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Clint Eastwood filmed Gran Torino (2008) in just 33 days. Known for his efficiency, he often used the first take of a scene to capture raw and unpolished performances, a technique he felt was essential for the film’s gritty and realistic tone.

Clint Eastwood filmed the entirety of Million Dollar Baby (2004) in just 37 days. The director is famous for never doing rehearsals and often used the very first take of a scene to keep the acting raw and efficient.

Mikel Arteta apologises to the Arsenal fans today: “I apologise, take it in the chin and that's it. What I'm trying to do is give our best to the club. Give the best possible chance to our players and I know the atmosphere, the fans, the support, the energy in the stadium is the best in the world.“We have a much better chance. I don't think that there is any other possibility. To perform better than when you have that kind of support, but then we had to respond, and we had moments in the first h