Clint Eastwood on His Film Career: Why Did I Make That?

Clint Eastwood's 69-year film journey is a topic of recent discussion. Starting in 1955, his big break came with the Western TV series "Rawhide. " He gained fame as the secretive character in Sergio Leone's Dollars trilogy. Eastwood's directorial debut, "Play Misty for Me, " happened in 1971. He's won Oscars for directing "Unforgiven" and "Million Dollar Baby, " which also won Best Picture. In a chat with The Metrograph (via IndieWire), Eastwood shared his indifferent view about his legacy. "It's the audience's job to decide that, " he said. Asked if any of his films were overlooked, Eastwood struggled to identify any. His approach to filmmaking is gut-driven and emotional. He believes overthinking can spoil his creative flow. Eastwood admits he could question his choices but often follows his instincts without dwelling on the "why. " He's satisfied if he likes his work, leaving others' opinions to them. Eastwood's career includes iconic movies like "Mystic River" and "American Sniper. " Eastwood sees no use in dwelling on disappointments. Instead, he accepts his work and lets the audience shape his legacy. This attitude highlights his focus on creating art for its own sake, not external recognition.