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General Discussion / Re: What was your first Clint Eastwood movie, and how did it affect you?

« on: July 11, 2016, 08:18:45 AM »

To me it was Coogan's Bluff. The advertising on tv was amazing and my parents were on the living room wih me and all of us got very excited. The movie was scheduled to start late night and I set up my vhs to record it (its was vhs era ). Next day I went to watch, I loved it but as happened in a lot things I recorded, the ending was missing I got so sad, it was in a cliffhanger, Coogan was about to get Ringerman. I got so frustraded and wanted to see the endind so desperately. I wen to a video rental store and the movie was there. I had nice surprises, many scenes were missing in the tv version.
How did it affected me? Massive crush. I was in my earlier teen days, I always was very shy around boys and developed a platonic love for Clint/Coogan. I couldn't get out of the room watching it, I memorized every line of that movie. From then on, I wanted to watch every movie of this actor, and it was happening not in chronological order. The next ones were Bronco Billy and Escape from Alcatraz, I though him incredible in everything. Then came Dirty Harry serie and my enthusiasm just increased. My beloved and late dad became a fan too and we used to spend Sunday afternoons watching and re watching his movies. It was how all started for me. Nice memories of wonderful days of my life.

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General Discussion / Re: Scott Eastwood

« on: July 09, 2016, 09:04:16 AM »

I am not a Fast & Furious fan, Shannon, but anything Scott is in, I will be watching

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General Discussion / Re: Scott Eastwood

« on: July 07, 2016, 09:42:32 AM »

I loved him in Enter Nowhere, very interesting and unusual movie. Really didn't like much The Longest Ride and A Perfect Wave. I read somewhere he turned down Fifty Shades of Grey by saying he didn't see any script in there. I think there's more behind it. It's a history of a deep troubled man that falls in love for the first time. Scott should have considered
Young, beautiful, Clint Eastwood's son and looking like his father a lot physically, I believe Scott is target of so much envy and criticism. I hope more weight roles will be offered to him and his career to grow.

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Off-Topic Discussion / Re: The Photographers thread: Show us your stuff!!

« on: July 07, 2016, 08:47:58 AM »

Very lovely pictures!

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Off-Topic Discussion / Re: Calling all old timers

« on: July 07, 2016, 08:46:13 AM »

So nice to see this on the front page of the Board ...

 

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General Discussion / Re: Eastwood Movie Challenge, Week Twenty-Three: The Bridges of Madison County

« on: July 04, 2016, 08:54:15 AM »

Just you wait ... you two!     

I have heard about it, but I never tried Calamine! Thank you a lot!

Those are fantastic screencaps! Clint smiling is just

Clint with strap sandals always bothered me, they just don't suit him! But then I try to remember it's Robert

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General Discussion / Re: Eastwood Movie Challenge, Week Twenty-Three: The Bridges of Madison County

« on: July 02, 2016, 09:16:58 AM »

KC has a wicked tongue, and she can hand it out better than anyone -- when she wants to.

Oh, I know that. I used to "suffer" a lot with her sweet points in Eastwood's locations game

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General Discussion / Re: CLINT PICS!

« on: July 02, 2016, 09:07:19 AM »

And paparazzi could give a break and let the gentlemen finish their meal!

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General Discussion / Re: Eastwood Movie Challenge, Week Twenty-Three: The Bridges of Madison County

« on: July 01, 2016, 07:40:47 AM »

Thank you for explaining, Matt, it sounds very interesting.

Or, if you want to take the Challenge at your own pace and watch the movies chronologically, you might catch up to KC, who is still in the 1970's. 

Poor thing. Let her alone, Matt

It has been a while I don't watch Bridges but now, just for fun I can say what always bothered me is when the bug bites Francesca, she goes to the room and rubs something, a kind of lotion on the skin. I always wanted to know what it is!!! I am terribly allergic to bugs and so an insect bites a small lump shows up on my skin and quickly gets red and swollen. I die to know what Francesca uses, it seems fantastic because she is totally recovered the day after.

The challenge sounds very interesting, it's good to know all threads are still active because I don't know what movie to choose. I think I'll go with Bridges.

