Clint Eastwood Director Poll
Added 2024-12-17 00:58:32 +0000 UTCOur director’s poll from last week was a runaway for Mr. Edgewood ;)
I had no idea he had directed SO many movies, I am very excited about this list, it was tough to narrow it down! I think I will watch the top 2!
Also to mention, I have already watched Sully, American Sniper and Changeling off channel. Unforgiven and Gran Torino on the channel! I am 98.6 percent sure I have not seen Million Dollar Baby so I included it on the poll
Comments
Love "Pale Rider".
Doug Fisher
2024-12-24 07:26:08 +0000 UTCNot on here but Trouble with a Curve. Later movie Baseball Scout and his Lawyer Daughter. Really Good Movie.
Tim C
2024-12-21 07:51:40 +0000 UTCI wish I had a Million Dollar Baby. I'd have to sell it though. I need dough and plenty of it.
V M
2024-12-20 22:00:35 +0000 UTCIt's one his most decorated movies. But yeah you're probably right.
Chris Thom
2024-12-20 06:31:26 +0000 UTCOh right that's the one that ends in Jackson Hole by the antlers.
Chris Thom
2024-12-20 06:14:27 +0000 UTCTop 5 1. MDB (2004) - 430 2. The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) - 361 3. Mystic River (2003) - 260 4. Heartbreak Ridge (1986) - 225 5. Pale Rider (1985) - 211 Would have been nice to see Pale Rider surge to 3rd, but I am ok with Mystic River (or Heartbreak Ridge). A lot of good choices and variety in this poll.
Clay F
2024-12-19 20:45:16 +0000 UTC'Breezy' is a very underrated May-December romance from the early 70s. It features an idyllic California before it became over-developed
Neighbourhood Watch Alliance
2024-12-19 15:02:05 +0000 UTCKelley's Heros is a must. A fun movie. And easily rewatchable. "Woof, woof, woof - that's my other dog." Happy to see that Cassie has put up a director's poll. I'd like to see additional director's polls as a regular, say monthly, feature.
RandyCC
2024-12-19 14:36:55 +0000 UTCA lot of bad movies have won a lot of awards. Why do you think people think the Oscars get it wrong more than they get it right? Remember Driving Miss Daisy? American Beauty? How have those wins aged...? I'll give you a hint. Not Well.
Robert Baldino
2024-12-18 23:47:57 +0000 UTCI still contend that you stole your name from ExploreRegina😂
Cole Jennett
2024-12-18 23:37:07 +0000 UTCYep, MDB definitely suceeded as "Oscar Bait". Won 4 Oscars: --Best Picture --Best Director (Eastwood) --Best Actress (Hillary Swank) --Best Supporting Actor (Morgan Freeman) Bad. Very bad.
Clay F
2024-12-18 23:01:58 +0000 UTCMy suspicion is that most people don't even know about it.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-18 22:51:08 +0000 UTCI think there must have been some election-meddling! A Perfect World should be running away with it!
bgb1975
2024-12-18 20:38:06 +0000 UTCWow, I actually thought that a Clint Eastwood / Kevin Costner team up movie might do well here. Shocked and shook.
Uncle Phoenix
2024-12-18 20:34:47 +0000 UTCYeah it’s definitely one of the most underrated films he’s been in or directed.
Dean Holt
2024-12-18 17:28:50 +0000 UTCThough Clint didn't direct it (but starred in it), I REALLY hope that Kelly's Heroes ends up on a future poll. It's one of my all time favorite films, and also an absolutely excellent film with one of the best, most satisfying endings in film history. Tell Cassie to make it so people.
Daniel Allen
2024-12-18 17:21:40 +0000 UTCEeexxxactly!!!
Clarence Newman
2024-12-18 16:04:13 +0000 UTC"Pale Rider," the most underrated of all of Eastwood's several underrated directorial efforts. And Cassie, you should know it borrows heavily from "Shane," and is therefore tied to "Logan" in spirit. Not trying to sway you. Promise.
Dave Sees Movies
2024-12-18 16:01:40 +0000 UTCI would throw a flag for gross exaggeration, Gary, but.....I'd only have to pick it up again.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-18 15:59:34 +0000 UTChttps://youtu.be/ZqZdfxc-fq0?t=87&feature=shared
rakesh
2024-12-18 15:29:33 +0000 UTCIf you want Cassie to watch Kevin Costner as a bad guy, give her Mr. Brooks (2007) as a serial killer and 3000 Miles to Graceland (2001) with both Kevin and Kurt Russell as Elvis impersonators robbing a casino. And anyone that knows Kurt Russell's history - the man can play Elvis.
crazyivan
2024-12-18 13:40:44 +0000 UTC"Everybody everywheres 'll say that Clint Eastwood is the biggest yellow-belly in the west"
bgb1975
2024-12-18 13:27:02 +0000 UTCYes! Tell 'em, Gary! APW blows MDB away! I keep pushing that it also stars Kevin Costner, whom she loves, in the hope that she'll watch it regardless of the election results!
bgb1975
2024-12-18 13:10:08 +0000 UTCHow is a Perfect World so far behind? This movie was designed in a lab by scientists for Cassie!
Gary Giaimo
2024-12-18 10:33:34 +0000 UTCYep, content of the film is irrelevant, Clay, What I meant was that Eddie finished outside the medals (the top 3 Olympic movies Cassie intended to watch anyway), but she ended up watching it because we persuaded her to do so. Given that she absolutely LOVED that movie, the Eddie the Eagle clause is now an officially sanctioned tactic.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-18 08:35:06 +0000 UTCMonkeys are a much-maligned species. No matter what kind of ape, gorilla, orang-utan or pygmy marmoset you're referring to, they all get upset if you call them a monkey.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-18 08:32:05 +0000 UTCOUTLAW JOSEY WALES will break up the darkness.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-18 08:26:18 +0000 UTCThanks for ruining my dreams mike. Now off to watch planet of the apes.
rakesh
2024-12-18 07:19:41 +0000 UTCI chose my fav mystic river for me but then I chose invictus and Madison county for cassie
ExploreWinnipeg
2024-12-18 06:36:06 +0000 UTCFlags of our Fathers and Letters to Iwo Jima need a special watch
ExploreWinnipeg
2024-12-18 06:34:54 +0000 UTCHopefully these are for after Christmas, because if it ends up being "Million Dollar Baby" and "Mystic River," it will break her.
Lawrance Bernabo
2024-12-18 05:18:45 +0000 UTCIt's a great film.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-18 04:08:15 +0000 UTCIn The Line of Fire is on the channel
David Freese
2024-12-18 03:55:49 +0000 UTCGUYS. WHY. Million Dollar Baby??? REALLY??? You guys are sadists.
Dan W
2024-12-18 03:49:26 +0000 UTCNot a monkey, but https://www.yahoo.com/news/charla-nash-whose-face-ripped-013200027.html
Mike Lemon
2024-12-18 01:58:39 +0000 UTCI know he didnt direct it , but i have A soft spot for any which way but loose. Growing up there was a spate of movies the tv shows that matched man with Monkey. BJ and the bear, Mr Smith and this. hell. even micheal jackson had bubbles. gutted i never got the chance to own a monkey
rakesh
2024-12-18 01:16:19 +0000 UTCBut I’m full of regret. 😂
Lyle Morgan
2024-12-18 00:38:30 +0000 UTCBut you did watch it once. Cassie deserves that opportunity as well.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-18 00:37:41 +0000 UTCI loved MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-18 00:36:38 +0000 UTCSILVERADO is a tremendous amount of fun, but it's also aimed at a younger audience. PALE RIDER is a more "mature" western.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-18 00:35:22 +0000 UTCI enjoyed HEARTBREAK RIDGE well enough, but would definitely put it near the lower end of Eastwood's filmography (though it was kind of impressive how many cliches and old tropes he managed to fit into the flick).
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-18 00:30:41 +0000 UTCHe also sings in HONKYTONK MAN.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-18 00:27:34 +0000 UTCI love HONKYTONK MAN. One of Eastwood's "sweeter" and more tender films.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-18 00:26:47 +0000 UTCMy favorite on this list I think is Letters to Iwo Jima.
YodatheHobbit
2024-12-18 00:15:41 +0000 UTCThe third place Mystic River (2003) and fourth place Heartbreak Ridge (1986) are truly different in content and tenor than Eddie the Eagle. Though, I guess she could exercise the Eddie the Eagle clause for any movie for any reason? The last place Invictus (2009) is more like Eddie the Eagle. I think Cassie would like Invictus (2009) the most of the movies in the poll. I voted for Invictus (2009). I prefer the two westerns but I do like Invictus (2009). Invictus (2009) was one of Gábor's 5 picks as trivia winner earlier this year. Cassie went with his pick of "In the Heat of the Night (1967)," which I was ecstatic. Cassie indicated she was going to also react to Invictus (2009) as her second choice of his picks, but Invictus (2009) is now showing up in polls. I am glad that The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) will finish in 2nd place. I don't mind MDB (2004) winning.
