I think it was The Outlaw Josey Wales, the last Movie Night.
I haven't been watching many movies at all lately. I still have a Netflix DVD from March!
I think that is the last time that I watched one as well. I need to change that status. :)
Oh by the way...Ox-Bo.
For A Few Dollars More.
Dirty Harry last night for the first time all the way through. More than lived up to all the hype I'd heard and read about it. Favorite part had to be Callahan on the tressle at the end waiting for Scorpio to drive under. Supremely cool scene. 8)
I just realised it`s been way too long time when I watched an Eastwood`s film but if I´m not mistaken it was Kelly`s Heroes...not sure though.
But what`s great is that my girlfriend`s 9 tear old son watched not too long ago Where Eagles Dare with my mother(!!!) and thought it was pretty cool (ofcourse not as cool as Star Wars or Spiderman films ;D ) and is now asking me if we could watch GBU or just about any film from Eastwood together.
Any suggestions what that film could be???I´m thinking of Eastwood`s Beddoe-films.
Depending on how mature the kid is, one of the Leone films might be a good choice. :)
Well it`s now a duel between the blondie and Beddoe ;)
Richard,I think Firefox might be too slow and"heavy "for the kid for now but maybe within the next two years.thanks for the suggestions.
Well it`s now a duel between the blondie and Beddoe ;)
And Blondie won ;D I watched today GBU with the little guy and it worked great for him even though some scenes were a bit too slow for his taste :)
Already he`s been asking when we can watch some other Eastwood film...or another western 8) My brainwashing scheme is working ;D
:) In the Line of Fire
I just watched The Dead Pool for the second time which I think is probably the least effective in the Dirty Harry films. I thought the only good things about the film were Eastwood and Neeson really.
7/10
I just watched A Perfect World for the first time and I thought it was a very good film. Kevin Costner was excellent in his role and even though Eastwood only had a small role it was still memorable to me. I thought the film was very original and it is another example of how good a director Clint is.
8.5/10
:) " Changeling " !
I just watched ' avant première ' this evening at Champs-Elysées in Paris . I can just say ' Changeling ' is a ' good film ' for a moment .
That's ' avant première ' , but nothing special ! ??? not likes at ' Première of ' The Letter from Iwo Jima ' . That time Clint was there with Ninomiya &... O0
Thanks for your brief thoughts in the Gran Torino no spoilers thread, KC. I appreciate it, and I'm very pleased to hear that you liked the film, and that it's so tailor made for our man Clint :)
In The Line Of Fire
CEWB's Movie night earlier today. 8)
That goes for me too.For me too ! ;)
^ Same.
First time seeing it actually. Thought it was about average. Nothing special.
I always think, "Maybe THIS time she'll open that car door and go to him!" ;D
:) I finally watched " Gran Torino " ! I loved this movie and felt deep emotion that it still continues . It was 200% Clint's movie ! 8)
On wednesday 02/25 I bought Sudden Impact (in Italy, "Coraggio... fatti ammazzare", daring translation of "Go ahead... make my day") ...
In this movie Clint Eastwood plays a supporting role but he is the one who kills the most number of people.;D
:) " The Gauntlet " in a few days ago on TV . I loved nice jazz and the beautiful scenery in the prologue of this film .
I was going to watch The Dead Pool on cable tonight but the storm knocked out that cable channel. >:(:) I am so sorry, Richard ! :( Sylvie ( I'm sure ! ) and me, we are going to watch High Plains Drifter on TV tonight ! :D
Sylvie ( I'm sure ! ) and me, we are going to watch High Plains Drifter on TV tonight ! :D
I watched Thunderbolt & Lightfoot on tape recently. There was one scene that caught my eye for detail. Eddie Goody (Geoffrey Lewis) is driving his little ice cream scooter trying make money for the equipment they'll need for the robbery. He winds up next to the vault they're going to rob and you see him staring at the building. In any other movie, that would have been it. But as he's watching and daydreaming, the scene continues. You can't hear what's being said, but you can tell what's going on. It looks like a kid gets his attention and, with a look of someone still in another world, he looks down and calmly says "what". When the kid starts talking, the spell is broken, and he remembers he sells ice cream. He smiles (because he likes kids) and turns towards his scooter. Great stuff. To me, it was another example in the movie of how Eddie, although a criminal, was a "good guy" at heart.yeah I love it how Eastwood movies are always deep
On wednesday 02/25 I bought Sudden Impact (in Italy, "Coraggio... fatti ammazzare", daring translation of "Go ahead... make my day") and seen it the same evening.
Harry rocks. To me that's the best Harry's movie after Dirty Harry (that's far better).
Dark atmosphere, gorgeus Schifrin's soundtrack, Sondra's charm and a terrific Clint...
I watched today with my son Every Which Way But Loose .He liked it a lot and already is asking when we`ll watch Any Which Way You Can 8)
Today Any Which Way You Can ;)
"Kerry", higgy?! Who is that? :D:-[ What a mistake I made ! I am sorry, Kelly ! I am ashamed ! :-[
Yeah, I find that song cute too.
Maybe it would be more cool to PM someone about a mistake, rather than calling attention to it on the board, though. Just a thought.
Kelly, and variants, was originally only a surname. With transferred use, Kelly become a popular masculine given name also, and subsequently became a popular feminine given name also. According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kelly, girl's name, was ranked #999 in 1944, then steadily gained popularity through 1977 (#10), before declining (#212 in 2006); Kelly, boy's name, was ranked in the top 600 through 1939, then steadily gained popularity through 1968 (#97), before declining (#884 in 2002).
I really thought funny that she said "Kerry" and we can't blame her...Kelly is a rather unusual name for a guy ;D
No! I enjoy these mini-dramas, it makes for a refreshing break in my daily routine. :D;D I think it will be good idea to choose you , JMG as the checker of my mistake ! O0
Kelly of Kelly's Heroes is, I believe (or I have always believed) surnamed Kelly. That is, he is sort of another Man With No Name ... we never know his given name.:) Yes, KC ! I thought that someone misunderstand slightly ! Kelly is Lieutenant Kelly !
As a surname, in the U.S., "Kelly" is extremely common and distinctly (like a lot of Eastwood's character names) Irish. It is, however, also found as a given name, for children of both genders.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelly_(name) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelly_(name))
A search among currently active baseball players turned up three Kellys ... two forenames (Kelly Johnson and Kelly Shoppach) and a surname (Don Kelly). Needless to say ... all are male.
http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/playersearch?name=Kelly
Honkytonk Man.... Never tire of this movie.O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 :D
Honkytonk Man
Where Eagles Dare (1968)
One of the great action-adventure WWII films of all-time. Just all around great fun. What a treat seeing Clint Eastwood and Richard Burton together in one film!
Clint and Richard were great together.
Honkytonk Man
Me too. ;):) And me ! At last lovely Movie Night on 31st May ! ;)
Escape From Alcatraz
Where Eagles Dare (1968)
One of the great action-adventure WWII films of all-time. Just all around great fun. What a treat seeing Clint Eastwood and Richard Burton together in one film!
I never think WED as a Clint film.
is it just me? :-\
I never think WED as a Clint film.
is it just me? :-\
It has Eastwood in it so it definitely qualifies as an Eastwood film...
what about PAINT YOUR WAGON? ;D
Welcome, mfh666! Unusual username, btw ;)
God, I hope you didn't watch it on AMC! >:(
The Gauntlet! :D
The Gauntlet.
Me too!!:) And me !!! :D
Escapade In Japan
Kelly's Heroes.
Firefox always was one of my favorite, don't understand how some of you have ever found it boring.
Firefox always was one of my favorite, don't understand how some of you have ever found it boring. I watched with some friends recently and they stayed glued to the screen until the end :)
Million Dollar Baby
I still think Clint's performance in this is better than his in Gran Torino.
Escape from Alcatraz
Great stuff. Great stuff.
Escape from Alcatraz
Great stuff. Great stuff.
Not the greatest but still good fun to watch every now and then.
Joe Kidd
Not the greatest but still good fun to watch every now and then.
High Plains Drifter
Any Which Way You Can, finally.
loved it.
I love that movie as well. I used to watch it on cable religiously when I was kid in the early 1980's.
Blood Work. Watched it with some friends of mine. ;)
I watched it too ... and found out that you really shouldn't try to watch a movie and a baseball game at the same time! :-\
Blood Work. Watched it with some friends of mine. ;)
What a coincidence! So did I. :D
I watched it too ... and found out that you really shouldn't try to watch a movie and a baseball game at the same time! :-\
Who are you?!