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General Discussion / Re: Eastwood Movie Challenge, Week Twenty-Three: The Bridges of Madison County

« on: June 30, 2016, 07:26:52 AM »

 I need more info about the challenge Is it a game? How is it played?

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Off-Topic Discussion / Re: Calling all old timers

« on: June 25, 2016, 08:24:14 AM »

6 years ago heart attack I was with him on the way home from the doctor's appointment and huge crash, car got totaled it was on TV too

So sad, Shannon. I wasn't with my mother. She was on a trip with her sister and two nephews to spend easter holiday in the country. A truck came on the opposite direction. It was a major accident. She was the only one the passed away. My cousin Ana was serious injured but she is fine now although with some sequels.

There is a news very happy on this board but there is also a very sad news....... But " C'est ça la vie!! '" unfortunately.....
 Deeply condolences to you both.... 

Thank you, higashimori

Check out our Eastwood Challenge! It's been fantastic. We have threads all over the General Discussion forum, and you can jump in anywhere, anytime you want. 

I will, Matt. I also miss the movie nights a lot

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Off-Topic Discussion / Re: Happy Birthday Elizabeth77

« on: June 25, 2016, 08:12:01 AM »

Happy Birthday, Elizabeth. I wish you the best.

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Off-Topic Discussion / Re: A Star is Born (former Eastwood project) news

« on: June 23, 2016, 09:37:05 AM »

I totally think they should get someone brand new that nobody has ever heard before or perhaps an American Idol performer someone, this could be there big break especially if there not well known

I totally agree.

I am surprised this project is still being considerated but if it still is, could be anyone just not Beyoncè

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Off-Topic Discussion / Re: Calling all old timers

« on: June 23, 2016, 09:31:53 AM »

If you ever need someone to talk to I'm happy to listen and perhaps help out any way I can. 

Thank you, Shannon, I may need that. 

Welcome back Aline.

So sorry to hear the news about your mother. Hope things are looking brighter for you now.

Thank you, SK!

Hi Aline! Did I know you before I left? I was gone from 2007 to late 2015, but I have read your posts on the board. It's good to have you back. I was sorry to see you deleted your account, and I know Richard tried to restore it, but I guess that's not possible. You were a very active member, so hopefully you can get your five stars back soon. Maybe you can get Two Mules to come back too. I loved his Toons.

Yes, Matt, you knew me. I was on the board while you were a moderator, then the board changed the layout. I left for a while and when I got back you weren't around anymore but I totally remember you.

Twomules has been very busy so unfortunately I don't think he will be back anytime soon but you never know.

I appreciate Richard trying to restore my account and I understand it wasn't possible.

I remember when I came back, I was a little embarrassed at first, not sure I'd be welcomed back. It's hard to just up and leave a community, and then show back up. You're not sure if they'll want you back. But, this is a great community, full of the most amazing people. Not only did they want me back, but I'm a Moderator again, and it feels like I never left -- though the board is a lot slower. I hope you'll help fix that.

You just translated my feelings. When I was trying to register and having troubles doing it, my thought was "so that's it? You dedicate years of your life to a board and they don't want you anymore? "  I want to start posting but I am feeling like I am "out of practice", you know, so give me some time. 

Aline, it is so wonderful to see you back on the board! Are you still Clint's best and truest fan in all Brazil (if not all South America)?

I totally am, KC! I changed my laptop and lost all my contacts. I still had one of your email addresses but I remember you changed it. During all this time I wanted to contact you so much, I always had you as a virtual very loyal friend.
Thank you for the condolences. It's still crazy hard for me looking at pictures of her. To me, my mother was the most beautiful and sweetest person that walked on the earth

Elizabeth and Chris, thank you. I missed you.

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Off-Topic Discussion / Re: Calling all old timers

« on: June 21, 2016, 03:18:16 PM »

Hello, everyone. It's not a ghost, it's me Aline. Life has been really harsh for me lately. My mother passed away in a tragic car crash past year. My life has turned upside down since then but I have been strong and able to move forward with my life. Hope everything is well with you. I won't post often but today I felt I should to come back. The board has been part of my life for so long, sometimes I really miss coming here.

-Aline