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Clint Eastwood Explains Why He's Not Done Directing Movies at 95 — GeekTyrant
Clint Eastwood may be 95, but retirement? That's not in the script. After the release of Juror #2 in 2024, many assumed the legal thriller would mark Eastwood's final bow as a director. The film performed well with both audiences and critics, and whispers swirled about it being his swan song. But, Eastwood recently put those rumors to rest in an interview with Austrian newspaper Kurier (via Reuters), sharing why he plans to keep calling the shots behind the camera. 'There's no reason why a man can't get better with age. And I have much more experience today. Sure, there are directors who lose their touch at a certain age, but I'm not one of them.' Since the 1950s, when he first appeared on the small screen in Rawhide , Eastwood has never stopped evolving, first as a Western icon, a great actor, then as a bold, thoughtful filmmaker. His directorial debut Play Misty for Me in 1971 kicked off a career filled with character-driven dramas, moral complexity, and a refusal to play it safe. From Unforgiven to Mystic River to American Sniper , Eastwood has proven he love being a filmmaker and telling stories. Even now, Eastwood's approach hasn't changed. When asked about the current wave of franchise fatigue and reboots, he responded: 'We live in an era of remakes and franchises. I've shot sequels three times, but I haven't been interested in that for a long while. My philosophy is: do something new or stay at home.' Eastwood, meanwhile, remains focused on telling fresh stories with something to say. His most recent effort, Juror #2 , is another reminder that he's still chasing creative challenges rather than coasting on past glories. What's next? According to Kurier, Eastwood is in solid physical health and already in pre-production on his next project. The man simply doesn't slow down. And, and I guess, why should he? If anything, Eastwood is showing us what a lifetime of storytelling experience looks like and he refuses to stop and I love that about him. He's not just defying expectations about age, he's outworking most people half his age.
Daily Mirror
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Legendary Columbo actor and Clint Eastwood co-star James McEachin dies
Perry Mason star and Clint Eastwood's frequent co-star James McEachin has died aged 94. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor died in January and has been buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery since April. The Columbo actor is best known for working on Clint Eastwood's many movies, including Bluff (1968), Play Misty for Me (1971), Every Which Way But Loose (1978) and Sudden Impact (1983). James also appeared in many TV series such as All in the Family, Tenafly, Dragnet, It Takes a Thief, The Name of the Game, Mannix, The Wild Wild West, Hawaii Five-O and Iroside. He also played Lt Ed Brock with Raymond Burr and Hal Holbrook between 1986 and 1995. On Matlock, he took on the role of police lieutenant Frank Daniels on the first series. He also played FBI Agent David Shore on The Rockford Files with James Garner. James had guest roles on Police Story, Emergency!, Columbo, TJ Hooker, St Elsewhere, Murder, She Wrote and Hill Street Blues. Not only was he an actor, he wrote several books. Some of his titles included 1996's Tell Me a Tale: A Novel of the Old South, 1997's Farewell to the Mockingbirds, 1999's The Heroin Factor, 2000's Say Goodnight to the Boys in Blue and 2021's Swing Low My Sweet Chariot: The Ballad of Jimmy Mack, a memoir. Before getting into acting, James served in the military. According to reports, he was one of only two survivors of the ambush of his unit in Korea and nearly died. He didn't eve know he received an award for his work until years later, when a California congressman searched his record and found his Silver Star. He also got his Purple Heart then, too. When he came back to the USA, he spent time as a police officer and a fireman before getting into music producing. His wife, Lois, with who he tied the knot in 1960, passed away in July 2017. * This is a breaking showbiz news story. Join The Mirror 's WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Barbra Streisand's star-studded new duets album to feature some of pop's biggest names
Barbra Streisand is releasing a star-studded album of duets, The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two, set for release this June. The 11-track collection features collaborations with musical icons including Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Sting, Seal, Tim McGraw, Mariah Carey, and Ariana Grande, among others. Leading the album is a rendition of "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" with Hozier. The song, originally penned by Ewan MacColl for Peggy Seeger, gained widespread recognition through Roberta Flack's version (famously featured in Clint Eastwood's Play Misty for Me). 