Just saw AWWYC. Hadn't seen it in years, what a piece of crap. What was with the snake/ferret fight??? I know Clint made it cheaply for the $$'s profit off the back of EWWBL, but thank god he grew up (after Pink Cadillac & Rookie at least!!)
"Blood Work", ended just a few minutes ago ... I love the Doughnuts scene ! ;D
Gran Torino... Masterpiece !
:) Hang'Em High. Watched it with some friends of mine. :D
I love Honkytonk Man... It's such a quality movie.:) I would like to watch this movie on the big screen, once !
Ive told this story before... but I was lucky enough to see Honkytonk Man at the cinema in Londons West End.. (When Warners was a proper full size cinema). It was only released in one cinema I think.
There was only about 10 people there and at the end of the film nearly everyone sat thru the credits and then broke into sponataneous applause.. I don't think I've ever experienced that in a cinema before or since..
It looked luscious on the big screen too....
When I saw Kyle for the first time, I said that to him directly ! ;) And at second time, when I showed him Honkytonk Man's DVD cover to have his autograph, Kyle looked very pleasure ! :DThat's cool, Higgy. I'm sure Kyle was happy to see something he did at such a young age was appreciated now.
Unusually for an Eastwood film I felt Absolute Power could have benifited from been a little longer...
Definitely enjoyed it more this time round tho....
"In the Line of Fire" ... I like it very much, I believe I can watch it 2 or 3 times a year ! ;)
The Gauntlet A personal fave of mine.
Well Doug, to be fair..I think they are both bad movies. you can Pick em. I think i have written about The Guantlet in the past and It might be the only time I ever went to see a Clint movie and his fans actually walked out on the movie. From a personal standpoint, It is so lame, from the exchanges between Locke and Clint " you sure you want kids"??..bwhahahaha..I can go on..Some of you have expressed that The Guantlet was a movie that poked fun of his macho image...please...lol...The Rookie I agree is pretty bad, but The Guantlet is just a complete stupid movie and I expected alot more from Eastwood at the time. anyway..they all can't be gems..ha ha ........I think alot of it has to do with the fact that Eastwood putting Locke in his movies was one of the worst mistakes he ever did..
Josey Wales
iouuyijj (one of my cats just walked across the keyboard. If anyone knows what iouuyijj means just send me a PM)
I think it's "Cat" for "I want your attention NOW." ;)
Joe Kidd I wonder if anyone has seen this one lately. ::)
Hi Tim welcome to the board.
Bloodwork.
This is the first time I've seen this since it's cinema release and I have to admit I enjoyed it a lot more second time around.. It's got a great soundtrack and some of the supporting performances didn't grate as much... I guess knowing the outcome meant I relaxed more and just enjoyed the work as it unfolded.. I think I'm gonna raise this one above Absolute Power and True Crime (Good movie but still think Clint was mis-cast) in my ratings.
Invictus! 8)
Breezy for the very first time.I was afraid that it would be dated but if it was I did not realize that.I liked it a lot.Both Kay Lenz and William Holden were great.
So you found it then? ;) Did you get it at the price I got mine? :)
I still have mine unopened and waiting to be watched. ::)
Sudden Impact
Great Christmas film. ;)
Sudden Impact, Christmas film? Really?
True Crime or Pale Rider would be more appropriate, but ok :D
City Heat
I actually turned the color down on this to view the entire film in b&w to get it looking more like a 30's film.
Did it help the film ???
The Beguiled, and I'm not happy about it....
Watching The Dead pool tomorrow for the first time in 20 years, looking forward to it, all I can remember about the movie is the remote controlled car. ;)
I watched probably the first simultaneous Worldwide screening of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
I watched probably the first simultaneous Worldwide screening of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
Me too ... this really should be reported somewhere. It has to be almost unique in the history of movie fandom.
Me too ... this really should be reported somewhere. It has to be almost unique in the history of movie fandom.
Can we set up at page at wikipedia or something?
On January 9, 2010, a group of fans on four continents, representing the countries of Brazil, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Sweden, Finland and Australia, gathered for a simultaneous viewing of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, posting nearly 700 comments on the Clint Eastwood Web Board during the length of the film.
But some Wikipedia geek would probably take it right out again. :-\
I watched probably the first simultaneous Worldwide screening of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
I suppose we could edit the "Reception" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Good,_the_Bad_and_the_Ugly#Reception) section of the Wiki article on The Good, the Bad and the Ugly to mention this momentous event ...
But some Wikipedia geek would probably take it right out again. :-\
Well done SK. O0
The title should be in italics ...
Why is there a [2] preceding the Web Board reference?
I've done it!!
Let's see how long it stays up for?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Good,_the_Bad_and_the_Ugly#Reception
Wait'll you see The Rookie ... ;)
Yeah, I thought about that when I was updating that list I have in Coop's reviews thread. I've given Pink Cadillac 2 stars but looking at The Rookie, that's only got one star and I can't see that changing.
I like those two movies. I'd rather watch any of them than City Heat :)
For me, City Heat has been watchable and in the last few years it's been easier to sit through. At least there some good one liners in it. I can get a smirk or two from it.
And you can't get any smirks from Pink Cadillac? Not even the golden blazer and the shoes? :D
I think what I don't like about City Heat is the dark tone. It seems the whole movie was shot during the night.
Not anymore. I just roll my eyes now and think oh geez, this is embarressing.
That is Kyle Eastwoos in that movie when Holden and Lenz are in the store and the little kid is sitting in the chair firing a gun at him.
The Rookie
The crooks are just as lame in this as they are in Pink Cadillac.
I kind of liked Sonia Braga ;)
Unforgiven
Brilliant. 8)
Remember when KC had the swing as a location trivia? I noticed today at the end of the film it's no longer there. The kid's must have taken it to Frisco with them.
Is this the first Eastwood movie where he died in it?
Hey Peter, check out this thread for the films in which Clint's Characters die. Be careful though, since you're asking I assume you haven't seen all Of Clint's films, so you may not really want to know, and spoil your future viewings.Thanks for the link, not brave enough to open it though. Find it hard to see Clint die even on screen. :'(
http://www.clinteastwood.org/forums/index.php?topic=509.0
That's a great pic, Aline
Matt Damon looks like he's happy you came to see his movie! ;D
So that's how you found out about the eye chart! ;)
"It still holds up. I rented it recently, just for the hell of it - I hadn't seen it in 20 or 30 years or whatever, and it still holds up." CLINT EASTWOOD still loves his movie THE OUTLAW JOSEY WALES.
Kelly's Heroes.....hah.......Though I have to admit at 3 and a half hours on AMC is a bit ridiculous.
The filmmakers certainly captured the late 20's and early 30's to a tee. That was probably the best part of the film for me, from the very first scene of the shot of Los Angelas in 1928 with those great cars and the trams along the streets. In fact and I'll probably get laughed off the board for saying this, but, I believe the film would have looked even better had they shot it in black and white.
Coogan's Bluff
I watched Gran Torino for the first time Monday. It was very good. (The last one I saw before this was The Beguiled, which seems to me to be more of a horror :o film...I wasn't sure if I could take another film...)
Well, I've got midnight munchies--Maybe it's time for another film!
LCat :)
What did you like about it LCat? I loved it for many reasons.
Good question, Richard Earl. What did I like about Gran Torino. (I hope you get this message, because I really don't know how to reply to an individual post...)
That is exactly the right way to reply to an individual post. And I've seldom read a better reply on this Board than yours, LCat!
I have just watched the Spanish version of 'For A Few Dollars More' :)
La Muerte Tenia Un Precio 8)
I got this from Spain last year and it's great to watch this film in another language.
This is the Dvd cover
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg74/Marilores/Marya/LaMuerteTenaUnPrecio2.jpg)
Very nice cover!Thanks Aline :)
What I loved about Gran Torino is the main thing being is that it is my favorite acting job by Clint in all of his films. I loved how he developed the relationships with his neighbors. The flow was incredible. The humor in the movie made me laugh repeatedly. I loved how every thing unfolded and I loved seeing Clint as the tough guy again.
Here is the spanish title at the start of the film 8)
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/th_PDVD_028.jpg)
I saw Where Eagles Dare once! It was about 15 years ago. I remember loving Clint & Richard Burton together. I need to see this one again.
Gran Torino..... How great is this movie.. Everytime I watch it it grows richer and I get more out of it. Wonderful performances.. Even the kid, I know some will disagree but I find his performance wonderfully naturalistic.
The Cullum tune gets me everytime and Eastwoods performance is as goos as anything he's ever done.
Wonderful movie.. a film that really gets under your skin.
