Dirty Harry is back and he’s starting to look old! I’m not sure of his exact birthday but I think Eastwood was probably 90 when this came out but he can still kick some ass and shoot with remarkable aim. If you’re running from him, hiding in the shadows, jumping out of the way –> one shot and you’re fucked. Out of the four of these I’ve seen, this is probably my least favorite of the bunch even though it sill kicked ass and had the “Go ahead. Make my day.” quote in it. The jazzy / rap 1983 music over the opening credits was totally laughable and some of the scenes take place in rooms or cars that are so dark I couldn’t tell what the fuck was going on, but it’s still fun and it’s always good to see…………
…………. Sondra Locke!! or – as I know her…………..
……….. Sondra Locke!! I always thought she was stunningly pretty. In this movie she’s going around taking revenge on the group of people who gang raped her and her sister. She shoots them in the balls first and then in the head. That’s no spoiler because that’s how this goes. Harry is assigned a job outside of San Francisco – upstate – where someone is going around shooting people in the balls and then in the head. The local sheriff doesn’t want him meddling but, as it goes so often, trouble keeps finding him.
There’s a scene in this that has nothing to do with anything but it shows that Eastwood is a capable director. In the last movie I mentioned some effective effects. At the opening of that one, Harry drives his car into a liquor store. As he’s driving into the window, there’s a shot filmed from the back seat. A guy is standing by the window and shoots the car windshield with his shotgun, blowing holes in it and shards of glass into the back seat. In here. Harry pulls into the new town and witness a robbery. So what does he do? He hops into a bus full of elderly “day trip”-ers and chases after the guy through the streets of the city. At one point the guy shots the window and we get the same shot from behind the steering wheel. Normally I would be all – who cares – but it’s painfully obvious in movies new and old that the next time we see the front of that bus, that bullet hole is going to be gone, but it’s not! It’s there the entirety of the ten minute chase. Bravo!
And – for my #squintiebestie :
Anyway, I think this is the weaker of the four (but I still really liked it). I think this one kind of didn’t sit that well with me because of it’s 80s-ness. The music, the fashion, the reliance on one line jokes. Like – I really want to watch other three again – I could probably pass on this one in the future.
HAVE GREAT WEEKENDS!!!
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Sondra Locke is gorgeous in that photo.
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MMMMMMMMM HMMMMMMMMM
She’s quite the looker!!
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No arguments there dude.
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I’ve been hot for her since I was a kid…
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A lifelong crush.
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Hahahaha! A squinty picture just for me 🙂 🙂 🙂
#eHugs
#squinties
#satanicbestiesforever
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Just for YOU!!!!
#ribsforever
#rubsforever
#sataniclampsalways
#squintiesforer
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🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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: ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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“Dirty Harry is at it again.” What a tag line.
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It is a great tag line.
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Classic, yes??
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I don’t care how many people she shoots in the head as long as she doesn’t sing!
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What’s the movie she sings in again??? I remember it but can’t think of the title…. We should also commit to not hearing Eastwood sing too….
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Oh yeah, he sang in Pink Cadillac and he was AWFUL. She played a singer in Every Which Way But Loose.
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That’s right! He also did the over the end credits song of Gran Torino and it was wretched….
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I gotta look that up on YouTube.
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Good luck!!
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You & your Clint Eastwood! Are you my dad??
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Wait, Eric’s your dad?
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Maybe THAT’S why I’m so fucked up! 😉
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He’s gonna go mad when he hears you saying that, hehe.
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Oh… we’ve had this discussion before….. I’m used to it : )
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I’ve always got your back Eric.
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And awesome : )
#youwanker
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It’s possible… I got around when I was younger….
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I don’t doubt it Mr’ Loverman.
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LOL – truth!!
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You sound like you were quite the stud.
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Back when I was young and thin!
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I’m sure you’re still looking good.
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I think we’ve discussed this before but – yes – I think it’s a good possibility……
#daughter
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Great stuff! Love this film too. A little eighties for sure, but yep – still awesome!
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YEP!! Still good!! I haven’t seen The Dead Pool in 30 years…. I’m nervous… all I can remember is a remote control car with a bomb on it….
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Ha! I love “Eastwood was probably 90 when this came out”! I also LOVE your new banner Eric.
#TGIF
#loveeric
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HAHAHAHA!!! He’s life eternal!!!!
Thanks Kim!!! True Detective forever!!! (At least Season 1) : )))))))))))))
#TGIFINDEED
#lovekim
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I just saw season 2 is getting some mixed reviews. I think I’ll catch up on the first season before I add this to my list.
#happyweekend
#manyhugs
#foryou
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The first season is one of the best TV shows ever made – in my opinion. The second is probably going to be judged harshly because of how incredible the first was. Also – the first was filled with “arcane” subject matter. I read somewhere they didn’t go down that route this time which people might not like. I’m going to give it a shot though!
I sure hope you have a nice, cool weekend!!
#lovekim
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I read that there were supernatural references in the first season, and you know how I love the Woo Woo stuff! Let me know how you like the first episode? I’m looking forward to Poldark on Sunday. I hope you have a nice weekend too Eric and relax a little. I know, easier said than done.
#loveeric
#drwho
#timewarp
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I sure will!! I intend to have a good weekend after this SHIT week!!!
#lovekim
#tombaker
#hugs
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😘😘😘😘
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SMOOCH!
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Aww! Did you enjoy Hilly &Hannah’s Dr. Who parody?
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UHHHHHHHHHHH I don’t see anything??
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I sent it to last night through email. 😔
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HMMMMMMMM – let me go check : )
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HAHA!! That was hilarious!!!
#donna
#timewarp
#lovekim
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Yay! I was hoping this would make you laugh!
#letsdothe
#timewarp
#again
#loveeric
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It sure did! It was great!
#hoptotheleft
#daleks
#lovekim
#wheresyourhat
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You made my day!
#relax
#loveeric
#happyweekend
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WHOOP!!!
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🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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I’ve never seen this and I can’t really make Dirty Harry jibe with the 80s in my head.
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It’s definitely weird seeing this 80s-upped but it’s still pretty decent. I’m not sure about The Dead Pool and douche Jim Carrey…..
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You know, one of the last things I bought for my dad was a Dirty Harry box set, and you’re reviewing all these right before Father’s Day, it’s weird, sentimental timing. Thanks, buddy. Sorry for the seriousness.
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I hope you have an OK weekend, my brother!! Happy Fathers Day to you as a dad!
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Thank you! As a dad and practitioner of black magick!
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Do you know how I know you’re legit??? Because you used the proper spelling of “magick”!! All hail!!
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Just listened to the podcast you did with Emma, Barry and Vern. Was really fun and you gave some really good advice about blogging.
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Thanks, Vinnie! That was really fun! You should sign up to be a guest!
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I don’t think I’ve got the voice for it.
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Sure you do! I HATE the sound of my own voice…
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Thanks buddy, I’m not sure I’d be able to do it I’ve got a busy schedule.
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Fair enough : )
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Gotta work on my moves and try on some new outfits. Any ideas?
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Sailor?
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It’s worth a try, or maybe Tarzan.
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Tarzan! There you go!
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You think the crowd will dig it?
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Absolutely!
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Any particular reason that you think the audience will love it?
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Who doesn’t love Tarzan??
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Excellent point, it sure went down well last night.
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Gotta sign off now, Tarzan is required for some swinging.
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Sweet!
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The tile doctor LOVES Sondra Locke!! Well done as always amigo!
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Excellent!!!! Muy Bueno, amigocito!
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Still on a roll! 😀
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Rocking AND rolling : )
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