Clint Eastwood

EVEN LEONARDO DICAPRIO CAN’T SAVE “J EDGAR” FROM MONOTONY

We were fully prepared to fall in love with the movie “J Edgar.” We imagined a mini-history of the USA in the first half of the 20th century, and a visual feast through the decades. Plus, we have been enjoying the sensitivity of Clint Eastwood’s directing in the past few years and if a movie stars Leonardo DiCaprio, it’s bound to have a big budget. And of course we expected to learn a lot about the mysterious J Edgar Hoover. To put it mildly, our expectations were not met. We YAWNED repeatedly during the endless rambling monologues by Hoover and the countless flashbacks. Leonardo did a decent job of acting but we couldn’t forget for a minute that he’s Leo THE MOVIE STAR. An unknown character actor might have made Hoover more real. The biggest problem was the dull and uninspired script – it created an lifeless portrait of what was most likely a complex and intriguing man.

CLINT EASTWOOD HAS ANOTHER GOOD LOOKING OFFSPRING


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At least two of Clint Eastwood’s seven children (with 5 different women) showed up for the premier of J Edgar. We’re familiar with Alison Eastwood, 39, – she’s acted in and directed a few movies and started a clothing line called Eastwood Ranch. Her half brother Scott Eastwood, 25, is new to us, and he looks a lot like his dad. Scott is an aspiring actor and he’s appeared in 7 or 8 movies – his next is “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D” coming out in 2012. The last name of Eastwood opens doors in Hollywood.

A STAR IS BORN: BEYONCE HAS MET HER MATCH IN CHRISTIAN BALE

We imagine Clint Eastwood wasn’t thrilled to hear about Beyonce’s pregnancy because he hoped to start filming their movie “A Star Is Born” in February. Odds are it will be delayed. Clint really wanted Leonardo DiCaprio to play the male lead but he passed on the part. Now we hear Eastwood has hired Christian Bale to play the celebrity husband who becomes emasculated as his wife’s popularity rises and his own eclipses. We’re thinking Bale will bring QUITE a different edge to the character. This will be the fourth remake of the movie – in the 1974 version, Elvis Presley was desperate to play the role opposite Barbra Streisand – he felt it would change his career. But Colonel Parker nixed the idea.

“INVICTUS IS WELL WORTH SEEING DESPITE THE SPORTS

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We admit we had to be DRAGGED to see “Invictus,” because we have no particular interest in rugby or South African politics. (By the way, the word “Invictus” is Latin for “unconquered” – it’s the title of a poem from 1875 about never giving up.) Were WE surprised! We almost forgot what humanity Clint Eastwood brings to his movies. Sentimental Eastwood made the story light up with many personal and touching moments. It turned out to be both educating and engrossing. Matt Damon is uncharacteristically hunky as the team captain. It was also interesting to watch Morgan Freeman (who was excellent as usual) conceal his paralyzed hand. Hopefully it will heal eventually.

CAN YOU GUESS WHO THIS GUY'S FAMOUS FATHER IS?

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Do you see a resemblance? It’s Kyle Eastwood,41, the jazz musician son of actor Clint Eastwood. Kyle has composed music for many of his father’s movies, including Gran Torino. He arrived at the Tokyo airport with his band because they’re booked at The Blue Note jazz club there. He was thrilled when several Japanese fans greeted him and asked for photos.