(IMDb)When Retired Hollywood actor and filmmaker Clint Eastwood said, “You have to steal a lot.
Clint Eastwood emphasises that successful filmmakers borrow ideas from various sources, transforming them through their unique perspective.Quote of the day by filmmaker Clint Eastwood.(IMDb)When Retired Hollywood actor and filmmaker Clint Eastwood said, “You have to steal a lot. You have to have a criminal mentality to be a film director,” he was not encouraging people to commit theft. Instead, he meant that great filmmakers constantly learn from the work of others.Every director watches films, reads books, studies photography, listens to music and observes real life. They borrow useful ideas, techniques and storytelling styles that have worked before. However, they do not simply copy them. They combine these influences with their own experiences, imagination and perspective to create something fresh and unique.This approach is common in every creative field. Writers learn from great authors, musicians are inspired by earlier artists, and painters study famous masterpieces. Creativity often comes from connecting existing ideas in new and unexpected ways rather than inventing everything from nothing.The phrase “criminal mentality” is a metaphor. It describes the confidence to take inspiration from many sources without being afraid of influence. The real skill lies in transforming borrowed ideas into original work that reflects your own voice. In the end, creativity is less about copying and more about learning, adapting and making something that feels new and meaningful.More about Clint EastwoodThe 96-year-old icon resides in Teháma, an exclusive private residential community situated in the hills of Carmel, California. Legendary filmmaker Clint Eastwood secured several awards during his career including four Oscars, five Golden Globe Awards, two Directors Guild of America Awards and one BAFTA. Some of his greatest commercial successes are Every Which Way but Loose (1978), Any Which Way You Can (1980), Westerns Hang 'Em High (1968), The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976), Pale Rider (1985), Where Eagles Dare (1968), Alcatraz (1979), Heartbreak Ridge (1986), In the Line of Fire (1993), The Bridges of Madison County (1995), Gran Torino (2008), The Mule (2018) and Cry Macho (2021).More quotes by Clint Eastwood“Tomorrow is promised to no one.”“They say all marriages are made in heaven, but so are thunder and lightning.”“I'm interested in the fact that the less secure a man is, the more likely he is to have extreme prejudice.”“I tried being reasonable, but I didn't like it.”“Let's not go and ruin it by thinking too much.”“I don't wanna need you because I can't have you.”“I don't believe in pessimism. If something doesn't come up the way you want, forge ahead. If you think it's going to rain, it will.”“Improvise, Adapt and Overcome!”Stay updated with the latest Trending, India, World and US news. Follow CJP Protest LIVE updates as Sonam Wangchuk ends his 26-day hunger strike following government assurances, while the Jantar Mantar protest continues. Get the latest updates on talks between the CJP delegation and the Centre, the demand for Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, possible arrests, Delhi security measures and developments in Parliament.HomeNewsUs NewsQuote of the day by filmmaker Clint Eastwood: '...You have to have criminal mentality to be film director'More
James Comey requested a judge to dismiss charges claiming his social media post was mischaracterized as a threat against Trump. His lawyers assert alluding to '86 47' relates to political opposition, not violence.FILE - Former FBI Director James Comey.(AP Photo)Former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) James Comey, on Monday urged a US judge to throw out the charges against him levied by the US government, saying that a picture of seashells on a beach that he had posted on social media was not a call to incite violence against US President Donald Trump, and was instead protected political speech, as per a report by Associated Press.Lawyers of Comey have argued that the government cannot prove that the picture of seashells he had shared on Instagram arranged to read "86 47" constituted a threat against Trump. The slogan, which means "get rid of" or 'eject", has been featured on a number of items sold online and is regularly found on placards during protests."But the government now singles out Mr. Comey to prosecute one of the President’s most prominent critics for publishing another person’s statement of political opposition," his attorney's wrote, as per AP. “That attempt to suppress core political speech contravenes both the statutes at issue and the First Amendment.”This was the second case filed against Comey by the Trump administration in months, targetting the former FBI chief who has been vocal about his criticism of Trump, while the latter has also called him names like a “corrupt piece of garbage”.The earlier case, which was filed in Virginia, had accused Comey of lying to the US Congress, but was dismissed in 2025 November. A judge in the case had concluded that the prosecutor who had charged Comey as well as New York Attorney General Letitia James, who is another known adversary of the president, was illegally hired for the job.The case against Comey is part of a series of cases the Justice Department in Trump's administration has been filing against people the president has a personal problem with. Trump's ire for Comey is a result of him oversighting the early months of a probe into whether the 2016 presidential campaign of Trump was done in coordination with Russia in order to sway the election results.The US Secret Service had interviewed Comey in 2025 after officials in the Trump administration claimed he was advocating violence against the President with the Instagram post. Shortly after, Comey deleted the post, writing, “I didn’t realize some folks associate those numbers with violence” and “I oppose violence of any kind so I took the post down.”