Throughout the ages, who is not old

Janessa 2021-11-30 08:01:26

Edgar Hoover is a legend in modern American history who has been controversial throughout his life. The FBI, now well-known in various Hollywood blockbusters and drama series, was strengthened by Hoover. He is a genius in criminology and information warfare. The controversial part lies in his unscrupulous methods to obtain intelligence, dealing with dissidents, cunning and cunning, and rumors of homosexuality and transvestism that have not been confirmed yet. The movie "Hoover" directed by Clint Eastwood does not intend to be true in terms of historical authenticity, but only dramatizes Hoover's life in a three-line narrative way.

Eastwood's reputation made every film in his later years regarded as an Oscar hit of the year. In fact, the film's luxurious production team also allows people to maintain such expectations. This film, released in autumn and winter in November 2011, is played by the well-known Leonardo DiCaprio as Hoover. He is close to two meters tall and plays the real "rich and handsome" Amy Hammer in real life. Clyde Tolson, who has a close relationship with Hoover, two supporting actresses, Judy Dench and Naomi Watts, are also well-known Oscar regulars. The screenwriter is Dustin Lance Black, who won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for "Milk". This Blake is the gay man of the famous British diving athlete Tom Daley.

Therefore, when we see a large number of chapters in the film describing the emotional context of Hoover and Clyde, we are not surprised at all. Surprisingly, although the film was not nominated for the Oscar the following year due to its poor overall quality, the emotion that was not exposed in the world was filmed undercurrents and quite moving. The slightly messy narrative structure, the heavily compressed background pattern, and the exaggerated old-age makeup can't dilute the touch of the dark tones throughout the process. In other words, I know all the shortcomings of the film, but I don't care. I care about this and I am touched.

Some people say that Hoover in history is the spokesperson of "terror". The Hoover played by Xiao Li is not necessarily the real Hoover. Outsiders call him "Mr. Hoover" and relatives and friends call him "Edgar." Edgar and Clyde were not married during their lives, and their tombs were near after their deaths. In the film, this story can be seen.

Tiehan also has tenderness. When Edgar needed a trustworthy person to be his second-in-command, he said affectionately: "I need you, Clyde." After a little hesitation, Clyde put forward a condition: "No matter the day is good or bad, no matter how harmonious It's still a quarrel, we will all have lunch and dinner together." This confession, which is similar to coquetry, made the corners of the two men's lips smile. I don't know whether this moment will be a rare light in Edgar's life of blood licking and insecurity.

As a result, Edgar and Clyde, in this way, spent forty years of closeness and indifference together as working partners. Until their old age, Clyde went from being handsome to having a stroke, and when he was old, Edgar went from being tough to needing constant injections of vitamins to maintain his mental outlook. They, from the green youth to the waning years of life, traveled together in groups.

The violent old-age makeup in the movie is of course quite intriguing. Watching Clyde walking slightly trembling, watching the two get old, and really care about whether every dinner is eaten together, reminds me The song Du Mu wrote, "Qishan Climbs High on the Nine Days":

Jiang Han, Qiuying, the geese flew first, and the guests brought the pot to Cuiwei.
It's rare in the world to laugh, and the chrysanthemum must be full of heads.
But the festive season will be rewarded, and there is no need to board the hate Luohui.
This has been the only way throughout the ages, why should Niu Shan be alone in his clothes.

This Tang poem, which records the double ninth festival's sadness and joy, is not so lovable, so Xin Qiji and Su Shi were quoted and rewritten separately. Mr. Dongpofei changed the end of the sentence to: "Who is not old throughout the ages. How much. Why should Niu Shan get more clothes." So, the depression in Du Mu's writing is inexplicable, and it suddenly becomes Su Dongpo's broad-mindedness. Anyway, it's all about getting old, and it's useless to shed more tears.

Yes, I think Edgar knows this. He never showed his tears easily, perhaps because he knew that tears could not relieve his sadness even the slightest. I love and be afraid of my mother, hiding my true heart, and only dare to say silently after Clyde turns around: "I love you, Clyde."

In fact, Amy Hammer, who plays Clyde, does not shy away from playing gay, but after getting the script, I don’t understand why Clyde will be obsessed with admiration for Edgar all his life, and is willing to commit himself to this relationship. Down. Fortunately, there is a risk being loved writers will appreciate the heart advertised purse:. "You like people just give you a little light, even if it is a gentle kiss on the forehead, will make you feel deserve to stay."

I Suddenly, at the end of the film, Edgar gently kissed Clyde's wrinkled forehead, Clyde closed his eyes and enjoyed it, as if the kiss had condensed the happiness of a lifetime. Then they agreed to continue having dinner together the next day. However, this meal will never come again. After a soft kiss, Edgar died of a heart attack at home. Clyde's grief may not be summed up by the phrase "who has not been old throughout the ages", he did not act so freely and easily. Or, Lin Xi's lyrics can just

match the sentiment and the scenery-the vulgar earth is dry and the stone is rotten, and why the world is embarrassed.


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J. Edgar quotes

  • [J. Edgar Hoover meets the child actress, Shirley Temple, at the movie house in front of reporters]

    Reporter: Miss Temple!

    Shirley Temple: Mr. Hoover, I was wondering if you would join my police force.

    J. Edgar Hoover: Why, yes, Miss Temple. If you agree to be an honorary G-Woman and give me one little kiss.

    Shirley Temple: I don't know if your wife would approve, Mr. Hoover.

    J. Edgar Hoover: But, you see, I still live with my mother.

    [both chuckle]

    Shirley Temple: Oh, Okay!

    [Miss Temple kisses him on the cheek under the flash of cameras]

  • [later in the night Annie Hoover passes away, Edgar is alone in his bedroom and wakes up to grab his rosary]

    Annie Hoover: [in the air he hears his mothers voice] Stay strong, Edgar.

    [Edgar then goes to the mirror as his mother helped teach him to, to get over his childhood stutter, holding out and dressing into his mothers shirt]

    Annie Hoover: [again in the air Edgar hears his mothers voice] You stay strong, Edgar.

    J. Edgar Hoover: [Edgar screams out and tears apart his rosary in a frantic shiver] Stay strong! Uhh!

    [Edgar finally collapses in tears and curls himself in a ball]