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Clint Eastwood,ever heard of him? Of course you have… though maybe not around these parts. Whether he’s on screen, behind the camera, or, hell, even both, the two-time Oscar winner is best known for grounded dramas, cutting-edge westerns, crime thrillers, left-of-the-dial comedies, biopics, and the list goes on. But Horror? Short of his bit parts in The Witches andRevenge of the Creature,you’d have to bend the tenets of the genre to make it work.

The most malleable of his films to the Horror genre is his directorial debut: 1971’s Play Misty forMe.Written byJo HeimsandDean Riesner,the taut thriller pre-dates the “-from hell” subgenre (think: Fatal Attraction) by nearly two decades. It’s also a better movie than most of them.Eastwoodnot only proves to be the lean and mean director we know and respect today from the get-go, but...

In 1973, western iconClint Eastwoodtook it upon himself not just to star in a new addition to the genre that defined his career, but also to direct in it. "High Plains Drifter"is the first western he helmed himself, and at times feels more akin to an almost supernatural film from the legendary actor. Starring asThe Stranger,his character wanders into town only to be offered the job of protecting the place and its people from three murderers seeking revenge.Eastwood's cigar-chewing gunslinger is no hero, though, and instead swiftly begins to feel like a steely-eyed grim reaper, addressing a communal sin that the town is forced to remember.

Demonstrating in the early stages of what would become Eastwood's world-renowned efficiency behind the camera, "High Plains Drifter"stands out as not only one of his best directorial efforts but one of his all-time great on-screen performances, too.

ThreeClint Eastwoodfavourites – led byDirty Harry– are coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK, and are up for order.

Fans of Clint Eastwood classics, and the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray format, have a triple treat in store, asWarner Brosprepares to release there ofEastwood’s movies on the format.

Thus far, it’s just the Steelbook versions that have gone up for order, and there are plenty of details yet to fill in. But there’s a sporting chance these initial releases will sell fast, hence this post.

Dirty Harrywas first rumoured for 4K disc last year, and it’s definitely on its way in 2025. There aren’t at the moment known plans for the four follow-ons as well – although it’d be terrific to seeSudden Impactin 4K – but you can findDirty Harryup for order here.

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Clint Eastwood's Best Picture-winning Western is getting a new streaming home. Since the 1960s, the American icon has been widely associated with the Western genre. He rose to fame for his roles as the ramrodRowdy Yatesin the Western television series Rawhide and the bounty hunter,the Man with No Name,in directorSergio Leone's Dollars trilogy of spaghetti Westerns, which includesA Fistful of Dollars,For a Few Dollars More,andThe Good, the Bad and the Ugly.

Eastwoodcapped off the 1960s with the WesternsHang 'Em High,which was his first starring role in an American movie, and the musicalPaint Your Wagon.During the 1970s, Eastwood starred in Two Mules forSisterSara andJoe Kiddbefore he began directing his own Westerns in addition to starring, starting withHigh Plains Drifterand followed byThe Outlaw Josey WalesandPale Rider.In 1992, Eastwood madeUnforgiven,...

Despite not boasting widespread recognition in the modern era,The Big Heatremains one of the greatest big-screen revenge stories ever told. Released in 1952,The Big Heatis a celebrated film noir featuring three major names in Hollywood:Glenn Ford,Gloria Grahame,andLee Marvin.Glenn Ford, an actor who helped headline some of the best film noir movies of all time, played the lead role of Detective Dave Bannion, the subject ofThe Big Heat's revenge narrative.

Revenge is among the most common motifs in Hollywood films, with Westerns and crime thrillers utilizing it regularly for decades. Over the years, bloody crusades to right a wrong have delivered all sorts of riveting adventures, ranging fromHigh Plains DriftertoJohn Wick.Older movies, even those bound by numerous content restrictions, have also found great success in making a quest for vengeance the central focus of a story. In fact,...

As Hollywood adjusted to the whims and desires of Baby Boomer moviegoers heading into the 1970s, studios found themselves making fewer and fewer Westerns. Long one of the most reliably profitable genres, younger viewers who'd come of age rebelling against much of what their parents held dear were turned off by this continued mythologizing of how America pursued its manifest destiny. They rejectedJohn Wayne,but turned out for Italian-produced Spaghetti Westerns, especially those starringClint Eastwood.As a result, the only semi-traditional Hollywood Westerns Boomers would embrace tended to featureEastwoodin the starring role (e.g. "High Plains Drifter"and"The Outlaw Josey Wales").

One notable exception to the Eastwood rule wasMichael Crichton's sci-fi/Western blend "Westworld."The 1973 film starsRichard BenjaminandJames Brolinas a pair of buddies who take a vacation to an adult amusement park called Delos to live out their dreams...

