News

You’ve got to ask yourself one question: “Do I feel lucky?” Well, do ya, punk?

You should, because Dirty Harry is coming to 4K Ultra HD + Digital in standard and limited edition SteelBook packaging on April 29 from Warner Bros.

Inspired by the true crimes of the Zodiac Killer, the 1971 action-thriller classic has been newly restored in 4K with Hdr and Dolby Atmos TrueHD sound.

Over four hours of special features are included:

Audio Commentary by Film Historian Richard Schickel Generations and Dirty Harry (new) Lensing Justice: The Cinematography of Dirty Harry (new) Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows Clint Eastwood: The Man from Malpaso Clint Eastwood: A Cinematic Legacy – Fighting for Justice Interview Gallery: Patricia Clarkson, Joel Cox, Clint Eastwood, Hal Holbrook, Evan Kim, John Milius, Ted Post, Andy Robinson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Robert Urich Dirty Harry’s Way Dirty Harry: The Original

Dirty Harry is the first...

We’ve got some sad news this morning, with it revealed that the legendary R&b singer Roberta Flack has passed away at 88 years old. The singer fought a long battle with Als and has been retired since 2022. Flack had a series of number-one hits on the Billboard Top 40, with “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” and the iconic “Killing Me Softy With His Song.” That last song received new life in the nineties when it was covered by The Fugees.

Flack was seen as one of the pioneers of the “quiet storm” genre of R&b which dominated radio throughout much of the seventies. Basically, the genre mixed smooth, jazz-flavoured grooves with R&B, and Flack was among it’s most prolific stars. The genre fell out of favor in the mid-eighties, but Flack remained much in demand. In the mid-eighties, she...

Roberta Flack, the R&b innovator known for songs like “The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face,” “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” and “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” has died at the age of 88.

“We are heartbroken that the glorious Roberta Flack passed away this morning, February 24, 2025,” the singer’s representative said in a statement. “She died peacefully surrounded by her family. Roberta broke boundaries and records. She was also a proud educator.” A cause of death was not disclosed; however, Flack had been battling Als since 2022.

Roberta Cleopatra Flack was born on February 10th, 1937 in Black Mountain, North Carolina, and was raised in Arlington, Virginia. Her mother was a church organist, and a young Roberta began singing with churches of different denominations — including the historic Lomax African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church — just to enjoy their music. She started playing piano at age nine, and by her teenage years,...

Movie fans have received some sad news, as Full Metal Jacket star Kevyn Major Howard, who played the Vietnam War correspondent Rafterman in Stanley Kubrick's war film, has passed away at the age of 69. The actor, born in 1956 in Quebec, Canada, began his Hollywood career in the 1970s when he had just moved to Los Angeles. Howard's acting career was not nearly as long-lasting as that of some of his co-stars, although he did appear in several notable films during the 1980s and 1990s.

The actor passed away in a Las Vegas hospital on Friday, February 14, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones, with no cause of death currently revealed. However, Howard's family reported to TMZ that the actor had been hospitalized for weeks due to respiratory issues. Matthew Modine, a friend and Full Metal Jacket co-star, shared a poignant tribute on X, reminiscing how Kevyn Major Howard's performance in Full Metal Jacket...

Kevyn Major Howard, best known for his role as Rafterman in Stanley Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket, has passed away at the age of 69. The actor, who later built a reputation as a leading headshot photographer, died in a Las Vegas hospital on Valentine’s Day, according to reports. While his family has yet to confirm an exact cause of death, sources noted that he had been hospitalized for several weeks with respiratory ailments.

Born on January 27, 1956, in Montréal, Quebec, Howard moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career that spanned television and film. His early work included appearances on shows like Trapper John, M.D. and roles in cautionary tales such as Off the Minnesota Strip and Scared Straight! Another Story. He made his film debut in Death Wish II (1982), and his notable credits include supporting roles in Clint Eastwood’s Sudden Impact (1983) and Alien Nation (1988), as well as...

Kevyn Major Howard, known for appearing as Rafterman in the 1987 Stanley Kubrick Vietnam War film Full Metal Jacket, has died at the age of 69.

“Kevyn Major Howard gave and gave and gave so much to the world and especially the men and women of our armed forces,” wrote his friend and former co-star Matthew Modine on X in a tribute. “He became famous for his role of ‘Rafterman’ in Stanley Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket. His portrayal gave him a unique entrée into the world of the US Marine Corps. This led him on a decades-long journey to be in service of our nation’s bravest. Thank you for your dedication to others and to America. May all the gods bless you Kevyn. Rest in peace. #SemperFidelis“

He attached a photo from set featuring the “Lusthog Squad,” which included Howard alongside himself and co-stars Sal Lopez, Gary Landon Mills and Adam Baldwin.

Kevyn Major Howard, the actor and photographer best known for his role as "Rafterman" in Stanley Kubrick's acclaimed film Full Metal Jacket, has passed away. He was 69 years old.

