Conversations on Clint

In this week's episode, Jesse, Jay, and Trace discuss one of Eastwood's most curious titles: 1973's "Breezy."The boys grapple with the film's May-December romance, how well it explores the collision between two drastically different generations, and the long history of hangout movies that capture the vibe of living in Los Angeles.Audio clip from Breezy (1973), directed by Clint Eastwood. © Universal Pictures. Used for commentary purposes.Track: MokkaMusic - Retrosonic ⁠   • Retro Funky Bass and Guitar (No Copyright ...  ⁠Music provided by MokkaMusic Youtube channel and ⁠https://inaudio.org

In this week's episode, Jesse, Jay, and Trace discuss the first of Eastwood's many westerns as a filmmaker.But, this isn't your typical tale of white hat vs. black hat heroism. The three talk about the film's vicious, almost biblical violence, the influence of spaghetti westerns on Eastwood's aesthetic, and how to wrestle with a movie so full of depravity.Audio clip from High Plains Drifter (1973), directed by Clint Eastwood. © Universal Pictures. Used for commentary purposes.Track: MokkaMusic - Retrosonic    • Retro Funky Bass and Guitar (No Copyright ...  Music provided by MokkaMusic Youtube channel and https://inaudio.org

Welcome to the first episode of "Conversations on Clint," a show that explores one of Hollywood's most iconic figures through his directorial work!This episode explores Eastwood's early career, directorial debut, and his complex persona in Hollywood. Hosts Jesse Nussman, Jay Ledbetter, and Trace Sauveur discuss 'Play Misty for Me,' exploring its place in the erotic thriller genre, Eastwood's career, and its cultural context.Audio clip from Play Misty for Me (1971), directed by Clint Eastwood. © Universal Pictures. Used for commentary purposes.Track: MokkaMusic - Retrosonic    • Retro Funky Bass and Guitar (No Copyright ...  Music provided by MokkaMusic Youtube channel and https://inaudio.org