Clint Eastwoodowes his career to Westerns. He became a familiar face to American television viewers between 1959 and 1965 as the ramrodRowdy Yatesin the popularCBSseries "Rawhide"before venturing off to Spain, where, with Italian filmmakerSergio Leone,he helped turn the genre on its ear with the Spaghetti Western trilogy of "A Fistful of Dollars,""For a Few Dollars More,"and"The Good, the Bad and the Ugly."From that point forward,Eastwoodin any kind of Western was a big deal at the box office, which was especially impressive considering that oaters were declining in popularity throughout the 1960s and into the '70s.

Ultimately, even Eastwood couldn't keep the genre afloat. After an impressive run that included "Hang 'Em High,""Two Mules for Sister Sara,""High Plains Drifter,"and"The Outlaw Josey Wales,"the star only made one proper Western in the 1980s ("Pale Rider...

Clint Eastwoodmay first have been known as an actor, due in part to his starring roles in Westerns, including the iconic Dollars trilogy, but he's now just as well known for his directing.Eastwood's first directing gig wasPlay Misty for Mein 1971, and he followed that film up with others likeHigh Plains Drifter(1973),The Outlaw Josey Wales(1976),Heartbreak Ridge(1986), and, of course,Unforgiven(1992).

Eastwood continued to appear in films throughout the 2000s, but the 2010s saw his career shift to one more focused on directing. He gave audiences films likeAmerican Sniper(2014),Sully(2016), andRichard Jewell(2019), while also doing double duty as star and director inThe Mule(2018) andCry Macho(2021). At 94 years old, most in Hollywood would be long retired, but Eastwood put out yet another film this year, and it's been a success with critics and audiences.

Juror #2 Dominates VOD Charts After A Controversial...

The star ofClint Eastwood's 2019 drama defends his Letterboxd rating for the film after being taken to task on social media.Eastwood’s long and storied directorial career began way back in 1971 when the star took the helm on the thrillerPlay Misty For Me.Over 50 years later, the 94-year-old Hollywood legend is back with his 40th film as a director, the courtroom drama Juror #2.

In a filmography as rich and varied as the one Eastwood produced in the years betweenPlay Misty for Meand Juror #2, there are bound to be a few stinkers alongside the masterpieces. Eastwood-directed films receiving the most critical pans (viaRotten Tomatoes) include The 5:17 to Paris,The Rookie,Firefox,J. EdgarandHereafter.On the opposite end of the spectrum, Eastwood’s triumphs includeUnforgiven,High Plains Drifter,Honky Tonk Man,the aforementioned Juror #2 and Pale Rider.

Richard JewellStarPaul Walter Hauser...

There are two ways of looking atClint Eastwood's 1980s. One is to view them as an enshrinement.Eastwoodturned 50 at the outset of the decade, and the movies were either mainstream-skewing victory laps or thoughtful departures; the star wasn't above coasting, but he made sure to carve out some time for personal projects about subjects that fascinated him (e.g. the country music drama "Honkytonk Man"and theCharlie Parkerbiopic "Bird" ). Basically, Eastwood could do whatever he wanted at his home studio atWarner Bros.,and sometimes he wanted to make "Pink Cadillac."

You can also view Eastwood's '80s as a waste of his time and talent. Of the 11 films he made over that 10-year span, only one was great ( "Tightrope"), a few were above-average, and the rest were either misfires or outright garbage. Some argue that he needed the behind-the-camera reps to make his '90s and '00s triumphs,...

Pierce Brosnanis finally getting to play “richer characters,” he told Variety.

“I tell my sons: ‘Work gets work.’ I’ve been a working actor all my life and I’ve managed to create a body of work that, I think, is entertaining and substantial. There are some wonderful jewels within it.”

Richard Gray,his director on western “The Unholy Trinity,”agreed: “Pierce’s a ridiculously good actor. Lately, he’s been doing some really good stuff. He’s had a string of films that aren’t out yet and they will show him in many different lights. Over the next 10 years, he’ll be very acclaimed.”

Brosnan has been a “great supporter” of the movie, now set to close Zurich Film Festival, which sees him square off againstSamuel L. Jackson.

“Working with Pierce and Sam was a dream come true. I grew up watching these guys: they are legends.

As a director,Clint Eastwoodset such a high bar withHigh Plains Drifterthat it took 19 years for him to finally surprass it. In addition to headlining some of the greatest Westerns of all time, Clint Eastwood developed a reputation as a competent filmmaker, directing some celebrated, award-winning movies over the course of his long career in Hollywood. Unsurprisingly, many of these were in the genre that launched him to stardom in the first place.

After making the transition to TV to film, Clint Eastwood became the biggest Western star of the 1960s, with his role asThe Man With No Namein Sergio Leone's Dollars Trilogy being his claim to fame at the time. After a string of prominent roles, Clint Eastwood tried his hand at directing, taking onPlay Misty For Meas his first time in the director's chair in 1971. Two years later, he directed two more films,...