Clay F
2024-12-17 23:57:20 +0000 UTCFor Donald Sutherland, it was The Eagle Has Landed, then Eye Of The Needle, the Invasion Of The Body Snatchers. I didn’t recognize him in Animal House the first time I saw it.
2-Can
2024-12-17 23:32:35 +0000 UTCOh, sorry for yet another Clint Eastwood flick, but this one he DID direct...: "Honkytonk Man" - from the early 80s - Clint and real-life son Kyle acts in this, and it's a very lowkey and softer portrayal from Clint Eastwood ... a really moving film experience - even with Clint doing the music and singing...
Jens Kristensen
2024-12-17 23:31:48 +0000 UTCFound out that Kelly's Hero was base on a loosely base true story
JarHead0351
2024-12-17 22:49:50 +0000 UTCWell, you know, different strokes for different folks. Frankly, I'm not too big on HEARTBREAK RIDGE myself, but other people here seem to love it. To each his own.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 21:54:18 +0000 UTCKelly's Heroes made me a Donald Sutherland fan, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot made me a Jeff Bridges fan.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-17 21:45:32 +0000 UTCRedneck cinema at its finest.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 21:42:30 +0000 UTCEastwood Ravine
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 21:39:19 +0000 UTCIf you didn't point it out, Clarence, I was going to.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 21:38:54 +0000 UTCSometimes, Ivan, "tender" is what you get from an ass-whupping. This great film has both kinds.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-17 21:37:18 +0000 UTCLooks like Heartbreak Ridge is going to finish out of the medals. Therefore, I think Cassie needs to invoke the Eddie the Eagle clause.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-17 21:17:16 +0000 UTCSorry Jeff, my OCD has been triggered. Every Which Way was the first one, Any Which Way was the second.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-17 21:09:39 +0000 UTCCassie's tough enough. In the Star Trek 2009 reaction, she told Kirk to kick someone in the nuts.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-17 20:37:04 +0000 UTCI think he was tapping into the kind of stuff Burt Reynolds was suddenly hitting home runs with. Every Which Way came out the year after Smokey and the Bandit and had the same overall vibe - good ole country boys having not-too-serious adventures that would send the audience home smiling. Easy money for the likes of Burt and Clint.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-17 20:35:29 +0000 UTCYou can vote for more than one
Robert Nelson
2024-12-17 20:14:19 +0000 UTCI do enjoy the “Any which ways” and the Dirty Harry movies. Cassie has seen “In the line fire” she really enjoyed it and it was a great reaction.
Mark White
2024-12-17 19:41:29 +0000 UTCSooooooo many good Eastwood directorial efforts to choose from. This list could keep you busy for a while! I think I have Pale Rider on my list to get to sometime this coming year.
Rick Moreno
2024-12-17 19:40:33 +0000 UTCGood movies, but he didn't direct those.
Rick Moreno
2024-12-17 19:39:14 +0000 UTC"What kind of stupid name is that?"
V M
2024-12-17 19:35:35 +0000 UTCYep….ok…..that does make sense. Once again the master schools the apprentice! 😉😂
Mark White
2024-12-17 19:20:09 +0000 UTCChris Isaak on the soundtrack is a perfect reason for anyone to watch a film!
Above Average Dave
2024-12-17 18:54:06 +0000 UTCSome of it is indeed quite sad and brutal (although not nearly as much as the other two movies currently in the lead: MILLION DOLLAR BABY and MYSTIC RIVER), but some of it is quite funny and I would argue that *SPOILERS AHEAD* the development of Josey finding a surrogate family is very heartwarming given his tragic history. At the end of the movie, he gets his revenge and rides off not into the stereotypical sunset but rather into the sunrise indicating a positive and hopeful future for him. So, yeah, like THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, there's some darkness in it, but I would still characterize it as ultimately heartwarming (if one is paying attention). It's like the reverse JEREMIAH JOHNSON. Frank Darabont said in an interview that it's as if Frank Capra directed a Western and I agree with that. What I was responding to was the suggestion that it being too old would be problematic for Cassie. I don't think that at all and I highlighted the other aspects of it that I thought would appeal to her.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 18:51:19 +0000 UTCOh, it makes sense in retrospect why it was successful, but at the time everybody in the industry was absolutely shocked that it did so well. Eastwood was told he was crazy for doing the movie, but he laughed all the way to the bank.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 18:46:22 +0000 UTCI second Mark's suggestion, Cassie. Watch the top three and make it a theme week. Then you can do SPACE COWBOYS as a PPOTM later. You won't regret it.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 18:42:16 +0000 UTCI've always had a soft spot for Thunderbolt and Lightfoot - picks up on the cynicism of Korean War veterans (and has a young Dude for Cassie). I'm a little surprised nobody has tried a remake.
2-Can
2024-12-17 18:41:10 +0000 UTCI suspect most people haven't even heard of it let alone seen it.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 18:40:57 +0000 UTCMe too, but this list is no slouch.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 18:40:23 +0000 UTCWhoops it's right there in the post. My bad.
Chris Thom
2024-12-17 18:38:47 +0000 UTCIn the Line of Fire....Any Which Way but Loose / You Can. The Dirty Harry series...so many to list
Jeff Vargas
2024-12-17 18:28:19 +0000 UTCAnother reason I want Cassie to watch either Space Cowboys or one of the other more light hearted movies is because million dollar and Josey Wales can be abit…..🤔 ummmm heavy, dark, tough for want of better words! I wouldn’t like Cassie thinking all Clint’s movies are like this. I don’t want her to be put off watching more in the future. There really is some fun, enjoyable Eastwood movies Cassie would love.
Mark White
2024-12-17 17:49:23 +0000 UTCGotta love Kelly’s hero’s! Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, the irrepressible Don Rickles and of course Donald Sutherland. Woof woof woof!! 😂
Mark White
2024-12-17 17:37:47 +0000 UTCYou already did my favorite Clint Eastwood movie: Back to the Future Part 3!!
Alan Kobb
2024-12-17 17:29:21 +0000 UTCOh my God please give me a break.......... Watch 'Kelly's heroes" and have some real fun for a change . It's a fantastic movie with a fantastic cast
(Nolo)finwe
2024-12-17 17:24:36 +0000 UTCI am so sad that Clint Eastwood’s movie “Absolute Power” wasn’t on the list.
Uncle Phoenix
2024-12-17 16:09:11 +0000 UTCI mean by talking about “endings” and how they would make her feel.
Cole Jennett
2024-12-17 15:59:17 +0000 UTC"Paint Your Wagon" Heck yeah!!!
BRT
2024-12-17 15:25:23 +0000 UTCI love that film. "Wandrin' Star" was a number one single in the UK.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-17 15:07:43 +0000 UTCSpace Cowboys! You two would love it.
Nick Thousan
2024-12-17 15:06:33 +0000 UTCA singing Clint Eastwood, Cassie be like, "Stop it...that's gonna haunt my nightmares", lol.
Joe
2024-12-17 15:04:15 +0000 UTCI voted for "The Outlaw Josey Wales", looks like it might get 2nd.
Joe
2024-12-17 14:54:53 +0000 UTCLOL - I was looking for the 1969 musical starring him and Lee Marvin, before I realized that it was only films he DIRECTED. Ah well - I feel like Cassie would love that one. "Got a dream, boys, Got a song..."
Story Archer
2024-12-17 14:20:03 +0000 UTCHonestly you can't go wrong here. Personally I voted for Mystic River, but I'll be happy with the outcome whatever it turns out to be.
Ian Tonge
2024-12-17 14:17:17 +0000 UTCCan’t say without spoilers
Neil Varma
2024-12-17 14:09:53 +0000 UTCInvictus is in last place?!? That's unpossible!
Hutch
2024-12-17 14:03:39 +0000 UTCIt's a really good film and I think an important historical incident that's important to know about.
BRT
2024-12-17 14:01:56 +0000 UTCI used to watch that show with my Grandpaw every Saturday morning and I learned several leadership traits watching Mr. Favor and the gang.
Jeb Ledbetter
2024-12-17 13:58:22 +0000 UTC"Through rain and wind and weather, Hell-bent for leather, Wishing my gal was by my side, All the things I'm missin', Good vittles, love and kissin' Are waitin' at the end of my ride!" What's not to love?!?!
BRT
2024-12-17 13:55:21 +0000 UTCYep, but she reads the comments so this stuff will be going in. The day will come when she'll Popcorn pick it.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-17 13:50:53 +0000 UTCAnd Ivan....Mario Van Peebles is loud enough in that movie to make up for Clint's "I'm Batman" impression.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-17 13:33:48 +0000 UTC"With all due respect, sir, you're beginning to bore the hell out of me."
Clarence Newman
2024-12-17 13:28:43 +0000 UTCYou do know what this movie is about, right? The two characters may have formed a bond, but tender? I think you're stretching it a bit. It's an escaped convict that kidnaps a child in the middle of a manhunt.
crazyivan
2024-12-17 13:22:51 +0000 UTCI had little doubt MDB would win if it's included in the poll. I personally am not really fond of that movie, but I know how popular it is. I'm just disappointed to see how far behind some of these great movies are, especially on a multi-choice poll. It means a reaction to these is highly unlikely to happen, unless they end up being PPotM or someone's monthly pick, if that becomes a regular thing.
