We watch 70's movies and do two things: 1: We give commentary along with the movie that may or may not correspond with whats going on (we're the people that talk through the whole f***ing movie) 2: We give a short review of the film and give our observations, some context, and how it lines up with other films of the era. We really enjoy 70's cinema and want to expose you to it as well:-)
Seven more 70's movies, we can scratch off our list. Welcome to Reviews number #50. Done over 70 movie showcases, and now 50 episodes of movie reviews equalling over 400 films. Amazing, great work team. 1. (Dusty and Sweets Mcgee 1971) Here is neat documentary style look at drug addiction as people walk around L.A. looking to score. 2. (1776 1972) A musical I had not seen, annnnnd I'm a musical learner so I actually learned more from this story written by a history teacher then I did in school. This story and School house rock! Knight riders car and DR. Green's dad from E.R. are here. 3. (Top of the Heap 1972) Sadly here is another buried film, thanks Racism. It's starting to come around and I hope we can help. It's serious and heavy and it's written, directed and stars Christopher St. John whom we should have seen much more of. Paula Kelly from many films including The spook who sat by the door is here, and she has a poster of Baphomet! 4. (California Reich 1974) This Academy award nominated documentary should definitely be seen and is available on YouTube. This and Jesus Camp 2006 should be on a shelf marked, Well we did fucking warn you! 5. (Sorcerer 1977) Yeah F what the director says this is definitely false advertising. Movie is cool and we get More Roy Scheider and an amazing soundtrack by Tangerine Dream, but there are absolutely no witches wizard or magic at all in this film. 6. (Phantasm 1979) Great flippin title. Group of hard working ambitious stoners make a movie that is very creative, cray, and not a Women hating slasher film. I'm here for it. 7. (More American Graffiti 1979) I wanna just say cash grab, but they waited 6 years. I guess you had happy days in 74. Grease was 78 sooooo they probably tackled George to make sequel for some beach houses. George had little to do with this, editing the screenplay and apparently “Supervising.” People like to dismiss, but we found a few things here that we dug, also some real weirdness, which I keep writing about some and then erasing, meaning, if you saw the first one this is worth a watch. Thanks always for listening. Please like and subscribe, why not.
Movie reviews #49 coming in hot today. Just 5 70's movies to review, sooooo let's review the review. 1. (The Andromeda Strain 1971) Epic movie Director Robert Wise is at the helm here, with a movie Based on a Michael Crichton novel way before it was a 90's standard thing to do. That statement is dead wrong though, there are 9 MC novels or short stories adapted into films in the 70's, 3 in the 80's, and 7 in the 90's. I think it's only because Jurassic Park had the hype of like 6 70's movies, shit, I dunno. This movie is about a deadly element from space, SCIENCE, and a real cool facility that gives you paper clothes. 2. (Boxcar Bertha 1972) Not to jump the shark but I think this one's easy, we all agree that we love Bertha, but not so much this early Martin Scorsese film. Barbara Hershey rules, also Bill of Kill Bill, and the history teacher of Bill and Ted are here. 3. (In this house of Brede 1975) Don't yuk this bizarre recovering catholic's yum, but here we have Diana Ring as Nun, say no more! ok just a bit more she is a woman who is sick of all the shitty men and bullshit and goes to the convent to get away from it all and do rad shit in peace, apparently I should read the book too. 4. (Death on the Nile 1978) I'm sorry but I do love me some Peter Ustinov, He is Agatha Christie's Poirot here, along with flippin every one else. Mia Farrow, Bette Davis, Miss murder she done sat down and wrote, David Niven, Jack Warden, and Professor McGonagall, to name a few. This time they are on a boat not a train. 5. (Birth of the Beatles 1979) Waited for the encore tv airing of this so I could record it with a video cassette that I had bought. This one hugely influenced me to want to play music. Wonderful to finally see this again with friends and review. This movie is from the director of Return of the Jedi. we out, thanks for listening.
Howdy film fans, today yer Decade under the influence crew takes on 1973's American Graffiti. Much has been said about this movie by Director George Lucas. Here of course is 2 hours more of it. I believe we have some interesting perspectives to add, but ultimately you the nice listener will get to decide. It definitely one of the best films ever made on a dare. You could also call this film, the one he did before Star Wars, or the one that launched all that 50's nostalgia, though it takes place in 1962, which was seriously right when all that was about to change. we hope you enjoy this one, thanks for listening.