Western movies often deal with themes of independence, assimilation, and rugged individualism. The films are sometimes interpreted as ringing endorsements of the myth of the American West. However, the darkest Westerns in the genre explore the issues with these stories and expose the deeper truths about the victims of these ideologies. Dark Westerns feature intense displays of violence and fast-paced action, but these serve to communicate the greater purpose of the plot and the filmmaker's message. As thrilling as they are unsettling, these films push boundaries and define what audiences under the Western genre are.

The filmmakers and actors who are hallmarks of the Western movie were inclined to push boundaries and subvert the genres as their careers progressed.

The filmmakers and actors who are hallmarks of the Western movie were inclined to push boundaries and subvert the genres as their careers progressed. This is unsurprising, considering how much the West defines American cinema.

AlthoughRichard Harrismight have thought he was the target of a prank,Clint Eastwoodwas certain he wanted the legendary actor for one of his finest films.

Richard Harris passed away in 2002 after leading an extremely successful career as an actor. It has been over two decades since his passing but his legacy is still alive, especially in the hearts of Harry Potter fans. He played Professor Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films, the latter of which was released after his death.

Richard Harris as Dumbledore inHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets| Credits:Warner Bros. Pictures

Despite being best known as our favorite Hogwarts professor, Richard Harris had many other iconic roles in his portfolio includingGulliverinGulliver’s Travels,King Arthur in Camelot, and so on. Clint Eastwood’sUnforgivenis one such film that might be considered as the best work of his career.

The Cowboysfrom 1972 is seen as one of Wayne's last great Westerns and has been praised for its authenticity. Wayne's death inThe Cowboysshocked audiences, and was a rare occurrence for the iconic star. The film received positive reviews for its blend of adventure and drama, with a bittersweet ending that resonated with viewers.

John Wayne'sThe Cowboyshas been praised for its authenticity and also provided its star with one of his best moviemaking experiences. Despite fronting romantic dramas, war epics or cop movies, Wayne will forever be remembered for his Western roles. John Wayne fronted 80 Westerns during his long career, ranging from evergreen greats likeThe Searchersto lesser outings likeRio Lobo.Even as the genre's fortunes waned moving into the 1970s, Wayne was one of the few stars still fronting Westerns, including his final film,The Shootist.

It's interesting to track how the genre...

Wayne dislikedEastwood'sHigh Plains Drifterfor glorifying violence and straying from traditional Westerns. The feud arose from contrasting views on Westerns: Wayne romanticized, while Eastwood told grittier stories. Wayne rejected a role opposite Eastwood in The Hostiles due to personal issues, not the film's premise.

Clint Eastwood's High Plains Drifter angeredJohn Wayneso much that he wrote Eastwood a letter about it. Eastwood was an up-and-coming Western star during the early 1960s, which should have made him the natural successor to Wayne, who had been acting since the 1930s. Wayne had first made a name for himself in 1939'sStagecoach,and he resented the darker turn Westerns were taking when Eastwood came along, especially the gritty spaghetti Westerns Clint Eastwood was famous for, such as the Dollar Trilogy.

John Wayne was critical of much of the Western genre by the late 1960s. He turned down the...

The 1970s marked the end of traditional westerns and the rise of the anti-western, questioning the genre's whitewashing of U.S. history. Movies likeThe Cowboys,Jeremiah Johnson,andHigh Plains Drifterpaved the way for revisionist westerns in the '70s. Films likeEl Topo,The Shootist,andBlazing Saddlesbrought fresh, innovative perspectives to the western genre in the 1970s.

With delightfully dark classics likeEl TopoandMcCabe& Mrs. Miller, the 1970s marked the end of the western genres heyday and the dawn of the anti-western. The western genre has been a staple of American cinema since the invention of filmmaking. One of the first narrative films ever made Edwin S. Porters 1903 silent movieThe Great Train Robberywas a western. Seminal masterpieces likeStagecoachandDestryRides Again established the cinematic language of the western genre in the 1930s, and westerns remained popular and prevalent throughout the 40s,...

Clint Eastwood's "Two Mules for Sister Sara"is a lesser-known, humorous Western. The film featuresEastwoodandShirley MacLaineas a comedic duo in a story filled with zingers and quips. Although not a major hit, "Two Mules for Sister Sara"marked a turning point in Eastwood's career, showcasing his versatility and willingness to share screen time.

One of Clint Eastwood's least talked about Westerns is also his funniest outing in the genre. Eastwood spent years on Western seriesRawhide,before accidentally becoming a screen icon when he signed on for a low-budget Italian film calledA Fistful of Dollars.This 1964 movie redefined the genre, and set the template for the Spaghetti Westerns that followed. Eastwood exitedSergio Leone's Dollars trilogy as an exciting new leading man, and became one of the last movie stars to make his name with Westerns.