Gábor Árki
2024-12-17 13:20:46 +0000 UTCYou might want to turn the volume way up - Clint's performance as a gunnery sergeant is a little low-key...Never knew sergeants were so quite...No Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil on the poll?
crazyivan
2024-12-17 13:20:20 +0000 UTCThis is a relatively stressless poll for me, as I love four of the movies, like most of the others and trust the quality of the ones I haven't seen. I don't love Million Dollar Baby, but Cassie needs to watch a movie like that once in a while. It's quality is undeniable.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-17 13:19:48 +0000 UTCThe Outlaw Josey Wales and Pale Rider are great. My favorite Clint Eastwood role however is in the 1959 western series Rawhide in which he played Rowdy Yates, Gil Favor’s (Eric Fleming) second in command. Rawhide might be considered formulaic and cheesy by today’s standards but it harkens back to a time of morals and values and virtues which unfortunately seems to be a product of a bygone era. If you are able to find it, do yourself a favor and watch Rawhide!
Jeb Ledbetter
2024-12-17 13:18:34 +0000 UTCHigh quality! I like them both very much...
Jens Kristensen
2024-12-17 13:06:35 +0000 UTCNo, that's true... Just wanted to mention them for inspiration... he has done some fantastic movies over the years...
Jens Kristensen
2024-12-17 13:04:31 +0000 UTCAnd some other stuff, which no one enjoys. MDB is a bad, manipulative movie. It's what's known as "Oscar Bait."
Robert Baldino
2024-12-17 12:59:08 +0000 UTCNot enough people have seen it. MDB, the Best Picture winner (which is now regarded as one of the times the Academy blew it) is of course winning.
Robert Baldino
2024-12-17 12:56:21 +0000 UTCDirty harry should be your next Eastwood movie as a police detective
harvard
2024-12-17 12:50:30 +0000 UTCI do like Invictus. MDB is the clear winner.
Clay F
2024-12-17 12:48:57 +0000 UTCI think she should throw in Invictus with the top two. She would love it. She already alluded to reacting to Invictus in the past.
Clay F
2024-12-17 12:48:00 +0000 UTCCASSIE, do your self a favour and make it a trio, Clint week! And stick Space Cowboys in with the top two. I’m not a fan, but many people are and you definitely will be.
Mark White
2024-12-17 12:31:25 +0000 UTCI’m with you Tommy! Not directed by him, but, a watch that Cassie would enjoy along with the sequel.
Mark White
2024-12-17 12:23:10 +0000 UTCI agree and it’s got Kevin Costner in it, so hopefully Cassie will pick this to watch anyway at some point in the near future.
Mark White
2024-12-17 12:20:34 +0000 UTCYes, and they watched Legends of the Fall. And LOVED it. As did I. And I’ve watched it numerous times since then. Idk why they keep saying oh don’t watch this one. ? I know you’re as frustrated & confused as I am. lol
Carol Rocha
2024-12-17 12:14:24 +0000 UTCMe too
Carol Rocha
2024-12-17 12:10:43 +0000 UTCMe either, Mike, as far as the war/military ones.
Carol Rocha
2024-12-17 12:09:46 +0000 UTCYour prerogative.
Carol Rocha
2024-12-17 12:06:58 +0000 UTC100%
Carol Rocha
2024-12-17 12:06:00 +0000 UTCAgain , thank you Dan!!
Carol Rocha
2024-12-17 12:04:28 +0000 UTCHello!!!!! Thank you, Dan!
Carol Rocha
2024-12-17 12:03:14 +0000 UTCAbsolutely. That’s a lame reason for her not to watch. She’s watched many films, with every possible outcome. Don’t sell her short
Carol Rocha
2024-12-17 12:02:46 +0000 UTCAbsolutely
Carol Rocha
2024-12-17 12:01:02 +0000 UTC??
Carol Rocha
2024-12-17 12:00:20 +0000 UTCWell said, well said.
Carol Rocha
2024-12-17 11:59:19 +0000 UTCAgain, I say “suffer”?? She just had to choke down Bad Santa & Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.
Carol Rocha
2024-12-17 11:58:23 +0000 UTCI thought Silverado was great. And Cassie had a blast watching Kevin Costner! Lol.
Carol Rocha
2024-12-17 11:55:57 +0000 UTCI could stand the odd Cary Grant amongst the Clints, Mike. He was a borderline decent thespian of the old school and I myself have a couple of his movies on my list. Plus Cassie needs more Grace Kelly.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-17 11:52:54 +0000 UTCI just think to myself, let’s see something else besides war/military right now.
Carol Rocha
2024-12-17 11:52:24 +0000 UTCI love heartbreak ridge too. It's quintessential Clint Eastwood.
Nim
2024-12-17 11:47:07 +0000 UTCABSOLUTELY!! There’s not one reason why she shouldn’t watch this.
Carol Rocha
2024-12-17 11:46:37 +0000 UTCNow you've gone too far. If we have a Clint Eastwood year before a Cary Grant year, I riot!
Mike LL
2024-12-17 11:45:49 +0000 UTCHuh?? NO ONE?? And in MDB you get a sports movie & Morgan Freeman.
Carol Rocha
2024-12-17 11:45:37 +0000 UTCYou are so right. I voted for Mystic River.
Mike LL
2024-12-17 11:44:54 +0000 UTCDon’t think it should win. It’s long and kinda slow IMO. But I think at some point, C & C would both enjoy it
Carol Rocha
2024-12-17 11:43:30 +0000 UTCThat film's been discussed before, including by Cassie, so I'm thinking the only reason it's not on the poll (why wouldn't it be otherwise?) is because she's planning to watch it anyway. Fingers crossed.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-17 11:40:05 +0000 UTCAbsolutely
Carol Rocha
2024-12-17 11:39:53 +0000 UTCThis has bugged me for years. I watched Gladiator in theatres upon release but I'm absolutely adamant that buffalo soldiers was the first time I saw Joaquin phoenix. His performance was so good that I knew he was one to watch for the future. I check his filmography and buffalo soldiers "officially" came out after gladiator. This was of course a time when I watched a lot of movies through less conventional methods if you know what I mean.
Nim
2024-12-17 11:39:02 +0000 UTCSeriously! I’m not sure why no one wants her to see MDB. She most certainly can handle it. . I’m not sure who voted BAD SANTA & KISS KISS BANG BANG for CHRISTMAS movies, but I think it was Patreon. 😵💫 R rated and horrible Christmas movies for young women like Cassie and/or Carly IMO. Bad Santa is one of the most disgusting movies I’ve ever tried to watch. Comedy is one thing, but… trash is another. Just a little venting.
Carol Rocha
2024-12-17 11:38:29 +0000 UTCAgain, ??
Carol Rocha
2024-12-17 11:27:18 +0000 UTCAbsolute Power is great. The Mule is a good movie. Not a great movie.
Carol Rocha
2024-12-17 11:24:48 +0000 UTC?
Carol Rocha
2024-12-17 11:23:36 +0000 UTCWhy not Mystic River? It’s a great movie.
Carol Rocha
2024-12-17 11:21:38 +0000 UTCAgreed.
Nim
2024-12-17 11:18:14 +0000 UTCFirefox is great
Carol Rocha
2024-12-17 11:17:58 +0000 UTCSports, Morgan Freeman + Clint Eastwood IN the movie as well—Million Dollar Baby😊
Carol Rocha
2024-12-17 11:16:33 +0000 UTCNot always a bad thing, Nim. Though my heart is currently being wrenched by the lack of love for Heartbreak Ridge.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-17 11:15:31 +0000 UTCEvery little bit helps.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-17 11:08:20 +0000 UTCGreat list. A couple of classic westerns, a few war movies, a sports drama, a beautiful love story. I chose none of those of course and instead voted for the most soul destroying, heart-wrenching tragedies on the list.
Nim
2024-12-17 11:03:30 +0000 UTCI'm considering a hunger strike! Or standing outside the Utah post office with a Perfect World sign for the next 8 months! I think I'm getting my first character-building PiB poll exercise with this one.
bgb1975
2024-12-17 10:59:10 +0000 UTCOccasionally this is true, bgb, but more often than not, I could paraphrase Dom DeLuise in The End (1978)...."Out of the mouth of Clarence always comes ka-ka!" And you're clearly biased about A Perfect World, on the grounds that it is absolutely the best Clint Eastwood-directed film our Popcorn poppet could watch, and depriving her of it is just an affront to the spirit of Christmas.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-17 10:50:59 +0000 UTCMDB is overrated. I voted for Invictus.
