1970s Films

Five Masterpieces, One Oscar: Was the Academy Wrong in 1975?

A look back at the 48th Academy Awards race for Best Picture

Mar 11 • Jim Fields

Donald Cammell: A Director's Journey

Part Two of my exclusive interview with Dr. Sam Umland

Mar 15, 2025 • Jim Fields

Performance: The Story Behind The Film

Part One of an exclusive interview with Dr. Sam Umland

Mar 5, 2025 • Jim Fields

And The Winner Isn't: Roy Scheider

How could the Oscars ignore Scheider's performance in "All That Jazz?"

Feb 17, 2025 • Jim Fields

What The Dickens Have They Done To Scrooge?

Before 1970, no one ever sang "A Christmas Carol."

Dec 19, 2024 • Jim Fields

He Sold His Soul For Rock and Roll

An in-depth look at Brian De Palma's cult film, "Phantom of the Paradise"

Oct 30, 2024 • Jim Fields

Kris Kristofferson Is "Cisco Pike"

Kris Kristofferson gives his best acting performance in this neglected movie

Oct 14, 2024 • Jim Fields

Z.P.G. (Zero Population Growth)

The future is so bleak that "Soylent Green" looks like paradise

Sep 25, 2024 • Jim Fields

The Return of Bad Company

This mostly forgotten 70's western is better than ever

Aug 25, 2024 • Jim Fields

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