Howdy film fans, today yer Decade under the influence crew takes on 1973's American Graffiti. Much has been said about this movie by Director George Lucas. Here of course is 2 hours more of it. I believe we have some interesting perspectives to add, but ultimately you the nice listener will get to decide. It definitely one of the best films ever made on a dare. You could also call this film, the one he did before Star Wars, or the one that launched all that 50's nostalgia, though it takes place in 1962, which was seriously right when all that was about to change. we hope you enjoy this one, thanks for listening.
8 more 70's movie reviews in the can, and they are 1. (A Late Liz 1971) Campy “god can stop yer drinking” movie, that made me an even bigger fan of Anne Baxter. I want her to blow into many of my life's situations and read the room. 2. (A New Leaf 1971) Elaine May stars and directs this dark comedy classic. Even in 73 Walter Matthau was gettin too old for this shit. This is quite good, but he's better as a tipsy baseball coach. 3.(Under Milk Wood 1971) What the heck is this arty poetry stuff, More Elizabeth Taylor please. 4.(Murder on the Orient Express 1974) Agatha Christie murder mystery book is put on film by director Sidney Lumet in the most competent way ever, in my opinion. One of those films where every actor is here. 5.(Apple Pie 1975)New York arty guy wants more than 5 bux for walkin around money from his parents, what ever shall he do. 6.(Our Winning Season 1978) 3 teens in high school try to figure out and work towards their hopes and dreams only to run face first into patriarchy and the Vietnam war draft. 7.(The Shout 1978) Alien in the tummy guy, Dr. Frankerfurter, Superman's Mom, and Alan Bates star in this movie that is weird. Also the “Shout” itself is quite loud. 8.(Fatso 1980) Ann Bancroft writes and directs this one. Dom Deluise is trying to find love and Health in a cruel harsh world. Hey friends hang in there please. As always thanks for listening.
8 Movies again, annnnnnnd here goes. 1. (Halls of Anger 1970) Calvin Lockhart, a young Jeff Bridges and Janet MacLachlan star in this serious look at racism and teaching. Ed Asner makes yet another appearance too. 2. (Skin Game 1971) Same director here as the first movie. Rockford Files and Iron Eagle star with Mom from Webster in yet another film having a heavy dialogue about racism. This one tries to Trojan horse it in with some comedy, does it work, let's see. Oh look, Ed Asner. 3. (Aaron loves Angela 1975) Where the heck is Ed Asner, sigh. Gordon Parks jr. directs this rad 70's film lookin at young love and race, using Romeo and Juliet as a basic template. Irene Cara is in the house. 4.(Hard Times 1975) Warriors director Walter Hill is here, making a film where James Coburn needs to not gamble so much, damn, There's Charles Bronson and boxing too. Bronson is glowing and so expressive, an amazing on screen presence, NOT. 5. (Special Day 1977) Oh my, Italian cinema can be tricky, at least the 70's Italian films that we have seen which are few, but whoa, tricky is a too nice way of saying there's disgusting treatment of women in these films. This film, though not perfect, is an exception, and with some unexpected queer content. Sophia Loren is here, as well as Marcello Mastroianni (who appears to be in every Italian film ever) oh also the dean from Animal House. Special Day is directed by Ettore Scola. Pretty epic stuff. 6.(Skateboard the movie 1978) Silly, dumb, quickly made cash grab about Skateboarding, that I really like and even own the soundtrack. If you like the subject, and fun B movies, this is a win for me, let us tell you all about it. You might have more fun listening with the commentary track on, which means you'd have to buy it, and if yer that interested, you probably already have it. Teen heart throb Leif Garret is here and is the only one who can't skate great. Here also is Kathleen Lloyd of The Car. 7. (The Outsider 1979) Heavy film here about the troubles. It sure got some great images on film in Northern Ireland. Brits out! 8. (Penitentiary 1979) This is final film of rad director Jamaa Fanaka that we get to review. Here Sweet Pea tries to survive prison. Please see also Emma Mae 1976. ok enjoy the show, thanks for listening.