Throughout his American movies in the 1960s and 1970s,...

PaleRiderisClint Eastwood's only foray into playing a supernatural character in a Western setting, adding a unique twist to his filmography. The movie draws inspiration from classic Westerns like Shane, while also incorporating a subtle supernatural edge to the story of a mysterious preacher. Despite being a departure fromEastwood's typical roles,Pale Riderremains one of his best-received films, blending elements of horror and Western genres.

Pale Rideris the only time in Clint Eastwood's career that he played a supernatural character. Clint Eastwood built his career on his appearances in Western, beginning with the TV seriesRawhide.His work inSergioLeone's Dollars movie trilogy not only cemented his stardom but also helped establish the spaghetti Western genre too. In the years, that followed, Eastwood made many more Westerns, includingTwo Mules For Sister Sara,The Outlaw Josey Walesand later signed off...

Have you ever witnessed the transformative power of true acting prowess married with masterful direction? In the movie industry,Clint Eastwood’s real genius as a filmmaker crystallized in moments such as trusting the indomitableRichard Harriswith his evocative vision in the 1992 Western flick,Unforgiven.

This is especially evident in the scene-stealing role of English Bob—an arrogant, pseudo-aristocratic gunslinger who is anything but what he seems. Harris, widely celebrated for his gravitas as Albus Dumbledore in the early Harry Potter flicks, went down the rabbit hole by delving deep into historical complexities to flesh out his character’s (inUnforgiven) deceptive nature.

Clint Eastwood as William Munny inUnforgiven|Warner Bros. Pictures

Eastwood’s count on Harris’ interpretation added a rich layer of authenticity toUnforgiven,a film that not only challenged the traditional tropes of Westerns but also reflected on the fables we cherish about our heroes & their legacies.

When one looks at filmmakers who have been influential in the landscape of Hollywood films, it is difficult to look pastClint Eastwood.The actor-director has left his stamp on the industry through various path-breaking films that have left an indelible mark with audiences and critics alike.

Clint Eastwood and Hillary Swank inMillion Dollar Baby(image credit: Warner Brothers)

Having mastered the Western with films like The Good The Bad and The Ugly,For A Few Dollars More,andHigh Plains Drifter,Eastwoodturned the genre on its head with his award-winning filmUnforgivenwhich redefined the aesthetics of the Hollywood Western. Interestingly, the director mulled over the script for a good decade before taking it up, a move that ultimately paid rich dividends.

This Decision By Clint Eastwood MadeUnforgivenA Cult Classic

Clint Eastwood’sUnforgiven,which saw the celebrity direct and act in the lead role,...

Clint Eastwoodretired from the Western genre with the most epic Western film in cinematic history,Unforgiven.It won the Best Picture Oscar and the Best Director Oscar forEastwood.In his final Western outing, Eastwood deconstructed some of the outdated myths that were popular in Westerns includingJohn Waynefilms. Not only did he create the greatest Western movie, he also inspired other filmmakers in the genre with this film.

Clint Eastwood as William Munny inUnforgiven|Malpaso Productions

Yellowstone creatorTaylor Sheridanhas reiterated how the 1992 film served as an influence for him to enter the Western genre. Eastwood also admired the creator’s vision in his Western dramas, even allowing to useUnforgiven‘s theme music in a Yellowstone Season 1 episode.

Clint Eastwood Deviated From The Usual Myths To Create The Greatest Western Film

Morgan Freemanand Clint Eastwood in a still fromUnforgiven(1992) | Malpaso Productions

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On Friday, June 7, 2024, at 10:00 Pm, Outd brings audiences a classic Western experience with “High Plains Drifter.”In this timeless tale, a mysterious stranger, portrayed by the legendaryClint Eastwood,rides into the troubled town of Lago, where cowardly citizens find themselves at the mercy of three escaped convicts. As tension mounts and fear grips the community, the enigmatic drifter takes matters into his own hands, compelling the townsfolk to confront their darkest secrets and face the consequences of their actions.

WithEastwood’s iconic portrayal of the stoic and morally ambiguous protagonist, “High Plains Drifter”offers viewers a gripping narrative filled with suspense, intrigue, and moral ambiguity. As the stranger manipulates events and challenges the townspeople to confront their own cowardice and complicity, audiences are drawn into a captivating exploration of justice, vengeance, and the complexities of human nature.

Set against the backdrop of the rugged high plains, this classic Western delivers thrills,...

Clint Eastwoodis one of the leading pioneers of actors and filmmakers who popularized the Western genre and elevated it during his prime. The actor’s collaborations withSergio Leoneon the Dollars trilogy changed Westerns forever.Eastwoodcarried on the legacy of those who came before him and elevated the genre by taking it into unexplored territory with many of his Westerns.