John Cranberry
2024-12-17 10:33:31 +0000 UTCI've said this before, Cassie...in the words of Ted Theodore Logan...listen to this guy Clarence, he knows what he's talking about!
bgb1975
2024-12-17 10:32:24 +0000 UTCYou tell her, Kuskesh!
bgb1975
2024-12-17 10:31:16 +0000 UTCYES! YESYESYESYESYES!
bgb1975
2024-12-17 10:30:59 +0000 UTCAPW is so so good! Also with Kevin Costner, whom Cassie likes! I need to see Invictus.
bgb1975
2024-12-17 10:30:52 +0000 UTCCassie needs to stop messing about and just have a Clint Eastwood year.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-17 10:08:45 +0000 UTCIt really makes me sad that I know A Perfect World isn't going to win. It's such an underrated movie that deserves to be seen, and I know Cassie would love it. I also just noticed that she has it labeled as being from 1983, but it's from 1993
Holly
2024-12-17 09:51:16 +0000 UTCCassie, you'd love "A perfect World" its the most TENDER of this list. Please select that as a runner up for your own satisfaction!
Kuskesh Haramzadeh
2024-12-17 09:40:16 +0000 UTCLetters to Iwo Jiwa is incredible
Tyler
2024-12-17 08:55:41 +0000 UTCIt's a poll of movies directed by Clint Eastwood.
Stephen Last
2024-12-17 08:28:23 +0000 UTCUmmm…stick…now I’m not criticising in any way! And I have great respect for your encyclopaedic knowledge of movies, But, saying Josey wales is “heartwarming”?! 🤔 I’m not so sure I would use that word to describe this fantastic movie. Are you getting a little carried away there? 😆 it is many great things, but heartwarming is arguable. Especially if you are a female character in this movie! I would say some of it, is quite brutal, but it’s been along time since I last watched it. I guess we all look at things slightly differently😄
Mark White
2024-12-17 08:26:59 +0000 UTCWhy no "Every which way but loose"? A true funny classic!
Tommy Bessinger
2024-12-17 08:19:39 +0000 UTCThis was post-Vietnam America, Stick, so moviegoers wanted some light fun stuff to watch. Remember, Smokey and the Bandit was second only to Star Wars at the box office in 1977.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-17 08:12:06 +0000 UTCWe would be arguing flavours of ice cream, Clay. Both are winners (and should therefore be watched regardless of where they finish in this poll.) This is Clint, after all. Watching just two of his films is like putting just one or two Jessicas on your celebrity list.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-17 08:09:52 +0000 UTCIt would be fun to see Cassie watch The Gauntlet, if only to hear her repeat her iconic line from Predator, when Arnie and the guys were strafing the forest with everything they had.... "Maybe save some!"
Clarence Newman
2024-12-17 08:06:08 +0000 UTCIt's a great point, Cole, but it's real hard to do that sometimes - especially if your reaction to a certain movie's presence on the poll is either "YYYYESSSSSSS!!!!" or "NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!" Good rule of thumb, though.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-17 08:03:34 +0000 UTCI like Heartbreak Ridge, but I would keep Pale Rider over Heartbreak Ridge.
Clay F
2024-12-17 07:59:18 +0000 UTCInvictus (2009) (one of my favorites in the poll) is in last place.
Clay F
2024-12-17 07:13:51 +0000 UTCOh, typical. The two I would have liked the most, INVICTUS and A PERFECT WORLD, are among the last.
Gábor Árki
2024-12-17 06:55:06 +0000 UTCAnd Cassie loves her some Costner.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-17 06:54:58 +0000 UTCI've just checked the voting and I need to request she watches the top 9! That's the only way she's going to snag all of my faves.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-17 06:54:10 +0000 UTCSee the text: "I have already watched Sully, American Sniper and Changeling off channel"
Gábor Árki
2024-12-17 06:53:15 +0000 UTCOverall, there's nothing particularly new about the Pale Rider story. But then you add Clint in iconic form, plus a strong performance from Michael Moriarty, and all of a sudden, it's hard not to care.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-17 06:50:39 +0000 UTCYes I hope somewhere down the road it comes up for her and Carly to sit and enjoy.
Keith Brown
2024-12-17 06:49:20 +0000 UTCPolls be crazy sometimes.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-17 06:46:30 +0000 UTCSorry, Stick. It's the other way around for me.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-17 06:43:57 +0000 UTCI'd swap Heartbreak Ridge for Pale Rider, but I wouldn't be sad to see any of those. Academic, of course, because they're all lagging.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-17 06:37:22 +0000 UTCI'd love her to see Heartbreak Ridge. Iconic Eastwood.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-17 06:34:15 +0000 UTCI can't complain because I'm getting one of my top picks next month, but neither of mine are going to win here. I voted for Heartbreak Ridge and A Perfect World.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-17 06:33:09 +0000 UTCWhy's that, Craig? The only reason she's mentioned those is to inform people of what she's watched already (so they don't have to ask why it's not on the poll, which happens every time) and to point out that she may or may not have seen Million Dollar Baby. What problem does it cause?
Clarence Newman
2024-12-17 06:29:13 +0000 UTCI wish you would have included Changeling (2008) on the list of Eastwood directed movies. Even though it is not that old, it has become a forgotten, underrated gem.
Strangelove50
2024-12-17 06:26:26 +0000 UTCActually, as much as I love SPACE COWBOYS, I don't know that I would put it in my top 10 of movies he's directed (though I would almost certainly put it in my top 20). That's not a dig against it so much as it's just an indicator of how truly excellent his films typically are.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 05:55:27 +0000 UTCYes, bad movies have won Best Picture before, but I don't think MDB is one of them. If you personally don't care for it, if you personally find it manipulative and punishing, that's fine. You're entitled to your opinion obviously and I'm sure there are people that agree with you, but believe it or not, maybe there are also others who feel differently from you. Maybe some other people actually think it's good, actually find it impeccably crafted, well-acted and emotional (like most of Eastwood's films). So, as long as you're making assumptions about other people's motivations, try taking into consideration the possibility that the reason why it could be winning the poll might not be because people who saw it really don't want to see it again and just want to see Cassie suffer. It might -- just might -- actually be because people think it's worth seeing and want Cassie to see it. I mean, it's certainly possible, right?
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 05:44:37 +0000 UTCIn the text above, she says "I have already watched Sully, American Sniper and Changeling off channel."
Clay F
2024-12-17 05:38:14 +0000 UTCno sully?
pat on
2024-12-17 05:31:55 +0000 UTCTHE GAUNTLET is fun.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 05:31:20 +0000 UTCLove BRONCO BILLY and Cassie would love it too, but it's one of his earlier films and not as well known as most of his others.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 05:30:33 +0000 UTCThere is an aspect of MDB that I don't like in my old age (and with me being arguably irrational). However, MDB is an incredible movie. Won 4 Oscars: --Best Picture --Best Director (Eastwood) --Best Actress (Hillary Swank) --Best Supporting Actor (Morgan Freeman) Nominated for 7 Oscars including Eastwood for Best Actor.
Clay F
2024-12-17 05:30:28 +0000 UTCPlus, I love the title song. Eddie Rabbit I think.
Shawn Kildal
2024-12-17 05:23:03 +0000 UTCEscape from Alcatraz is exceptional! Hopefully, one day.
Shawn Kildal
2024-12-17 05:20:44 +0000 UTCThey would love Invictus I think.
Clay F
2024-12-17 05:15:43 +0000 UTCOh damn, an hour ago it was winning.
Zane From Canada
2024-12-17 04:59:26 +0000 UTCI voted for it. She would probably like it the best of all of them.
bknsty14
2024-12-17 04:58:21 +0000 UTCThat’s a fantastic movie and the acting is off the charts. It’s a shame that’s not to 2. That is a movie she would really like.
bknsty14
2024-12-17 04:57:42 +0000 UTCWhile the actors are older, it is a stacked cast of actors that I like, and Space Cowboys (a good movie) has its moments. Yet, I am not a big fan. If Space Cowboys were in the poll, I would not vote for it. I think Cassie would like (love) Invictus. Users at IMDb give a higher average rating for movies in the poll. IMDb 6.5, RT 78% -- Space Cowboys (2000) IMDb 7.3, RT 76% -- Invictus (2009) IMDb 7.3, RT 93% -- Pale Rider (1985) IMDb 7.5, RT 78% -- A Perfect World (awesome performance by Costner)
Clay F
2024-12-17 04:56:36 +0000 UTCSLIGHT SPOILERS FOLLOW: MDB is a very manipulative film, and has no real cultural footprint, beyond being a movie widely regarded as an incredible bummer that basically punishes you for watching it. Also, a lot of bad movies have won Best Picture...
Robert Baldino
2024-12-17 04:43:27 +0000 UTCOk, Cassie, you need to stop mentioning movie titles when you are introducing a poll.
Craig Russell
2024-12-17 04:40:10 +0000 UTCWhite Hunter, Black Heart is quite interesting.
Robert Baldino
2024-12-17 04:35:52 +0000 UTCFor me it is The Outlaw Josey Wales. Funny thing about Heartbreak Ridge is they used my old teaching range in the Marines in the movie and the barracks (were the real Recon Plt barracks) were up the road from my barracks.