Eight movie reviews today, Punch it. Body blow body blow. #1(Bedknobs and Broomsticks 1971)As always for me, this one looks so very much better than it is. Don't get me wrong it's got murder she wrote and Witches, but it still puts me to sleep in the middle sadly. #2(Death takes a holiday 1971) Gee whiz V did not love the dialogue here, not wrong, yet for me it kinda added to the oddness of the whole twilight zone package. At least Brad Pitt is not doing a terribly racist accent in this adaptation of the timeless tale where the grim reaper takes some time off to see what love is, oh the back log. #3 (The autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman 1974) Great movie where Cicely Tyson takes us from slavery to the civil rights movement when she is put into what I can only describe as “really bad makeup” Great director here is John Korty who directed Star Wars……..The Ewok Adventure in 84. #4(1900 1976) Omg this movie! It is long, intense, great, and unwatchable at times, unless you like real onscreen animal torture, we'll get into it. French guy from Green Card is here as well as Taxi Driver, Dominique Sanda (Janice from Damnation alley), and the sacred fluids guy from Dr. Strangelove Sterling Hayden. #5 (Tracks 1976) The movie where Dennis Hopper kisses weird. Hopper and the guy from quantum leap are on a train, (Cylon Q leap guy, not Enterprise captain one)Rad N trippy director here is Henry Jaglom. #6 (The getting of Wisdom 1977) Early film from director Bruce Beresford (Tender Mercies, Breaker Morrant, Driving Miss Daisy) Here we have too much mean sass at this school. It's a coming of age type thing that introduces Austrian Hero Laura Tweedle, played here by Susannah Fowle. #7 (Patrick 1978) Freaky Telekinesis patient is totally brain dead, but he spits. Susan Penhaligon plays Kathy who scores a weird job in this movie that the internet told me was an underrated classic, it is not. #8 (Who'll stop the Rain 1978) Nick Nolte is back from Nam, and he has to help his buddy who doesn't know shit about smuggling drugs. Tuesday Weld plays Marge who is caught in the middle. Is this movie good? Find out with us. Thanks for listening.
Let's review some more 70's movies now! Today we start with #1(Bloody Town Hall 1979) This documentary filmed in 1971 was a labor of love to edit and get it released by 79. This is a bloody mess that at least I found super interesting. BTH captures an important time, by way of an extremely odd event in NYC where Feminists take on Douchey Norman Mailer, a whole lotta chaos, and someone filmed it. NYC Gay Liberation Front members can be seen here for brief cameo. Other writers here of note are Germaine Greer, Diana Trilling, Jill Johnston, and Betty Friedman, to name a few. #2 is (Johnny got his gun 1971). This book was read by anyone in high school who had a Vet for an English teacher. Author and director here was famous blacklisted writer Dalton Trumbo, they made a bio pic about him with the meth making chemistry teacher from Breaking Bad. This films good and trippy, also extremely heavy and sad, also also METALLICA (listen to the song One for the plot). We love Donald Sutherland and he had just passed at the time of recording so we are slowly goin through the few DS films that we haven't already reviewed or showcased. Timothy Bottoms, Kathy Fields, and massive character actor Peter Brocco are here, along with the guy who became a tree in Mr. Sycamore. #3 (Badlands 1973) Ok this ones arty. The Dad of the guy from Platoon, and Carrie from Carrie star here. Carrie is groomed by the Apocalypse now guy to be with him and watch him play macho militia survivalist dude, after killing her father. #4 (Last American Hero 1973)Before he owned a video arcade in Tron, the guy from King Kong who loves magic was a moonshiner turned Southern hick nascar racer. Gary Busey helps him here, as well as Geraldine Fitzgerald, Valerie Perrrine, and Ned Beatty. #5 (Cassanova 1976) Donald Sutherland has Mr. Burns in the Simpson's Dracula parody hair here. Director here is the one and only Federico Fellini, and if you wanna read something funny, go to IMDB and check out his biography, unless someone changes it, it is one one the weirdest mini bio's I have ever read. Film looks stunning, but is it good? Well, our hot takes are ready. #6 (north Dallas forty 1979) This film experienced some real big problems taking on Big Sports. It's foolish to think that it wouldn't be the same as taking on the mob or the government. This is based on a book from someone who was in it Peter Gent. I was bullied by jocks and organized sports fans as far back as I can remember. I seem to be missing the gene to enjoy pretending I play a role sporting events. I digress, because I could watch a movie about sports or a show about sports if it's good, and this is good. Nick Nolte, and Charles Durning are here, as well as the director of First Blood, where John Jay Rambo was once in charge of million dollar equipment and now he can't even get a job parking cars. Finally today we review another made for TV movie gem called #7(The 5.20 an hour dream 1980) Alice from the hit TV show Alice is here and very good as Ellen a rad Mom who needs her car repaired and takes on patriarchy in the factory. Can these butts allow her to do a job she can do even though she is not a man? As always thanks for listening and please give us the stars and a review, it can help peeps find the pod.
