DAS Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 It's very sad that the media in this country is so closed minded and treats people so poorly with the courage to challenge the politically correct agenda imposed on them by the media itself. It doesn't matter if your Clint Eastwood, George Bush or Ted Nugent. Those who don't fall in line are treated with less than human dignity and those who obey are never held accountable for anything. Very sad indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 It's very sad that the media in this country is so closed minded and treats people so poorly with the courage to challenge the politically correct agenda imposed on them by the media itself. It doesn't matter if your Clint Eastwood, George Bush or Ted Nugent. Those who don't fall in line are treated with less than human dignity and those who obey are never held accountable for anything. Very sad indeed. I think Clint took the tingle out of Chris Matthews' leg. :^) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryder1978 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Maybe impromptu speaking isn't Clint's forte, but I still prefered his speech to the stiff, rehearesed, self- cogratulatory crap that all the other speakers at these conventions give. I hope to have half the wit and professionalism as Clint when I'm 82! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 (edited) This is only my opinion and I WILL NOT argue politics. But I watched the RNC and I am watching the DNC right now. I think they should put both candidates together like this. Can you imagine, if they thought they weren't being filmed we might hear the REAL truth!! Nobody, not even Clint can compare to either of these men IMHO:-) Edited September 5, 2012 by Deborah J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TypeO Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 This is only my opinion and I WILL NOT argue politics. But I watched the RNC and I am watching the DNC right now. I think they should put both candidates together like this. Can you imagine, if they thought they weren't being filmed we might hear the REAL truth!! Nobody, not even Clint can compare to either of these men IMHO:-) Awesome scene, awesome movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Maybe impromptu speaking isn't Clint's forte, but I still prefered his speech to the stiff, rehearesed, self- cogratulatory crap that all the other speakers at these conventions give. I hope to have half the wit and professionalism as Clint when I'm 82! I'll just settle for being alive when I'm 82. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Dounim Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 The real kicker is that the RNC thinks an 81-year old, senile actor interviewing an empty chair is their link to pop culture! Man, if Andy Griffith had still been alive, they might've trotted him out to try to convince everyone that electing Mitt would return everyone to Mayberry! Probably would've come off better than Clint did, at least. Don't get me wrong, I think Clint Eastwood is a master of his many crafts, but that whole chair thing was just an extremely stupid move. I'll feel so sorry for all of you in the US if Mitt wins. And I agree the Andy Griffith idea sounds like it would be the only thing funnier than what actually happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryingbluerain Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Don't get me wrong, I think Clint Eastwood is a master of his many crafts, but that whole chair thing was just an extremely stupid move. Why? I'll feel so sorry for all of you in the US if Mitt wins. Not as sorry as you will be if he doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 Can you please leave the politics out of this thread? Take it to the American Election thread instead. I'd rather not have this thread debased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 ^ This is a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 I love this scene. The look on his face at 2:15! Classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 One of the great things about living on the West Coast is that the football games start early so you can still do stuff at night. "Outlaw Josey Wales" is being shown tonight at the American Cinematheque in all its wide-screen glory. The Dallas @ NY Giants game starts at 5:30pm. The movie starts at 7:30pm. There's a sports bar and grill across the street from the theatre, so I should be able to watch most of the game before heading to the theatre. At least until the middle of the third quarter or so, by which time, the Giants should have things well in hand. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF8ETyOcDCE&feature=youtube_gdata_player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beetleron Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 Ok, the chair memes are getting tiresome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TypeO Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I literally LOL'd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I love Clint. But I wish he would have combed his hair for that speech. Nonetheless, he nailed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepscoda Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 My top 5 : 1- High Plains Drifter 2- The Outlaw Josey Wales 3- Kelly's Heroes 4- Dirty Harry 5- Joe Kidd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 My top 5 : 1- High Plains Drifter 2- The Outlaw Josey Wales 3- Kelly's Heroes 4- Dirty Harry 5- Joe Kidd OK. Ill bite The Outlaw Josey Wales Magnum Force Escape from Alcatraz High Plains Drifter The Guantlet But tomorrow it could be different. Love em all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bitnogoodjive Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Aside from the most obvious ones - Harry, Josey, Drifter, etc: The Beguiled Play Misty For Me The Eiger Sanction Escape From Alcatraz Gran Torino You really can't go wrong with most of his films. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe (Liverpool) Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I like them all but Unforgiven is my favourite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 Come on! Nobody has picked any of his great Sergio Leone Westerns..."Fistful of Dollars", "For a Few Dollars More", "The Good, the Bad & the Ugly"? Here's my Top 5 Clint Eastwood movies: 1. "The Good, the Bad & the Ugly" 2. "Outlaw Josey Wales" 3. "Dirty Harry" 4. "For a Few Dollars More" 5. "In the Line of Fire" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Dirty Harry The Good, the Bad & the Ugly Escape From Alcatraz Thunderbolt & Lightfoot Coogan's Bluff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepscoda Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Fletcher: I think I'll go down to Mexico to try to find him. Josey Wales: And then? Fletcher: He's got the first move. I owe him that. I think I'll try to tell him the war is over. What do you say, Mr. Wilson? Josey Wales: I reckon so. I guess we all died a little in that damn war. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I like them all but Unforgiven is my favourite I like the movie but am not agreeing it was more deserving of him getting an Oscar than many others. He was due one and they basically gave it to him as a consolation prize then. Not his best movie. No way. But he never really made a bad movie. Maybe one of the Orangutang ones? He is in my all time top three actors for sure. Along with Pacino and De Niro and maybe McQueen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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