Clint Eastwood as William Munny inUnforgiven|Warner Bros

The Outlaw Josey Wales,High Plains Drifter,Pale Rider,andUnforgivenwere four of the Westerns masterpieces Eastwood made. While the genre has not had the level of popularity it did back then,Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone reinvigorated the genre with a fresh and intimate familial story. WhileSheridancertainly took inspiration from Eastwood, he did not want to copy one trait of his films.

Taylor Sheridan Does Not Want To Have an Acting Role In Every Project...

The best villains inClint Eastwood's Western movies are as memorable and essential as his iconic heroes.Eastwood's characters often operated in morally gray territory, reflecting the lawless nature of the Western genre. Great Western villains must be nuanced in their motivations and actions, with some being downright evil in their pursuit of power.

Clint Eastwood is widely regarded as one of the most prolific actors within the Western genre, but the best villains in his movies should not go unacknowledged. A hero has no reason to exist without an antagonist who provides a foil to their sense of morality. Eastwood appeared in many Westerns, but the best stand out because of the great performances and characterization of the evils that he fought against. After making so many iconic Western movies, it’s only fitting that his villains be regarded with the same notoriety.

A great villain should...

Acid Westerns are a strange and surreal sub-genre that break the rules of the traditional Western, offering complex characters and narrative experimentation. Films likeLemonade Joe,High Plains Drifter,andBlueberryshowcase the trippier side of Acid Westerns, featuring bizarre stories, ghostly protagonists, and drug-induced trips. Directors likeJim Jarmusch,Richard Stanley,andAlejandro Jodorowskypushed the boundaries of Acid Westerns, creating metaphysical trips, genre mashups, and hallucinatory visions.

While many viewers might think of the Western as a pretty straightforward genre, some of its trippiest outings prove that the opposite is true. The Western has been around for a long time. Back in the early days of film, B-Westerns defined the tropes and traditions that would go on to define the genre before the Golden Age of Westerns saw directors likeJohn Forddistill these conventions into a fine art. After that, the Spaghetti Westerns of the '60s...

Seraphim Fallsis a reimagining ofClint Eastwood's The Outlaw Josey Wales, with similarities in plot, characters, and chase sequences. AlthoughSeraphim Fallsdeviates from the original, it owes a debt to The Outlaw Josey Wales and explores new elements in the genre. WhileThe Outlaw Josey Walesis considered the superior revisionist Western,Seraphim Fallsshowcases that there is still potential for innovation in the genre.

The WesternSeraphim Fallsis trending onNetflix,and the underrated 2006 movie is a stealth re-imagining of a Clint Eastwood classic from 1976.Eastwood's movies have had an immeasurable influence on the Western genre. As an actor, Eastwood starred inSergioLeone’sDollarstrilogy, which is among the most critically acclaimed spaghetti Westerns ever made. As a director, Eastwood helmed the revisionist WesternUnforgiven,an elegiac masterpiece that redefined the rules of the genre. This is without even considering Hang ‘Em High,...

Clint Eastwood'sPale Ridersaved Westerns in the 1980s afterHeaven's Gate's massive failure.Pale Riderwas the highest grossing Western of the decade and encouraged studios to produce more Westerns.Eastwoodhadn't made a Western since 1976, but returned to the genre withPale Riderand expressed that he had missed it.

A Clint Eastwood Western proved the genre was alive and kicking, five years after a devastating box-office bomb appeared to kill them. Westerns were once one of the most popular genres in American cinema, but moving into the '60s and '70s, they started to feel old hat and outdated to audiences. Clint Eastwood was one of the last movie stars to make his name with them, thanks to the success ofSergio Leone's groundbreakingDollarstrilogy.

Other notable Clint Eastwood Westerns from this era includeHigh Plains Drifter,but even he began to...

The original screenplay for "High Plains Drifter"made it clearClint Eastwood's character is avenging his brother's murder.Eastwoodadded supernatural elements, making his character The Stranger feel like the avenging spirit of a murdered Marshal. Eastwood leaves it up to viewers to decide if The Stranger is a ghost or not, but there are plenty of clues suggesting he is.

This Clint Eastwood Western character is borderline supernatural in his shooting skills, but is he actually a ghost? Eastwood is one of the last major stars who made their name appearing in Westerns. After spending years on the TV seriesRawhide,Sergio Leonecast the young Eastwood inA Fistful of Dollars,a low-budget Italian Western. The movie itself proved groundbreaking and is credited with creating the "Spaghetti Western" subgenre. The star returned for two moreLeonefilms, with Eastwood's first American Western lead being Hang 'Em High in 1968.

During the '70s,...

William O’Connell,whose extensive TV and film acting credits in the 1960s and ’70s included a memorably villainous role onStar Trekand a string of adversaries in the films of his frequent collaboratorClint Eastwood,died January 15 at his home in Sherman Oaks, CA. He was 94.

His death was announced to Deadline by a family friend. A cause was not disclosed.