If it's his last as an actor.. then it's a fitting swansong.
11 outta 10.
I have just watched the Spanish version of 'For A Few Dollars More' :)
La Muerte Tenia Un Precio 8)
I got this from Spain last year and it's great to watch this film in other language.
This is the Dvd cover
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg74/Marilores/Marya/LaMuerteTenaUnPrecio2.jpg)
nice.
translates to DEATH HAS A PRICE
It's so interesting the variation of the titles around the world, isn't it? That one is really very good.:-[
Death has its Price
I watched probably the first simultaneous Worldwide screening of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
Me too ... this really should be reported somewhere. It has to be almost unique in the history of movie fandom.
Can we set up at page at wikipedia or something?
I suppose we could edit the "Reception" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Good,_the_Bad_and_the_Ugly#Reception) section of the Wiki article on The Good, the Bad and the Ugly to mention this momentous event ...
But some Wikipedia geek would probably take it right out again. :-\
I've done it!!
Let's see how long it stays up for?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Good,_the_Bad_and_the_Ugly#Reception
I just finished watching HonkyTonk Man.
LCat
You must have had an awful lot of ironing to do Lin! :o
:)
Last night I watched The Eiger Sanction. I really enjoy that movie. I live the climbing scenes.
Million Dollar Baby
I saw sexual sparks between Frankie and Maggie during all the movie this time. Maybe because Clint looks very nice in it and because of some looks and conversations they exchange.
That scene where Frankie was eating lemon pie in the bar and Maggie says "I used to come here with my father" is so forced, so explanatory, something like "let's remind the audience this is a father/daughter relationship."
I don't know with certain but I've heard this movie was inspired in a book where the trainer was younger and Maggie actually fell in love with him.
I know many of you don't agree with it, but it was the impression I had watching it this time. ???
I suppose we could edit the "Reception" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Good,_the_Bad_and_the_Ugly#Reception) section of the Wiki article on The Good, the Bad and the Ugly to mention this momentous event ...
But some Wikipedia geek would probably take it right out again. :-\
I've done it!!
Let's see how long it stays up for?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Good,_the_Bad_and_the_Ugly#Reception
I can't see it any more. :'(
Can some one double check my eyes.
Check page 34 mate, reply 509. I posted about this already. :)
The movie Million Dollar Baby is based on a short story of the same title by F.X. Toole that was published in 2000. In the book, the trainer is said to have been born in Ireland in 1929, so he'd have been around seventy, assuming the story was taking place in the present, or just a few years younger than Clint was in 2005, when the film was made.Interesting read KC. O0
The relationship between the two is presented about the same way as it is in the movie. It's very intense, and there's not much doubt that if he were younger, it would have become something else. But as it is, it's definitely a father-daughter relationship. And Maggie talks about her father in the story about as much as she does in the movie.
Man says he loves me
Well, he's probably not the first one to say that.
First since my daddy
Hm.
I win, you think he'll propose?
You win, *I'll* propose
"Unforgiven", yesterday evening
Me too. :);) Of course, I got it on DVD, but it's a "must" to watch a Clint Eastwood on TV program, especially when it's not "disturbed" by advertising in the middle of a great scene !
;) Of course, I got it on DVD, but it's a "must" to watch a Clint Eastwood on TV program, especially when it's not "disturbed" by advertising in the middle of a great scene !
I was sure you were watching it at the same time Higgy ! :)
I don't think I've heard of those Classic Clint Eastwood Collection releases. Are they just Region 2?
Lin, I got all 52 magazines and dvd's because most of the movies I had on VHS. :
They're the same as the ones I been getting in the mail since September last year.Ah, okay. I didn't realize they included movies where he only had a minor role in.
The ones I've spoken about in this thread.
http://www.clinteastwood.org/forums/index.php?topic=7997.0
you will have most of Clint's movies then wont you 2M? I received invictus on Friday so that brings me right up to date.
I watched it this afternoon and being a rugby union fan I really enjoy it.
"Million Dollar Baby"
I watched it several days ago and I'm still not sure what I think. The ending struck me deeply emotionally, but I haven't figured out why. I'm still thinking on it.
Lin, I also have The First Travelling Saleslady on VHS, video. :)
I have only one on VHS that I can't find on DVD. The First Traveling Saleslady.
Was it your first viewing of the film Elizabeth77?
Absolute Power.
Funny you should say that.......me too. ;)Lin,really,what a coincidence! ;)
Hang 'Em High
The musical score is ridiculously over the top specially in the beginning.
Me, too! :)
For a Few Dollars More :)
For a Few Dollars More :)
For a Few Dollars More
Old F@^ts in Space
Bronco Billy
I got a lot of laughs and recognized a lot of faces. It was a great way to spend Saturday night. :)
Bronco Billy
I got a lot of laughs and recognized a lot of faces. It was a great way to spend Saturday night. :)
Funny you should say that E77.........
White Hunter, Black Heart
White Hunter, Black Heart :)
Did you enjoy the movie girls? :D
Did you enjoy the movie girls? :D
(http://www.puolenkuunpelit.com/kauppa/images/generated_filenames/005109_dvd_ruoska.jpg)
O0
"The Whip"? :)
Every Which Way But Loose
and
Any Which Way You Can
It was my first time for both of them. I had a grand time and lots of laughs. The next time I need a good laugh I know what I'll be doing. ;D
Bronco Billy
Bronco Billy
Aline, Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. :)
Clint appears at the marina in a blink and you'll miss cameo. Did you spot him?
How many 'Clint Eastwood' films do you now have in your collection?
Have you seen Breezy too? What did you think? :)
Clint appears at the marina in a blink and you'll miss cameo. Did you spot him?
(http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/5201/breezycameo1tk1.jpg) :)
Thank you, KC O0
No wonder I didn't notice him...he had the head very down :-\
High Plains Drifter ;)
Yes and there's a High Plains Drifter movie poster on the boardwalk too! O0
Really? I'll pay more attention next time :)
For a coincidence I watched High Plains Drifter last night ;)
Thunderblot and Lightfoot ::)
Thunderblot and Lightfoot ::)
A Perfect World
This was my first time. If I were to see it in a theater with a lot of other people around, at the end I would want to sit there in the silence and emptiness after everyone else was gone. Then I would slowly get out of my seat and make my way out. I wouldn't want to meet or talk to anyone all the way home.
Well put! I love that fim!Let's not forget that Kevin is simply terrific in it.
Hereafter.
A true masterpiece.
One of Eastwood's finest achievements and surly his most gentle film to date.
Highly recommended.
10/10
(http://www.impressoescinefilas.blogger.com.br/interludio.jpg)
I'm glad I have this in my collection, finally. I enjoyed it very much and will be watching it again. :)
Hereafter
Fistful Of Dollars
Far be it from me ... I am rather vertically challenged myself! :D
Saw part of In The Line of Fire.
Spent the time thinking that Clint looked so in shape for a guy who must have been in his late 50's at the time.
A Fistful of Dollars :)
A Fistful of Dollars :)
A Perfect World! :)
The Eiger Sanction
The Eiger Sanction :)
The Eiger Sanction
The Beguiled
- I don't think I'll watch this one again real soon. It's just not my favorite kind of movie. It was well crafted, well acted and I liked the sound track. I just didn't take to the subject matter. It's a bit like Little Women gone terribly wrong.
The BeguiledOne of my all time faves! O0 I should try to get around to it again soon.
- I don't think I'll watch this one again real soon. It's just not my favorite kind of movie. It was well crafted, well acted and I liked the sound track. I just didn't take to the subject matter. It's a bit like Little Women gone terribly wrong.
Am I alone in this? Am I missing something?
You are not alone PD. :)Thanks SK, nice to see that my taste in movies is not that bad.
http://www.clinteastwood.org/forums/index.php?topic=6869.0#top
Joe Kidd.
This was the first time I had seen it and I thought it might be the worst (next to The Beguiled) Eastwood I have ever seen. Just didn't like the movie at all. it had some moments to it but overall I thought it was feeble.
Am I alone in this? Am I missing something?
Joe Kidd.
This was the first time I had seen it and I thought it might be the worst (next to The Beguiled) Eastwood I have ever seen. Just didn't like the movie at all. it had some moments to it but overall I thought it was feeble.
Am I alone in this? Am I missing something?
Pale Rider. :)
Pale Rider at the CEWB exclusive cinema. :D
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.
In so many ways an excellent movie, and I've always liked it, but it always feels too long. Maybe because of pointless scenes like the one at the Alpha Phi Cotillion. Just so unnecessary. The two and half hour running time, or whatever it is, would have worked much better if it'd been more focused on the essentials of the story.
