At 94, Clint Eastwood has released what could be his final film as a director, Juror No. 2, which explores individual responsibility as a resistance to safeguard justice. The film boldly presents complex ethical dilemmas with clarity that most big-budget Hollywood productions fail to achieve.
It is striking how poorly the film has been treated by the studios that benefitted from Eastwood's previous successes. Warner Bros. barely advertised Juror No. 2, showing a surprising lack of respect for one of the country’s last true auteurs.
The film's brief theatrical release, claimed by Warner Bros. to be a gesture of deference to Eastwood's legacy, has been viewed as a cover-up for their disinterest in a film that doesn't align with the current Hollywood priorities.
As the landscape of Hollywood continues to change, there's a feeling that Eastwood's political views and age are barriers to his films being embraced. This segmentation of audiences based on actor politics raises questions about inclusivity and the future of filmmaking.
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