O’Connellscored a lengthy roster of TV episodic credits in the 1960s, becoming a busy character actor of the day. He had small roles, often nameless characters distinguished only by their job titles — Flagman, Cabbie, Field Rep. #1 — inHighway Patrol,Peter GunnandThe Twilight Zone,also popping up onDennis the Menace,My Three Sons,The Outer Limits,Bonanza,The Munsters,BatmanandThe Lucy Show.

His most memorable TV role from the era came in 1967, when he was cast in the Season 2 “Journey to Babel” episode ofStar Trekas Thelev,...

Clint Eastwood'sHigh Plains Drifterleft fans with plenty of questions following its shocking ending.

TheEastwood-led 1973 Western film is back in the news, following its streaming debut onNetflixin the U.S.

Centering on a mysterious cowpoke known asThe Stranger,High Plains Drifteron the surface looks like a simple story of dustbowl revenge, but looking deeper can expose a myriad of mind-blowing possibilities.

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Netflixkickstarted the year as normal by rotating its library of movies. Among the movies that came to Netflix on December 31st and January 1st were 15 movies from the 1970s considered classics. Here’s a rundown of all those movies that dropped.

The movies seem to come to Netflix through a range of different distributors, includingParamountand Universal Pictures. It comes as Netflix has seemingly been getting greater access to some of the biggest Hollywood studios’ back library of IPs as of late. We’ve seen almost all providers step up their licensing to Netflix in various forms, whether that be through licensing newer movies, older movies like the ones below, or titles from their vast TV catalog.

In alphabetical order, then, here’s a rundown of all the new movies that recently touched down that were first released in the 1970s. Descriptions of each movie...

Clint Eastwood's Western movies showcase his ability to be cool and collected while taking out the bad guys. (136 characters) Some of Clint Eastwood's Western movies focus more on reflection and the cowboy's plights, but still feature exciting kills. (139 characters) Clint Eastwood's best kills in Westerns range from impressive and dramatic to satisfyingly intense and iconic. (119 characters)

Over the course of his incredible career, Clint Eastwood has starred in some truly iconic Western movies, and in these movies, there have been some especially awesome death scenes. From theDollarstrilogy toUnforgiven,Eastwoodhas astounded audiences with his ability to be cool and collected while also taking out the bad guys. Through these kills, Eastwood proved that he was just as capable of a cowboy as any other Western movie great. The following list shows off some of his best moments with his top ten greatest kills in Westerns.

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Iconic images and directorial styles are integral to the Western genre, fromSergio Leone's Man With No Name toJohn Ford'sThe Searchers.Directors likeClint Eastwood,the Coen Brothers, andAnthony Mannhave made their mark on Westerns, each bringing their unique vision and storytelling to the genre.

While Western movies have been around for almost as long as Hollywood itself, the genre wouldn’t be the same without a few great directors. Every cinematic genre is shaped by its most memorable voices. Sci-fi cinema would be completely different withoutStanley Kubrick,Andrei Tarkovsky,andGeorge Lucasjust like the horror genre wouldn’t be what it is today without revolutionaries likeJohn Carpenter,Dario Argento,andWes Craven.However, there might be no other genre as reliant on iconography as the Western. Thus, the history of the Western is marked by legendary images whose work came to define the genre.

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Clint Eastwood's Western movies were darker and more cynical than those made during the "Golden Age" of Hollywood, which might explain whyJohn Waynewasn't a fan. John Wayne's final movie,The Shootist,almost starred Clint Eastwood, but other actors were considered due to Wayne's declining health. Wayne had a confrontation with the director on the set ofThe Shootist,refusing to film a scene where his character shot someone in the back, stating he had never done that in his career. Where to Watch Powered by

Clint Eastwood passed on a Western movie role that went on to feature one of John Wayne's best performances. While Westerns were once one of the most dominant genres in Hollywood, they waned greatly in popularity during the 1960s.Eastwoodwas one of the last movie stars to make his name off the genre, thanks to the success ofSergio Leone's...

John Wayne's refusal to shoot anyone in the back in the movie "The Shootist"demonstrates his commitment to an old-fashioned Western rule. Wayne's portrayal of the character Books in"The Shootist"was influenced by his own personal experience with cancer, but he was not dying of cancer at the time of filming.Clint Eastwood's approach to Westerns, featuring morally ambiguous characters and a disregard for traditional rules, clashed with John Wayne's preference for honorable and upright heroes in the genre.

While filming his final movieThe Shootist,John Wayne refused to break one old-fashioned Western rule that Clint Eastwood would have had no issues with.The Shootistmarked the final movie in a 50-year career for Wayne, though it wasn't set up that way. Wayne was approached about other movies in the years that followed, but ill health prevented him from signing on to another film before his death.