We could have easily dropped the black cotillion ball, but for me, such details, the way they compose an atmosphere, are what makes the film more than a straight courtroom drama. I like courtroom dramas, but I didn’t feel it should be the whole movie.--Eastwood, quoted in Michael Henry Wilson, Eastwood on Eastwood (Paris: Cahiers du cinéma, 2011), pp. 132–133.
I agree it's too long, but about that particular scene ...
--Eastwood, quoted in Michael Henry Wilson, Eastwood on Eastwood (Paris: Cahiers du cinéma, 2011), pp. 132–133.
Hereafter
Do both films feature handcuffs... :)
I don't think so, but there are cops in both! ;)
Recently I watched Unforgiven, Million Dollar Baby and Escape From Alcatraz. It's been a while and I almost forgot just how good the last 2 are.
The first one in that list is pretty good, too.
Eastwood turned 81 a few weeks ago. I strongly doubt he has "another western starring role in him."
Perhaps he can hook up with Arnie in "The Last Stand"
http://www.nme.com/filmandtv/news/arnie-set-to-make-comeback-with-western/223827
Magnum Force
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot.
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot.
Me too. 8)
Me too. 8)
Kelly's Heroes.
^ Me 2. :D
Kelly's Heroes.
^ Me 2. :D
^ Me 3! :D
Joe kid, I'm happy you like Where Eagles Dare so much. Do you like Kelly's Heroes, as well?love kellys hereos,have the dvd.might take take part in kellys movie night,if i can
If you do, you may be interested in our upcoming "Movie Night":
http://www.clinteastwood.org/forums/index.php?topic=9008.0
The Gauntlet
Another first for me. I enjoyed it a great deal more than I expected to. :)
Kelly's Heroes. O0
Kelly's Heroes. O0
Space Cowboys - An enjoyable use of my time when I should have been doing something else. O0
Dennis Hopper does a pretty good job of stealing the one scene he's in, as well! ;)
I really get the feeling this was a labour of love for Clint and a movie that'll last the ages..
I'd love to see it on the big screen again.. The date I took to see it when it was first released hated it..
That was her first mistake..... ;)
No, Lt. Schaffer, you didn't say anything wrong! Higashimori is probably unhappy because the Paris Cinémathèque didn't have a good print of Honkytonk Man, after she had looked forward to seeing it on the big screen.
Did I said something wrong :o
Started watching Unforgiven last night...couldn't sit through it...popped in my DVD of Outlaw Josey Wales. O0
Huh? Couldn't sit through Unforgiven? You've lost me.
I watched Every Which Way but Loose and Any Which Way You Can back to back with my fiancé ;) She likes apes and especially orangutans so these were perfect Eastwood films for me to show her ;D
And as said in other discussion about week ago I saw J.Edgar.
The Outlaw Josey Wales
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Lafayette Escadrille
How was it?I´ve not seen it.
Anyway my last Eastwood films were Bloodwork and Perfect World.
What did you think about Blood Work? Did you like it? Would like to get your thoughts on this movie.
Instead of remake of Star Is Born I would like to see another thriller from Eastwood.
"Gran Torino" O0
Yeah, I recognize this cap. It is from one of the best of the best. One of the best episodes on film, from one of the best films.
O0.
"Space Cowboys"
The line: "You see, my mule don't like people laughing..." always gets me.
Makes me think that kid's got a future in the business...
I think you could be right. ;)
Just finished watching Million Dollar Baby...man, that's a good film. Well deserving of the Oscars it won...
It certainly does. It's Eastwood's only directorial work for television, to date. :)
According to Clint, Spielberg hailed him on the main street of the Warners lot one day and told him he had a script that he had himself written for the series that he thought would be ideal for Clint to direct.
Maybe we should have a twenty-year-anniversary Movie Night!
Unforgiven.I watched it earlier in the month--I think it might have been on the exact day it came out in 1992. And I agree that it's still a very potent film!
It was released twenty years ago this month, and it remains as powerful now as it was when I first saw it, even after all the times I've seen it.
Pale Rider last night!
Nothing like kicking back and relaxing and watching one of my favorite Eastwood westerns!
"The secret of Clint Eastwood album" 2012 Documentary Culture Info (1:35) on TV.
Joe Kidd.
As said many times not Eastwood`s greatest film or western but still entertaining enough to watch every now and then.
"In the Line of Fire"You saw this on TV? Was it in English? The only video I found was in French. The dubbing was annoying because you can't hear what is actually being said by the interviewees.
"The secret album of Clint Eastwood " 2012 Documentary Culture Info (1:35) on TV.
You saw this on TV? Was it in English? The only video I found was in French. The dubbing was annoying because you can't hear what is actually being said by the interviewees.
^^ " The secret album of Clint Eastwood "
This documentary seems to be taken before the hurricane ''Sandy'' hit on New York in November last year.
Most of this documentary was made up of interview with Patrick Mcguilligan, biographer author of '' Clint Eastwood, The Life and Legend '' and he made description about Clint Eastwood.
Interview with Luciano Vincenzoni the scenario writer of " The Good, The Bad & The Ugly'' and '' For a Few Dollars More '' who had Worked with Sergio Leone was interesting.
But interview with Jeremy Joe Kronsberg, scenario writer of '' Every Which Way Goal Loose '' was interesting but with a story negative ! ???
It was shown many pictures of young Clint as I have seen almost of them already! But there were some interesting pictures like a photo that nurses were holding big baby Clint! :D It showed location places of "Dirty Harry", the house was inhabited of Clint in the past with Sondra Locke, etc;... Then the last interview was with Sondra Locke at her new house!! She looked healthy!
I think you can imagine what she told! ???
This documentary was the secret story of the story of Clint negative, unfortunately..... :-\
Every Which Way But Loose
All the more enjoyable because of the fantastic people I watched it with. ;)
I've mentioned before that Tarantula is exactly my sort of movie, but I've still haven't watched it! :oI finally watched Tarantula last night. And I agree with Doug's thoughts from where he mentioned it in this thread (the post right above the one I've quoted here). I did enjoy it.
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot. I was expecting more about it.
TWTC,
liked it better this time.
AKA, do you think that Eastwood fellow has a future in show business? ??? ;)
Dirty Harry ... in the cinema.
I hope you get to see the film in the theater sometime, Man With No Aim! :)
Now, play it on a big screen TV with the lights down! And preferably, a few friends in the living room with you! :D
I hope you get to see the film in the theater sometime, Man With No Aim! :)
I hope you will invite the whole Web Board! :D
Well, not all 4545 members ... just those of us who post here regularly. :)
I'd come! 8)
I hope you will invite the whole Web Board! :D
Well, not all 4545 members ... just those of us who post here regularly. :)
I'd come! 8)
My disclaimer is WHEN I become wealthy enough to do it......(It has been looking like me and you both may need to exercise PATIENCE) then I will invite you. And not only YOU but every one of the 4 thousand and change members and also any innocent bystander who says Clint Who.
I reckon that I might need to rent Yankee Stadium and make the show on the Score-a-Tron screen. Does it have good enough visual sharpness? I'm not going to plan on doing this thing like a punk. I should say, like the punk THAT I AM.
My disclaimer is WHEN I become wealthy enough to do it......(It has been looking like me and you both may need to exercise PATIENCE) then I will invite you. And not only YOU but every one of the 4 thousand and change members and also any innocent bystander who says Clint Who.
I reckon that I might need to rent Yankee Stadium and make the show on the Score-a-Tron screen. Does it have good enough visual sharpness? I'm not going to plan on doing this thing like a punk. I should say, like the punk THAT I AM.
GBU at Yankee Stadium! I love it! :D
You know what, make friends with a ballplayer ... there's some of them make enough money they could afford to do that right now, and pay for peanuts and Cracker Jack for us all, while they're at it!
Escape from Alcatraz
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... and "Casper" in which he is only a quick cameo ;) !
" Tightrope " I have not seen for a long time. :)
Was a brief fight sequence with Eastwood lifted from Tightrope and used in Trouble With The Curve?
Q: There’s a very brief scene, a flashback fight in the barn. When we see Gus’ face, is that a clip from one of your old movies?
Eastwood: There are numerous selections of me pounding on somebody in various pictures along the way through the ’60’s, ’70’s, ’80’s and ’90’s. But we chose one from (1982’s) “Firefox.” That was a good piece to use because I’m wearing somewhat the right clothes. It was fine, just fine.