Hi friends, today we showcase -Turning Point 1977- Shirley MacLaine and Anne Bancroft star here, with some big help from rad defector Mikhail Baryshnikov, Tom Skerritt, Martha Scott Marshall Thompson, and James Mitchell too. The mad scientist that makes evil robot Kiss members in Kiss meets the Phantom of the park pops in for a bit, dressed like Tom Skerritt's character, and it got confusing for a hot second. I think it was to show that Shirley's Character had a type, but it was nice to see the Kiss guy. Director here is Herbert Ross, naming a few we got, Boys on the side, steel Magnolias, Footloose, max Dugan Returns, and for us it's The goodbye girl, the Seven percent solution, the sunshine boys, the Last of Shelia, T.R. Baskin, and the Owl and the pussycat 1970, We will be showcasing him again with the Sunshine Boys 1975. Our writer here is Arthur Laurents, who is absolutely amazing, and wrote quite a lot of tell all stories about his life in Hollywood. He wrote it all after he came out of the closet so it gets deep and a lil hot too. Arthur was a gay Jewish, once blacklisted writer, so it was too much to be contained in just 1 book.He was born in 1917-and lived for 93 years. He wrote the coded Rope 1948, Home of the brave, West side story, Gypsy, and we reviewed him before in 1973's The Way we were. Quite happy to showcase this film for y'all, it's been a minute since we have showcased something. Lots to say soooooooo, why not press play. Fun sentence to write, but I'm sure many of us read while listening, whatever your process, thanks for listening.
Hi friends, today we showcase -Turning Point 1977- Shirley MacLaine and Anne Bancroft star here, with some big help from rad defector Mikhail Baryshnikov, Tom Skerritt, Martha Scott Marshall Thompson, and James Mitchell too. The mad scientist that makes evil robot Kiss members in Kiss meets the Phantom of the park pops in for a bit, dressed like Tom Skerritt's character, and it got confusing for a hot second. I think it was to show that Shirley's Character had a type, but it was nice to see the Kiss guy. Director here is Herbert Ross, naming a few we got, Boys on the side, steel Magnolias, Footloose, max Dugan Returns, and for us it's The goodbye girl, the Seven percent solution, the sunshine boys, the Last of Shelia, T.R. Baskin, and the Owl and the pussycat 1970, We will be showcasing him again with the Sunshine Boys 1975. Our writer here is Arthur Laurents, who is absolutely amazing, and wrote quite a lot of tell all stories about his life in Hollywood. He wrote it all after he came out of the closet so it gets deep and a lil hot too. Arthur was a gay Jewish, once blacklisted writer, so it was too much to be contained in just 1 book.He was born in 1917-and lived for 93 years. He wrote the coded Rope 1948, Home of the brave, West side story, Gypsy, and we reviewed him before in 1973's The Way we were. Quite happy to showcase this film for y'all, it's been a minute since we have showcased something. Lots to say soooooooo, why not press play. Fun sentence to write, but I'm sure many of us read while listening, whatever your process, thanks for listening.