“Even if ‘86 47’ could implausibly be read to suggest violence, a reasonable observer would still understand Mr. Comey’s post as mere political hyperbole, not a true threat,” Comey's lawyers wrote. “The Supreme Court has rejected threats prosecutions based on speech far more directly threatening than Mr. Comey’s seashells post here.”Trump, in a Fox News Channel interview last year, accused Comey of knowing “exactly what that meant.”“A child knows what that meant,” Trump said. “If you’re the FBI director and you don’t know what that meant, that meant assassination. And it says it loud and clear.”Although the US Justice Department has not detailed any evidence of intent, Attorney General Todd Blanche said earlier this year that prosecutors in every case prove intent with “witnesses, with documents, with the defendant himself to the extent it’s appropriate.”With agency inputsGet Latest real-time updatesStay updated with the latest Trending, India, World and US news. Follow CJP Protest LIVE updates as Sonam Wangchuk ends his 26-day hunger strike following government assurances, while the Jantar Mantar protest continues. Get the latest updates on talks between the CJP delegation and the Centre, the demand for Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, possible arrests, Delhi security measures and developments in Parliament.HomeNewsUs NewsFormer FBI chief James Co
Chuck Russell, the filmmaker behind The Mask, The Blob and A Nightmare on Elm Street 3, has died unexpectedly at 74. He was also known for Eraser and The Scorpion King.The Mask and The Blob director Chuck Russell dies at 74. Chuck Russell, the filmmaker behind the 1994 Jim Carrey comedy The Mask and the cult horror film The Blob, has died at the age of 74.The Mask director Chuck Russell dies a 74Russell died unexpectedly on Wednesday, 22 July, at his home in the San Diego area, according to reports citing his family.Emergency services were reportedly called to the property following a report of an unconscious man. His cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.The filmmaker's death was reported as tributes began emerging for the director whose career spanned horror, comedy, action, and fantasy. Russell was best known for a run of films that helped define several popular genres during the 1980s and 1990s, including A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, the Blob, The Mask, and Eraser.Russell made his directorial debut with 1987's A Nightmare on Elm Street: Dream Warriors, which he also co-wrote. The film, starring Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger and Patricia Arquette in her feature-film debut, became a significant entry in the horror franchise and helped expand the mythology surrounding the character.He followed it with The Blob in 1988, a reimagining of the 1958 science-fiction horror film. The film developed a strong following over the years and became particularly noted for its practical effects and graphic approach to the titular creature.Russell's most commercially successful film came in 1994 with The Mask. Starring Jim Carrey as Stanley Ipkiss, a mild-mannered bank clerk transformed by a mysterious mask into a wildly exaggerated, cartoon-like character, the film became a major box-office success.It also marked Cameron Diaz's film debut and helped establish her as one of Hollywood's leading performers.The film's visual effects earned an Academy Award nomination, while Carrey's performance became one of the defining roles of his early career.Russell went on to direct Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1996 action thriller Eraser. He later directed The Scorpion King, released in 2002 and starring Dwayne Johnson in his first leading role in a major film. The movie was a spin-off of The Mummy Returns and became an important early step in Johnson's transition into a leading Hollywood star.His other directing credits included Bless the Child, I Am Wrath, Junglee and Paradise City. He also worked as a producer, including on Michael Mann's 2004 crime thriller Collateral. His final feature film was Witchboard, a horror remake released in 2024.About the AuthorTrisha BhattacharyaTrisha Bhattacharya is a Senior Content Producer at Livemint, with over two years of experience covering entertainment news from India and beyond. She spends her days tracking what’s trending, breaking down pop culture moments, and turning fast-moving entertainment stories into sharp, engaging reads that actually make people want to click — and stay. She holds a Master’s degree in English Literature from Lucknow University, a background that shapes her love for layered narratives, strong voices, and stories that linger long after they’re told. Before joining Livemint, Trisha worked with India Today as an entertainment journalist and film critic. There, she reviewed films, covered industry news, and built a strong foundation in storytelling and cultural analysis. Trisha enjoys working at the intersection of media, culture, and audience interest, always looking for fresh angles and formats. Films, shows, and music are not just her beat but her biggest passion — something that naturally reflects in her writing. Whether it’s cinema, streaming shows, music, or internet trends, she approaches every story with curiosity and intent. Outside the job description, she’s unapologetically passionate about films, shows, and music — sometimes a little t
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