"Bad Man's River" is western film that tells the story of a man who robs a bank, and then marries a beautiful woman, only to have her run off with the money. This attempt to emulate Sergio Leone's Spaghetti Westerns fell flat on its face with sloppy [..]
Big Jake (1971)
"Big Jake" is the typical John Wayne vehicle where he plays a man returning to his estranged family only to find that his grandson has been kidnapped. Big Jake then embarks on a journey to deliver the ransom but has no intention of handing over the cash [..]
The Last Picture Show (1971)
"The Last Picture Show" is a coming-of-age drama set in a small town in Texas in 1951, centered on two high school seniors who are life-long friends. Director Peter Bogdanovich became famous with this movie, filled with good production values, great performances by the cast, and a [..]
Fiddler on the Roof (1971)
"Fiddler on the Roof" is probably one of the most inspirational movies ever made. The three hour film is loaded with great musical numbers, earning an Oscar for John Williams for Best Music for his adaptation of said music from the long running Broadway play, [..]
The French Connection (1971)
The Best Picture of 1971 is....."The French Connection." This crime drama action film tells the story of two NYPD detectives pursuing a French heroin smuggler. Director William Friedkin ("Good Times" 1967) filmed this project with numerous street scenes, giving it a gritty realism, in a fast [..]
Frogs (1972)
"Frogs" is a horror movie about chemical pollution of a swamp causing animal species such as frogs, snakes, birds, and lizards to attack local residents, especially one particular family. Director George McCowan ("The Challenge" 1970) actually guided this low-budget "B" movie to qualify as a watchable film and [..]
The Getaway (1972)
Steve McQueen and Ali MacGraw star in an action-adventure movie called "The Getaway." When a convict (McQueen) is refused parole, his wife (MacGraw) strikes a deal with an influential criminal (Ben Johnson) to pull strings to get him out in exchange for their help in one last bank [..]
Deliverance (1972)
"Deliverance" is a thriller movie telling the story of four Atlanta businessmen who decide to canoe down a river valley that will soon be flooded by construction of a dam. They encounter trouble with the locals and the intense drama proceeds from there. [..]
Junior Bonner (1972)
Steve McQueen stars as a veteran rodeo circuit rider who reunites with his estranged parents and brother in "Junior Bonner." Director Sam Peckinpah ("Major Dundee" 1965) weaved together this excellent contemporary western with extensive character development and marvelous performances by the cast. Peckinpah had great [..]
Frenzy (1972)
Alfred Hitchcock certainly did not loose his magic touch late in his career. "Frenzy," his second to last picture, is filled with action and every bit of his patented suspense. The outstanding screenplay by Anthony Shaffer tells the story of a serial killer in London who manages to [..]