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Clint Eastwood goes behind the camera once again to direct and star in Gran Torino, out now on DVD.

Gran Torino gives a touching look at a man trying to adjust to the modern world around him while hanging onto his old ways.

Clint returns as both actor and director in what might be Eastwood's swansong, at least as a performer

What you expect and what you get are two different things with Clint Eastwood. But finesse, depth and expertise are always in his hands in Gran Torino.

Possibly the last appearance by Eastwood in front of the camera, Gran Torino could easily be seen as a sixth Dirty Harry movie, with Eastwood cleaning up the neighborhood

An unpleasant, racist Korean War veteran undergoes redemption through a relationship with a Hmong family in Clint Eastwood's latest offering

Clint Eastwood has made a career out of making a career out of playing tough guys. In his latest film as star and director, he finally gets real about the consequences.

Clint Eastwood elevates an average movie to a higher level with one fantastic performance. An entertaining last hurrah from the King of the Old School.

Gran Torino's pace is impeccable as it slowly unfolds from one story to the next. It's full of moments both funny and charming, but a weighty end makes it unforgettable.

Clint Eastwood scores another hit as he continually reminds us that nobody does neo-classic American filmmaking quite like he does. 3 stars out of 4.

Gran Torino is a story of love and hate, old and young, good and bad. It's one of Eastwood's most dramatic films.

A bigotus Korean War veteran puts aside his bitter and resentful emotions, to protect a Hmong boy, from being lured into the dangerous world of gang warfare.

Gran Torino may hold Clint Eastwood's final screen performance, and it is one of the most fitting farewells any artist could hope for.

Multiple Academy Award winning director Clint Eastwood stars in this serious tale about racial differences, peer pressure, acceptance, and keeping an open mind.

Clint Eastwood stars in Gran Torino, but many know him best as Dirty Harry Callahan! From Dirty Harry to Dead Pool, we look back at his entire .44 Magnum toting career.

Of the many threats posed to life on Earth by objects from outer space, meteors have a history of killing before and can do so again without warning.

Northwest Tucson is famous for its golf courses, mountain hikes, and delicious array of local dining. Breakfast deserves the best, and Oro Valley's got it three-fold.

Will an impact from the asteroid Apophis end life on Earth as we know it?

Passion Ignites the 2006 Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony

Hermann Maier retired from ski racing today, despite undergoing successful knee surgery in the off-season. He was still a likely threat to medal in the 2010 Olympics.

The controversial National Board of Review have decided that Andrew Stanton's WALL-E is the best animated film of the year.

Eastwood's latest directorial venture tells the story of how Nelson Mandela helped unite his country by collaborating with South Africa's rugby team captain.

Movie buffs will find plenty of great choices this month with new DVD releases.

The Champions League group stage kicked off with eight exciting matches. Here is a review of Group A's matches. Bayern Munich at Maccabi Haifa and Bordeaux at Juventus.

President Eisenhower considered Italo Balbo more an American hero than an Italian for his passion for doing things on a grand scale.

Tour the must-see sights on foot in a two-hour itinerary from the Duomo and La Scala opera house through the fashionable shopping streets of the Quadrilatero della Moda.

At 5'8", Apolo is a god among mortals in the short track speed skating world.

Disney/Pixar's WALL-E has received two Golden Globe nominations, one for Best Animated Film and another for Best Song. Golden Globes handed out January 11th.

Turin is an historic and elegant city, home to Leonardo da Vinci's self portrait, Juventis Football Club, the Fiat company, a fabulous flea market, and origin of Vermouth

ITV3 Crime Thriller Awards and the Crime Writers' Association join forces to honour Lynda La Plante, Ruth Rendell, Ian Rankin, Val McDermid and others.

As Hockey Canada executives continue to assemble their roster for the Vancouver Olympics in February, Paul Kariya is a name worth considering.

Part two of our guide to sweet and salty gourmet snacks. This week chocolate, chocolate and um, er, more chocolate.

Congratulations to USA figure skaters Rena Inoue and John Baldwin, the first pair ever to land a throw triple axel in Olympic competition!

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band will be touring Europe this summer to promote the, 'Working on a Dream' album featuring Golden Globe winning song, 'The Wrestler'.

As we transition from April to May, 2006, these headlines are worthy of notice.

Now is a great time for Hollywood to make more films with older actors in lead roles.

The North Country's leading lady has been on a steady rise to the top of the international standings.

Train travel in France is an easy and cheap way to get across Europe and make vacations simple with this mode of transportation.

Colorado Springs, Colorado has become a training ground for top figure skaters. Therefore, It's a natural home for this outstanding museum that chronicles the sport.

Uruguay collected their second World Cup trophy by beating hosts Brazil in the decisive final match 2-1 as the event returned after a 12-year hiatus due to World War II.

The long track speed skating venue of the 2010 Olympics has gained international recognition for structural design. It is one of many standout sports arenas in the world.

A brief guide for the tourist willing to reach the capitol of shopping and fashion: Milan. A way to save money and enjoy the summer.

This is the all-new supermini from Alfa Romeo, it's called the MiTo, and the Italian car-maker hopes to rival Mini with this brand new model.

The longest continuous corporate supporter of the Olympics, Coca-Cola has been associated with the games since 1928. Interesting facts about Coke and the Games.

With the European Transfer Market having reached its deadline, here's a guide on who has left and who has arrived at the biggest clubs of England

Romanesque, Baroque and Renaissance churches are each within a few steps of Piazza del Duomo, and all are must-see sights for travellers in Milan.

More than 1,000 concerts, ballets and performances - many of them free - fill Spain's capital in July and August with classical and world music, opera and flamenco.

Vandalism to 9 sandcastles cost Harrison Lake $120,000 in revenue, proving that even impermanent art attracts enough tourist dollars to make the investment worthwhile.

As a result of 2006 ISU Congress decisions, ice dance teams should study their new rule books before heading into the new season.

Only this week, British scholars located lost fragments of the foremost ancient list of Egyptian kings in a storeroom of the Turin Museum.