pat Sat, Feb 7, 2009 at 11:25 PM EST

yes, to add to my last comment. my dad also had a real shot gun story, that brought back memories of clint eastwood. He never loaded a gun again. He had endured many things over a life time because of his heroic milatery service. We are lucky Americans and must not forget it!!!

pat Sat, Feb 7, 2009 at 11:12 PM EST

clint eastwood played my Dad in Grand Torino! He is a korean vet. living at 87. Survival of war purple silver heart (the freezer clip, mother (daisy) Marine)still has snakes from war!! my dad would be honored to meet Clint! He is and always for the for the underdog. mother was religious, was very sick, dad never married. There is a book written on my dad. "They say there was a war" He lived everything Clint brought to the film. I give you Clint Eastwood the Academy award!! Im 61 yrs old, I lived and know this father. Clint would be amazed how perfect he portrayed him. My father has the mind of a 60yr old. He had cancer at 80. My dad has been for the underdog all his life. The only difference I know he is an honorable wonderful father. You Clint Eastwood are the most amazing actor I have known in my life time! I am lost for words about your performance. No one would ever know that this man still exist! Thank you! For bringing the truth with sensitivity and respect to these war heros!!

Alex Wed, Jan 21, 2009 at 08:55 AM EST

Yeah, it was Listen 2 This. I liked those, but then they started not being exclusively about music, (they started to include video games & comic books too) http://carpet-cleaning.emenace.com/autobiogc4/25.html carpet inn red undefined

Jordan Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 11:16 AM EST

So happy art (Gran Torino) beat out crap (Bride Wars, The Unborn)!

oliver Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 04:09 AM EST

cool guy,
does he still hook up with those ta ll beauties on the ta ll da ting site ___Ta ll min gle.c o m___ ???The last time I saw his profile is last Monday, hope he does not leave.

Ken Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 12:34 AM EST

Per David's comment:

`How funny! The writer of this column totally ignored the fact that his predictions were way off!!!!! Loser.-

Joshua Rich is almost always way off and he rarely acknowledges it.

BOSTON Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 11:58 PM EST

& very well deserved. I heard great things about this movie so I went to see it & LOVED IT. It made me laugh, think, & appreciate the life I have.

Mr. Eastwood--Congratulations.

Nicholas DeJaugger Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 11:36 PM EST

FSUGIS - LOL

True or the Creature from the Black Lagoon.

Nicholas DeJaugger Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 11:33 PM EST

LOL... true or the Creature from the Black Lagoon; speaking of bookends.

FSUGIS Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 11:19 PM EST

Good bookend to his career? To do that his last film would have to be a giant spider movie:)

Jacob David Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 08:41 PM EST

How funny! The writer of this column totally ignored the fact that his predictions were way off!!!!! Loser.

matt2 Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 08:02 PM EST

It is shocking to see 'The Unborn' pull in that big dollar figure but with its homage to the crab crawling, head twisting figure climbing up the stairs, reminiscent of the Uncut version of 'The Exorcist,' I'm not surprised. It's the clincher in the trailer that reels in impressionable minds. I'm not convinced that the film is a good scary story, yet. Word of mouth from family, friends, and associates is still always the best indicator and that will either help it or kill it by next weekend. Another stunner in the top ten, 'Not Easily Broken', already made back its entire budget and then some while playing in less than a thousand theaters. Remarkable!

darrin Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 04:52 PM EST

told ya not to underestimate the power of a well marketed horror film!

Tricia Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 04:13 PM EST

Go easy on Josh, it was a crazy weekend! That being said, I don't know if Clint Eastwood "continues to be a big draw at the box office" is actually true... I mean, between Changeling ($35 million), Flags Of Our Father ($33 M), and Letters From Iwo Jima ($13 M), I see Gran Torino's great debut as a much needed return to box office glory for Eastwood!

More and more, though, The Box Office Junkie ( http://theboxofficejunkie.com ) is becoming my go-to blog for box office news.

Karen Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 04:05 PM EST

FABULOUS MOVIE! Best Eastwood film ever!

Rhonda Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 03:37 PM EST

Great Movie! It was nice to see a movie that kept you interested from start to finish. It made you laugh, cry and everyone applauded in the theater. Clint Eastwood is a great actor to write, direct, produce and star in his own film. WOW!!

Nicholas DeJaugger Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 02:48 PM EST

Being a life long fan of Mr. Eastwood (both in front of the camera and behind) it's difficult for me to write that I would be OK if he made this film his swan song. What a remarkable bookend Gran Torino would be to his remarkable career. He truly is in top form here... just amazing to behold.

KOZ Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 02:34 PM EST

I'm glad Clint Eastwood is #1. He actually DESERVES to be #1

Will Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 02:11 PM EST

Josh,

I have to ask, are your predictions ever right? Week to week you keep dropping the ball Josh.