Per TMZ, Howard died on Friday, Feb. 7, while surrounded by loving family and friends at a hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. A cause of death was not shared, but the actor's family said he had been hospitalized for weeks with respiratory issues. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Howard's honor directly to FueledBytheFallen.org, a nonprofit established to help provide aid to veterans and first responders in need of assistance.

Howard was born on Jan. 27, 1956, in Montreal, Quebec, but with his dual citizenship, he relocated from Canada to Los Angeles, California, to embark on a career in show business. In 1981, he appeared in the hit TV show CHiPs, and he followed this up...

Clint Eastwood's most quoted movie of all-time is finally getting the 4k treatment. Eastwood's acting career is the stuff of legend, appearing in three of the most lauded westerns of all-time in Sergio Leone's Dollars trilogy, an Oscar winning post-modernist Western, Unforgiven, as well as hits like Escape From Alcatraz and The Outlaw Josey Wales, and that doesn't include his directorial work. But, if there was one shot from a movie that is synonymous with Eastwood's career, and one misquoted line that goes with it, it has to be found in Dirty Harry.

Dirty Harry fans certainly feel lucky this month as the hit 1971 crime thriller is getting a remaster and a re-release. Per Blu-ray.com, Dirty Harry will be remastered in stunning 4K for a new physical release in the future. The announcement did not give a date for Dirty Harry's re-release.

Directed by Don Siegel,...

Three Clint Eastwood favourites – led by Dirty Harry – are coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK, and are up for order.

Fans of Clint Eastwood classics, and the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray format, have a triple treat in store, as Warner Bros prepares to release there of Eastwood’s movies on the format.

Thus far, it’s just the Steelbook versions that have gone up for order, and there are plenty of details yet to fill in. But there’s a sporting chance these initial releases will sell fast, hence this post.

Dirty Harry was first rumoured for 4K disc last year, and it’s definitely on its way in 2025. There aren’t at the moment known plans for the four follow-ons as well – although it’d be terrific to see Sudden Impact in 4K – but you can find Dirty Harry up for order here.

The next two...

A portion of the iconic Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed into the Pacific Ocean just after noon today. The last 150 feet of the 2,745 foot long structure dropped into the Pacific, according to local officials. They said at least three people were on the wharf when it broke up, two of whom had to be rescued.

richkong15's video of the destruction on the Santa Cruz Wharf pic.twitter.com/BV4XjGjNEU

— Micah Burke (@MicahBBurke) December 23, 2024

The wharf was being buffeted by a massive winter swell pushing 15-20 foot waves across Santa Cruz Point just one mile north.

Footage shown on local and national TV news showed a tattered segment of the pier floating on the swell with at least one person walking across the debris.

Wharf Rescue | Three people were on the end of the Santa Cruz Wharf when it collapsed into the ocean. Two of them were rescued and one...

Few movie stars have ever had a more unerring sense of what their fans want than Clint Eastwood. The biggest risk he ever took was, really, no risk at all. Yes, he spent one of his last hiatuses from the CBS Western hit "Rawhide" to make a very different kind of Western with Italian auteur Sergio Leone in "A Fistful of Dollars," but if that film had flopped he still would've be an in-demand television star. Instead, the low-budget, unusually-violent-for-its-time oater became an international hit (three years before its U.S. release in 1967), and made Eastwood look like something of a counterculture trailblazer for how it spit in the face of the traditional Westerns still being made by John Wayne.

Eastwood's stature as arguably the biggest star in Hollywood would be solidified in 1971 when he brandished a 44 Magnum and chased down a thrill-seeking killer in "Dirty Harry." Eastwood would make...

This article contains mention of sexual assault.

Clint Eastwood's dark Dirty Harry sequel Sudden Impact is really a gender-flipped remake of a controversial 1974 hit. Dirty Harry is one of the rare Clint Eastwood movie franchises, but after the third entry in 1976, the star seemed done with the character. It was only when a Warner Bros poll revealed audiences wanted Harry back that Clint returned for another sequel. This saw Harry on the case of a serial killer who shoots victims in both the groin and forehead, and while Sudden Impact is famous for Harry's "Make my day" catchphrase, it's perhaps the bleakest of the series.

Harry eventually discovers the killer is artist Jennifer Spencer (Sondra Locke), who is tracking down and murdering the gang who assaulted her and her sister years before. While the Death Wish movies and Taxi Driver covered similar themes, Sudden Impact sets itself apart by...

$3.8 billion. That’s the amount of money Clint Eastwood’s films have grossed at the North American box office throughout his career. A superstar since the 1960s, Eastwood is rare in that almost all of his biggest blockbusters, including all the Dirty Harry movies, were all made for Warner Bros. It’s been his home studio since about the time he made The Outlaw Josey Wales. He’s made everything from Oscar-winners to action movies, to movies where he’s chilling with his pal Clyde the Orangutan for them, and they almost always ended up at least breaking even. Sure, he’s had a few flops, but even in his golden years, he still cranked out smash hits for them, with American Sniper making over half a billion dollars, while The Mule and Sully both made over $100 million domestically. Even when his movies didn’t do well, Eastwood keeps his...

