Tag: Clint Eastwood
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The Clint Eastwood movie that was criticised by a WWII veteran: “I felt it was un-American”
As one of the most prominent filmmakers in American cinema, the artistic choices in the movies of Clint Eastwood always carry a lot of weight. While he has received widespread acclaim for his efforts as an actor as well as a director, some of his projects have also received criticism from audiences and notable figures…
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Meryl Streep Taken Aback: Clint Eastwood’s Startling Political Stand Leaves Hollywood in Awe
Meryl Streep was ‘shocked’ that her former co-star Clint Eastwood was voting for Donald Trump in November’s presidential election. ‘I didn’t know that. I’ll have to speak to him. I’ll have to correct that!’ the 67-year-old acting legend told Variety on Monday. ‘I’m shocked. I really am, because he’s more – I would have thought…
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Beyond Prada: Meryl Streep’s Unspoken Homage to Clint Eastwood’s Iconic Swagger
After nearly five decades of Hollywood success under her belt, Meryl Streep remains active today with a host of block busters and coveted trophies under her belt. From a record 21 Academy Award nominations, Streep has won three Oscars for her roles in Kramer vs. Kramer, Sophie’s Choice and Out of Africa. However, like all…
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Superman’s Near Miss: Clint Eastwood’s Untold Brush with the Iconic Role in 1978
Legendary actor Clint Eastwood is one of the few yesteryear stars who is still active in the industry. The Gran Torino star has made a mark with his Westerns and is known as one of the most prolific directors to work with. At the age of 93, the veteran is still going strong by directing…
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The Story of Clint Eastwood and Spike Lee’s Tense Exchange Before Ridley Scott’s Napoleon And Clint Eastwood’s Fiery Retort
Both Ridley Scott and Clint Eastwood are among some of the finest filmmakers in Hollywood. They have made several impactful and impressive additions to the history of cinema. However, sometimes, the widespread acclaim is also followed by criticism, not only from critics but also from notable figures from the industry. Scott, whose latest film, Napoleon,…
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Sergio Leone vs. Clint Eastwood: He’s Epic Struggle to Immortalize the Man with No Name
A specific suggestion by Clint Eastwood for his iconic character (Man with No Name) led to a disagreement with the director for its inclusion. People think that Clint Eastwood’s character, the Man with No Name in the Dollars Trilogy, was silent because of a language barrier between him and the Italian director Sergio Leone. But…
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Behind Leone’s Lens: Sergio Leone’s Controversial Comparison of Clint Eastwood to Marble
Clint Eastwood has been known around the world as a veteran director beyond all means. Eastwood, however, started his journey as an actor portraying several iconic and notable roles over the years. Starring in Sergio Leone’s The Dollars Trilogy, Clint Eastwood starred in a genre of movies called Western spaghetti. Portraying the role of The…
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Uncharted Territory: The Epic Gunfight Debate – John Wayne vs. Clint Eastwood
John Wayne and Clint Eastwood are the two biggest names in the Western genre. They share some similarities, but they never worked together. As a result, some of their respective fans like to imagine if they did. They’re creating videos that splice clips from Wayne and Eastwood’s movies to figure out who would win in…
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Behind the Camera Drama: Clint Eastwood’s Battle with a Film That Almost Made Him Quit
Clint Eastwood has had one of the most distinguished careers in Hollywood. From re-defining the Western dramas with his iconic portrayal of Man with No Name in Dollars Trilogy to exploring complex relationships between parents and children in a unique way through Million Dollar Baby as the director, Eastwood has time and again gone against…
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Dwayne Johnson’s Idol Clint Eastwood’s Political Rollercoaster: The Mayor You Never Knew
While Clint Eastwood is known for his unmatched accomplishments in the realm of acting and directing, the Hollywood icon was also a force of nature in the field of politics. Like some other major Hollywood figures, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Unforgiven Star took an interest in running for mayor in his hometown Carmel-by-the-Sea in California…