‘The Marksman’ is yet another rehashed tale of a recalcitrant old white man
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The film is worth a watch for the star power, if one enjoys this genre of movies, but the movie is by no means a must-see.
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Cinema Spelunking: What in tarnation is a Western?
When filmmakers fixed their gaze upon the Western, the genre had already planted strong roots in its conventions, fertilizing a vast landscape of stories and characters ripe for artistic reproduction.
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‘The Beguiled’ subverts male gaze through Sofia Coppola’s powerhouse direction
“The Beguiled” is a true testament to the woman behind the camera — a film with inspired visuals and masterful performances, and which imparts a needed feminist stamp on a story (the 1971 film starring Clint Eastwood, based on Thomas Cullinan’s novel of the same name) originally known for its pulp alone.
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‘Sully’ flies with quiet heroism, stunning visual effects
The “Miracle on the Hudson.” Was it really a miracle or a pilot making a very dangerous decision that just happened to turn out okay? That’s the question at the center of Clint Eastwood’s new drama “Sully.” The film recounts the events of January 15, 2009, when pilots Capt. Chesley
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‘American Sniper’ shoots, scores despite fictionalized portrayals
By now, we’ve probably all seen the trailers for “American Sniper.” In the suspenseful preview, a Navy SEAL (Bradley Cooper) sits atop a building with one eye looking through his sniper rifle, while muttering “put it down.” From his vantage point, he can clearly see a little boy who has
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‘Jersey Boys’ expected to amaze at Broadway San Jose this week
Though the band name “The Four Seasons” or its star — Frankie Valli — may not immediately resonate with millennial viewers, their classic songs of heartbreak and unrequited dreams have followed us when we least expect it. Known for Valli’s wailing, raspy falsetto and Bob Gaudio’s songwriting acumen, The Four
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Eastwood’s ‘Jersey Boys’ takes new approach to story of the Four Seasons
“Jersey Boys” is the best kind of movie. It’s got mobsters, musical numbers, retro fashions and, most importantly, a thrilling backdrop of the real-life rise of four legends of American pop. Based on the jukebox musical of the same name, “Jersey Boys” chronicles the formation, success and breakup of Rock
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‘Mystic River’ producer’s directorial debut strikes out
It’s a good thing that Clint Eastwood is well practiced at speaking to empty chairs, because I’m betting there will be a few of them when “Trouble with the Curve” opens. Watching the film is evocative of the scene in “A Clockwork Orange,” in which Alex is forced to listen
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Clint vs. Michelle
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Private Eye
Clint Eastwood’s screen biography of iconic former FBI director J. Edgar Hoover falters in its depiction of its complex subject.
It seems like Clint Eastwood is bent on coming out with a new movie (or two) every fall. The darkened faces draped in heavy shadows seen throughout his films hint at the possibility of emotional grandeur. But as of late, with each over-hyped release an inescapable feeling of disappointment has
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