Clint Eastwood has been many things throughout his remarkable career: one of the most legendary cowboys of all time, one of Hollywood's most prolific directors, and also one of the silver screen's most iconic antiheroes, squinting, grimacing, and grinding his teeth through five performances as the San Francisco cop who plays by his own set of rules, "Dirty" Harry Callahan.

From 1971 to 1988, Clint Eastwood wrestled with the ever-changing American sociopolitical scene in real-time as one of cinema's most controversial (and beloved) characters. The Dirty Harry franchise has since come to be defined by the reactionary nature of its central premise. However, the further the franchise moved away from its first entry, the more interesting things got in terms of hot-button issues and Dirty Harry's response to them. Ultimately, Dirty Harry never evolved into anything much more than a cool-headed modern-day gun-slinger, but that's what continues to make these movies so damn entertaining to watch,...

In 1984, Clint Eastwood teamed with another screen icon for City Heat, which became one of the star's biggest disappointments. While Eastwood has worked non-stop since the 1950s, it's fair to say the 1980s was one of his weaker decades. If anything, the reception to City Heat is emblematic of his spotty record during the decade. Outside of Clint resurrecting the Western genre with Pale Rider in 1985 or helming his own favorite movie, Bronco Billy, much of his output like would-be blockbuster Firefox or lame action-comedy Pink Cadillac proved very disappointing.

Regardless of the tepid critical response to his '80s output, Eastwood was still a major box-office draw. The best example of this is the fourth Dirty Harry movie, Sudden Impact. Despite only earning 51% from critics (via Rotten Tomatoes), this sequel was one of Clint's biggest hits of the decade, nabbing over $67 million worldwide. Eastwood followed up with City Heat,...

Clint Eastwood is a legend of cinema known for playing some of the most iconic roles in history. From "The Man with No Name" to "Dirty" Harry Callahan, Clint Eastwood has entertained audiences on screen for more than sixty years. His talents as a performer quickly proved to be only one aspect of his creative purpose as he also turned to the craft of directing in the early 70s. As an actor, he has been memorable on more than a few occasions, but as a director, he has honed his abilities as a pure storyteller, among the best in the business.

Westerns and action thrillers are where Eastwood found his voice as an actor. He then learned to further develop his craft as a director by starting out making some of the best Westerns and action thrillers of the 70s. Movies like High Plains Drifter and Sudden Impact are iconic...

Earlier this month, Warner Bros. (barely) released Clint Eastwood‘s 40th film as director, the exquisitely crafted and morally probing courtroom drama “Juror #2.” Like many of Eastwood‘s movies, it somehow feels like both a summation of all that came before it and something new in his oeuvre; it’s filled with the aesthetic preferences and thematic preoccupations that have obsessed him going back to the 1970s, but the abundance of rich visual and philosophical ideas are expressed with more clarity and concision than ever. With nothing to lose and nothing to prove, Eastwood has created a film as clean and fast as one of his 1990s programmers but as wrenching in its internal tensions as masterpieces like “Unforgiven” and “Mystic River.”

This is all in keeping with the overall trajectory of Eastwood’s career, as his filmmaking has grown increasingly confident with each film. Not every experiment has worked — even as an Eastwood partisan,...

Subscribers of the streaming service Max may be feeling lucky starting November 1 as one of Clint Eastwoods best movies will debut on the streamer on that date. Dirty Harry (1971) stars Eastwood as the titular character, Harry Callahan, a no-nonsense San Fransisco city police inspector who is in search of a murderer who uses a sniper rifle to kill innocent people. The film was directed by Don Siegel and the screenplay was written by Harry Julian Fink, R.M. Fink and Dean Riesner.

Dirty Harry has one of Eastwoods most famous lines as over his lunch break, he manages to foil an attempted bank robbery, shooting one man dead and holding another at gunpoint.

Related Clint Eastwood's A Fistful Of Dollars Remake Already Has the Perfect Star

Having recently been cast in the Dcu's Lanterns series as John Stewart, Aaron Pierre's talent shows he's capable of playing another iconic character.

Clint Eastwoods iconic action thriller Dirty Harry is coming to Max in November, giving new audiences the chance to experience Eastwoods tough-talking inspector delivering one of the most quoted lines in cinema history. It is more than 50 years since Dirty Harry Callahan burst onto the screen and created a template for many other anti-hero characters across multiple genres, but it is always a treat for cinephiles to go back to one of the originals.

Eastwoods portrayal of Callahan continued to build the Hollywood legends reputation as a guaranteed box office draw, and arrived at a time when the world of movies was evolving from the less graphic crime and action movies of the 1950s and 1960s to a decade that became known for pushing boundaries in terms of on-screen violence. As a vigilante-level law enforcer, Eastwood's Callahan certainly played a role in that movement, but also challenged ideas of...