Flying out the gate like the Ultimate Warrior, today we gots 7 more 70's movie reviews, and here…they…are! first up is (The Yakuza 1974) With Robert Mitchum (I'm just starting the whole chapter about him in Roger Eberts book- Life Itself) Ken Takakura, The best friend of Logan in Logan's Run, The Dad who hired Mr. French in Family Affair, and Stanley from the Golden Girls are all here with Mitchum in this. Is this Movie good, we like Director Sydney Pollack, and Writer Paul Schrader, but can they pull it off? Let's see, shall we. Next up is (Adventures of the wilderness family 1975). We are continuing our odd ass journey of Robert Logan's nature/adventure films. This is the one with 2 sequels, kind of afraid of them, oh my, this is silly enough. Onward to (Bullet Train 1975). Ashes liked this one best for it's rad historical context. Also important to watch as stupid Americans, to learn that SPEED totally ripped this one off. Filmed entirely on location on the bullet train between Tokyo and Hiroshima, also Ken Takakura is back here. More of Ken to come. Travel with us now to skull island and (King Kong 1976) It's got issues and it kinda sucks, but also with that, there's a lot of cool people here, bein weird, especially Jeff Bridges. Directed by John Guillermin after he made a ton of money for the studio people when we made (The Towering inferno) in 74 so they threw a ton o dough at this thing here, Wait John directed Shaft in Africa, heck yeah! Moving on we gots (Slap Shot 1977) George Roy Hill is our director here, with one of my favorite screenwriters Nancy Dowd, who if someone could just chuck some dough at us and this pod I would love to interview, while she is still around to interviewed plz, to all you rich benefactors out there. Is something wrong with me that I think the Hanson Brothers are simply adorable. Next today we review (Every which way but loose 1978)That punching movie with the Orangutan Clyde, also Maude's shotgun scene is priceless. Gee it's also kind of an anti Fascist picture, not as fiercely anti fascist as the blues brothers, but I think it still counts, there is much nazi punching. Hey our direct here James Fargo made the 80's cult masterpiece Voyage of the rock aliens in 84, can't for the Vintage video 80's podcast to cover that one, also VVP stay out of our lane eh. finally today we review yet another made for TV 70's movie that snuck some greatness under the radar (See how she runs 1978) Joanne Woodward plays a teacher who just wants to run in the Boston Marathon but oddly has to battle the world and even her family just to do so! Drop us a review and all the dang stars if you like what you hear, and thank you muchly for listening.
Seven more movie reviews, let's go! Gee this is simply not the best batch. I said it. Today we start with (The Feminist and the Fuzz 1971) Barbara Eden stars with the good Morning America guy in this wacky film with some serious ideas that they bring into America's living room, giving us the representation, and radical crumb many were literally dying for, but you just, as always knew they were gonna mainstream a few steps back at the end, the price that you knew you were gonna pay. I remember that made for TV movie, the day my kid went punk, that came out just as me and three other 16 year olds started the first ever punk band in our suburban catholic town, boy was that film a let down. I'd personally say that it's worth a watch. It's on you tube, watch it then pop back and listen hmmmmmmm, maybe. Next is (Elvis on tour 1972). It looks and sounds cool. There is just a lot of Elvis music here, and I could use more interviews. Also I'm sure that the filmmakers must of felt quite bound and gagged about really reporting what the saw and heard, at least in my head cannon it seems that way. The famous rock story of Elvis getting denied his prescription at a pharmacy on the road because a sympathetic pharmacist saw the massive addiction of Elvis to pills, and Elvis's manager simply buying the pharmacy, is NOT here, how could it be. But I am sure it was all seen. Even with the puff piece attitude of this publicity thing you can see it pretty dang well. Next today we move on to (Snoopy come home 1972) This is the first of the trilogy of Charlie Brown feature films that were going to be covering for the pod, and the second in the film series after 1969's A boy named Charlie Brown. Look this is great and our discussion is fabulous I'm sure, I've seen this movie several times in my life SO it's more than ok that I fell asleep this time. Those other two lovelies can pick up my slack. There's dog and bird discrimination for Snoopy and Woodstock as they travel to visit a sick friend. Next is (Charlie Varrick 1973) and Garak from deep space 9 is here. Garak plays Harman Sullivan, a hot head bank robber who like Veruka Salt, wants it all now. We also gots Joe don Baker, Felicia Farr, and the coach of the bad news bears himself Walter Matthau. Lots of great characters here to including the dean from Animal House, in this gritty great stock 70's movie where, uh oh the bank robbers ripped off the mob. Whatever will they do? Let's talk talk talk about it shall we. Onward to (3 days of the Condor) Nows here's a popular 70's political thriller that your decade under the influence would love to time machine change a bit of. I love Robert Redford, he's cute, thoughtful and chooses rad projects, even now. See (The company you keep 2012) where he plays a former Weather Underground activist. But here in Condor he makes this icky decision to not just hand the amazing force of Faye Dunaway the dang gun after they get to her pad. Just pisses me off ok. Great directing and cinematography here. Would you like to know more. (The Hindenburg 1975) is up to bat now and let's just say that for me….George C Scott does NOT George C Scott enough, and the super cool Anne Bancroft is very under used, watch Turning point and Garbo speaks to compensate. The dick from Real Genius and Ghostbusters is good here, and I don't hate this, wait, the amazing director Robert Wise is also under represented here. ACK,,,,,,,, moving on finally to wrap this poop up with (Across the great divide 1976) Hey this is the one with the 2 kids, I dig this one. We reviewed the Sea Gypsies with Robert Logan a bit ago, and I was very surprised that he was in about 6 nature movies in the 70's. What is going on world. This one is waaaaay better than what's to come in my opinion. Ok I'm done, thank you very much for listening, please subscribe and give us some stars, and mayhems a sweet or not sweet review, it super helps, thanks.
