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Cloverfield [BLU-RAY] (Paramount Home Entertainment, 6.3.2008) Disguised under deliberately goofy, yet deliciously edible-sounding, aliases such as Cheese and Slusho, Matt Reeves' Cloverfield was produced and rushed into theaters under an equally appetizing shroud of secrecy. From last year's incredibly elusive Super Bowl ad to the film's viral marketing campaign, Cloverfield had everybody scratching their heads and drooling in anticipation. Aside from the as-yet untitled title and the Blair Witch-ian visual style, the film's biggest appeal was the enigmatic creature who was last (un)seen hurling the decapitated head of the Statue of Liberty onto the crowded streets of New York City. All we knew about the mysterious beast was that it was big and angry. Now that the highy-anticipated project has come and gone, one question has fortunately been answered: Cloverfield was a major success. (continued)

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Page Six has reported that Clint Eastwood "made clear" his feeling that Sarah Palin won the vice-presidential debate in a public interview he did last Saturday with writer Lillian Ross.

"'One of the candidates the other night seemed more prone to telling the truth than the other," Eastwood said. This was followed by Ross saying, 'I liked her, too!' Eastwood went on to talk about how well 'she' did, although he stopped short of a ringing endorsement.

"The Post's Kyle Smith asked Eastwood, who describes himself as a libertarian, what qualities he believed would be ideal in a presidential candidate. Eastwood quoted James Cagney as saying, 'Plant your feet and tell the truth.'"

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Posted by Jeffrey Wells on October 7, 2008 at 5:53 PM

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Josh Massey says ...

And all of a sudden, Beverly Hills Chihuahua is the new Changeling.

Posted by Josh Massey at October 7, 2008 6:28 PM

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p.Vice says ...

That Eastwood is a senile asshole is secondary to the fact that so many people continue to grossly overrate his output as a filmmaker. The man is a better actor than director, and he's maybe a notch above John Wayne's level. So it's to be expected that his lack of imagination on screen translates into political terms.

Posted by p.Vice at October 7, 2008 6:34 PM

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cinefan says ...

I'd really like Eastwood to explain how the female equivalent of Jerry Lundegaard (aka Sarah Palin) is a truth-speaker with her feet planted firmly on the ground.

Posted by cinefan at October 7, 2008 6:38 PM

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SpinDozer says ...

If you think that's an enthusiasm killer, I suggest you watch tonight's debate.

Posted by SpinDozer at October 7, 2008 6:47 PM

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VoiceOfReason says ...

Who gives a rat's ass? You like who you like and believe what you want. Eastwood is still the shit.

Posted by VoiceOfReason at October 7, 2008 6:54 PM

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Gordie Lachance says ...

Speaking of the debate, does anyone else find it creepy that McCain's answer to everything (the economy, the war, the environment, oil, etc) is "America is the greatest. We can do it!"

What is he talking about?

Posted by Gordie Lachance at October 7, 2008 7:04 PM

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Jack Price says ...

To sway the conversation back to the article, it says that Grand Torino is still coming out in December.

Any updates on this?

Posted by Jack Price at October 7, 2008 7:05 PM

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Gordie Lachance says ...

Re-reading that article, there is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to indicate which candidate Eastwood was talking about.

He stated that one candidate appeared to be telling the truth.

Then, Lillian yells out "I liked her too." (which comes off as an attempt at non-partisan girl-power humor).

Eastwood then mentions how well "she" did, meaning he's admitting that Palin didn't completely shit the bed in the debate (as was expected) probably to appease Ross at her own event.

Seems like Eastwood made a joke, then Ross made a joke, then Eastwood gave a compliment.

Somehow, this has been blown way out of proportion.

Posted by Gordie Lachance at October 7, 2008 7:22 PM

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Edward says ...

Bird and Unforgiven are masterpieces. If that's overrated, give me more!

Posted by Edward at October 7, 2008 9:08 PM

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insidah says ...

jesus, well, i'll never sit through one of his overlong, half baked, earnest movies again.

Posted by insidah at October 7, 2008 10:31 PM

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BurmaShave says ...

"The Vice Presidential nominees keep getting prettier and prettier" - Frank Horrigan

Posted by BurmaShave at October 7, 2008 11:07 PM

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Ray says ...

Seriously, if Eastwood is taking this position, then I will never watch another movie starring/directed by him. Palin is in no way a political challenge to anything other than a broomstick.

Posted by Ray at October 7, 2008 11:17 PM

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Marty Melville says ...

I refuse to believe it...

or, paraphrasing Bible Spice, "Say it ain't so, Clint!"

Posted by Marty Melville at October 8, 2008 12:00 AM

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iamwhoiam says ...

Oh well, i'll just stick to loving the man's movies, and ignore the rest.

Posted by iamwhoiam at October 8, 2008 12:08 AM

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Josh Massey says ...

Liberals in 2008: "We're excepting and open-minded - as long as you agree with us."

Posted by Josh Massey at October 8, 2008 3:54 AM

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cinefan says ...

Conservatives in 2008: "We've driven the country to hell in a handbasket behind a dumb-ass, incompetent president - but, please, give us another 8 years in office!"

Posted by cinefan at October 8, 2008 4:34 AM

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frankbooth says ...

Those crazy Hollywood types and their wacky opinions!

Posted by frankbooth at October 8, 2008 5:16 AM

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GonePostal says ...

Did anyone read the entire article? He seems to like Palin, which isn't the same as thinking she's the best candidate, and as the article states he "stopped short" of actually endorsing her, and then goes on to say anyone who runs for Veep has to "sell their soul". Much ado about nothing.

Posted by GonePostal at October 8, 2008 6:23 AM

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jefftom says ...

Enough with Palin. Look at the top of the ticket. McCain repeatedly said last night "My friends, I know how to fix (social security, the economy, etc.)" But he never once said how.

And as Gordie said above, "The American people are the greatest."

I think his problem is that, in his diapers, he can remember only a few pat, scripted answers, so he is forced to use a couple over and over again.

Posted by jefftom at October 8, 2008 7:28 AM

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Jay T. says ...

Great point, jefftom. Besides, who wants a President that wobbles around like a penguin?

Posted by Jay T. at October 8, 2008 10:00 AM

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Howlingman says ...

"I know how to handle these crises. I'll get Osama bin Laden, my friends. I'll get him. I know how to get him. I'll get him no matter what and I know how to do it."

Really? Shouldn't he, you know, share that information with the people doing the "getting?" Come on, I know "non answer answers" are tools of the trade for politicians, Obama included, but that was a pretty big jaw dropper.

[And I speak as one who would have supported McCain 2000 -- unfortunately it's the '08 model that's running.]

Posted by Howlingman at October 8, 2008 10:05 AM

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Josh Massey says ...

Dammit, accepting. That's what I get for posting five minutes after I woke up.

Posted by Josh Massey at October 8, 2008 10:20 AM

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markj says ...

Only one person was Presidential last night. And it wasn't John McCain 'my friends'.

Posted by markj at October 8, 2008 11:18 AM

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mizerock says ...

If Liberals are so tolerant of other cultures and opinions, they need to prove it by being meek and letting bullies have their way.

...or they can be respectful of those who have respect for others themselves, but call BS on policies of hate, intolerance, and ignorant willfulness.

Posted by mizerock at October 8, 2008 12:36 PM

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Josh Massey says ...

Please define McCain's policies of "hate, intolerance and ignorant willfulness." The third is a matter of personal viewpoint, so I'm especially interested in the first two.

Posted by Josh Massey at October 9, 2008 3:31 PM