The term "icon" is grossly overused when discussing artists and celebrities, but it applies to Clint Eastwood. Between his pivotal role in the popularization of the Spaghetti Western and his revolutionizing of the crime film with his five-film portrayal of "Dirty" Harry Callahan, you could say there wasn't a more important actor throughout the second half of the 20th century and no one who knows the terrain would take issue with your assessment. Eastwood wasn't just an international movie star, he was, for good and ill, an avatar for law and order in America. He played violent men who uncomfortably lived by simple codes. His characters typically "won," but they paid a sometimes terrible price for triumphing. They compromised their values. They placed loved ones in harm's way. They punished themselves for punishing others (or just behaving like a lout). And once upon a time, audiences were in the market...

One of Clint Eastwood's undervalued strengths that doesn't get enough play is surely his uncanny comedic skills. It's fair, given how infrequently the Hollywood legend has even appeared in comedies. Even those he has appeared in have largely included dramatic elements, like Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, or poorly reviewed, like Every Which Way but Loose. But you can see it in subtle ways through many of his roles: the well-timed smirk he gives to an assailant he injured in Dirty Harry after giving his infamous, "Do you feel lucky, punk?" speech. Or the delivery of his dogs**t speech in Sudden Impact. But his comedic skills are sure on display in Kelly's Heroes, an overlooked war comedy where Eastwood recruits members of his platoon to go into enemy territory to steal Nazi gold.

The detective genre has long been a beloved corner of fiction, from the novels of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes to recent hits like Longlegs and True Detective. Audiences of all mediums love seeing a mystery unfold as they follow leading characters down a rabbit hole of clues, deceit and crime, leading to the inevitable revelation of the culprit's identity. The 1980s had a long list of compelling detective stories, from comedic whodunits to dark conspiracy thrillers.

Detective movies continue to appeal to audiences of all backgrounds, with the idea of solving mysteries being a near-universal source of entertainment. This has been proven time and again through the never-ending success of police procedurals and crime movies. Few decades have delivered for the genre as well as the 1980s, whose library of iconic films continues to inspire generations of creators and moviegoers alike.

Clue Is an Enjoyable Adaptation of...

Who doesn’t adore Clint Eastwood? With a career spanning over six decades, the actor, 94, has galloped into our hearts and screens, even earning multiple Oscars. Oh, and let’s not forget he even took a spin as the Mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, in the late ‘80s—just another feather in his cap.

Still of Clint Eastwood in Unforgiven | Credit: Warner Bros.

But let’s not sugarcoat it: His outspoken nature and unfiltered opinions have often made headlines. No surprise, then, that this Hollywood heavyweight has collected a fair share of high-profile enemies along the way. Want proof? Eddie Murphy once shared a story about Marlon Brando, who didn’t just tiptoe around his feelings but outright tossed Eastwood under the bus.

Why Did Marlon Brando Dislike Clint Eastwood? Eddie Murphy Explained

Eddie Murphy revealed on The New York Times’ The Interview podcast that Marlon Brando, in a rather candid moment,...

Detective stories from the '80s showcased a diversity of genres, including comedies, thrillers, and buddy cop movies, still popular today. Familiar faces like Harrison Ford, Jackie Chan, and Sean Connery starred in these films, while others like Eddie Murphy found success and showcased their talent. Iconic films like "Cruising," "Sudden Impact," and "To Live and Die in L.A." presented unique storylines and performances that defined the detective genre in the '80s.

Detective stories show no signs of going out of style, and while there are great examples in recent years, many of the subgenre's best come from the '80s. The most memorable detective stories keep audiences invested and rooting for the protagonists to succeed in their pursuit of criminals. The bold decade gave rise to these stories told within a variety of genres, including comedies, thrillers, and buddy cop movies.

Because detective films are an extension of the crime and action genres,...

Everyday phrases like "gaslight" and "catfish" originated in films, shaping modern language use. Iconic movie quotes, like "Show me the money!" have become part of popular culture even when not directly referenced. Movie-inspired terms like "bombshell," "bucket list," and "the dark side" have become staples in the English language.

There are a few common phrases that were invented by or gained popularity because of their inclusion in films. Words such as "gaslight" and "catfish" found new meanings beyond the production of light and type of fish, respectively, thanks to their use in films. Because the words are deeply integrated into the modern language, their on-screen origins aren't always thought of.

Iconic movie quotes, such as "May the Force be with you," possess a lasting presence in pop culture, but they're only ever said in direct reference to the film. Whereas, a phrase like "Show me the money!" is spoken by...

The Supreme Court decision Miranda v. Arizona came down in 1966, and served as a crackdown on sloppy or abusive police interrogations. Miranda noted that suspects, when being arrested, had certain rights afforded them, including the right to remain silent while in custody, and the right to have a state-appointed attorney to defend them. Thanks to its use in an endless stream of cop shows and "Law & Order" reruns, most Americans can recite the Miranda warning by heart. We all now know that, upon arrest, we have the right to remain silent.

