Conversations on Clint

This week, we tackle one of Eastwood's most iconic works, "The Outlaw Josey Wales," taking a look at the movie's behind-the-scenes drama, its violent vision of America post-Civil War, and one of the more contradictory characters Clint has ever played. Audio clip from The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976), directed by Clint Eastwood. © Warner Brothers Pictures. Used for commentary purposes. Track: MokkaMus...

Clint Eastwood attempts his own Bond franchise in this outrageous piece of 70s pulp that goes down as one of the strangest - and deadliest - movies in his catalogue. Jesse, Trace, and Jay discuss Clint's handle on the spy genre, its laughably problematic script, and the jaw-dropping mountaineering sequence that nearly saves the movie in its final third! Audio clip from The Eiger Sanction (1975...

In this week's episode, Jesse, Jay, and Trace discuss one of Eastwood's most curious titles: 1973's "Breezy." The boys grapple with the film's May-December romance, how well it explores the collision between two drastically different generations, and the long history of hangout movies that capture the vibe of living in Los Angeles. Audio clip from Breezy (1973), directed...

In this week's episode, Jesse, Jay, and Trace discuss the first of Eastwood's many westerns as a filmmaker. But, this isn't your typical tale of white hat vs. black hat heroism. The three talk about the film's vicious, almost biblical violence, the influence of spaghetti westerns on Eastwood's aesthetic, and how to wrestle with a movie so full of depravity. Audio clip from High...

Welcome to the first episode of "Conversations on Clint," a show that explores one of Hollywood's most iconic figures through his directorial work! This episode explores Eastwood's early career, directorial debut, and his complex persona in Hollywood. Hosts Jesse Nussman, Jay Ledbetter, and Trace Sauveur discuss 'Play Misty for Me,' exploring its place in the erotic thril...