Conversations on Clint

Hereafter (2010) with Jake Tropila | Eastwood searches for answers on the afterlife

What happens when we die? It's a question we certainly don't have the answer to, but one explored in Eastwood's underseen and oddly tender drama from 2010. Joining the c

Invictus (2009) | Eastwood tackles South African politics in inspirational sports drama

This week on Conversations on Clint, we explore Eastwood’s 2009 biographical drama Invictus, starring Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela and Matt Damon as Springboks captai

Gran Torino (2008) with Shawn Glinis | Eastwood's Iconic Later Period Performance

In this episode of Conversations on Clint, we take a deep dive into Clint Eastwood’s seminal 2008 drama, Gran Torino. Joined by film critic Shawn Glinis, we analyze one o

Changeling (2008) | Eastwood Adapts Horrific True-Crime Story with Angelina Jolie

This week, we dive deep into Changeling (2008)—Eastwood’s haunting, real-life mystery starring Angelina Jolie in an Oscar-nominated performance as Christine Collins. We

Letters from Iwo Jima (2006) with Mark Hofmeyer | Eastwood's Empathetic Look at Japanese Soldiers During WWII

This week, Atlanta film critic Mark Hofmeyer joins to break down why "Letters from Iwo Jima" is one of Clint's most powerful and empathetic pictures, a hauntingly intimat

Flags of Our Fathers (2006) | Eastwood Confronts American Myth Making During WWII

This week, the guys take a look back at "Flags of Our Fathers," the first of two movies Eastwood would release about the battle of Iwo Jima in 2006. For this one, Clint

Million Dollar Baby (2004) with Matt Goldberg | Eastwood's Oscar Winning Sports Drama

This week, the guys are joined by Commentary Track's Matt Goldberg to discuss Clint Eastwood's award-winning sports drama "Million Dollar Baby." They talk about its victo

Mystic River (2003) with Kyle Pinion & Hannah Lodge | Eastwood's Modern Noir on the Tragedy of Fate

In this episode of Conversations on Clint, we're joined by Hannah Lodge and Kyle Pinion from ScreenRex to explore Clint Eastwood’s haunting 2003 neo-noir, Mystic River. A

Blood Work (2002) with Jake Serwin | Underrated Thriller or Forgettable L.A. Mystery

Join the Conversations on Clint crew and Pod Casty For Me's Jake Serwin as they dive deep into Clint Eastwood's 2002 mystery thriller, Blood Work. Directed by and starrin

Space Cowboys (2000) | Eastwood's Early Aughts Hit About Aging Astronauts

Blast off into Clint Eastwood’s 2000 hit Space Cowboys in this episode of Conversations on Clint. We chart the journey of four veteran test pilots—played by Eastwood, Tom

True Crime (1999) with Alejandra Martinez | Eastwood's Late 90s Thriller Taking on the Death Penalty

In this episode of Conversations on Clint, Jesse, Trace, and Jay dive deep into Clint Eastwood’s 1999 investigative thriller, True Crime. Joined by special guest Alejandr

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997) with Jenny Nulf | Eastwood's Ode to Savannah, Georgia

This week on Conversations on Clint, we take a trip down to Savannah, Georgia, to tackle Clint Eastwood’s atmospheric 1997 adaptation of John Berendt’s best-selling non-f

Absolute Power (1997) | Eastwood's Pulpy Clinton-Era Political Thriller

In this episode, we explore Clint Eastwood’s 1997 political crime thriller Absolute Power. Trace, Jay, and Jesse break down Eastwood’s dual role as director and starring

The Bridges of Madison County (1995) with Sophia Ciminello | Clint Eastwood Romantic Masterpiece with Meryl Streep

In this episode of Conversations on Clint, we're joined by special guest Sophia Ciminello dive deep into Clint Eastwood’s 1995 romantic masterpiece, The Bridges of Madiso

A Perfect World (1993) with Josh Sewell | Eastwood's Underrated Gem Starring Kevin Costner

In this episode of Conversations on Clint, we dive deep into Clint Eastwood’s underrated 1993 masterpiece, A Perfect World, featuring guest Josh Sewell. Starring Kevin Co

Unforgiven (1992) with Ryan McQuade | Clint Eastwood's Oscar-Winning Masterpiece

In this episode of Conversations on Clint, we dive deep into Clint Eastwood’s 1992 Oscar-winning masterpiece, Unforgiven. Widely regarded as one of the greatest Westerns

The Rookie (1990) | Eastwood, Sheen, and '90s Buddy Cop Mayhem

In this episode, we tackle 1990's action-thriller The Rookie—an explosive entry in the classic '90s buddy cop genre. Directed by and starring Clint Eastwood as grizzled L

White Hunter Black Heart (1990) with Josh Martin | Eastwood's Meta Hollywood Drama

Killing an elephant is a sin, but Clint's gonna do it anyway! This week, Jesse Nussman, Trace Sauveur, and Jay Ledbetter are joined by critic Josh Martin to talk about on

Bird (1988) with Nick Johnston | Charlie Parker, Music Biopics, and Forest Whitaker’s Breakout

On this episode of "Conversations on Clint," hosts Jesse Nussman, Jay Ledbetter, and Trace Sauveur discuss Eastwood's 1988 biopic of jazz legend Charlie Parker (aka Bird)

Heartbreak Ridge (1986) | Military Badasses and Reagan Era Propaganda

On this episode of "Conversations on Clint," hosts Jesse Nussman, Jay Ledbetter, and Trace Sauveur discuss Eastwood's biggest hit of the 1980s, the military drama "Heartb