Not everyone was pleased about the Miranda decision, however, and many conservative pundits at the time felt that it only hamstrung police officers. There was a fear that truly evil criminals would exploit the system to their benefit, keeping silent and protected, while street cops -- knowing them to be guilty -- would be helpless to, say, beat a confession out of them.

Clint Eastwood's authenticity in handling guns in Dirty Harry sets it apart from other films with .44 Magnum guns. Eastwood's experience with guns from his Western films contributed to the success and accuracy of Dirty Harry's gun scenes. Guns have played a central role in Eastwood's career, from his early Westerns to his more mature roles.

A gun expert explains why Dirty Harry is the most accurate depiction of a .44 Magnum. Starring Clint Eastwood as the eponymous police inspector Harry Callahan, Dirty Harry is a 1971 crime drama about Harry's struggle to capture a psychopathic killer who is referred to as "the Scorpio Killer." Dirty Harry was directed by Don Siegel and featured a leading cast including Eastwood, Andrew Robinson, Harry Guardino, Reni Santoni, John Vernon, John Larch, John Mitchum, and Mae Mercer.

Speaking with Corridor Crew, gun expert Taran Butler praises the depiction of a .44 Magnum in Dirty Harry.

TakenImage: 20th Century Fox

Sometimes a single quote can carry an entire movie. More often, good films are built from sharp screenplays with writing that acquires even more meaning thanks to the emotions evoked by the narrative. A classic line becomes a classic line because of its context. Both the...

On Thursday June 13 2024, A&e broadcasts The First 48!

Sudden Impact Season 25 Episode Summary

In this episode of “The First 48” airing on A&e, titled “Sudden Impact,” viewers will be taken on a gripping journey into the world of homicide investigations. Set in major cities across the country, detectives are faced with the daunting task of solving homicides under intense time pressure.

As the clock ticks, viewers will witness the relentless pursuit of justice as detectives utilize forensic evidence, witness interviews, and their own expertise to piece together the puzzle surrounding each case. With lives on the line and families seeking closure, every moment is critical as investigators work tirelessly to identify suspects and bring them to justice.

From the initial crime scene to the arrest of the perpetrator, “Sudden Impact” offers a raw and unfiltered look at the inner workings of homicide investigations. Through a combination of dramatic reenactments and real-life footage,...

Sondra Locke's career was overshadowed by her relationship with Clint Eastwood, leading to her being virtually erased from Hollywood's history. Despite receiving star billing in Eastwood's films, Locke's directorial talent was evident, though her films were not successful at the box office. Locke faced backlash after her split from Eastwood, leading to her being blacklisted and her legacy being largely ignored by the media and Hollywood.

Sondra Locke received an Academy Award nomination for her screen acting debut in the 1968 drama film The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter, in which she plays Mick Kelly, a teenage girl who befriends a deaf and mute man, played by Alan Arkin. Subsequent roles in the films A Reflection of Fear, The Second Coming of Suzanne, and Willard revealed Locke to be an adventurous young actress who possessed uncommon range and versatility.

However, Lockes career and life were forever altered in 1975, when...

Prepare for another riveting episode of “The First 48” as Season 25 brings viewers an intense investigation in “Sudden Impact,” airing on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 8:00 Pm on A&e. In this compelling series, detectives from major cities across the country are thrust into the high-stakes world of homicide investigations, where every second counts.

In “Sudden Impact,” viewers will witness firsthand the relentless pursuit of justice as detectives race against the clock to solve homicides. Armed with forensic evidence and witness interviews, these dedicated law enforcement professionals work tirelessly to piece together the puzzle and identify suspects before crucial leads go cold.

As the episode unfolds, viewers will be taken on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, from the initial shock of the crime to the intense pressure of the investigation. With each twist and turn, viewers will be kept on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting the resolution of the case.

Quick Links Tightrope Plot and Cast How Tightrope Is the Spiritual Sequel to Dirty Harry The Reception of Tightrope How to Watch Tightrope and the Dirty Harry Movies Tightrope is a gritty spiritual successor to Dirty Harry, exploring darker themes of sexual perversion and moral ambiguity. Eastwood's intense performance in Tightrope received critical acclaim, even surpassing Dirty Harry in some aspects. Despite split audience reception, Tightrope remains a dark, transgressive crime-thriller worth watching for its impact and atmosphere.

Dirty Harry became a landmark cinematic experience, and not just because of Clint Eastwood's powerful performance as renegade cop Harry Callahan. The movie pioneered the 'loose cannon' cop genre, delivered with a gritty realism that would become the standard for many police action and drama movies. Dirty Harry would spawn several sequels, but one movie is often overlooked when discussing the legacy of Clint Eastwood and the landmark series.

Tightrope,...

Clint Eastwood's iconic roles in top-grossing films showcase his enduring box office appeal and versatility as an actor. From Dirty Harry to emotional dramas like Million Dollar Baby, Eastwood's films resonate with audiences worldwide. Eastwood's triple-threat talent as actor, director, and producer shines in box office hits like Gran Torino, captivating viewers.

