A day late but that matters little.

Clint Eastwood is the last man standing of a distant era.

Although a regular box office big hitter, he was more or less constantly panned by the critics.

Not sure many people could have imagined him becoming a director let alone one who would turn out 30 films many of them well received by most critics.

Quote from a New Yorker journalist:


"He is one of few top Hollywood actors to have also become a critically and commercially successful director. The New Yorker's David Denby wrote that, unlike Eastwood, John Ford appeared in just a few silent films; Howard Hawks never acted in movies. Clark Gable, Gary Cooper, Spencer Tracy, James Stewart, Cary Grant, Humphrey Bogart, William Holden, Steve McQueen, and Sean Connery never directed a feature. John Wayne directed only twice, and badly; ditto Burt Lancaster. Paul Newman, Jack Nicholson, Warren Beatty, Robert Redford, Robert De Niro, and Sean Penn have directed a few movies each, with mixed commercial and artistic success."

The word "icon" has long since formed part of the cliché lexicon. However, this man is truly iconic.

"To be honest, I've kind of forgotten myself..." I think we can mark these words as prescient of anyone who has reached their 10th decade.

A fistful of dollars
The good the bad and the ugly
For a few dollars more

To name but a few, I love all his westerns.

ecc wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 01, 2024 3:12 pm

Although a regular box office big hitter, he was more or less constantly panned by the critics.

That is why most film fans ignore critics.
A superstar both sides of the camera. Not a great actor but he made movies that the public wanted at the time they wanted them. Wonderful director.

Heck. . .
I still remember him in Rawhide.

Gran Tourismo is actually a brilliant film and up there with his early (fantastic!) stuff. Superb talent.

Buxtonclaret wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 01, 2024 3:38 pm

Heck. . .
I still remember him in Rawhide.

Rowdy Yates.

Space Cowboys was fun too ... with Donald Sutherland, Tommy Lee Jones and James Garner.

Dirty Harry

There are those who like Eastwood and those that dig

Where Eagles Dare, great film but where did they get all that rope from?

“Broadsword to Danny boy, broadsword to Danny boy”

Silkyskills1 wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 01, 2024 4:09 pm

Rowdy Yates.

I'd forgotten what he was called in it.

Apparently he turned down the role of Superman!

Didn't turn out too badly!

Tricky Trevor wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 01, 2024 3:36 pm

That is why most film fans ignore critics.
A superstar both sides of the camera. Not a great actor but he made movies that the public wanted at the time they wanted them. Wonderful director.

Not a great actor?

jos wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 01, 2024 4:35 pm

Where Eagles Dare, great film but where did they get all that rope from?

“Broadsword to Danny boy, broadsword to Danny boy”

"Broadsword calling Danny Boy, Broadsword calling Danny Boy" is one of my notification sounds on my Mobile Phone

It’s the grave marked Unknown, next to Archie Stanton. Tuco wasn’t happy after he just dug up Arch Stanton.

Gran Turismo!!!

Also the end scene with Clint, Tuco and Lee van Cleef stood in that circle ready to draw is epic . Ennio Morricone superb.

Quicknick wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 01, 2024 5:55 pm

Not a great actor?

Not for me. He played Clint Eastwood in everything he did. That’s not to say I don’t love the majority of his acting credits.

Sully: Miracle on the Hudson is a superb film. Love Tom Hanks too, mind.

I wouldn't call him a great actor in that he did tend to play each role in the same laconic, expression-less manner.

I don't think John Wayne was a great actor but can you take him out of American cinematic history?

However, CE had screen charisma and, to a lesser extent than John Wayne, Hollywood without him would seem to have been missing something.

Far better director IMHO. But it is art and thus subjective.

karatekid wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 01, 2024 6:36 pm

Also the end scene with Clint, Tuco and Lee van Cleef stood in that circle ready to draw is epic . Ennio Morricone superb.

Yes brilliantly shot

I love Eastwood he’s brilliant. As a director Gran Torino is brilliant l. So many good movies as an actor


Watched Cry Macho the other night. It’s an ok film which he acts and directs. Nothing special. It was funny though, Eastwood was playing a character that needed to be about 20 years younger. He pulls this lass in it that must be 30 years younger than him. Eastwoods saggy arse didn’t suit the role and it was quite comical

Buxtonclaret wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 01, 2024 3:38 pm

Heck. . .
I still remember him in Rawhide.

cut em out ride em in
Rawhide

pureclaret wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 01, 2024 9:27 pm

cut em out ride em in
Rawhide

Yes.
Remember the theme tune.

Buxtonclaret wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 01, 2024 10:00 pm

Yes.
Remember the theme tune.