When the clear-cut ethics of western movies turned out to be an idealized myth, the genre took a violent turn with rougher, bloodier visions of life in the Old West. The western genre started out with an optimistic view of justice and a morally black-and-white perspective of good versus evil. However, as time went on and the world became a lot more complicated, filmmakers challenged these tropes and conventions with morally gray antiheroes, real hardship on the frontier, and lots and lots of blood. Directors likeSam PeckinpahandSergio Corbucciupended the genre’s traditions to deliver darker, grittier, and bloodier western movies.

There are a lot of spaghetti westerns with no good guys and an abundance of bloodshed (such asSergio Leone’sA Fistful of Dollars). There are movies that incorporate gory horror elements in the well-worn western traditions (likeBone Tomahawk). While there are also acid...

Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have wanted to share it with as many people as possible. “Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net” is the outlet for that passion. In this column, I will showcase the kick-ass artwork of some great artists, with the hopes that these artists get the attention they deserve. That’s the aim. If you have any questions or comments, or even suggestions of art or other great artists, feel free to contact me at any time at [email protected].

Astro Boyby Martin Ansin

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A 1973 curiosity which has been released under several other titles – most notably Dead People – yet never quite taken off,Messiah Of Evilhas recently been restored and is screening as part of the Retrospective strand at the 2023 Dundead film festival. It’s an oddly structured, messy yet atmospheric film with its roots inHpLovecraft tales,Night Of The Living DeadandCarnival Of Souls,clearly an influence on a lot of subsequent genre work yet easy for even quite serious fans to overlook altogether. Although the first half is very slow, once it picks up, there’s enough genuinely weird stuff to make you glad you didn’t.

The story revolves around Arietty, a woman who goes looking for her estranged father after he sends her a series of increasingly urgent-sounding letters and then falls...

The locations inClint Eastwood's classic revisionist Western dramaHigh Plains Drifterare pivotal to the story, but where exactly was the movie actually filmed? Met with high critical praise upon its initial release in 1973,High Plains Drifterinvolves a perplexing blend of genres that see the Western auteur step out of his comfort zone. As with many classic Western films,High Plains Drifterfeatures stunning vistas and locations that are not only evocative of history but of the landscape mentioned in the movie's title. Even so, there is more to the movie's locations than what's on the surface.

Eastwoodnot only directed but also stars inHigh Plains Drifter,and the filmmaker's bleak vision of revenge and anti-heroism was in stark contrast to the classical icons of older Westerns. Stylized and allegorical, the choice to set the film in the High Plains was not by accident, and the...

Tom Joyner,who was First Ad on such notable titles asSteven Spielberg’sJaws,George Roy Hill’sSlapshotandClint Eastwood’sBronco Billy,died February 22 after a long battle with cancer and heart disease. He was 79.

Joyner began his career in the film industry in 1969 when he was accepted into theDGAassistant directors program. He started out as a Second Ad on such features as Spielberg’sSugarland Express,Eastwood’sHigh Plains DrifterandRobert Aldrich’s Ulzanas Raid. His first time out as a First Ad was on Spielberg’s classic Jaws, followed by several other well received films.

Tom Joyner, Steven Spielberg,Richard Dreyfus

He would then go on to serve as Unit Production Manager on a number of features including John Landis’The Blues Brothers,John Carpenter’sStarman,Taylor Hackford’sAgainst all Odds,Brian Gibson’s Poltergeist ll and Bruce Bereford’sTender Mercies.

Clint Eastwood's work has spanned the sports, music, drama, and romance genres, but he's best known as the antihero who takes out the trash with fists, bullets, and a few quips to boot. Eastwood took the baton fromJohn Wayne,his spiritual predecessor, and revitalized the western with laconic bravado. Then, with "Dirty Harry,"the actor kicked off the loose-cannon cop trope, spawning countless imitators.

However, some critics were less than impressed, especially early on.Pauline Kaelwrote, "[He] isn't an actor, so one could hardly call him a bad actor. He'd have to do something before we could consider him bad at it." According to the late Sonda Locke, Eastwood's former lover, the actor dismissed Kael's barbs as psycho-sexual vengeance.

Eastwood may not be one of the great actors, but he is one of our great stars, and there are many "great" moments to draw on, accordingly. So, from...

Had he signed on,The Frisco Kidcould very well have beenJohn Wayne's final Western, butHarrison Fordeventually nabbed the role. Wayne built his career off of the Western genre and starred in no less than 80 of them. Even his last onscreen role in 1976'sThe Shootistwas another "Oater," where he was directed byDirty Harry'sDon Siegel.WhileThe Shootistfelt like a fitting final role for the actor, it wasn't planned that way. He had several other projects in development, with Wayne rejecting Spielberg's offer to appear in 1941. However, ill health in his final years meant Wayne never returned to the big screen.