Clint Eastwood's star power reliably attracts audiences, ensuring significant box office earnings. Though not every film he stars in rakes in huge profits, there are ten that stand out as the highest-grossing of his career. From Clint Eastwoods iconic roles as the "Man With No Name" in Sergio Leone's Spaghetti Westerns to the uncompromising Inspector Harry Callahan in the Dirty Harry series, the actor has embodied a timeless brand of cinematic masculinity for over six decades.

His intelligent filmmaking and prolific acting have contributed to an impressive net worth and a collective worldwide gross of $3.8 billion for his films.

Famous movie quotes can outlive the movies themselves, becoming timeless and recognizable to many, even without context. Memorable lines can define characters, themes, and movies, becoming iconic and eventually more famous than the films they originate from. Quotes like "Go ahead, make my day" or "Are you not entertained?" have become ingrained in popular culture, even inspiring parodies and references.

A great quote can live long in the memory, and some of the most iconic lines in the history of cinema have managed to outlive the relevance of the movies that they come from. Even people who are unfamiliar with certain movies will be able to recognize their most unforgettable quotes. They may not understand the context or the true meaning, but these quotes have become timeless.

The best quotes can capture the themes of a movie in a single moment, and many of them can be applied to a wide variety of situations.

Harry Callahan's tough cop persona delivers iconic lines that have solidified his legacy in cinematic history. Despite controversy, Dirty Harry films provide social commentary on policing issues from diverse perspectives. Memorable quotes highlight Harry's unapologetic attitude towards his job, his methods, and his adversaries.

Harry Callahan is one of Clint Eastwood's most iconic characters and there are plenty of great Dirty Harry quotes that solidify the legacy of the character. The first Dirty Harry movie came out at a time when city violence was at an all-time high and this brutal cop character who played by his own rules so long as he could take down the bad guys and see justice served was readily accepted by audiences. Along with delivering action-packed thrills, the Dirty Harry movies featured some of the most iconic lines in movie history.

Throughout the years, Dirty Harry has remained a controversial cinematic figure,...

Powerful roles and memorable lines have been the hallmark of Clint Eastwood’s career. Cops, cowboys drifters, soldiers and, generally bad ass men’s men … he’s played them all.

The lines that stick with you? Dirty Harry: “You’ve got to ask yourself a question: ‘Do you feel lucky?’ Well, do ya, punk.” Josey Wales: “When I get to likin’ someone, they ain’t around long.” Bill Munny in Unforgiven: “It’s a hell of a thing, killin’ a man. Take away all he’s got, and all he’s ever gonna have.” And perhaps the most quoted of all, Harry Callahan in Sudden Impact: “Go ahead, make my day.”

Eastwood has a cop for so long he should be collecting a pension. He joined the force with Dirty Harry in 1971 and his last movie as a cop was A Perfect World in (1993). He made five...

Clint Eastwood's legacy includes iconic roles such as Harry Callahan, known for memorable quotes and multiple sequels. The Dead Pool saw Jim Carrey's dramatic acting debut, portraying a rock star facing tragic demise in a complex plot. Despite some flaws, the movie provides a platform for new actors to shine, showcasing Carrey's talent beyond comedy roles.

Clint Eastwood first made a name for himself through the long-running CBS series Rawhide as supporting character Rowdy Yates. While not many particularly remember that role these days, his casting as a hardened and mysterious gunman in the spaghetti western trilogy known as Fistful of Dollars (and the coinciding trilogy) seems to have a much better legacy among movie enthusiasts.

The prolific actor then made his iconic claim as police inspector Harry Callahan in 1971’s Dirty Harry. Despite the controversy that the film created about law enforcement and police brutality (which included...

This post contains spoilers for the "Dirty Harry" films.

Don Siegel's "Dirty Harry" changed cop movies forever upon its release in 1971. Capitalizing on the "law and order" craze stoked by President Richard Nixon, which was a reaction to the perceived anarchy of the various protest movements of the 1960s, Clint Eastwood's Miranda rights-flouting Harry Callahan fed conservative moviegoers a big, juicy slab of red meat. It also allowed the actor to flourish in a genre outside of Westerns, thus expanding his appeal and turning him into one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood.

"Dirty Harry" ends with Callahan, having caught and killed (in self-defense) a vicious serial killer, hurling his badge into a quarry. Throughout the movie, his hard-driving, occasionally extrajudicial methods, which could've resulted in a swift arrest and saved multiple lives, are decried by his superiors. It appears the inspector has had enough. Audiences, however,...

That title, of course, is a little tongue-in-cheek, since actors have no say whatsoever what the prop department yanks out of the studio warehouse. What they slap in a fake superspy’s palm has more to do with fantasy and projecting the correct image than any practical utility. “Better than nothing” is not a compliment.

The veracity of weapons in action movie history is notoriously sketchy. For every whisper-quiet “silencer,” there are stories of actors and actresses training to make their action scenes as believable as possible. Before we dip into the action hall of shame, we should point out that there are some stars who don’t shy away from the gritty details, and know a decent weapon from a Nerf gun. Egged on by his Collateral director (not that he ever needed encouragement), Tom Cruise lost himself in the role of a contract hitman. Keanu Reeves gets extra credit for firearm training,...

