Tag: Clint Eastwood
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Clint Eastwood’s ‘Juror No. 2’ Back in Action: The Resurgence of Hollywood Production
The strike is finally over which means that Hollywood will be very busy, reenergized, with big productions in the coming days and weeks. A boom is coming. Deadline reports that a slew of movies are set to go back into production as soon as this week. They include “Deadpool 3,” “Gladiator 2,” “Venom 3,” and…
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Sibling Love Shines: Scott Eastwood’s Sweet Wishes for Sister Alison’s 50th Birthday
Even though Clint Eastwood has a full house with eight children, they never fail to give each other a shoutout on their special day. One of Eastwood’s two sons, Scott, recently celebrated his big sister, Alison, when he posted about her for her 50th birthday. “My sis @alison.e.wood is Turning big 50,” he began the…
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A Mayor Like No Other: Clint Eastwood’s Impact on a California Town Echoes Through ‘Clintsville’
Most Clint Eastwood fans would describe the actor and director as a gritty and rugged individual, evident in his movies. However, did you know he’s responsible for legalizing ice cream in his town? Eastwood is known for films like Gran Torino, yet he’s also known to residents in a town as “Mayor Eastwood.” During the…
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It Was Jaw-Dropping: Morgan Freeman Magically Goes Straight From Africa To The West In Clint Eastwood’S Movie
Morgan Freeman is easily one of the most commended and respectable celebrities in Hollywood with a finely star-studded career. Having starred in films like The Shawshank Redemption (1994) and Seven (1995), the actor cum producer has seen and showed it all to his fans from all across the globe. Yet, one small gesture from a…
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Rediscovering Clint Eastwood’s ‘Absolute Power’: A Hidden Gem of the ’90s
In the vast expanse of cinematic history, certain films emerge from the shadows of obscurity to claim a spot in the limelight once more. Such is the case with a particular 90s gem from the venerable Clint Eastwood, a film that encapsulates the essence of a political thriller with the finesse of a seasoned auteur.…
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Two Titans Of The West: Clint Eastwood Took Down All Of John Ford’S Films, Except For This One
While Clint Eastwood is undoubtedly one of the true icons of the western movie genre, he’s not without his competitors when it comes to taking the gunslinger throne of the desert. As for directors, it’s hard to look beyond the works of John Ford, widely considered one of the most influential directors of all time.…
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You Won’T Believe It! Clint Eastwood Enjoyed Upsetting His Conservative Fans With 2004 Oscar-Winning Film For A Reason
Clint Eastwood made Million Dollar Baby in 2004, with Hilary Swank and Morgan Freeman. The film which was presented as a boxing drama turned out to be a poignant and emotional exploration of a father-daughter relationship that develops between Swank and Eastwood’s characters. The film also went on to win four Oscars including Best Director,…
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Who would have thought? Clint Eastwood on ‘Macho Males’ – ‘The Most Gentle People Ever’
The archetype of the male lead in Hollywood’s action genre has consistently changed across different eras. These days, the action genre is ruled by characters inspired by Marvel and DC Comics, who are defined by their extravagant costumes and extraterrestrial powers. In the 80s and the 90s, the industry couldn’t get enough of physically dominating…
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From Doubt to Triumph: Clint Eastwood’s Pursuit of Cinematic Greatness in “Million Dollar Baby” and “Mystic River”
Clint Eastwood has proven time and time again throughout his almost seven-decade-old and counting career that he is not just an incredible actor, but one of the most exceptionally remarkable filmmakers as well. His big-screen works like Dirty Harry and Gran Torino are the living proof of his legendary legacy that he is currently carrying…
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The Unconventional Soundtrack of a Classic: Clint Eastwood’s Musical Vision
A feature of Clint Eastwood’s work was the creative use of music in his narratives in iconic films like The Bridges of Madison County. The Oscar winner though, admitted that he was picky when it came to choosing melodies for his scripts. The Million Dollar Baby filmmaker is not a fan of pop music, and…