I watched Blood Work a few days ago. I wasn't all that impressed with it when it came out but it's actually a decent enough little thriller. More of a TV movie of the week feel to it but aside from Jeff Daniels who was hopelessly miscast, I enjoyed it much more this time around
First a question...there is a cop Briggs in this one, much younger than the Briggs who went up in smoke ten years earlier. Does anybody know if there was supposed to be connection between the two characters? Of course it may be just another of those puzzlers that Mr. Clint is famous for letting sprout up in his films.
Second another question....in the first action scene in the film, I heard first a click that sounded like a double action revolver being finger pulled through on an empty chamber, then two shots with all equal intervals. I have a sincerely sadistic nature that I keep deeply hidden and firmly controlled. Most of the time anyway. OK, some of the time. If I were perpetrating an intensely felt act of revenge, first pulling the trigger on an "empty" gun would be a satisfactory sadistic act. Was anything ever said about this in any interviews or comments that have been published?
Watched two great Eastwood movies last night that I got for Christmas.
Million Dollar Baby
Trouble with the Curve
The Enforcer.
Finished viewing it round about an hour ago.
It is a very well made film, good acting from all parties, good special effects, good everything. It is a perfectly fitting presentation of the growth of the development of the maturing of the DH persona as it is serially revealed in the sequence of DH films.
This film is a rich source of visual imagery of the San Francisco environs, and has wakened me to recognizing that all the DH films add up to a great tavelogue. I feel like I have gotten to know what its like living there.
Tine Daly gave a delightful performance, it was like watching a documentary of a "real" person actually living her "real" life in the circumstances of the screenplay. And true also for all the players. I have begun to notice, or, realize, that this is very often true of the C E films I have seen. One aspect of her performance I especially enjoyed was the steady increase of how she was becoming charmed by her partner, even though he was not obviously trying to beguile her. Excellent acting.
For some reason I have been mistakenly remembering that Harry's gun was the variant of the SW 29 having the smooth cylinder like the Ruger Super Blackhawk or the Colt 1851 Navy. During my recent phase of catching up on the DH films, I have noticed that his gun is actually the variant with a fluted cylinder. I suppose my increasing maturity is really beginning to show up as an increasingly tricky memory. Or maybe I have been inadvertently jumping to alternate parallel universes without immediately noticing it. Hope I soon get to the one in which I am rich.
Play Misty For Me.
Not too long ago. maybe about an hour.
A surprising number of baseball players have hit home runs over 500 feet.
Babe Ruth is credited with a home run that went 601 feet. I think it was in Yankee Stadium. The old, real, Yankee Stadium.
Mickey Mantle hit 3 (or was it 4...in all the excitement, I lost count myself) home runs that traveled 0ver 700 feet. The Mick could hit a ball.
Play Misty For Me is an 800 foot home run.
KC, thanks for your subtle hint that Eiger may be uber realism in a real movie house.
I think the subtle hint was that there exists something between your 7" screen and a full-size cinema.
Thanks anyway for your epiphany.
I hope you "got it" too, Dave.
You're welcome.
Not really, Hal.
You're really having yourself quite the Clint-a-thon, MWNA! 8)
Escape From Alcatraz and High Plains Drifter are 2 of the first Eastwood movies I ever saw. I still consider them to be 2 of his best films.
" Blood Work "
MDB
...once again
What a film
I do prefer it if the names of Eastwood's films aren't abbreviated. ;)
Not had much experience with dubbed films and have always wondered......Do the voices ever sound like the original actors voices?
In this specific case, for example, did Clint's voice actually sound like Clint?
EFA.s
>:D I mean... Escape from Alcatraz. Streamed it on Netflix, and then watched the documentary called something like the Real Story of the Escape from Alcatraz.
Tarantula
Over this past weekend I thoroughly enjoyed watching Pale Rider, The Outlaw Josey Wales and Unforgiven. I've seen each of these repeatedly and the last 2 have always been favorites. I didn't exptect to enjoy seeing Pale Rider again as much as I did and am considering watching it again sooner than later. For the most part, Eastwood westerns are among the best of the genre and he only made 10!
Yap those three are also among my favorites. I also really enjoy watching Pale Rider. The whole preacher thing is pretty cool. I feel like Pale Rider may be Eastwood's most underrated western to some people. But to me it is among my favorites and I always enjoy watching it once every yr!
Fans could enjoy one a month annually, but Clint's behind by 2 westerns! I think I'll rest on having enjoyed Pale Rider for a month or so and watch it again. I know what you mean about it being underrated, kind of like Magnun Force in the Dirty Harry series.
Exactly right on about Magnum Force many people feel that way. But I personally enjoyed Magnum Force very much. Magnum Force to me is the second best Harry movie behind Dirty Harry.
Honkytonk Man
I watched this again last night with a bottle of wine for company and enjoyed it as much.. if not more more than ever..Im always seeing new things in this movie... and I think it finally dawned on me... Honkytonk Man is my favourite Clint Eastwood film... to date
Kelly's Heroes. I had actually never seen it entirely. I was surprised I really enjoyed it :)
Josey Wales :)
I just watched this again recently, myself. Funny how Eastwood began his western movie career with a trilogy and his last 3 couldn't be more different; Wales, Rider and Unforgiven. I've said this before, too, but it's also funny how somebody who's only made a fraction of western movies over the course of his lengthy and successful career, is and will be remembered in a big way as one of the most popular and iconic western movie stars of all time.
Ya I agree Jed! That just shows you how great all of his westerns are and how great he is in them. I would take quality over quantity any day.
It'd be great to see all of these on the big screen. I've only seen 3. Maybe 2 a day over a 5 day period.
Channel surfing last night and what do I come across??? ...Pale Rider!
Did you watch it again Jed? :)
A Perfect World
This film still holds up well after 21 years. The emotional impact of some scenes still hits me like it did when I first saw the film back in 1993.
Pale Rider
Yes, again. I watched the whole thing and it seems like these days I can't get enough of this movie. I can't explain why but am happy to finally enjoy watching this film and looking forward to seeing it again sooner than later. I think I've gone out of my way to watch Pale Rider 3 times now in the past month or two. Now I'm curious to see if my opinion will change the next time I see Joe Kidd and Two Mules For Sister Sara. The common thread being these were my 3 least favorite Eastwood westerns. What's great about my opinion having changed from disliking Pale Rider so much in the recent past to enjoying it now is because of my prior distaste for it, I didn't return to it nearly as much as the films by Clint that I do enjoy. The same thing happened with Kelly's Heroes, Where Eagles Dare and Firefox. Now that I've had a change of heart and do like these films, they're almost new by comparison and that only adds to the enjoyment of seeing them again. I wonder when I"ll throw Pale Rider in again! I'm definitely planning on watching Two Mules For Sister Sara and Joe Kidd again, very soon.
I missed the opportunity to see A Perfect World on the big screen and remember being relieved I didn't waste my money when I'd gotten around to seeing it on video. Since then, I've come to like this film and wonder if I'll like it any more now than the last time I'd seen it. It's been a few years and I did come away with an appreciation for the film then so now, with what's been happening with Pale Rider and other films I didn't care for much previously, A Perfect World is a perfect candidate for me to watch again.
I used to dislike Eastwood's wardrobe in Pale Rider but like the film, it's grown on me over the years. I've always liked the long coat. I agree about the horse and funny you mention it because I was thinking the same thing in the very last frame the horse appeared in.
I have found this to happen to me alot as well. Sometimes when I first watch a certain movie I might not like it very much but when I watch it a couple more times it kinda grows on me and then the next thing I know I've got it in my dvd collection. A couple examples are Napolean Dynamite. When I first watched this movie I thought it was stupid and ridiculous. But after watching it a few more times and taking it for what it was suppose to be which is to make people laugh. I actually like it and think it's pretty funny and I now own it on dvd. And step brothers with Will Ferrell. First time I watched it I thought how ridiculous and corny. And I didnt care for it at all. But I watched it a few more times when it was shown on tv and for some reason it made me laugh alot and it has really grown on me as well. I also now own it on dvd as well. These two movies dont require you to think and there not meant to be masterpieces. There for making you laugh and that's it. And I think it's great to own some movies like that where you dont have to think much but laugh alot.
'' The Gauntlet '' '' Sudden Impact '' and '' Paint Your Wagon ''
"Space Cowboys", on French tv yesterday evening ... even if I have got almost all the Clint Eastwood movies on DVD, it's a must to see them when they are on tv ;) ... I've always got some phone calls from Friends or Family before to say :"Hey ! Sylvie, there is your Clint of TV !!!" :)
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'' Invictus ''
'' Space Cowboys ''
'' A Fistful of Dollars ''
And
'' Honkytonk Man '' 8)
In The Line Of Fire. A friend of mine is in one of the crowd scenes, the one where Frank yells, "Gun!" and everybody panics. Just before the balloon popping scene, my friend can be spotted running out of the convention hall with other crowd members. Sad to say he only got as far as being an extra in some films and tv shows, but I got a kick out of seeing him in this movie again.
