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In Defense of the Neeson/Collet-Serra Duo

Some of the best things in life come in pairs, …

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Dirty Harry’s Dregs, or a Franchise Learns Its Limitations

Clint Eastwood revisited Harry Callahan three more times, usually whenever his …

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Week in Review: Tom Hanks to play hero pilot in Clint Eastwood’s next project

We first reported on Clint Eastwood taking on the story …

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Harry’s Disciples: ‘Magnum Force’ the Self-Critical Sequel

Harry Callahan’s next adventure originated with John Milius, Hollywood’s favorite gun …

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SOS This Week #10: The Best Movies of 2015 So Far

After a week hiatus, we return with our picks for …

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New Projects: Clint Eastwood to direct biopic of Captain “Sully” Sullenberger

Following the success of American Sniper, Clint Eastwood has found …

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Dead Right: How Dirty Harry Captured the ’70s Culture Wars

Part I. 1971 was an incredibly violent year for movies. …

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New Projects: Richard Jewell, ‘Apostle Paul’, Malala, and James Gunn

This week brought us another update on the Richard Jewell …

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Clint Eastwood says both he and ‘American Sniper’ are anti-war

Shortly before becoming the biggest box office draw of 2014, …

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America in D Minor

If only sheep, wolves, and sheepdogs roam this Earth as …

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Movie Lovers Podcast Episode #9 – American Sniper and Coen Brothers Films

On today’s episode of the Movie Lovers Podcast, Katherine and Chris discuss Clint Eastwood’s ‘American Sniper’ and their likes and dislikes of the Coen Brothers films with guest Randall Unger from TheMovieNetwork.com. Topics include the transformation of Bradley Cooper, comparisons between other war films like ‘Apocalypse Now,’ ‘Fury,’ and ‘Saving Private Ryan.’ The Movie Lovers Podcast hosts also discuss the agism of Client Eastwood, what Coen Brothers films are the best for a mass audience, and how Bill Murray almost made an animated Coen Brothers film. Put us in your ear, and enjoy! And don’t forget to Watch More Film! Check us out on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to us on iTunes under the Movie Lovers Podcast. Reviews and comments are much appreciated.

The Definitive Movies of 1995

40. Empire Records Directed by: Allan Moyle Ah, the coming-of-age …

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‘American Sniper’ stumbles, but Bradley Cooper shines

After unsuccessful forays into musicals and political biopics with Jersey Boys and J. Edgar, Clint Eastwood returns to more traditionally masculine material usually associated with his filmmaker persona. With American Sniper, he tackles the drama and real-life accounts of Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle, but as compelling as the on-the-ground combat is, the real story worth telling is largely ignored for the pyrotechnics.