‘Cry Macho’: Clint Eastwood’s contemporary western touches on modern masculinity
21 November 2021 |
11:36 am
At 91 years old, actor and director Clint Eastwood is still bringing his quiet intensity to the big screen, in stories that explore the dustier corners of the American experience. Film critic Lisa Nesselson tells us why there is plenty to like – but not necessarily love – in his latest film, "Cry Macho".
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