This article contains discussion of sexual assault.

Clint Eastwood's Dirty Harry was famously uncompromising in his pursuit of justice, but there's one example of him letting a killer go free. "Dirty" Harry Callahan is arguably Eastwood's most popular character, but also one of the most controversial. The original movie was turned down by names like Paul Newman and George C Scott because they were uncomfortable playing a detective who was so willing to subvert the law to get results. Eastwood didn't have any such qualms, instead seeing Dirty Harry as a taut thriller, but while it was a major hit in 1971, many critics like Pauline Kael and Roger Ebert labeled it "fascist."

This backlash was so vocal that 1973 sequel Magnum Force attempted to soften Harry's image, and saw him pursue an actual band of vigilante police officers; the reviews weren't much better. Most of the Dirty Harry sequels...

The ending of Dirty Harry is a perfect note to close on - but Clint Eastwood himself very nearly ruined it. Eastwood made his name with Westerns such as the Dollars trilogy or Hang 'Em High, but by the end of the '60s, it was clear the genre was dying. After stars like Paul Newman, Frank Sinatra and John Wayne passed on Dirty Harry, Eastwood signed on as the titular character. Not only was it a huge success upon release in 1971, it essentially underlined that cop movies had replaced the Western for audiences.

While Harry's uncompromising approach to law enforcement spoke to many viewers, the film was labeled fascist in its views by several prominent critics like Pauline Kael. These critiques were so loud that the first sequel - 1973's Magnum Force - set Eastwood's character against a gang of vigilante police officers just to underline that the original wasn't endorsing "Dirty" Harry's actions.

Though Clint Eastwood's most recent movie, 2021's Cry Macho, was a commercial failure, the actor-director is one of Hollywood's most impressive figures, having worked in the industry for almost 70 years. He started as an actor in 1955 and then made his directorial debut in 1971, earning tons of acclaim and multiple Oscars. At the age of 92, there won't be too many more movies in the great filmmaker's career, both in front of and behind the camera.

Over six decades, Eastwood has directed 40 movies, appearing in 26 of them either in a lead role or as a supporting player. Though he's never won an Oscar for acting, Eastwood gives his best performances in movies he directs.

Harry Callahan, Sudden Impact (1983) Stream now on Tubi

Clint Eastwood starred in the very successful Dirty Harry franchise, and in 1983, he got a chance to direct a movie in the series. This was Sudden Impact, the fourth installment.

Clint Eastwood’s “Dirty Harry” series of films are some of the most iconic American action movies ever made. Spanning two decades and five films, the “Dirty Harry” franchise looks at America’s changing attitude toward law enforcement and justice.

The first film, “Dirty Harry,” was released in 1971 and was an instant classic, spawning four sequels over the next two decades. While each film is excellent in its own right, there is a clear progression in how America is depicted, from a place of hope and optimism in the first film to a much more cynical and jaded outlook by the fifth film.

The story of all the movies revolves around a San Francisco Police Department inspector, “Dirty” Harry Callahan, played by Clint Eastwood. If you are a fan of action-packed cinema, you should watch “Dirty Harry” movies.

So without wasting any more seconds, Join us as we take a...

Screenwriter Jeb Stuart joins hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante to discuss a few of his favorite movies.

Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode

Die Hard (1988)

The Fugitive (1993)

Sword of Sherwood Forest (1960) – Charlie Largent’s Blu-ray review

The Face of Fu Manchu (1965) – Charlie Largent’s Blu-ray review

The Detective (1968) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

Dirty Harry (1971) – Alan Spencer’s trailer commentary, Josh Olson’s trailer commentary

Rear Window (1954) – John Landis’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

Vertigo (1958) – Dan Ireland’s trailer commentary, Brian Trenchard-Smith’s review, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

North By Northwest (1959)

The Trouble With Harry (1955)

Casablanca (1942) – John Landis’s trailer commentary

Wait Until Dark (1967) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

Switchback (1997)

Jeremiah Johnson (1972)

The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary

The Getaway (1972) – Larry Karaszewski’s trailer commentary

The Thin Man (1934)

Another 48 Hrs (1990)

Commando (1985) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary

The Long Riders (1980)

The Warriors...

Clint Eastwood, 91, opens “Cry Macho” tomorrow in theaters and HBO Max. It’s his 42nd film as a director, and perhaps his last. Reviewing his career reveals a dual nature about his role in film history that is surprising, but also explains his success.

Eastwood has been both one of the most successful and acclaimed directors and actors over the last half century. His commercial peak came in the 1980s, while his biggest acclaim as a director spanned 1992 (“Unforgiven”) through 2006 (“Letters from Iwo Jima”).

He signed his first contract with Universal in 1954, became a TV star with “Rawhide” in 1959, and landed the role that defined his persona in 1964 with Sergio Leone’s “A Fistful of Dollars.”