Seven more 70's movie reviews in the can today, putting us at a grand total of 337 movies we have showcased or reviewed. Today we start out with (Colossus the Forbin project 1970) Dammit, first off we are all not perfect in general, and here ME in particular got 2 actors screwed up and said a bunch of wrong shite. Look up actors Eric Braeden, and Ken Berry circa 1970 and give me the slightest bit of redemption please. Here we have the Mom from Webster and the Mom from Happy days as part of a team of genius nerds who create a super computer in 1970 that we cannot even create now. Said computer gets out of their control extremely fast and decides that humans are flippin dumb and quite bent on murdering each and very much deserve a time out! (Don't play us cheap 1972) is up next and it was streaming, so that was a nice lil treat for us. Film has 2 iconic t.v. mom's in it, before they were t.v. moms. Mabel King was Mama from What's Happening, and Esther Rolle was Florida Evan's from Good Times, Annnnnd Maude. This film has only a few other actors, and is kind of a play on wheels, crazy because it was oddly a movie first, then a play which was done to get funding to distribute the movie. It was directed by Melvin Van Peebles, please listen for more. next is (Property is no longer a theft 1973) I'm jumping sharks but sayin anyways that this sounds cooler than it is, possibly a very rad movie in there but some ick that made this one difficult. Directed by Elio Petri, with quite an interesting radical life to read about, we will see his work again hopefully under better circumstances. (Barry Lyndon 1975) According to our amazing V they chose a quite problematic script to adapt here, I'd have to agree, however with that, the film looks absolutely stunning, stars Ryan O'neal and is directed by master Stanley Kubrick, and we'll see them both again sooooon. Next today we get the Mighty Murphy Brown in (Night full of rain 1978) Candice plays a rad feminist photographer traveling in Italy where she meets this shitty shit. The acting is very good and we have a woman director here telling the hard truth of an abusive narccisistic man, and unlike many movies, she does leave him at the end, spoiler I know but in a triggering setting I usually wanna know the end so I can worry just a lil less. Lina Wertmuller was the first woman to receive an Oscar for directing, so we may see her work again, still both of these Italian films we review today get a content warning. Happily moving on to (Meetings with remarkable men 1979)This trippy ish cult film was available only on VHS, until we watched the F'r- and now you can watch it on amazon for 2.99. I was longing for a young Terrence Stamp here, but A. I got the release date wrong and he looks just as he does in superman, and B. He's hardly in this. Listen for more info on all these films, why not?! There is a fun Bauhaus band connection here. Finally today we review (Serial 1980). Sally Kellerman and Roseanne's boss star in this film about trying to find some ease in this crazy cruel world. Best appearance of Christopher Lee ever! Put yer hands down! that's the reviews and we are out of here. Please if you are seeing this write us a review, good or bad, it will help people find the pod. Thanks friends.
Limited word space here now. Story of my life in the cyber realm, always 568 characters too many, which is shite when you think about it. Life is longer than a soundbite. Six movies today, let's go! (Mind Snatchers 1972) is a movie about the military doing mind experiments on violent jerks starring Christopher Walken, and Cohaagen from Total Recall. (The Car 1977) is a movie about how a hick town deals with a demon possessed car that enjoys killing, and it stars the cool lady from skateboard the movie, Josh Brolin's Dad, and Crappy Captain Jellico from Star Trek the next generation. (Julia 1977) is a movie about early anti fascist activists fighting back against the Nazi's, and starring Barbarella, and Vanessa the Red. (Lady of the House 1978) is a movie that tells the true story of Sally Stanford played by Dyan Cannon, where Fierce ass Sally becomes the first Madam to become Mayor, and all to avoid the red tape of zoning laws so she can build a cool deck. (Laser Blast 1978) is a film about 2 stoners tryin to enjoy the sunshine in southern Cali, but asshats just keep harassing their mellow, enter 1 sweet Laser gun. Laser Blast stars Kim Milford, Kathy Farlye, that awesome guy from ALL the planet of the apes stuff, and a Star Wars billboard! Finally today your decade under the influence crew gives 10's across the board to (Best Boy 1979) it won the Oscar for best documentary, and in their acceptance speech William Shatner was a dick to the film makers, so I kept my vintage STTMP Captain Kirk action figure in my bag that day. Thanks for listening friends, please give us all the stars, and reach out eh. Why not?