I love this film. Clint really hit two home runs in a row with this and the previous years' Unforgiven. Great movies, great acting.
Popped up on tv.. I can never resist.
A group of four related works is a tetralogy. But maybe a trilogy plus one unrelated work is a fourlogy. ;)
Watched The Dead Pool yesterday in many years. That movie makes Sudden Impact look good. Clint had to have been forced into that one...
I've been on a roll lately. In the last couple of weeks, I've watched, in order:
Dirty Harry
The Outlaw Josey Wales
The Enforcer
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
Every Which Way But Loose
Any Which Way You Can
Sounds like a guy with time on his hands doesn't it? ;)
Sounds like a guy that has got his hands to grab some good film enjoyment.
What did you think about them?
Manwith
Except for Thunderbolt, I've seen all of them many times. Thunderbolt was good, but not a favorite. I absolutely love Josey Wales and Dirty Harry. I think that if Unforgiven was his best western, Josey Wales is a close second for me. I got my first exposure to these when they were shown on tv all the time in the late 70s and early 80s. It's interesting to see the scenes that were deleted and language that was edited for tv. Some of the things the head biker said in EWWBL and AWWYC is hilarious unedited.
LOL! Yes!
Lately I have watched, for the first time, several Clint films off of the dvd, but had only seen them before on broadcast tv. A lot of differences!
Josey and Unforgiven are easy to put in high places in my book, too. It can really cheer me up to see Josey Wales overcome all of his enemies. Uhhh, Will Munny did it too, didn't he?
I have been noticing that your icon is Preacher in Pale Rider. What you think about that film?
Manwith
Pale Rider is not only one of my favorite Eastwood films, it's one of my favorite films of all time. When I wrote that Josey Wales was a close second, I almost erased and include Pale Rider; I believe I have praised it here before. It's difficult to describe why I like it so much; I've probably seen it 100 times since it's release.
I originally saw it as a teenager. It had been a while since Clint had made a western. Pale Rider was pure Clint. He was kicking but, it had the feel of a great western, and he was kicking but. that did it for me.
Some may find it unusual that I like it so much. It's not the masterpiece that Unforgiven is, but it was just smooth flowing, not too long or short, and pure Clint. I love it.
Breezy
It's been about three years since I first saw this. I fell in love with it then, but it's grown on me since. I fell to pondering why I like this so much better than Mr. Eastwood's other films (and I really like some of them). I think it's because Breezy is a gentle film that leaves me feeling happy. Most Eastwood films have something that makes me very uncomfortable and sort of spoils the viewing for me in some way. Usually it's the violence, sometimes the language, and sometimes just a darkness to the film that I could live without. The other film that I find treated this gently is The Bridges of Madison County. It is beautiful, but I don't like it because it made me cry at the end, and I really hate that.
Back to Breezy, how did William Holden end up playing the part of Frank? It just wouldn't be the same without the gentleness and that smile he brings to the part.
Clint remembers a preproduction meeting at the end of which Holden, having risen to leave, stood in the doorway and said, "You know something? I've been this guy." Clint replied, "I thought so."(Clint Eastwood, page 295)
According to Richard Schickel (Clint Eastwood, page 294), Holden "appears to have been [Clint's] first and only choice" for the role.
… One of his most obscure films, Breezy is the story of a May-December—perhaps one should say a March-December—romance between a divorced, fiftyish real estate salesman, played by William Holden, and a teenage hippie waif played by Kay Lenz in her first substantial movie appearance. Written by Jo Heims, it is itself rather waiflike, thin, somewhat undernourished, occasionally tough-talking, but eager to find a home in someone's heart.
"I think I said to Clint, or maybe he said to me," Bob Daley recalls, "'It won't make a dime and I don't care; let's do it.'" Partly they were operating out of affection for Heims. (Daley remembers that around this time the Writers Guild was on one of its semiannual strikes, that Heims was scheduled to be picketing the main gate at Warner Bros. at noon and that he and Clint bought her a fancy lunch, complete with silver, crystal and fine napery, set up a table and served her as her fellow scriveners milled past them.) Partly they were operating out of Clint's desire to test himself as a director with unlikely material and partly out of knowledge that the film could be done quickly and frugally at virtually no risk to Universal. Clint remembers presenting it to the studio along with the commercially surefire High Plains Drifter.
What drew him to Breezy was its theme: "the rejuvenation of this cynic through this naive creature." One suspects, as well, that he thought it was time to demonstrate his softer side, though Clint rejected Heims's suggestion that he play the leading role, that of the divorced, somewhat-depressed real estate agent, Frank Harmon. He didn't think he was right for the part—not in comparison to William Holden, who appears to have been his first and only choice for it.
Holden had been something of a Wasp beau ideal in the fifties, an actor capable of both cynicism and idealism and, in his best performances, of mixing the two qualities in a way that suggested a certain darkness beneath the veneer of American good nature. This reflected something of his own ambivalent character, for he was one of those stars haunted by the suspicion that acting was not a fit occupation for a grown-up. Pleasant and tractable on the set, Holden was given to making dismissive comments about his own talent and the motion picture business in general, from which he absented himself as frequently as possible. His largest passion was for a game preserve he had established in Kenya, where he spent a great deal of time. He was also an alcoholic, alternating periods of sobriety with days of binge drinking. He was fifty-five at this time, and partly because of his own indifference, partly because of changing times, partly because his hard living was now etched on his face, his career had dimmed.
Breezy, however, seemed to stir something more than dutiful professionalism in the actor. Clint remembers a preproduction meeting at the end of which Holden, having risen to leave, stood in the doorway and said, "You know something? I've been this guy." Clint replied, "I thought so."
Elizabeth, I don't know if you have Schickel's book, but I was testing out my new scanner, and I thought you might be interested in this excerpt (from pages 294-295):
Crucial to the film was the casting of the girl, and Holden agreed to appear with all of the candidates in the tests. Kay Lenz, a nineteen-year-old actress who had appeared in a few television films, was chosen. Holden, who was fifty-three, helped assuage her nervousness and demonstrated how to hit marks effortlessly and how to avoid casting a shadow on the other actor.
Eastwood, who was at first awed by directing the veteran star, devoted most of his attention to Miss Lenz. One day Holden remarked, "I wish you'd talk to me more."
"Gee, Bill, that was an oversight on my part," said Eastwood. "I just thought that Kay needed the attention, and you didn't."
Holden smiled. "You know as well as I do, Clint, an actor needs all the help he can get."
And I still agree with you, exit00.
I hope you saw it on a channel with no commercials! :o
Tightrope :) tommarow after work I'll probably watch another one of his.... So many I have overdue from my library of his and I think both Eiger Sanction and Sudden Impact are on hold
How'd the kid like the closet scene? ;)
>:D
The Eiger Sanction
That's certainly one way to avoid falling, at least, not falling real far. 8)
Manwith
The Beguiled on Retro TV. Up until lately a neglected gem and daring misunderstood movie. Eastwood released 3 great movies in 1971.
Beguiled has been severely underrated. Eventually it SHOULD be recognized as the really superb film it is.
Manwith
'' Absolute Power '' , '' Coogan's Bluff '' and '' Play Misty for Me '' 8)
A Perfect World
First time I watched this I thought it was pretty good. But I enjoyed it much more this time around. But I thought Kevin Costner was very very good in this role. I think that was one of Costners best acting performances! He was outstanding in this movie.
Smitty. Defenately buy drifter when u can. And see the entire full movie. It is for sure one of Clints best westerns. And oh ya happy anniversary. 😀Totally will I think I saw it cheap on sale :) I even have it saved on my YouTube just in case, thanks for the anniversary comment ;) I'll be watching Clint by myself as my boyfriend works so yay Clint to myself
Watched High Plains Drifter yesterday and cried my eyes out but loved it :'( and tonight having a possible Clint festival :angel: if I get a new jobI'm curious about what in High Plains Drifter made you cry.
I'm curious about what in High Plains Drifter made you cry.
Two Mules For Sister Sara
How did you like jersey boys Sk? I haven't seen that movie yet. That type of movie really isn't my cup of tea. But I usually watch anything Clint is apart of at least once to see if I like it.
