's Damage, and Jean Lépine in Bob Altman's The Player.
Of the five Oscar nominees, I think Unforgiven is easily the best of the bunch and should have won, that year. When you include all of the other films I listed, including the unnominated, I would still vote for it....except for one rather spectacular outlier. Ron Fricke's documentary Baraka was a 1992 release. It is one of the most gorgeous films ever shot, not just that year or that decade but EVER. If we can fix the Oscars, that should have been one of the five nominees, and in that case, even if Unforgiven was a nominee, I would very happily give that Oscar to Baraka. But if you want to play with the five actual Oscar nominees, yeah, it should have been Unforgiven.
Other Eastwood movies that I think at the very least deserved nominations are Bird and A Perfect World, both of which were also lensed by Jack Green. Those actual Oscars were won by Mississippi Burning (Peter Biziou) and Schindler's List (Janusz Kamiński).
Not that Eastwood hasn't had great cinematography in most of his movies, because he has, but taking in the competition from each complete year, even going back to the Leone movies as wonderful and influential as they were, Unforgiven may be the only one I think was deserving of the Academy Award (if you eliminate Baraka).
That may have been a more pedantic answer than you expected, but not if you know me. :D
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That may have been a more pedantic answer than you expected, but not if you know me. :D
Holden responses are the best, and why you were the Most Wanted to get back on the board.
Thanks for answering your tag... you can now tag two more people with any Clint related questions. If you tag KC, she may even answer you. ;)
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SHANNON (Smitty): If you had a good friend who had never seen a Clint Eastwood film, and was giving you one chance to show him/her one movie ... it's your only shot at winning them over... which film would you choose?
All depends what type of movie my friends are into for example if their into comedy perhaps Every and Any Which Way even Bronco Billy...
I'll tag people on Thursday as I have to go wheelchair Square Dancing after work tomorrow and I gotta think who to tag
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If Holden would tag me, I PROMISE to answer! :D
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Palooka--Say you had another opportunity to work on an Eastwood film, and you had a choice between acting in a scene with Clint, and having actual dialogue for the movie, or a piece of memorabilia you've really been wanting, what would you choose? If you took the memorabilia, you could still be an extra in the movie, btw, but just not have any lines with Clint.
I think lines with Clint would have to win out. That is there for ever. I'm just a temporary custodian of the props and costumes. I did a scene with Clint in TwtC, and if I never do anything else - I'm more than happy. It's a great question though.
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;D I think this is a passive aggressive way of asking if I don't have a life.
Just curious, nothing more
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Higashimori: I notice that you like to watch a lot of classic movies from the 1940's and 1950's. Can you think of any movie that a young Clint Eastwood would have been great playing the leading role in, if he was the right age at the time the film was made?
It is not easy to answer such a question! ???
Because I never thought about replacing Clint instead of someone who has already played his role perfectly!! O0
But I can try, it will be good opportunity to refresh!! So I'll try to find out first in what kind of movie, comedies, suspense thrillers, westerns?
For example, I like James Stewart, who played in "Rope", "Call Northside 777", "Rear Window" and especially the role of Thomas Jefferson in "Destry Rides Again" that I have not watched for very long time but this one would be nice for Clint, too!! ;) And I thought Cary Grant, the role of Mortimer Brewster in "Arsenic and Old Lace"!! This will be fun !! :D
And finally the role of Shane in "Shane" played by Alan Ladd !!
I confess that once having seen the first time " Pale Rider ", I thought it was similar with "Shane" and I really thought that if Clint played the role of Shane, "Shane" would be much more attractive!! Because the character of Alan Ladd was a little weak, too naive and lacks a bit more masculinity!! ???
I notice although even Alan Ladd was perfect for me, until I watched "Pale Rider"!......
So I think "Shane" would be better if Clint had played the role of Shane and I loved watching it!! ;)
Tag; Canadien Lady
First of all, I'm happy that you came back on this board! :)
I'm sure and I hope that as your children are growing up now, you have time to enjoying yourself even a little!!
I like to ask you which Clint's movie you like to watch with your children for the first time? If it was done already, it was which one?
Tag; Matt
I liked tag this to KC but as you precise,,,,,,
Also (KC will not like me for this) don't tag KC until she answers her already outstanding tags. She already has so many it's hard to come up with the time to answer them all.
So this tag go to Matt!
I know you love dogs!! Do you know all Clint's movie which one or dogs appearing? So which dog you like most and why your choice?
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Tag; Matt
I know you love dogs!! Do you know all Clint's movie which one or dogs appearing? So which dog you like most and why your choice?
I think I do! If we don't count dogs just running across the camera, like in A Fistful of Dollars, then...
The Outlaw Josey Wales
Tightrope
Sudden Impact
Gran Torino
And my favorite, by far.... is from Sudden Impact!
(http://i.imgur.com/eyfniWL.jpg?1)
Meathead, the English Bulldog.
I do love dogs, but I have a special soft spot in my heart for brachycephalic dogs... or in layman's terms "Dogs with shoved in faces", and especially bulldogs.
TAGGING:
ALLYCAT: Hope you and your family are doing well! Name a city from one of Clint's films where youy've never traveled that you'd most like to visit.
GANT: Clint is in London scouting locations for a movie he's going to be directing. You notice him and strike up conversation. He mentions he's looking for an English Pub for a scene, and asks which one you'd recommend. See if you can find a website or photo of the place that you'd refer him to.
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My first tag
Matt: Which film made you become a Clint fan and why??
I'll do another one later just kinda busy.
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Hi Shannon, thanks for the tag.
