Clint Eastwood, reportedly retired at 95, is known for his quiet, efficient directing style, eschewing loud "action" and "cut" calls, a practice stemming from his early westerns where startling horses was a concern. Actors like Tom Hanks and Laura Linney have described feeling relaxed and respected on his sets, with Hanks noting Eastwood treats actors like horses. Morgan Freeman praised Eastwood's understanding of actors, leading many to consider him the best director they've worked with. Eastwood's rapid filmmaking, often shooting in one or two takes, has been cited by Angelina Jolie and Matt Damon as a method that encourages fresh, emotionally committed performances, though Damon humorously recounts being pushed to move on quickly. Jeff Daniels shared an anecdote about Eastwood's appreciation for gross-out humor, referencing a scene from *Dumb & Dumber*.