Clint Eastwood

Brokeback Mountain Reclaims the American West

Tom Gregory | Posted 12.17.2009 | Entertainment


Tom Gregory

With the intertwined shirts from Brokeback Mountain holding fast on its walls, Museum of the American West has opened up a line of progressive, informative, bigot-fumigatin' dialogue.

Invictus: Done the Eastwood Way

Jackie K. Cooper | Posted 12.15.2009 | Entertainment


Jackie K. Cooper

Most of us know little to nothing about the sport of rugby, but that is not an impediment to enjoying this film. If you can appreciate Mandela's dream of unity, you will enjoy this film.

Movie Review: Invictus an Unexpected Mandela Tale

Marshall Fine | Posted 12.10.2009 | Entertainment


Marshall Fine

The film is about a chapter of sports and international political history that few outside of South Africa would be aware of. In most ways, it's a standard underdog tale, but this one comes with a difference.

Invictus Translation: Obama Needs Rugby

Pamela Ezell | Posted 11.27.2009 | Entertainment


Pamela Ezell

I wonder why there hasn't been more in the popular culture linking the two leaders -- Barack Obama and Nelson Mandela -- and their transcendent personal histories.

Crazy or Crafty?

Daniel Bruno Sanz | Posted 11.18.2009 | Politics


Daniel Bruno Sanz

The idealistic notion that the United States is not in perpetual conflict with Arabs and Islam, argued by President Obama in Cairo but belied by history, has been dealt a serious setback by Fort Hood.

GQ Men Of The Year 2009 Covers: Obama, Tom Brady, Clint Eastwood Among Honorees (PHOTOS)

Posted 11.17.2009 | Media


GQ has unveiled its annual "Men of the Year" covers, and for the second straight year Barack Obama has made the list. Obama was named Leader of the Y...

Clint Eastwood Made French Legion Of Honor Commander

AP | VERENA VON DERSCHAU | Posted 11.14.2009 | Entertainment


PARIS — American screen icon Clint Eastwood was made a commander in France's prestigious Legion of Honor on Friday. French President Nicolas Sa...

Actor Matthew Marsden Hides Right-Wing Political Views

Jackson Williams | Posted 12.09.2009 | Politics


Jackson Williams

If Matthew Marsden is really honored to hang out with anti-gay, religious-right hate mongers -- and that's who he flew halfway across the country to be with in private -- then he should do it in the light of day.

If You Watch The Preview for Invictus, You'll Read The Book

Jesse Kornbluth | Posted 10.29.2009 | Entertainment


Jesse Kornbluth

In our country, hate sells. Even the idealists among us must be wondering if the idea of brotherhood can compete against it. Well, it can. It did in South Africa.

The Fading Status of Glamour Gulch

Meredith C. Carroll | Posted 11.15.2009 | Denver


Meredith C. Carroll

Once known as the snowy playground of the Hollywood elite, in recent years Aspen's celebrity ski conditions have seemed more like mashed potatoes than champagne powder.

What's Your Line? Mine Is....

Ellen Sterling | Posted 09.14.2009 | Entertainment


Ellen Sterling

Men, I've noticed (duh!) tend to quote lines from what one might think of as "guy" films. Women will often quote the likes of Bette Davis in All About Eve or Diane Keaton in Annie Hall.

Hollywood's Hottest Older Men: Better With Age? (PHOTOS, POLL)

Huffington Post | Katy Hall | Posted 08.17.2009 | Entertainment


Aging men in Hollywood have it easier than their female counterparts, thanks to the distinguished male sexiness that can be found in salt-and-pepper h...

Interview: Anvil on Smoking Weed, What Derailed Their Career and Meeting Clint Eastwood

Zorianna Kit | Posted 07.04.2009 | Entertainment


Zorianna Kit

Formed when they were teenagers in the 70s, Anvil is currently working on their 14th album. I sat down with the duo for an exclusive chat for HuffPost.

Spike TV Awards: Brad Pitt, Mel Gibson And A Halle Berry Butt Grab (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Katherine Thomson | Posted 07.01.2009 | Entertainment


The Spike TV Guy's Choice Awards took place in Los Angeles on Saturday night. Stars turned out to collect awards like "funnest mother fucker" and "ho...

Just When Did The Quality Of Hollywood Films Start To Drop?

John Farr | Posted 06.24.2009 | Entertainment


John Farr

While Hollywood continues to dominate the global film market, the most original, intelligent, and enduring movies today are being made outside this country.

Why John Wayne Still Ranks Among Today's Most Popular Stars

John Farr | Posted 06.18.2009 | Entertainment


John Farr

Wayne's persona -- its bigness, roughness, but also its decency -- literally came to define our heritage. And to a surprising degree, it still does.

Has Sean Penn Told A Joke in The Last 20 Years?

Dan Abramson | Posted 04.27.2009 | Comedy


Dan Abramson

Sean Penn has been cast in The Three Stooges. This would be great news if Sean Penn was funny.

Clint Eastwood Awarded Special Cannes Prize

AP | Posted 03.29.2009 | Entertainment


PARIS — Clint Eastwood has received a special top Cannes film festival honor _ three months before this year's festival opens on the Riviera. F...

Kidstock with Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, Moby, Sheryl Crow, Ben Harper, Donovan and... David Lynch?

Mike Ragogna | Posted 03.11.2009 | Entertainment


Mike Ragogna

This concert will be about the music, but its statement of solidarity and support for upliftment in education could be the beginning of yet another American wave of consciousness raising.

"The Forgotscars:" a Place for the Oscar Forgotten

Jon Chattman | Posted 02.23.2009 | Entertainment


Jon Chattman

If you don't agree with my "Forgotscars" nominees, add your own. Vote by February 21, the day before the real Oscars, and let the Academy know they're not the only show in town.

Oscar Snubs In Depth

AP | CHRISTY LEMIRE | Posted 02.22.2009 | Entertainment


BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — It's been a crowded awards season, full of lavish spectacles and gripping indies. So naturally there were some surprises...

Greening Hollywood: Santa Barbara's Film Festival, An Eco-Heaven-By-The-Sea

Paige Donner | Posted 03.25.2009 | Living


Paige Donner

Santa Barbara is an eco-tourist's heaven. There are many organic food restaurants and a few outstanding organic spas for the travel and film-screening-weary.

Golden Globes Crown Bollywood King

Paige Donner | Posted 02.13.2009 | Entertainment


Paige Donner

This year's Golden Globes was a celebration of global cinema. When the self-described King of Bollywood, stood onstage and accepted his award from Tom Cruise, the sweep was complete.

We All Live in Clint Eastwood's America

Allison Silver | Posted 02.12.2009 | Politics


Allison Silver

The Bush administration, as events rolled out over the last eight years, has regularly said, "Who could have seen this coming?" Well, for one, Clint Eastwood did.

Clint Eastwood Has His Best Opening Ever, Beats "Bride"

AP | JAKE COYLE | Posted 02.11.2009 | Entertainment


LOS ANGELES — Clint Eastwood had another million-dollar baby with "Gran Torino," which led the box office with $29.5 million in its first weeken...