I'm a little embarrassed to answer this one again... I've told the story a few times now. I'll tell the short version, because I wouldn't want to not answer a tag (and especially not your first one!)
It was Hang 'em High. I was a teenager, and hanging out in my brother's room, watching his little TV with rabbit ears while he was away at college. It was late at night, and I was flipping the channels and came across it. It was the very beginning, and it instantly caught my attention (the first few minutes of Hang 'em High is pretty exciting!) I really enjoyed it. It was my first western. It wound up being a double feature, and the next film was High Plains Drifter. If I loved Hang 'em High, I REALLY loved High Plains Drifter. I became a fan that night and started collecting VHS copies of all the Eastwood films as they were broadcast, usually late at night and on crappy UHF channels.
I think it was 1983 because I saw Sudden Impact in the theater, which makes sense because my brother was in college from 1981-1985.
TAGGING:
KC: When are you going to answer your outstanding Tags? :P
RAWHIDE7: How old were you when you saw your first Clint movie in the theater? Who did you see it with? Did it make you a fan, or were you already?
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Thanks Matt
Im actually a late bloomer. My parents never took me to see an Eastwood movie when I was younger. But my first Eastwood movie at the theatre was million dollar baby. I have always relatively liked Eastwood. But what made me become the fan of his I am today was Unforgiven. About six yrs ago my brother gave me Unforgiven on dvd. He said this movie should be in everybodys western movie collection. I had seen bits and pieces of Unforgiven on tv but never all the way thru. Anyways I watched it and absolutely loved it. I remember saying man I really like Eastwood. So I sought out to watch other Eastwood movies like Dirty Harry, In the line of fire, and the every which way movies. After that Ive been hooked ever since. I pretty much grew up liking sylvester stallone movies espicially Rocky and Rambo but also movies like Over the top and Lock up. Without a doubt Eastwood and Stallone are my two favorite actors no question about that.
Tags to come later
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Sorry for the late replies guys... My one year research project at work came due. Plus my laptop blew up right in the middle of it all...
Answer 1: A Moroccan Fistful of Dollars since I have never seen another - it is in my poster collection and she can't get it anywhere else. She could have it for free if she came to pick it up and gave me a peck on the cheek...
Answer 2 (since I am still married and the whole reality thing): I would go for the Fistful of Dollars Italian 4F 68RR and it would probably run $2500...
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How do we tag again?
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You tag two members for every question you answer. Even if you give two answers, it was still just one question, so you tag two people.
Just ask any two members any Clint related question in your post, and send them a PM to let them know they've been tagged.
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I think I do! If we don't count dogs just running across the camera, like in A Fistful of Dollars, then...
The Outlaw Josey Wales
Tightrope
Sudden Impact
Gran Torino
And my favorite, by far.... is from Sudden Impact!
(http://i.imgur.com/eyfniWL.jpg?1)
Meathead, the English Bulldog.
I do love dogs, but I have a special soft spot in my heart for brachycephalic dogs... or in layman's terms "Dogs with shoved in faces", and especially bulldogs.
Thanks Matt for your answer! I also love Meathead, the English Bulldog!! He is so adorable!! :D However if you would not forget the dog, which plays an important role in the movie of Clint? ??? I hope that you will notice in the challenge of the next week!! ;)
And there are others lovely dogs in the Clint's movies, Please do not overlook them!! :)
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That's right, there's a very important dog coming up in the Challenge! :D
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Tagging:
AKA23: What's your favorite Clint Eastwood film? And tell us a little about why it's your favorite.
I've discussed this many times before, but maybe you're getting forgetful in your old age, my friend ;) My favorite Eastwood movie is "In the Line of Fire." It's my favorite movie for so many reasons. Psychological thrillers are probably my favorite genre of movie, Frank Horrigan is one of my favorite Eastwood characters, John Malkovich's performance is outstanding, and its well written and thrilling. Everyone, from Eastwood, to Malkovich to Russo, gives very strong performances. I also really love Ennio Morricone's score. He is one of my favorite composers, and I feel his score really elevates the movie.
I also really love the redemption theme. The idea of a Secret Service agent being haunted by his decades earlier inability to save the President from being killed is very compelling to me. I really love the phone conversations between Eastwood and Malkovich's characters where they taunt each other, and the idea that they both have experienced similar levels of adversity and unfair treatment but respond very differently to it. The scene in the hotel room where Horrigan and Raines are talking about his regrets about not being able to save the President is my favorite scene in any Eastwood movie. I think his portrayal of Frank Horrigan is one of Eastwood's best acting performances. I also love Wolfgang Petersen's direction. I think his faster pace is a great fit for this particular story.
Tags later.
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Sorry I asked you to repeat yourself, but I was happy to read it. I had ( :-[ ) forgotten. It's a great movie. I was sitting here wondering what to tag you with and realized I had no idea what your favorite movie was, after all these years. Thanks for the response. (Why did I think it might have been Absolute Power of all things? Something is nagging in the back of my head about you posting about that one a lot. Either you loved it, or you really didn't.)
EDIT: Hold that thought! I know what my next tag will be now.
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However if you would not forget the dog, which plays an important role in the movie of Clint? ??? I hope that you will notice in the challenge of the next week!! ;)
(http://i.imgur.com/pzzEdms.jpg)
Found him! I had quite forgotten Sir Love-a-lot!
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(http://i.imgur.com/pzzEdms.jpg)
Found him! I had quite forgotten Sir Love-a-lot!
O0 :D
And I hope you fill up your list with other dogs which you will find again soon. ;)