Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'clint eastwood'

Eastwood's Veteran Turn In 'Gran Torino'

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:48:00 EST

Once best known as a western and action star, Clint Eastwood has shown he is just as capable a director. He stars as a disgruntled, racist war veteran in the new film Gran Torino.

'Changeling': Against The Odds, A Mother's Fight

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:29:00 EDT

Clint Eastwood's film recounts the based-on-a-true-story tale of a Los Angeles woman's struggle to find her missing son — after police return the wrong child to her. David Edelstein has a review.

Now Out: 'Changeling,' 'H.S. Musical,' 'Synecdoche'

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Films out this week include Changeling, starring Angelina Jolie and directed by Clint Eastwood; High School Musical 3: Senior Year and Synecdoche, the directing debut of noted screenwriter Charlie Kaufman.

The Many Facets Of 'Changeling' Eastwood

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:41:00 EDT

Once best known as a star of action and Western films, actor (and former mayor of Carmel, California) Clint Eastwood is also acclaimed for his work behind the camera. His latest directorial effort is Changeling, starring Angelina Jolie.

Black Veteran Takes Issue with Eastwood's Films

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Film director Spike Lee has publicly criticized director Clint Eastwood for not in including African-Americans in his World War II movies "Flags of Our Fathers" and "Letters from Iwo Jima." Thomas McPhatter, an African-American veteran of World War II who served at Iwo Jima, explains why he share's Lee's frustration.

'Letters from Iwo Jima' Astonishes with Empathy

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Clint Eastwood continues to astonish. His latest film, Letters from Iwo Jima parallels his recent Flags of Our Fathers, but it takes audiences to a place that would seem unimaginable for an American director. It's a feat of empathetic cross-cultural connection that Eastwood, more or less, willed into existence.

Remembering Jay "Hootie" McShann

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 11:00:00 EST

The Kansas City pianist-vocalist-bandleader died yesterday at the age of 90. Saxophonist Charlie Parker played with McShann's orchestra (where he earned the nickname "Bird") and made his recording debut on McShann's Hootie Blues in 1941. McShann was the subject of the 1978 film Hootie Blues, and was featured in Clint Eastwood's documentary Piano Blues. He was inducted into the Blues Foundation's Hall of Fame in 1987, and received the Lifetime Achievement award from the Rhythm & Blues Foundation in 1996. This interview originally aired on Oct. 8, 1987.

Eastwood Returns with 'Flags of Our Fathers'

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 09:55:00 EDT

At 76, actor and director Clint Eastwood is enjoying a Hollywood winning streak. He's helmed a string of accomplished, critically acclaimed movies in the last several years. In his latest film, opening in theaters Friday, he focuses his director's lens on one of the most famous moments of World War II: the flag-raising at Iwo Jima. Steve Inskeep talks to Eastwood about Flags of Our Fathers.

'Flags': The Story Behind an Iconic Image of WWII

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 17:51:00 EDT

Flags Of Our Fathers is Clint Eastwood's look at the World War II battle of Iwo Jima, which was symbolized around the country by the photo of six faceless Marines raising the flag over Mount Suribachi. In making the film, Eastwood paired reenactments of the battle with the U.S. War Bonds tour embarked upon by the three soldiers in the photo who survived the battle. NPR's Bob Mondello reviews

'Flags of Our Father' Stays True to History

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 17:30:00 EDT

The new film by Clint Eastwood portrays the iconic raising of the U.S. flag over the Pacific island of Iwo Jima and its aftermath. Charles Melson, chief historian of the U.S. Marine Corps, says the movie accurately depicts history.

Alcatraz Swim Now a Boyhood Trial

Mon, 22 May 2006 10:26:00 EDT

If you follow prison history, or old Clint Eastwood movies, you know the swim from Alcatraz. It was the last barrier to escaping the island prison in California. The only men to escape disappeared without clear evidence they made it to shore. Today, Braxton Bilbrey is attempting that swim. He read about a nine-year-old who swam the 1.4 miles. Now he plans to try it -- at the age of seven. He's hoping to raise money for drowning prevention.

'Once Upon A Time in Italy': The Films of Sergio Leone

Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Cultural historian Christopher Frayling's new book Once Upon A Time in Italy: The Westerns of Sergio Leone is a large-format, beautifully illustrated book that chronicles the history of the spaghetti western through researched text and interviews with Clint Eastwood, Martin Scorsese and Eli Wallach.

'Million Dollar Baby' Scores Honors at Academy Awards

Mon, 28 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

Last night's Oscar ceremony drew surprisingly strong ratings, though the evening itself was free of upsets. In a movie season that began amorphously, with no blockbusters in contention and no clear front-runner, Clint Eastwood's Million Dollar Baby took four awards in top categories, including best picture.

'Million Dollar' Night for Eastwood, Swank, Freeman

Mon, 28 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

At the 77th annual Academy Awards, director Martin Scorsese's The Aviator won the most Oscars -- five, but Clint Eastwood's film Million Dollar Baby took prizes for best picture, best director, best supporting actor, Morgan Freeman, and best actress, Hilary Swank. Jamie Foxx won the Oscar as best actor for his portrayal of Ray Charles in Ray.

Clint Eastwood's Ageless Approach to Directing

Sat, 29 Jan 2005 00:00:00 EST

At 74, Clint Eastwood is still creating Oscar-nominated films at an age when many directors have long since lost their steam. Many credit his direct approach to the movie business, which endears him to fellow actors and brings films in under budget.

'Million Dollar Baby'

Fri, 28 Jan 2005 00:00:00 EST

Film critic David Edelstein reviews Million Dollar Baby, a boxing tale directed by Clint Eastwood, who also stars in the movie, alongside Hilary Swank and Morgan Freeman. The film has won critical acclaim and is now up for seven Oscars, including best picture.

'Aviator' Leads Oscar Nominees

Tue, 25 Jan 2005 00:00:00 EST

Nominations for the 77th Academy Awards are announced in Beverly Hills, and The Aviator leads the way with 11. Clint Eastwood's Million Dollar Baby followed with seven nods. Kim Masters reports that this could be a year in which a movie with fewer nominations takes home more statuettes.

DiCaprio, Foxx, Swank, Bening Grab Golden Globes

Mon, 17 Jan 2005 00:00:00 EST

The 62nd annual Golden Globe Awards were held in Beverly Hills last night. Acting winners included Leonardo DiCaprio, Hilary Swank, Jamie Foxx and Annette Bening. Sideways and The Aviator won the top film awards. Clint Eastwood was named best director for Million Dollar Baby.

Eastwood Directs Winning 'Million Dollar Baby'

Fri, 17 Dec 2004 00:00:00 EST

Clint Eastwood's latest directing effort, Million Dollar Baby, features Eastwood as a boxing trainer and Hillary Swank as a woman trying to break into the fight game. Los Angeles Times critic Kenneth Turan offers a review.

Ray Charles Memorial Service

Fri, 18 Jun 2004 00:00:00 EDT

Hear the two-hour memorial service for soul music pioneer Ray Charles, who died Thursday, June 10, at 73. Participants include Clint Eastwood, B.B. King, Willie Nelson and Stevie Wonder.