Clint Eastwood’s “Invictus” made me ruminate about the difference between great movie-making and great story-telling. I hope to go into that subject at greater length in my blog in the near future.

What struck me about “Invictus” was that Eastwood – nobody’s idea of a flashy or innovative filmmaker – really knows how to tell a story. Eastwood is among the most economical of filmmakers, with little wasted motion and no stylistic flourishes. He’s always all about the story, the action – about telling the tale and getting out of its way.

Eastwood’s film is about a chapter of sports and international political history that few outside of South Africa would be aware of. (More…)