JarHead0351
2024-12-17 04:30:19 +0000 UTC“Escape from Alcatraz” is a big favorite of mine. Danny Glover's (minor role) first movie.
Clay F
2024-12-17 04:30:01 +0000 UTCA kind of forgotten one that I liked he directed in 1980 was "Bronco Billy". Eastwood refers to it as his salute to director Frank("It's a Wonderful Life") Capra's kind of picture.
Keith Brown
2024-12-17 04:22:23 +0000 UTCStick, I am curious with you going through Clint Eastwood catalog, is Space Cowboys in your top 5 or top 10? I’ve noticed much clamoring for Pale Rider in the comments.
Clay F
2024-12-17 04:22:03 +0000 UTCOr do a follow up Clint Eastwood poll with Space Cowboys in the poll. The poll could additionally include movies in which Eastwood is an actor without requirement that he be the director?
Clay F
2024-12-17 04:20:10 +0000 UTCGosh I wish "Play Misty for Me" was on the list. "The Outlaw Josey Wales" and "Letters from Iwo Jima" are my pics.
BRT
2024-12-17 04:15:52 +0000 UTCOh Iowa interesting. Was going to guess Missouri. Not too far off.
Chris Thom
2024-12-17 04:00:05 +0000 UTCMystic River is one of those films where there's not a weak performance from anyone.
Zane From Canada
2024-12-17 03:58:49 +0000 UTCHey everyone. You can vote and have discussions without setting expectations for movies she has not seen.
Cole Jennett
2024-12-17 03:45:59 +0000 UTCProbably going to have to use a PPotM on Bridges of Madison County someday. It's a sappy chick flick so it won't get any traction here. :D
David Collins
2024-12-17 03:35:44 +0000 UTCLotta good movies here but I’m only voting for “Invictus.” That’s the best movie for you…sports, true story, Morgan Freeman… Please get to it eventually.
Mark Daniels
2024-12-17 03:33:01 +0000 UTCNo mention of “The Gauntlet” I always kinda liked that one. Plus “Escape from Alcatraz” he didn’t direct it, but thats a big Eastwood favourite of mine.
Mark White
2024-12-17 03:25:44 +0000 UTCHeartbreak Ridge & Josey Wales are my picks, Richard Jewell is very good as well. I thought Million Dollar Baby was I bit dull tbh, so obviously that looks like winning 😂😂. Shame Firefox & Space Cowboy isn’t on the list as SC is a really fun film with a great cast. Might be wrong but Flags & Letters (the last two on the list) are connected. They are two films I’ve not watched yet but have been on my watch list for ages.
Dean Holt
2024-12-17 03:23:43 +0000 UTCPale rider!!!!!!!!
V M
2024-12-17 03:23:28 +0000 UTCThere's one film I'd love to have seen on this called WHITE HUNTER, BLACK HEART since it's about the making of a film you've already seen, THE AFRICAN QUEEN and because it's such a.brilliant as well as underrated film, but that's okay since I picked ones I think YOU would like the most. Like I really like BRONCO BILLY, a Clint film provably nobody remembers, but it has themes Eastwood is best at. ❤️ and Best Wishes ☝️
Robert Jewell
2024-12-17 03:19:24 +0000 UTCSomeone online ruined the end of Million Dollar Baby for me so I’ve never seen it, but I probably would have voted for Outlaw Josey Wales and Pale Rider anyway.
Richard Maurer
2024-12-17 03:18:17 +0000 UTCA lot of mentions for “SPACE COWBOYS” I know this is going to be a unpopular opinion but I’m not a fan. It just never did anything for me. BUT, if it was on the list I would defiantly vote for it. I think it would be a favourite of Cassie’s and thus you would get a great reaction.
Mark White
2024-12-17 03:17:02 +0000 UTCPale Rider . . . my favorite western. But I haven't seen many.
Rob
2024-12-17 03:14:35 +0000 UTCShe has said that she might pick it as a PPOTM.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 03:13:47 +0000 UTCPerfect scenario. One classic western and one top notch academy drama.
Shawn Kildal
2024-12-17 03:13:35 +0000 UTCWould have loved Space Cowboys to be on the poll too as others have said, but my second choice The Outlaw Josey Wales has a chance.
Gray
2024-12-17 03:12:23 +0000 UTCMy apologies. :-/
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 03:08:05 +0000 UTC"Clock's ticking, Bob, and I'm only getting older."
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 03:06:29 +0000 UTCStick, stop making downright excellent points in front of my wife (you’re right) . 😄
Ike
2024-12-17 03:03:56 +0000 UTCSpace Cowboys (2000) is an at least once a year watch for me. Just sayin. I’m ready to make it twice this time. I’ll ride this bandwagon into next year. ;-)
Larry Darrell
2024-12-17 03:01:51 +0000 UTCOh, she's already seen several of the movies he's directed: UNFORGIVEN and GRAN TORINO on the channel and AMERICAN SNIPER, SULLY and CHANGELING off the channel.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 03:01:38 +0000 UTCSpace Cowboys Popcorn Pick! Space Cowboys Popcorn Pick! Space Cowboys Popcorn Pick!
Larry Darrell
2024-12-17 02:58:46 +0000 UTCI agree - I just don’t want Cassie to see it. Especially as an introduction to Eastwood directorial films.
Ike
2024-12-17 02:58:25 +0000 UTCIt’s going to have to be “Perfect World” and “Pale Rider” for me
Mark White
2024-12-17 02:56:41 +0000 UTCWell… gotta go with HEARTBREAK RIDGE (a Me & Dad classic) and BRIDGES OVER MADISON COUNTY. … but man, there are some big ones missing. Especially without the “Director” caveat. I mean, we’re talking Clint Eastwood here, so good ahead, make my day and vote for Million Dollar… and ask yourself if you feel lucky. Well, do ya, punk? 😑😑😑
Ike
2024-12-17 02:56:15 +0000 UTCI still need to see J. EDGAR. As for HOWARD THE DUCK, that was the YT members that voted for that one, not the Patreon community (which has a better taste in movies). Unlike HOWARD THE DUCK, which is just a lousy film, MILLION DOLLAR BABY is excellent.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 02:55:33 +0000 UTC100% spoiler here! Please don’t discuss parts of a movie before she’s seen it.
Dan M
2024-12-17 02:55:24 +0000 UTCYeah I know, but it’s worth a mention, it’s a Fun movie.
Mark White
2024-12-17 02:54:09 +0000 UTCI'm not sure if the whole movie was filmed in Madison County but the scene at Roseman Bridge was filmed at the actual bridge in Winterset, Iowa.
psu01414
2024-12-17 02:53:36 +0000 UTCBuffalo Soldiers (2001) is another great movie about the American Army in the 80s.
Jacob King
2024-12-17 02:51:48 +0000 UTCEVERY WHICH WAY BUT LOOSE is fun and was shockingly successful at the box office that year... but Eastwood didn't direct it.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 02:50:26 +0000 UTCA Perfect World (1993) would be such a good movie for Cassie to watch.
Larry Darrell
2024-12-17 02:49:57 +0000 UTCIf you’re looking for a Carly episode it has to be Invictus otherwise Mystic River.
Jacob King
2024-12-17 02:49:39 +0000 UTCThree thumbs up for that idea, Cassie!
Dan M
2024-12-17 02:47:53 +0000 UTCAnd I just did…thanks Sick!
Dan M
2024-12-17 02:46:02 +0000 UTCImpossible choice! So many great movies! And so many not even on the list. Cassie, I’m more of a Pale rider or outlaw Josey wales fan. But I believe you would love “Space Cowboys” and enjoy “Absolute Power” also “Every which way but loose” is fun.
Mark White
2024-12-17 02:41:29 +0000 UTCStick nailed it. I would also like to add: J. EDGAR (DiCaprio). please, oh please… don’t watch Million Dollar Baby (is this the Howard the Duck crew voting?)
Ike
2024-12-17 02:38:19 +0000 UTCOh, she'll love JOSEY WALES. '76 is nothing at this point. Plus, it's just a marvelous, often funny and heartwarming film.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 02:37:14 +0000 UTCRichard Jewel and Flags/letters please ! DO NOT watch Mystic River
Neil Varma
2024-12-17 02:34:05 +0000 UTCHeartbreak Ridge is one of the best movies about the rebuilding of the American military in the 1980's ever made IMO. The morass of Vietnam gutted our military ethics and methods so thoroughly we would have suffered severe losses in a stand up fight with a professional military. In 1979-80 US military bases from several branches were organizing buses to carry the dependent wives to the welfare office en masse so they could collect food stamps because pay for enlisted personnel was so bad the married ones all qualified for assistance. The simple fact is the US military had become dependent on the draft to fill its ranks and when the draft ended the switch to an all volunteer force did not go well because the lousy pay and benefits were not attractive at all to the average young American. By 1986 when Heartbreak Ridge is set we had turned the corner and the military was actually tightening standards to turn away volunteers they could not take.