High Plains Drifter again, it's always on here usually on Saturdays on AMC or whenever
Since you were replying to a post in this thread and not actually answering the question in the thread title, I don't see how you could have posted it in another thread.
"Bridges Of Madison County"
"Bridges Of Madison County" :'(
Don't you mean ...
;)
High Plains Drifter :'(
Thats a great one Smitty!
Those two should be about his speed! ;D
Not long ago I had the pleasure of laying on my back in the hospital for a week while they figured out if it was simple blood clots or metastasized cancer. There it was on hospital tv, Clint Day or whatever. I watched Joe Kidd and High Plains Drifter on good ole standard hospital hi def wide screen. Both seen by me for the first time in good watching conditions. Directors cut I assume and not the postage stamp size screen of days past.
Both superb films in every which way of critiquing a film.
Joe Kidd is a very well made pieced of work. It is really worth going out of your way to see it.
And now what to say about Drifter. It had been among the highest rank before seeing it better than through a glass darkly, and now that I have seen it in good conditions, it has gained even more stature. Watch it. You will be glad you did.
Manwith
I agree with you Jed. The only difference is my first viewing of this film I liked it okay but I didnt dislike it completely. I watched it a second time and I also enjoyed it a little more as well. As you said it was not Eastwood's best performance. For me it was just a little different with Clint not being the main star. And actually I kind of think Clint was miscast in this role. I dont say that very often because Clint is my favorite actor and I am a huge fan of his. But this is one of the few times I think he was miscast. Still a pretty decent film to watch.
One of my favs Jed! I also like watching the movie Shane as well. But I like Pale Rider better.
I watched many on TCM that now there are special program for Eastwood!!
Jed, have you seen any of Clint's westerns on the big screen?
I saw A Fistful of Dollars in the theater, and what a treat. GBU never made it around my way when it was on its tour a bunch of years back.
This is my least favorite Eastwood western but didn't mind watching yesterday. Over time, maybe I'll appreciate it more.
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Well, we don't all have to love every movie of his! Pale Rider though is one of my favorites. :)
Why would you say you didn't like it? I read some reviews after posting mine, and it seems to be a really polarizing film. Does the subject not interest you?
Having a Clint marathon when I get home from work in a few don't know which one to start with though :-*
How about comedies? Every Which Way But Loose, followed by Any Which Way You Can and then Bronco Billy. :).
That's more like a mini-marathon so if you'd like to take it further you could add City Heat and Pink Cadillac, even though the latter isn't really a straight-up comedy, there are comedic elements throughout.
Buying that Eastwood 40 collection series tonight so maybe all them I'll watch :PDid you find a good sale for the set?
Did you find a good sale for the set?
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I can't remember the last time I watched this movie. I'd forgotten how many costars here also appeared in High Plains Drifter, The Outlaw Josey Wales and the "Which Way" films. For the first time, I realized Walter Barnes, who played Sheriff Dix, also played Sheriff Sam Shaw in High Plains Drifter and Tank Murdock in Every Which Way But Loose. Funny how that one got by me all these years. Bronco Billy isn't a favorite, but I enjoyed seeing it again.
Here's Mr. Barnes as he appeared in High Plains Drifter
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Every Which Way But Loose and Bronco Billy
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The Bridges Of Madison CountyAnd that was probably on the big screen, right?
And that was probably on the big screen, right?
Wasn't he in The Gauntlet too as one of the bikers Clint threatens or was that John Quade
Did you find a good sale for the set?
PF: When you were making Letters From Iwo Jima, did you think that you were making not an American film but a Japanese movie? And were you influenced by your experience on the sets of the films with Sergio Leone where the director had to communicate in non-verbal ways or through translators?
CE: I just approached it like I was telling a Japanese story of the Japanese people; I didn't think of it in terms of an American movie. I always thought, here's what we're doing story-wise - and I wasn't taking sides in it really. Sergio had the same obstacle as I had. He didn't speak English at all at that time, and I didn't speak Japanese. We had to communicate through interpreters and it worked out OK. The thing we had to overcome here, which Sergio didn't have to overcome, is we had to tell the story in the dialect of 65 years ago, which is a different Japanese dialect than they use now and a lot of different vocabulary. We had a few older Japanese actors, who knew of the older style and so we were aware of that. So not only am I doing it with a language I don't know, I'm doing it with a dialect I've never heard of. When we recorded the kids - because that was a real instance where [a group of children] made this live radio broadcast and sung a song for the men on Iwo Jima - we had to make sure that they learnt the dialect. It was tricky because it had never been recorded. It had only been sent out over the airwaves at that time.
Okay, Jed let me ask you this.... do you consider North by Northwest a Hitchcock film?
Okay, Jed let me ask you this.... do you consider North by Northwest a Hitchcock film?
I may be missing some obvious "lead actors who are also critically acclaimed directors", but the only one other than Clint that I can think off of the top of my head is Charlie Chaplin.
Pssssst ... Woody Allen ...
Ok, yes, films Eastwood directed only are obviously Clint Eastwood films. That is undeniable fact. Something is getting lost in translation. What I am saying is that they are not Clint Eastwood films by my definition. It is only in that context that I can possibly be correct and am. So it's not like I'm saying water is dry, not at all.
I really have not put much thought in separating his films from director only and acting in. As a fan I do prefer the Eastwood films that I get to see him in but I cannot separate them. They are all Eastwood films. I absolutely loved The Changeling! It is not one that I care to see again though because it was incredibly sad but well directed and acted.
I cannot remember if Clint directed A Perfect World or not. He did not have the lead role but loved him in what few scenes there were.
I want to watch some Eastwood directed vs Acted and be a part of the discussion.
I reiterate: A Clint Eastwood movie STARS Clint Eastwood. 'Nuff said!
Sorry Brian but I have to disagree with you and I think you go into seeing an Eastwood film that he's only directed with a preconceived idea that you're not going to like it just because Clint doesn't appear in it. I know we all disagree on films but to say you'll never watch a film again because Clint wasn't in it is a bit over the top.
He can direct, produce, compose, whatever. It doesn't matter. I say once again, to me, a Clint Eastwood movie *STARS* Clint Eastwood. No way around that. Long after he's gone, sure, he'll be remembered for his directorial accomplishments but not so much as for his starring roles. No sir, Mr. Eastwood, a true American iconic legend will be remembered much more so for the movies he starred in. I already miss it.
Hitchcock is in that one!
Edit: Posted before I read the replies; Matt noted that Hitchcock appeared in his own films (cameos). Anyone recall where it comes in North by Northwest?
At that moment, everybody there was there for baseball and to show the world that in spite of what can happen to us we'll pull ourselves together, and what is our life and our way of life will continue.
MAZIBUKO: I strongly advise against doing this, especially on your own. It gives the impression of autocratic leadership! You risk alienating your cabinet and your party!
MANDELA: Your advice is duly noted.
MAZIBUKO: Mandiba, the people want this! They hate the Springboks! They don't want to be represented by a team they've cheered against all their lives.
MANDELA: Yes, I know. But in this instance, the people are wrong! And as their elected leader, it is my job to show them that.
MAZIBUKO: You're risking your political capital! You're risking your future as our leader!
MANDELA: The day I am afraid to do that is the day I am no longer fit to lead.
NICK MASSI: You think after everything that went down, Frankie would have cut Tommy loose right then. If that's what you think, you're not from Jersey.
I am really enjoying these reviews Matt, and I'm pleasantly surprised by how quickly you've watched all these movies. When you first started discussing getting caught up on the movies Eastwood made since you left the board, the impression I got was that it would take you months to do this, and you're almost done! You've only got "Trouble with the Curve," which Eastwood stars in but does not direct, and "American Sniper" left! I'll be looking forward to your reviews of those movies.
What made you do this all so quickly? Did family and friends get you a lot of these newer Eastwood movies for Christmas this year? ;D
WAYNE KYLE: There are three types of people in this world: sheep, wolves, and sheepdogs. Now, some people prefer to believe that evil doesn't exist in the world and if it ever darkened their doorstep, they wouldn't know how to protect themselves. Those are the sheep. And then you've got predators. They use violence to prey on the weak. They're the wolves. And then there are those who've been blessed with the gift of aggression and the overpowering need to protect the flock. These men are a rare breed that live to confront the wolf. They are the sheepdog. Now, we're not raising any sheep in this family and I will whup your ass if you turn into a wolf. But we protect our own.
I believe Clint has now made a movie about everything that counts as pure American: The Western, Baseball, Jazz and American Muscle Cars (and I did truly love the 1965 1/2 Ford Mustang Clint drove in this one). I think we can all do without a movie about apple pie, so we'll consider it complete.
