By Lindsey Bahr, Film Writer
LAS VEGAS (AP) --Clint Eastwood wants to get one thing straight: He did not threaten to kill Michael Moore.
"It isn't a bad idea," Eastwood laughed Wednesday during a tribute luncheon for the veteran actor and director at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.
The "American Sniper" director was responding to comments from Moore on social media and in interviews criticizing the movie "American Sniper" and a reported confrontation between the two back in 2005.
"I said, 'hey, he's probably right'," Eastwood said. "He was just expressing an opinion."
In front of a large audience of theater owners at the annual conference, Eastwood discussed subjects as varied as the most impactful film he saw as a child ("Seargant York"), his early struggles in the business, and the highs and lows of directing.
Eastwood said projects consume his life and thoughts completely.
When it's over?
"There's sort of a postpartum thing that comes over you," he said.
But it was the box office success of "American Sniper" that most interested the audience. Eastwood attributed the appeal of the film to the fact that Afghanistan and Iraq are on people's minds.
"Everyone has opinions on it, but nobody's really thought about it from the point of view of the families of the people over there and the people who go over there … and donate their time for a belief that some of us think is a great idea and some of us don't think is a great idea," he said.
"It opens a lot of questions that are fun to broach," he added.
The 84-year-old Eastwood said he "ain't stopping" when it comes to making movies. But there is one genre he probably won't be dabbling in: superhero movies.
"I read comic books when I was a kid," he said. "I don't read them now."
“Dune: Part Two” and “House of the Dragon” Win 2 HPA Awards Apiece
Dune: Part Two and House of the Dragon each scored two HPA Awards during a gala ceremony at the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre in North Hollywood, Calif. on Thursday night (11/7). The HPA Awards honor trailblazing talent in the postproduction industry, celebrating standout achievements in color grading, sound, editing, restoration, and visual effects across theatrical features, commercials, and episodics.
Dune: Part Two topped the Outstanding Color Grading--Live Action Theatrical Feature and the Outstanding Sound--Theatrical Feature categories.
House of the Dragon’s two wins were for “The Red Dragon and the Gold” episode which scored for Outstanding Visual Effects--Live Action Episode or Series Season, and Outstanding Editing--Episode or Non-Theatrical Feature (Over 30 Minutes). In the latter HPA Creative Category, House of the Dragon tied with the “Part Six: Far,l Far Away” episode of Ahsoka.
The HPA’s Judges Award for Creativity and Innovation honored Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour. This recognition celebrates the profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment that defined The Eras Tour, underscoring its exceptional impact on audiences and the industry. The jury issued a statement outlining their choice: “Celebrated as the cultural phenomenon of 2023, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour set new records in box office sales, tour revenues, and attendance. The tour showcased exceptional artistry and innovation, making a profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment.”
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