Clint Eastwood’s “J. Edgar” seems to be at odds with itself where establishing a cohesive portrait is concerned. But in so doing, does it in fact serve as a reflection of philosophical conflict within the US?
Are J. Edgar’s contradictions a mirror for the country that created him?
Posted by Roth Cornet · 6:32 am · November 14th, 2011
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Tell us what you thought of 'J. Edgar'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:43 am · November 11th, 2011
The film hits theaters this weekend.
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The Lists: Top 10 performances in Clint Eastwood films
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:31 am · November 8th, 2011
With Leonardo DiCaprio’s work in “J. Edgar” on the way, we take a look at the greatest performances from Clint Eastwood cinema. Examples who made the cut include Kevin Costner in “A Perfect World,” Jessica Walter in “Play Misty for Me” and even Eastwood himself makes an appearance.
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Cinejabber: Arkham on the brain
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:50 am · November 5th, 2011
Open thread. The floor is yours.
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OSCAR TALK: Ep. 68 — 'J. Edgar' and 'Young Adult' finally come out to play
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:03 am · November 4th, 2011
In this week’s podcast, Kris and Anne discuss the AFI Fest premiere of Clint Eastwood’s “J. Edgar,” the pop-up screening strategy of “Young Adult” and “War Horse” and the British Independent Film Award nominations, among other things.
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Oscarweb Round-up: Campaigning Clint for Razzie
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 4:03 am · November 4th, 2011
In today’s round-up, Dan Kois stumps for Clint Eastwood — for a Razzie that is, Fox announces Andy Serkis for a “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” sequel and an Oscar campaign for his performance-capture work and James Mangold looks back on “Copland.”
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Oscarweb Round-up: Might the CLING and CLANG of 'Steel' register for sound?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:04 am · October 10th, 2011
In today’s round-up, the SoundWorks Collection profiles the sound of “Real Steel,” some more of Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’s score for “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” pops up online and some think Clint Eastwood is intent on outing J. Edgar Hoover.
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Oscarweb Round-up: 'Christmas' poised to strike?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:31 am · October 7th, 2011
In today’s round-up, Sony trots out “Arthur Christmas” director Sarah Smith for some London press, Ryan Gosling reveals the man who broke his heart and we have an exclusive clip of Lars Von Trier’s “Melancholia.”
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Oscarweb Round-up: Clint back in the saddle
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:41 am · October 6th, 2011
In today’s round-up, Clint Eastwood comes out of his short-lived retirement from acting to star in another film, Ryan gosling’s “Drive” jacket could be yours and Academy CEO talks the AMPAS museum.
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