Allen W. McDonnell
2024-12-17 02:32:19 +0000 UTCYou can vote for more than one.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 02:31:18 +0000 UTCHow about we don’t talk about parts of the movie, and setting expectations.🤷♂️ Like why?
Cole Jennett
2024-12-17 02:29:59 +0000 UTCGeeze didn't realize he was that prolific.
Chris Thom
2024-12-17 02:29:43 +0000 UTCWARNING!! DO NOT WATCH MILLION DOLLAR BABY CASSIE!!
orc_daddy
2024-12-17 02:29:41 +0000 UTCI second that Cassie/Carly watch, Madison County, together. However, even though I voted for, Million Dollar Baby, Cassie is going to be absolutely crushed as I was. She may need to visit Costco to get a pallet of tissue paper for this one
Anjolie Lanel
2024-12-17 02:28:49 +0000 UTCFeel like Mystic River is more of a questionable vote for some reason.
Chris Thom
2024-12-17 02:27:30 +0000 UTCOh dang. That kind of surprises me.
Chris Thom
2024-12-17 02:26:25 +0000 UTCOh good one. Keep forgetting about that. Probably would've voted for that too.
Chris Thom
2024-12-17 02:25:44 +0000 UTCIt's a lot of fun.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 02:24:36 +0000 UTCso many comments for space cowboy, might need to popcorn pick that one
Cassie
2024-12-17 02:23:30 +0000 UTCWow, no Silverado until just recently? Bummer. I was still underage in 1985 and Silverado was a fun flick that my dad took me and my brother to see. I didn't see Pale Rider until much later. Pale Rider and Unforgiven are a pair of my favorites of the genre.
Javier Hernandez
2024-12-17 02:22:40 +0000 UTCNo FIREFOX. No SPACE COWBOYS. NO ABSOLUTE POWER. No TRUE CRIME. No BRONCO BILLY. No HONKYTONK MAN. No MULE. No CRY MACHO. Lot of good Eastwood movies missing. The man has directed 40 films after all.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 02:19:00 +0000 UTCI don't understand why people feel the need to spoil movies on here. It's ridiculous how many people will say spoiler-ish stuff just because they want to complain and whine.
Johnny
2024-12-17 02:17:56 +0000 UTCThe Outlaw Joey Wales (watched many times and thus nostalgia) is my favorite Eastwood western, even more than his spaghetti westerns, though I recognize that Unforgiven is his masterpiece. The Outlaw Joey Wales might be a little old for Cassie — I don’t know.
Clay F
2024-12-17 02:16:32 +0000 UTCFirefox wasn't on the list so I vote under protest
Ryan Geiger
2024-12-17 02:14:54 +0000 UTCI hope you get to check out Space Cowboys at some point, with Clint and other great actors. Very funny, very tender movie!
DSM The Editor
2024-12-17 02:13:54 +0000 UTCI always thought A Perfect World was underrated too, still remember that one from like 1994. (Pretty sure it was released in '93, not '83.)
Ian Hunter (NewbieInOttawa)
2024-12-17 02:13:40 +0000 UTCRecently watched "Play Misty For Me" for the first time (I don't do reactions). I'm so sorry, but total 70s horrible joke! If watching solely for directing, it had it's moments. Love the long shots in nature and you realize, she's watching. As soon as you realize, you start looking and there she is. But the violent scenes were 100% destroyed by the red paint, thick and viscous, reflecting the light. It looks like paint! Just ruined everything. The way Jar Jar Binx destroyed the whole Star Wars franchise for some, the red paint destroyed Misty for me. Go Flags and Letters!
Jack Dalton
2024-12-17 02:10:55 +0000 UTCWhat state was the movie filmed in?
Chris Thom
2024-12-17 02:10:47 +0000 UTCI agree. I this this is as good as almost anything Eastwood has directed….and this may be Costner’s best performance IMO.
BD Williams
2024-12-17 02:08:29 +0000 UTCBridges of Madison County would be a good cassie/carly watch. I am also voting million dollar baby.
Adam Doyle
2024-12-17 02:06:50 +0000 UTCBoth Pale Rider and Silverado released in 1985. Pale Rider had the bigger box office than Silverado and to this day has the better reviews. Pale Rider took in over $41 million at the box office, becoming the highest-grossing Western of the 1980s. I was 22 in 1985 and have watched Pale Rider many times over the years. I never heard of Silverado until earlier this year when I did a first watch (maybe I had vaguely heard of Silverado but never watched it), and while it not the typical western style I go for, I liked Silverado (entertaining). But I have a lot of nostalgia for Pale Rider and The Outlaw Josey Wales -- two of my favorite westerns.
Clay F
2024-12-17 02:02:44 +0000 UTCIt was the original FATAL ATTRACTION.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 01:59:13 +0000 UTCWell, I know what the group will likely pick but Cassie and Carly will love-love-love THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY. Personally, I think LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA is one of the best war movies made in the last 30 years.
Above Average Dave
2024-12-17 01:58:06 +0000 UTCOutlaw Josey Wales is a good movie. But I agree with Pale Rider. Captures the essence of the mythic West.
Tomt39
2024-12-17 01:58:01 +0000 UTCIt's a great film.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 01:57:20 +0000 UTCI am glad she has seen Sully, even if we won't get to see her reaction.
Stephen Last
2024-12-17 01:56:31 +0000 UTC+1 for Pale Rider
Clay F
2024-12-17 01:56:24 +0000 UTCWow. Y’all trying to get her depressed for Christmas. I’m going with Pale Rider. Masterpiece.
Brian Lowery
2024-12-17 01:54:20 +0000 UTCI've seen MILLION DOLLAR BABY and want to see it again. It's an excellent film. The second Eastwood-directed movie to win Best Picture.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 01:52:46 +0000 UTCI voted for Outlaw Josey Wales thinking there was no way it would win especially as it's older, but it's in the running. Who knew?
Jennifer Medicus
2024-12-17 01:52:00 +0000 UTCI do hope she watches the complete "Dirty Harry" series someday. But of this list, it's easily "The Outlaw Josey Wales". This and "Shane" are the two best Westerns after ....drumroll please ..."The Searchers" !!!!! "Play Misty for Me" was his directorial debut and a great thriller. It was Basic Instinct before Basic Instinct came out
Bill Maurer
2024-12-17 01:50:25 +0000 UTCLittle bit of a spoiler here. Might want to reconsider your comments.
Dan M
2024-12-17 01:50:07 +0000 UTCI remember that one, kind of ancester of an other one with Michael Douglas. :-)
René Ferland
2024-12-17 01:49:43 +0000 UTCAll are great movies. Outlaw Josey Wales, Heartbreak Ridge and the historic true story Flags of Our Father. But Million Dollar Baby is going to be my first choice.
Randy Schuh
2024-12-17 01:48:02 +0000 UTCAgree, Dan. A lot of that going around in these comments.
2-Can
2024-12-17 01:47:52 +0000 UTCBridges of Madison County the movie was longer than it took me to read the book. I was not thrilled with the casting when I first heard about the movie, but after I saw it, they were 100% perfect for the roles. I've visited the bridge that is featured in the movie and it was such a thrill. Even if it doesn't win the poll, you should watch the movie.
psu01414
2024-12-17 01:47:30 +0000 UTCDefinitely need to be seen together.
Robert Baldino
2024-12-17 01:45:42 +0000 UTCI agree! I commented that as well. Please add Space Cowboys!
Tracey Mendenhall Porreca
2024-12-17 01:44:59 +0000 UTCEasily one of the best movies on this list. I'm surprised Million Dollar Baby is currently winning. No one who's seen that really wants to see it again. I suspect the subscribers who like to see Cassie suffer are propping that one up.
Robert Baldino
2024-12-17 01:44:08 +0000 UTCI’m on board with this idea.
Dan M
2024-12-17 01:43:42 +0000 UTC"Preacher!"
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 01:43:16 +0000 UTCIt's also more or less a remake of SHANE.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 01:43:03 +0000 UTCNo one should watch Million Dollar Baby. Flags of Our Fathers and Letters from Iwo Jima really need to be watched together. Invictus is fantastic. You get Matt Damon, Morgan Freeman, and a sports movie. And Pale Rider is easily one of the better movies on this list.
Robert Baldino
2024-12-17 01:42:43 +0000 UTCI have no doubt she will understand, but it's still going to upset her
Edward Robson
2024-12-17 01:42:38 +0000 UTCYou forgot Space Cowboys! That's my favorite Clint Eastwood directed movie. The theme song was sung by NSYNC! It is a feel good movie
Tracey Mendenhall Porreca
2024-12-17 01:42:33 +0000 UTCMystic River is sooo good!
John H
2024-12-17 01:42:29 +0000 UTCSo many good ones! My vote personally is for "Heartbreak Ridge"! I love that movie, so underrated 😁
Wesley White
2024-12-17 01:41:51 +0000 UTCShe'll understand.