Great song sung by Frankie Laine

Rollin', rollin', rollin'
Rollin', rollin', rollin'
Rollin', rollin', rollin'
Rollin', rollin', rollin'
Rawhide
Keep rollin', rollin', rollin'
Though the streams are swollen
Keep them dogies rollin' rawhide
Through rain and wind and weather
Hell-bent for leather
Wishin' my gal was by my side
All the things I'm missin'
Good vittles, love, and kissin'
Are waiting at the end of my ride
Move 'em on, head 'em up
Head 'em up, move 'em on
Move 'em on, head 'em up
Rawhide
Cut 'em out, ride 'em in
Ride 'em in, cut 'em out
Cut 'em out, ride 'em in
Rawhide
Keep movin', movin', movin'
Though they're disapprovin'
Keep them dogies movin', rawhide
Don't try to understand 'em
Just rope, and throw, and brand 'em
Soon we'll be living high and wide
My heart's calculatin'
My true love will be waitin'
Be waiting at the end of my ride
Move 'em on, head 'em up
Head 'em up, move 'em on
Move 'em on, head 'em up, rawhide
Cut 'em out, ride 'em in
Ride 'em in, ride 'em in
Cut 'em out, cut 'em out
Ride 'em in, rawhide
Rawhide (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Rawhide

Lip wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 01, 2024 10:16 pm

Great song sung by Frankie Laine

Rollin', rollin', rollin'
Rollin', rollin', rollin'
Rollin', rollin', rollin'
Rollin', rollin', rollin'
Rawhide
Keep rollin', rollin', rollin'
Though the streams are swollen
Keep them dogies rollin' rawhide
Through rain and wind and weather
Hell-bent for leather
Wishin' my gal was by my side
All the things I'm missin'
Good vittles, love, and kissin'
Are waiting at the end of my ride
Move 'em on, head 'em up
Head 'em up, move 'em on
Move 'em on, head 'em up
Rawhide
Cut 'em out, ride 'em in
Ride 'em in, cut 'em out
Cut 'em out, ride 'em in
Rawhide
Keep movin', movin', movin'
Though they're disapprovin'
Keep them dogies movin', rawhide
Don't try to understand 'em
Just rope, and throw, and brand 'em
Soon we'll be living high and wide
My heart's calculatin'
My true love will be waitin'
Be waiting at the end of my ride
Move 'em on, head 'em up
Head 'em up, move 'em on
Move 'em on, head 'em up, rawhide
Cut 'em out, ride 'em in
Ride 'em in, ride 'em in
Cut 'em out, cut 'em out
Ride 'em in, rawhide
Rawhide (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Rawhide

Best version done in "The Blues Brothers"

https://youtu.be/RdR6MN2jKYs?si=UR-XQ54DYxUjmQRI

Clint was always at his best with Clyde.

Bin Ont Turf wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 01, 2024 10:27 pm

Clint was always at his best with Clyde.

Right turn, Clyde.

Buxtonclaret wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 01, 2024 10:36 pm

Right turn, Clyde.

Pity his head was turned by that crap actress.

He and Clyde would have made a lovely couple.

The man with no name

The Outlaw Jose Wells

And who can forget his former wife, Sandra Locke

See, pure love.

Unforgiven up there with his best for me.

You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend,,,

Those with loaded guns and those who dig.

You dig.

Wokingclaret wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 01, 2024 10:45 pm

The man with no name

The Outlaw Jose Wells

And who can forget his former wife, Sandra Locke

Was he from Tunbridge

Dirty Harry Magnum force

With David Soul as part of a group of rookie bent coppers

Bosscat wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 01, 2024 10:49 pm

Was he from Tunbridge

yes, Josey Wells was

His best? "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly"

My favourite? '"Kelly's Heroes"...

the bridges of maddison county is one of my guilty pleasures.

did't much like the one with barack obama though.

Escape from Alcatraz

Great Film

Another of my faves

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot

Next film, still directing

Juror No. 2

Wokingclaret wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 01, 2024 11:20 pm

Next film, still directing

Juror No. 2

He's still directing?

Million dollar baby a fantastic film

jos wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 01, 2024 4:35 pm

Where Eagles Dare, great film but where did they get all that rope from?

“Broadsword to Danny boy, broadsword to Danny boy”

And How many Germans did he kill ?

I have a Rawhide Annual in my loft. Rowdy Yates was every small boys hero.

I remember the boss was Gil Favour.

Heartbreak Ridge. A great film. Gunnery Sgt Highway.

Conroy92 wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 01, 2024 4:22 pm

There are those who like Eastwood and those that dig

I know the dialogue from that film off by heart. Terrific.

I’m looking for the man who owns that horse outside. He’s tall, he’s blonde and he is a bast ard.

Didn't realise Clint Eastwood was a real character, always thought he was a fictional movie cowboy character, a bit like Billy the Kid.