With 50 years behind the camera, he doesn’t have the longest-running career as a director; Woody Allen and Martin Scorsese started earlier and Agnes Varda’s filmmaking spanned 65 years. But Eastwood’s 51 years of...

Though New York moviegoing is (sort of) getting back to normal, we’ve only now filled one of the biggest spots: Metrograph have announced a return of their theater and commissary on October 1, while Metrograph At Home programming will continue through their site and Metrograph TV app.

The lineup, currently handled by new programmer-at-large Nellie Killian, doesn’t seem to have missed a step: there’s the cool factor of Żuławski’s Possession restored in 4K, the auteurist cred of a four-film Eastwood series, new releases like Bulletproof and Labyrinth of Cinema, the high art of an Amos Vogel tribute—precisely what we’ve missed for, God help us, 18 months.

Health and safety guidelines can be found here, and a highlight of October programming below.

Opens October 1

Possession (1981)

New 4K Restoration of Andrzej Żuławski’s Hallucinatory Masterpiece

Banned upon its original release in 1981, Andrzej Żuławski’s stunningly choreographed nightmare of...

Fox Nation has enlisted a new face to help it navigate TV’s streaming wars.

As part of a licensing pact with WarnerMedia’s Warner Bros. studio, the Fox News-backed streaming outlet will offer six classic films featuring Clint Eastwood throughout the month of August, along with two original documentary specials made to accompany the movies. The films to be shown include 1971’s “Dirty Harry,” which is in the midst of its 50th anniversary, 1976’s “The Enforcer,” “1983’s “Sudden Impact,” 1988’s “The Dead Pool,” 1985’s “Pale Rider” and 1986’s “Heartbreak Ridge.” “Magnum Force,” the 1973 film that is the second in the “Dirty Harry” series about an aggressive police detective, is not part of the package.

“Clint Eastwood is somebody that our audience holds in very high esteem and is very iconic,” said Jason Klarman, president of Fox Nation, in an interview.

The pact shows Fox News Media extending its...

The legendary punk god joins us to talk about movies he finds unforgettable. Special appearance by his cat, Moon Unit.

Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode

Tapeheads (1988)

Rock ‘n’ Roll High School (1979) – Eli Roth’s trailer commentary

A Face In The Crowd (1957) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

Meet John Doe (1941)

Bob Roberts (1992)

Bachelor Party (1984)

Dangerously Close (1986)

Videodrome (1983) – Mick Garris’s trailer commentary

F/X (1986)

Hot Rods To Hell (1967)

Riot On Sunset Strip (1967)

While The City Sleeps (1956) – Glenn Erickson’s trailer commentary

Leaving Las Vegas (1995)

It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) – John Landis’s trailer commentary

Spider-Man (2002)

The Killing (1956) – Michael Lehmann’s trailer commentary

Serpent’s Egg (1977)

The Thin Man (1934)

Meet Nero Wolfe (1936)

The Hidden Eye (1945)

Eyes In The Night (1942)

Sudden Impact (1983) – Alan Spencer’s trailer commentary

Red Dawn (1984)

Warlock (1989)

The Dead Zone (1983) – Mick Garris’s trailer commentary

Secret Honor (1984)

The Player (1992) – Allan Arkush’s trailer commentary,...

There’s no putting Clint Eastwood out to pasture.

Clint turns 91 today, and it’s worth celebrating the fact that this Hollywood legend is still turning out work at a faster clip and higher quality than practically anyone in the business. Granted, prolific doesn’t always mean better, and it can be frustrating to see his fans greet every new film as a fresh masterpiece, when only a fraction of them truly deserve the title. But consider that since the turn of the century, he has given us 17 films including “Mystic River,” “Million Dollar Baby,“ “Letters from Iwo Jima” and “American Sniper”.

Five decades ago this year, Eastwood made his directorial debut in “Play Misty for Me,” and for a time, he was dismissed as one of those “actors who directs” — a condescending label typically slapped on dilettantes who did the job just once, like Marlon Brando (with “One-Eyed Jacks...

Wayne “Buddy” Van Horn, Clint Eastwood’s longtime stunt double and sometimes director, died on May 11, according to an obituary from the Los Angeles Times on Sunday. He was 92.

Van Horn served as stunt coordinator on Eastwood’s films from 1972 to 2011, including “The Enforcer,” “The Gauntlet” and “Sudden Impact.” He also served as second unit director on Eastwood’s “Magnum Force” before taking on full directing duties on 1980’s “Any Which Way You Can,” 1988’s “The Dead Pool,” the fifth and final appearance of Eastwood’s iconic character, “Dirty” Harry Callahan, and then 1989’s “Pink Cadillac.”

A skilled horseman from a young age, Van Horn loved to tell stories of riding his pony for miles in the valleys and canyons surrounding North Hollywood as a kid. His rugged skillset earned him a gig riding horses as an extra in westerns. However, on the set of his second film, Van Horn...