Aaron Mann
2024-12-17 01:40:43 +0000 UTCPale Rider should be on your watch list at some point. It is a combination of his "man with no name" series and the conflicts of Open Range (except in this one it is miners instead of cattlemen). It reenergized the idea of westerns which had slowed during the 1970s.
Javier Hernandez
2024-12-17 01:40:19 +0000 UTCYeah, the Vietnam ones were tough, but she seems to respond somewhat positively to WWII films. Maybe that could entice her to watch Eastwood's two war movies.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 01:40:09 +0000 UTC"Action."
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 01:38:58 +0000 UTCIf it was on the list, it would have gotten my vote. Easily the most Cassie friendly movie from Mr. Eastwood. Maybe as a PPOTM?
Dan M
2024-12-17 01:38:54 +0000 UTCI agree.
Rick Williams
2024-12-17 01:37:52 +0000 UTCI'm noticing a lot of comments are doing that.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 01:37:46 +0000 UTCBRONCO BILLY is great. The orangutan movies not so much.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 01:37:22 +0000 UTCIt'll never win, but Pale Rider is such a good film. Great comfort food.
SpiffMan
2024-12-17 01:37:07 +0000 UTCI flip flopped between Million Dollar Baby and Mystic River. I’ll be happy with either one.
Dan M
2024-12-17 01:37:07 +0000 UTCHe didn't direct those though.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 01:36:10 +0000 UTCExcellent performance by Hillary Swank
Clay F
2024-12-17 01:35:56 +0000 UTCLove to see support for A Perfect World. I knew when this poll was coming up that it probably wouldn't have a hope. Costner is so good in it and it's a film I feel not a lot of people give a chance to. Cassie would adore it, but it'll not happen this time.
Archronos
2024-12-17 01:35:36 +0000 UTCLittle bit of a spoiler here. Might want to reconsider your comments.
Dan M
2024-12-17 01:34:58 +0000 UTC"You know you did everything you could, don't you?" "I don't know nuthin'. Not one damn thing."
bgb1975
2024-12-17 01:34:00 +0000 UTCI don't think I would count on it -- just my thought. She seemed bigger on the war genre earlier in the channel than now. I think some of the Vietnam War movies might have "cured" her.
Clay F
2024-12-17 01:33:42 +0000 UTCYikes! So many good choices! If Space Cowboys was on the list I definitely would have voted for it. I think it’s the movie you would have enjoyed the most. Older, macho men trying to out macho each other, a space mission, and romance. It would have been a win, win, win for you, and Carly if she joins you. But it’s not on the list. HOWEVER, Million Dollar Baby IS! So that’s where my vote goes. One of Hillary Swank’s best performances IMO.
Dan M
2024-12-17 01:33:33 +0000 UTCA Perfect World (should be 1993, not 1983) is really underrated. Also stars Costner who you obviously love. But sadly I just don't think a lot of people have seen it, and it shows since it's already losing bad. And no point in hitching my horse to a loser, so I just went with Million Dollar Baby, another solid choice.
Aaron Mann
2024-12-17 01:32:53 +0000 UTCUnforgiven is his best movie. But Mystic River is my favorite of his.
Brian Harris
2024-12-17 01:31:44 +0000 UTCSome fun older Eastwood as well... . The 'Dirty Harry' movies and a double feature night containing "Any Which Way But Loose" and "Any Which Way You Can"?? ... that's some fun stuf...
Jens Kristensen
2024-12-17 01:30:17 +0000 UTCGood point. I copied/pasted.
Clay F
2024-12-17 01:29:26 +0000 UTCI feel like Cassie would greatly dislike the ending of million dollar baby.
Edward Robson
2024-12-17 01:29:09 +0000 UTC100%. It’s my favorite Eastwood movie, my favorite western, and a top 5 movie from the 90’s.
Joel Baumgartner
2024-12-17 01:28:52 +0000 UTCPreposition trouble in the poll. Letters TO Iwo Jima would effectively be letters from home (kind of the opposite of the point).
2-Can
2024-12-17 01:28:29 +0000 UTCI second that!
JT
2024-12-17 01:28:26 +0000 UTCWith Sully not included, this poll becomes somewhat meh for me. I voted for Million Dollar Baby as that’s the only movie on this poll I recognised, but to be honest I’m not fussed if it wins or not.
Luke Godfrey
2024-12-17 01:27:47 +0000 UTCSurprised she's seen that and not some of the ones on the list.
Brent Petty
2024-12-17 01:26:59 +0000 UTCUNFORGIVEN is his masterpiece.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 01:26:49 +0000 UTCGreat movie! But kinda sleazy? .. .
Jens Kristensen
2024-12-17 01:25:55 +0000 UTC“I just want what’s best for you, Manushka.”
Cole Jennett
2024-12-17 01:25:14 +0000 UTCYep, agree, while I am not good at predicting, I definitely think Cassie would love INVICTUS -- likely the most of any movie in the poll.
Clay F
2024-12-17 01:25:11 +0000 UTCWell, she was doing it for a while. Don't think she's still doing it, but she could start it up again if she wanted.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 01:24:10 +0000 UTCThis is quite a task... My number one is "Heartbreak Ridge", - lots of colorful metaphors in this too.... "Pale Rider", "The Outlaw Josey Wales" follows - and then "Million Dollar Baby", but I reckon that all are essential viewing...
Jens Kristensen
2024-12-17 01:24:01 +0000 UTCVery moving. One the rare movies Where's it's far better than the book.
Rick Rodriguez
2024-12-17 01:23:29 +0000 UTCIf had to choose one, I would choose Letters from Iwo Jima (2006)
Clay F
2024-12-17 01:23:28 +0000 UTCHeartbreak Ridge is OUTSTANDING.
Joel Baumgartner
2024-12-17 01:22:30 +0000 UTCThose that see it always well regard it.
Rick Rodriguez
2024-12-17 01:22:22 +0000 UTC@stick figure Studios, Yes, it doesn't belong on this poll which is for his directed works. But, it's such and important film in his career, I think it deserves a slot at some point.
Ron
2024-12-17 01:22:06 +0000 UTCat some point you need to watch clint in three Comedys. 1. Every Which way but loose 2. Any which way you can. as well as Bronco Billy! you heard it here first.
Sean Redmond
2024-12-17 01:22:04 +0000 UTCI like Hang'em High but as you indicate, Clint is actor not director.
Clay F
2024-12-17 01:21:28 +0000 UTCThat ending..
Rick Rodriguez
2024-12-17 01:21:26 +0000 UTCI know. She'd love that one... even though it probably wouldn't win a poll.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 01:21:23 +0000 UTCNo no no to million dollar baby. Acting and directing was great of course. But if i want to bawl my eyes out and be depressed for a week… i’ll just “my girl” again.
Audrey
2024-12-17 01:21:11 +0000 UTCWhile it was not the best movie, I would have voted for Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
kevin
2024-12-17 01:20:53 +0000 UTCThat's what I said.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 01:20:35 +0000 UTCShe really can't go wrong with most of these.
Rick Rodriguez
2024-12-17 01:20:12 +0000 UTCFor Eastwood as an actor, absolutely. DIRTY HARRY is probably his most iconic role. It literally made him a global movie star.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 01:20:00 +0000 UTCi voted pale rider and heartbreak ridge both are excellent films people forget just how good they are and they are very enjoyable and lovable 2 perfect films for you Cassie or for both you and Carly
scott osborne
2024-12-17 01:19:58 +0000 UTCFacts
Rick Rodriguez
2024-12-17 01:19:41 +0000 UTCHow certain is that "War Movie Wednesday" thing? That would be awesome.
Clay F
2024-12-17 01:19:08 +0000 UTCYeah, some of these films are tougher than others, but all are worth watching.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 01:18:58 +0000 UTCI hope Dirty Harry can make it on a follow-on poll.
Ron
2024-12-17 01:18:55 +0000 UTCOnly one of these movies do I remember well because I have watched it multiple times. Million Dollar Baby
Eric Haefele
2024-12-17 01:18:39 +0000 UTCyou would be 100% sure if you’d seen Million Dollar Baby… not the kind of movie you forget.
djKENTO
2024-12-17 01:18:32 +0000 UTCEastwood has more hits than misses in his filmography.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 01:18:27 +0000 UTCAnd still going strong. His latest film JUROR #2 drops on Max later this month.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 01:17:56 +0000 UTCPaul Walter Hauser is an amazing actor.
Nathan Swapp
2024-12-17 01:17:45 +0000 UTCI think Mystic River or M$B would give us the better reactions. With that said these are all incredible films.
Jay
2024-12-17 01:17:10 +0000 UTCIMO, Unforgiven is the only Eastwood directed movie that’s better.
Joel Baumgartner
2024-12-17 01:17:00 +0000 UTCMystic River!!! So good!! Acting by everyone was amazing!
Audrey
2024-12-17 01:16:04 +0000 UTCThat's a good one. I actually have a poster of that film autographed by Eastwood himself.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 01:16:00 +0000 UTCI went with Heartbreak Ridge and A Perfect World. Those are my favorites from the list.
