Oct 23rd, 2008 · Like Million Dollar Baby and his World War II films, the director's new true-crime drama centers on a driven protagonist facing the rigid ideology of a major institution — this time, the LAPD.
Oct 23rd, 2008 · 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.
Jun 18th, 2008 · 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.
Dec 20th, 2006 · 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.
Oct 20th, 2006 · 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.
Oct 19th, 2006 · 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
Feb 28th, 2005 · 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.
Jan 29th, 2005 · 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.