Wayne starred in plenty of other genres during his decades-long career, including romantic dramas likeThe Quiet Man,but he was somewhat typecast as a cowboy. He tried to break away from that image during the 1930s and starred in...

Fans of theHalloweenfranchise received some sad news today, as it has been confirmed that stuntmanGeorge P. Wilbur– who played horror iconMichael Myersin bothHalloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers(1988) andHalloween: The Curse of Michael Myers(1995), the sixth entry in the series – has passed away at the age of 81.

Wilbur’s fellow Michael Myers performerChris Durand,who played the character in 1998’sHalloween H20,broke the news of his passing onFacebookearlier today: “George P. Wilbur passed away last night. George, you were a class act and well loved. You will be missed. May you Rest in Peace.”Halloween: The Curse of Michael MyersscreenwriterDaniel Farrandsreacted to the news by saying, “Very sad to hear of George’s passing. He was such a kind soul and a beloved member of the Halloween family. “

Born on March 6, 1941 in Connecticut, Wilbur served...

Clint Eastwoodknew his way around a Western by the time he took it upon himself to direct one in 1973. "High Plains Drifter"is the follow-up to his filmmaking debut,"Play Misty for Me,"and, on the surface it appeared that the actor was giving his audience what they wanted. Eastwood stars as a man with no name who rides into a mining town seeking protection from a pair of outlaw families that killed their sheriff. This might sound like a retread of"A Fistful of Dollars,"butErnest Tidyman's screenplay quickly veers from the formula. When the Stranger accepts the gig, he quickly takes advantage of the townspeople. He abuses two women, installs a bullied little person as the mayor and sheriff, and takes over the village's only hotel.

The difference in "High Plains Drifter"is that the townspeople are anything but innocent. They hired the outlaws to murder the sheriff,...

ThoughClint Eastwood's most recent movie, 2021'sCry Macho,was a commercial failure, the actor-director is one of Hollywood's most impressive figures, having worked in the industry for almost 70 years. He started as an actor in 1955 and then made his directorial debut in 1971, earning tons of acclaim and multiple Oscars. At the age of 92, there won't be too many more movies in the great filmmaker's career, both in front of and behind the camera.

Over six decades,Eastwoodhas directed 40 movies, appearing in 26 of them either in a lead role or as a supporting player. Though he's never won an Oscar for acting, Eastwood gives his best performances in movies he directs.

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Clint Eastwood starred in the very successfulDirty Harryfranchise, and in 1983, he got a chance to direct a movie in the series. This wasSudden Impact,the fourth installment.

One of the key scenes inClint Eastwood'sUnforgivenwas inspired byJohn Wayne's final movie, The Shootist. Eastwood made his name on the big screen with Westerns like theDollarsmovie trilogy, but he largely stepped away from the genre in the late 1970s.Unforgivenwas a screenplay he sat on for nearly a decade, as he felt it could be his perfect last statement on the genre and the myth of the Old West.Unforgivenwas released in 1992 and not only did it win Best Picture and Best Director at the 65th Academy Awards, but it's also considered one of the finest Westerns ever produced.

John Wayne - a vet of 80 Westerns from Hollywood's "Golden Age" - made little secret of his dislike of Eastwood's darker style of Western. His last performance came with 1976's The Shootist, where he played a legendary gunfighter dying of cancer.

Netflixis culling a large quantity of titles from its service in December.

While the next 31 days will bring plenty more movies and TV shows for users to enjoy, several things that may have been on your watchlist will suddenly disappear.

To minimise surprise, we have compiled a full list of everything being taken down this month.

Find the full list of every movie and TV series coming to Netflix from now until the end of the year here.

Nb: TheIndependentcompiled this list with help from What’s on Netflix.

1 December

Airplane!

American Pie2

American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile

American Reunion

American Wedding

Amistad

Bad Santa2

Barbie in Princess Power

The Blue Lagoon

Changeling

Child’s Play3

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant

The Cleanse

Constantine

The Crow

The Danish Girl

Deliver Us from Eva

Dune(1984)

Executive Decision

The Express

Far andAway

Four Brothers

Free Birds...

Netflixis culling a large quantity of titles from its service in December.

While the next 31 days will bring plenty more movies and TV shows for users to enjoy, several things that may have been on your watchlist will suddenly disappear.

To minimise surprise, we have compiled a full list of everything being taken down this month.

Find the full list of every movie and TV series coming to Netflix from now until the end of the year here.

Nb: TheIndependentcompiled this list with help from What’s on Netflix.

1 December

Airplane!

American Pie2

American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile

American Reunion

American Wedding

Amistad

Bad Santa2

Barbie in Princess Power

The Blue Lagoon

Changeling

Child’s Play3

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant

The Cleanse

Constantine

The Crow

The Danish Girl

Deliver Us from Eva

Dune(1984)

Executive Decision

The Express

Far andAway

Four Brothers

Free Birds...