'I've always loved singing duets with gifted artists. They inspire me in unique and different ways … and make our time in the studio a joy," Streisand said in a statement. "I admire all of them … and I hope that you'll enjoy listening to our collaborations as much as I enjoyed recording with all of my wonderful partners.' The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two comprises both covers and original tracks. It will be released on June 25. The album is a sequel to Streisand's 34th studio album Partners, which was released in 2014. That record features duets with Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Andrea Bocelli, John Mayer, and John Legend, among others. It also features a version of 'Love Me Tender', sung alongside a vocal sample of a 1956 Elvis recording. 1. 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' with Hozier 2. 'My Valentine' with Paul McCartney 3. 'To Lose You Again' with Sam Smith 4. 'The Very Thought of You' with Bob Dylan 5. 'Letter to my 13-year-old Self' with Laufey 6. 'One Heart, One Voice' with Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande 7. 'I Love Us' with Tim McGraw 8. 'Secret O' Life' with James Taylor 9. 'Fragile' with Sting 10. 'Where Do I Go From You?' with Josh Groban 11. 'Love Will Survive' with Seal
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Barbra Streisand announces new duets album with Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Mariah Carey and more
NEW YORK (AP) — Barbra Streisand is still a woman in love, and she'll do anything to get you into her world. That includes a new collection of duets with some of the biggest names in music. Streisand is preparing to release a new album, 'The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two,' out in June. Across 11 tracks, she's joined by heavy hitters Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Sting, Seal, Tim McGraw, Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande and more. First up is an emotive cover of 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' with Hozier. The song was originally written by English folk artist Ewan MacColl for his wife Peggy Seeger, but it's the late Roberta Flack's cover that stands out — and not only because it was used in a love scene between Clint Eastwood and Donna Mills in his 1971 film 'Play Misty for Me.' Streisand and Hozier give it their own spin. 'I've always loved singing duets with gifted artists. They inspire me in unique and different ways… and make our time in the studio a joy," Streisand said in a statement. "I admire all of them… and I hope that you'll enjoy listening to our collaborations as much as I enjoyed recording with all of my wonderful partners.' 'The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two" comprises covers and original tracks. It will be released June 25. 'The Secret of Life: Partners, Volu me Two' tracklist 1. 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' with Hozier 2. 'My Valentine' with Paul McCartney 3. 'To Lose You Again' with Sam Smith 4. 'The Very Thought of You' with Bob Dylan 5. 'Letter to my 13-year-old Self' with Laufey 6. 'One Heart, One Voice' with Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande 7. 'I Love Us' with Tim McGraw 8. 'Secret O' Life' with James Taylor 9. 'Fragile' with Sting 10. 'Where Do I Go From You?' with Josh Groban 11. 'Love Will Survive' with Seal
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
Barbra Streisand announces new duets album with Paul McCartney, Mariah Carey and more
NEW YORK -- NEW YORK (AP) — Barbra Streisand is still a woman in love, and she'll do anything to get you into her world. That includes a new collection of duets with some of the biggest names in music. Streisand is preparing to release a new album, 'The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two,' out in June. Across 11 tracks, she's joined by heavy hitters Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Sting, Seal, Tim McGraw, Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande and more. First up is an emotive cover of 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' with Hozier. The song was originally written by English folk artist Ewan MacColl for his wife Peggy Seeger, but it's the late Roberta Flack's cover that stands out — and not only because it was used in a love scene between Clint Eastwood and Donna Mills in his 1971 film 'Play Misty for Me.' Streisand and Hozier give it their own spin. 'I've always loved singing duets with gifted artists. They inspire me in unique and different ways… and make our time in the studio a joy," Streisand said in a statement. "I admire all of them… and I hope that you'll enjoy listening to our collaborations as much as I enjoyed recording with all of my wonderful partners.' 'The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two" comprises covers and original tracks. It will be released June 25. 1. 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' with Hozier 2. 'My Valentine' with Paul McCartney 3. 'To Lose You Again' with Sam Smith 4. 'The Very Thought of You' with Bob Dylan 5. 'Letter to my 13-year-old Self' with Laufey 6. 'One Heart, One Voice' with Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande 7. 'I Love Us' with Tim McGraw 8. 'Secret O' Life' with James Taylor 9. 'Fragile' with Sting 10. 'Where Do I Go From You?' with Josh Groban 11. 'Love Will Survive' with Seal