David Kent
2024-12-17 01:15:28 +0000 UTCIt's top three for me (acting). I love Hang 'em High, and Josey Wales would be almost perfect without the one person in a lot of his movies around that time (vague to avoid spoilers), but right behind that is Pale Rider.
Mike Lemon
2024-12-17 01:14:19 +0000 UTCWish we could add his directorial debut with Play Misty For Me 1971. A awesome thriller. But c'mon Josey Wales. Iol
Brian Wood
2024-12-17 01:14:13 +0000 UTCI will never, ever watch Million Dollar Baby again.
Lyle Morgan
2024-12-17 01:13:38 +0000 UTCI figured Mr Edgewood would have the east in that poll.
2-Can
2024-12-17 01:13:30 +0000 UTCNNOOO! C'mon folks - there's no way "Million Dollar Baby" can hold a candle to "A Perfect World"!
bgb1975
2024-12-17 01:12:43 +0000 UTCIt's far and away the best movie on this list, but I feel like not enough people have seen it. Funny story, years ago a place I worked at was briefly short-staffed because one of our best and hardest working coworkers was out on maternity leave, and we were all struggling to keep up without her. One day we started jokingly calling her "The Swede" and saying stuff like "things will get better when The Swede is back!" When she came back we started chanting "Swede, Swede, Swede!" and of course she had absolutely no idea what we were talking about 😂
Stranger2Reality
2024-12-17 01:12:11 +0000 UTCCmon letters to Iwo Jima and Flags of our fathers.
Alex Gorell
2024-12-17 01:11:53 +0000 UTCI voted these 4: --The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) --Pale Rider (1985) --Invictus (2009) --Letters from Iwo Jima (2006) I won't mind if MDB wins.
Clay F
2024-12-17 01:11:26 +0000 UTCIt's the only way to have Mystic River seen, so I must agree. Clint Week!!
Mike LL
2024-12-17 01:10:15 +0000 UTCThis idea has my support as well. Make it a theme week.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 01:08:54 +0000 UTCWhat… no Space Cowboys?
Daniel Turbyfill
2024-12-17 01:08:54 +0000 UTCOut of these, I haven’t seen Heartbreak Ridge nor A Perfect World.
Jonathan Caro
2024-12-17 01:08:50 +0000 UTCI love PALE RIDER. It was my first Clint Eastwood movie and the first R-rated film I ever watched on television. A very underrated film.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 01:08:35 +0000 UTCOk - Favors for sale. "A Perfect World" must win! (Also it came out in 1993, not 1983)
bgb1975
2024-12-17 01:08:32 +0000 UTCBoth excellent movies.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 01:08:06 +0000 UTCNot in the mood for a western or a war movie, so voted for Mystic River and Richard Jewell. Mystic River is one of Edgewood's finest movies, and won it's Oscars for acting, and Clint narrowly missed on three Oscars for that movie.
Mike LL
2024-12-17 01:07:45 +0000 UTCEven if they don't win this poll, I'm hopeful that they will get seen as part of her "War Movie Wednesday" thing.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 01:07:45 +0000 UTCVoted for TOJW,I'll watch any of these,MDB for the 20th time. :)
Celeste McAllister
2024-12-17 01:07:34 +0000 UTCPersonally, I think every movie on here is a must-see.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 01:07:19 +0000 UTCSame here. I didn't know anything about either one of them when I watched them, and holy crap those were some powerful movies.
Johnny
2024-12-17 01:07:08 +0000 UTCShe says in her message that she's already watched it off channel.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 01:07:05 +0000 UTCShe's already seen it.
Stranger2Reality
2024-12-17 01:07:02 +0000 UTCI just watched that one a couple weeks ago for the first time and loved it.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 01:06:45 +0000 UTCNever saw Invictus. I like every other movie. Lol. I really like this list.
nick bell
2024-12-17 01:06:32 +0000 UTCWHITE HUNTER, BLACK HEART is a severely underrated film in his catalog.
Matt Rose
2024-12-17 01:05:54 +0000 UTCGood list. But kind of bummed Changeling isn't on there.
Chris Thom
2024-12-17 01:05:33 +0000 UTCEastwood is one of my favorite filmmakers and I've recently been going through his entire filmography myself filling in the gaps of his movies that I haven't seen (and really enjoying it). I have now watched 34 of the 40 films he's directed. I'm overjoyed that he won the poll and am very pleased that you are going to be watching the top two titles because every movie on this list is worth seeing (I'd love it even more if you did three; make it a theme week). I don't know that I care what wins... but I voted for JOSEY WALES and MILLION DOLLAR BABY.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-17 01:05:11 +0000 UTCMillion Dollar Baby AND The Bridges of Madison County are MUST WATCHES.
Jonathan Caro
2024-12-17 01:05:05 +0000 UTCI don’t know if they’ll win any polls, but the two companion movies: Flags of Our Fathers and Letters from Iwo Jima are very interesting in the fact that they tell about the Battle of Iwo Jima from both the American and Japanese perspective The two films were meant to be seen together.
Robert da Spruce
2024-12-17 01:04:50 +0000 UTCnothing like a nice piece of hickory!
Matt Rose
2024-12-17 01:04:22 +0000 UTCPale Rider is a good one.
Clay F
2024-12-17 01:04:14 +0000 UTCI was thinking the same exact thing
Loki Incredible
2024-12-17 01:04:12 +0000 UTCI've seen that movie so many times. I practically never hear anyone talking about it. But the people who have seen it, especially the guys who have seen it, know how hard it hits. It's probably my favorite Kevin Costner movie.
John Neiberger
2024-12-17 01:04:12 +0000 UTCcassie, no matter how this poll turns out, the one of these you have to see is the bridges of madison county (1995)
diego kontarovsky
2024-12-17 01:02:58 +0000 UTCVoted for baby but Richard Jewel is severely underrated
Philip G.
2024-12-17 01:02:49 +0000 UTCPlay Misty For Me was Eastwood’s directorial debut would be a good choice to add if it’s not too late
Thomas Thompson
2024-12-17 01:02:43 +0000 UTCI wish I had more choices but The Outlaw Josey Wales is a good one.. I hope Mystic River shows up in another poll because that's another essential film too.
Michael Enos
2024-12-17 01:02:38 +0000 UTCMillion Dollar Baby broke me. But Mystic River broke me in a completely different way.
Blake Evans
2024-12-17 01:02:24 +0000 UTC100,000% Flags of Our Fathers. Powerful, based on a true story and hits on every level.
Terdell Ferguson
2024-12-17 01:02:10 +0000 UTCGlad you added “Directors Poll” because when I first saw this, I thought it was in memorium!
Matthew Periolat
2024-12-17 01:02:04 +0000 UTCIt’s not a popular opinion but pale rider is my fav Clint western film
Anthony Harris
2024-12-17 01:01:53 +0000 UTCThere are some great choices on here pal, but one isn't there; his first movie as a director, Play Misty For Me. An absolute masterpiece. You must find a way to see it even if you never review it for the site.
James Forrest
2024-12-17 01:01:45 +0000 UTCOh, Cassie. The top three, pleased.
R Harper
2024-12-17 01:01:41 +0000 UTCFlags of our fathers and letters from Iwo are twin movies showing the two different perspectives. They should be watched together. For more context, they're WWII war movies about the US invasion of the island of Iwo Jima. Flags of our Fathers is the US Perspective and Letters from Iwo Jima is the Japanese perspective.
Nathan Swapp
2024-12-17 01:01:37 +0000 UTCWhat a shame A Perfect World is not leading. One of Kevin's best performances.
Brian McGovern
2024-12-17 01:01:28 +0000 UTCGonna go INVICTUS simply because I know she'd love it. THE OUTLAW JOSEY WALES is probably my favorite in that batch of films, though.
Matt Rose
2024-12-17 01:01:19 +0000 UTCJosey Wales is THE Eastwood classic
buzz tp
2024-12-17 01:01:18 +0000 UTCDang he's 94 now
Zeroarmor7
2024-12-17 01:00:50 +0000 UTCI said Heartbreak Ridge, even though I’m 98.6% certain it won’t win.
Joel Baumgartner
2024-12-17 01:00:46 +0000 UTCMillion Dollar Baby is a good movie but I can't watch it again. IYKYK 🖖
Mark McKeever
2024-12-17 01:00:46 +0000 UTCThe bridges of Madison county is a classic love story and honestly one of his best made movies. It’s not an action film which sets it apart from his filmography
Jackie McDonalds
2024-12-17 01:00:01 +0000 UTCSo many good ones!
Wes
2024-12-17 00:59:59 +0000 UTCAnd awaaaayy we go! Man. I wish I could vote for all. I f Mystic River wins. Warning, Cassie. It's a tough watch. Well they all are but that one especially.
Rick Rodriguez
2024-12-17 00:59:56 +0000 UTCMystic river is a must
Andrew Heller
2024-12-17 00:59:56 +0000 UTCYou know you love to make her cry. Do the right/evil thing. Million Dollar Baby.
aarswft
2024-12-17 00:59:51 +0000 UTC