Shannon, do you want to do the Eastwood Movie Challenge with us? Read about it HERE (http://www.clinteastwood.org/forums/index.php?topic=10245.msg224515#msg224515).
I watched The Outlaw Josey Wales a few days ago. It has always been one of my favorites. I had not seen it in a few years. I had forgot how many great one liners there are in that movie.
GBU. Just an hour ago.
This film gets better each time I watch it.
And it was damn good the first time I ever watched it. A true epic film not only about the Western genre, but about the human condition.
Man
Still time to join the Eastwood Challenge, Ally! ;)
^ So, another viewing so soon after March 27?
(You'll have to forgive the enthusiasm in the above post. But, I thought it was appropriate. :) )
I forgive you, Matt, I almost asked for that >:D
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Ouch, you don't like Dave's shirts?
You do? :-\
I really enjoyed Play Misty for Me. It's like a tourism film for Carmel... so gorgeous. And back then, it looks like it was so nice and quaint, and quiet. Is it still like that at all, or is it built up and a tourist mecca?
Dave has a great wardrobe. I want some of those shirts.
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I can take the shirt on your quote, but look at this one:
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Yeah, I'm with Aline. Those shirts are hideous. His apartment decor is also quite an eye sore as well, but I think Matt likes these shirts because of the nostalgia factor. It reminds him of the 70's, a time which he remembers fondly, and I can understand that.
Dufuque? AKA.... :o:2funny:
Nostalgia factor....
the 70's "a time which he remembers fondly".
I'd think he was ribbing me, but I honestly think ....... he's being serious! >:(
Dufuque? AKA.... :o
Nostalgia factor....
the 70's "a time which he remembers fondly".
I'd think he was ribbing me, but I honestly think ....... he's being serious! >:(
Kelly's heroes
The boys were sick and decided to run an Eastwood marathon. By the time I returned from work they started this one so I went along :D
Guess this is the area to post that I watched Gran Torino again for about the 6th time (we need another section for non-Dirty Harry and non-Western movies).
Coogan's Bluff was the movie that turned me into a Clint fan. So memorable scenes... the introduction when he finds and beats the guy with the gun and the fight at the bar with Pushie, never fails to get me.
Away All Boats
GRAN TORINO
What a film.One of Clint's finest and a piece of art in my opinion.
I agree Antonis. I liked it so much that I watched it at the movie theatre 3 times.
Breezy... Kay Lenz. Underrated actress and one of Eastwood's best movies.I've seen Breezy twice, the second time last year during the Eastwood movie challenge, and both times I've been surprised at just how much I've liked the movie. It really is a gem.
The Eiger Sanction.... Still one of Eastwood's few mistakes.
FIREFOX
Aline! Is it really you? :D
So glad to see you again. 8)
There are some poignant moments in the end that I think work well, but I often wish that "The Enforcer" were a better movie since I think Tyne Daly and Clint Eastwood were wonderful onscreen together. That's a screen pairing I would have loved to have seen again. I wonder why they only worked together once.
Did you watch it as a tribute to Tab Hunter, Perry? I was going to post his obit when he died a couple of weeks ago, but it slipped my mind. Here it is:
Lafayette Escadrille
Actually watched 'Trouble With The Curve' last night for the first time on Netflix. Wasn't a bad movie. Eastwood was fine. Not a fan of Amy Adams, but man she's cute as hell. John Goodman is always good. Timberlake acts like his music- mediocre. Hilary Swank please come back........
I'm not doubting her acting prowess. I'm just not a big fan of hers. She's still cute though.....
That’s fair, Perry. You are welcome to not be a fan. It sounds like you benefit from LGD-4033 (https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/lgd-4033-ligandrol-results-i-tried-it-for-30-days-does-it-work/) and feel about Amy Adams the way I feel about Barbara Streisand. I recognize that she can sing, but I’ve never liked her music.
I think Eastwood was fine in the central role as the reporter, but would have gotten rid of certain aspects of the character, such as him being a womanizer and having a much younger wife and young daughter, when Eastwood was cast.
I understand what you mean, AKA23.
But on other hand, I think that in True Crime, Clint talked about himself through Steve Everett's behavior.
Steve Everett's daughter was actually played by Francesca Eastwood. And with all due respect, Clint would have been a womaniser.
Good points, Hocine, but at the ending it's not a matter of being optimistic but I think they were really Beechum and his family, Everett not even knew his wife and kid to have a so "clear" vision. And the way they look at each other and Steve takes the cigar down on the floor like something has changed inside him.
The big coincidence is they were walking down the same area at the same time. Suspension of disbelief in this movie is really indeed. :)
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Funny thing is, Gant only “thinks in Russian” once, the other pilot commands from him are verbal.
I don’t recall wondering in prior viewings how strange it was that Gant was running from a U.S. military helicopter, surely he recognized it... Of course, his PTSD could’ve been triggered by the sudden appearance of the copter. I can’t remember if that’s explained in the novel. I enjoyed reading it and the sequel, Firefox Down!, very much.
Still, it was nice revisiting this film again. I would edit it to make it tighter, more suspenseful. 30-40 minutes could easily be scrapped.
Had I sat down to watch this movie straight on from beginning to end, I’d have dozed off. It was perfect having it on as I wrapped Christmas presents. Firefox was the very first ticket I’d bought for a large screen Eastwood movie and for that reason it’s special to me even though it’s not a favorite.
It was a nice walk down memory lane.
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Hey Jed. I saw "The Mule" for the second time last night. I'd love to hear your thoughts and feelings about the film. I hope you'll consider posting some more extended thoughts in the non-spoilers thread.
Gant likes Firefox. ;)
There was a great debate on here many years ago where someone (can't remember who) wrote quite a lengthy and interesting piece praising and defending the movie. I think it was probably on the old board tho..
Awesome... Nice one Matt, that's the one :)
Hey... I got my av back. It's a miracle. Who do I thank... ?Thank Richard. He also got the av gallery back on the site, so if you ever want to change ... go to Forum Profile and select one of the other Eastwood avs.
The Mule. :)
I'm looking forward to watching The Mule again soon.. I really liked it and thought it was a great Clint performance..
And thanks Richard :)
Glad to see Honky Honkytonk Man in there, a personal favourite..
Was watching High Plains Drifter last night after many years... I always said this in fact that Billy Curtis was tremendous in that role. That camera shot zooming in of Curtis when he hides under the Hotel is a money shot.......Interesting that Leone didn't care for the movie......
I always felt Tightrope was more of a turning point for Eastwood. I always felt Eastwood should had got a different actor to play the Stovall role then himself. Though he wasn't thought of as an actor at the time, despite a small role in 1981's Thief by Michael Mann, Willie Nelson would had been a nice choice and the movie would had done better commercially. Also, I always thought what a great role that would had been for Elvis if his demise never happened in 1977......
Was watching High Plains Drifter last night after many years... I always said this in fact that Billy Curtis was tremendous in that role. That camera shot zooming in of Curtis when he hides under the Hotel is a money shot.......Interesting that Leone didn't care for the movie......
I always felt Tightrope was more of a turning point for Eastwood. I always felt Eastwood should had got a different actor to play the Stovall role then himself. Though he wasn't thought of as an actor at the time, despite a small role in 1981's Thief by Michael Mann, Willie Nelson would had been a nice choice and the movie would had done better commercially. Also, I always thought what a great role that would had been for Elvis if his demise never happened in 1977......
Was watching High Plains Drifter last night after many years... I always said this in fact that Billy Curtis was tremendous in that role. That camera shot zooming in of Curtis when he hides under the Hotel is a money shot.......Interesting that Leone didn't care for the movie......
It's hard for me to imagine somewhere else other than Eastwood playing Red in Honkytonk Man. But that's always been a favorite of mine. That might be my favorite movie of his from that decade. Certainly other actors could have played it, but I'm glad we have that Clint performance on film.
What interests me more is it seems a long time ago I read or heard that Clint had offered the grandfather's part in the movie to James Stewart. Am I remembering that correctly? I would have loved to see those two in a movie together.
Stewart turned it down because he didn’t want to play a grandfather.
I disagree. Even a guy like Harry Dean Staton would had been a better choice than Eastwood for that role. I think Eastwood did a credible job, but I just never bought into it. I realize it was a small movie @ the time, I just felt then and still do that another actor should had played the part..........Marianna Hill still i stremendous.....
I watched Honky Tonk Man yesterday. I think it was very much a Clint vehicle as it combined a lot of what he has woven into his movies over the years