The films subject, jazz legend Charlie Parker, was just 34 when he died.
Its been an extraordinary career, the scale and breadth of which is captured in Warners new35/35 Collection.
As a director, Eastwoods most celebrated era has been this last decade.
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The Eastwood Factorwould seem, at first glance, an attempt to answer that question.
To its credit, it isnt.
There are no talking heads with his contemporaries, peers, or collaborators.
Shickel makes the assumption that wed much rather hear from Eastwood than from fawning fans.
Theyre linked by Shickels astute observations, voiced by Freeman.
Invariably, some films get short shrift.
Ive already watched it twice and cant wait to watch it again.
Rating:
4 out of 5