8 more 70's movie reviews in the can. Starting things off today with (Billy Jack 1971). This is a sequel to a 1967 film called Born Losers, and it is just out of our reach for us. Here is a movie written by the 2 stars in the film and directed by BJ himself. Seems like a real labor of love, and it's pretty great and we'll tell ya'll about it very shortly, or we already are and your reading while your listening, how can you do that? Before we move on BJ is a film about a safe haven and school for outcasts and people of color, where close minded murderous Hicks are just outside the border, waiting to be racist and horrible to the max, I do hope someone has amazing fighting skills hmmm. One more thing, Howard Hesseman……..Johnny Flippin Fever from WKRP is HERE in this film, however, we suck and said it was Venus Flytrap, sorry bout that icky rookie mistake, Venus was played by the amazing Tim Reid and he is not in this film. Moving on to (Duck, you sucker 1971) Here we have the awful man who will soon have no friends from Happy birthday Wanda June (Rod Steiger), and the gross reporter guy from Goldengirl, (James Coburn), starring in this film about how to become heroes in the Mexican revolution. Hmmmmmm, your gonna need an explosives expert. Next up is (The Outside Man 1972) which stars a focused French guy, the guy that wants the beaches closed and doesn't care about yer concession sales, the amazing Ann flippin Margaret, and Angie (dressed to kill) Dickinson. Here is a movie with the idea of action, with out a lot of it, 70's style. You get to see massive amounts of driving round L.A. You can see the old Venice amusement pier, some of the weird street characters, and one thing we wanted to mention but spaced it, was the appearance of public electric shaver in a bathroom, which seems unsanitary, hey, I gots time let's look it up….Time has passed, and the internet has failed me, or perhaps my use of it has failed. (Badge 373 1973) Verna Bloom, star of a western we all liked, The Hired Hand, is here with Robert Duvall, Henry Darrow, and Radical 60's n 70's activist and Young Lord Felipe Luciano. Here we have some competing actors and the inspirational Felipe, kinda stuck in some budget cop movie, based on the guy whose budget cop stories also inspired the French connection character of Popeye D. Onward we strut to the light and uplifting Ingmar Bergman classic (Scenes from a Marriage 1974), almost too heavy to get into, but I don't really have to, I'll just skim that surface for you and move on. You've got amazing acting, directing, and cinematography, a good script etc. I wonder what could ever go wrong with a film focused on and icky relationship, through the years. He is horrid to the max, and it is worthwhile to examine relationships and the social norms and conditioning that live inside them. Gosh it was just difficult for your beloved D.U.I. crew to get through. Come with us now to 1975 with (Rancho Deluxe). Rancho Deluxe, is the Slim Pickens holy grail that I didn't even know I was looking for. Now, you have other stuff goin on here, like Starman (Jeff Bridges) and the dad from Serial Mom (Sam Waterson) are trying to pay rent and piss off a bull baron guy, although Bridges is slumming it, so to speak. Also serial mom's dad's Dad is played by Joe Spinell and he steals the dang show for the scene he's in. Lot's of good talent here, but is it good, or great, listen to find out? Second to last today we review (Outlaw Josey Wales 1976) a puzzling film directed by Clint Eastwood starring Sondra Locke, and Chief mother flippin Dan George, that's it. Finally today we enjoy (Corevette Summer 1978) “It's not even his car, it belongs to the school, It's not even your car!!” This film has Mary Jo Shively from designing woman, and Luke Skywalker from Star Wars confronting the guy from Laser Blast to return the schools hot rod, back to the school. Thank you for listening, reach us on instagram and Facebook
Six more movies reviews, don't worry we have more showcases coming soon, but hey let's dive in. Today we are doin it, ever so slightly differently. For you dear listener it is basically nothing, but for us or me specifically it feels like great fun. We have our five prepared reviews, and then we pause the pod car, watch the 6th then come back and give our freshest review ever. Starting off today we tackle (the Trial of the Catonsville nine 1972) Sadly this isn't streaming and is only available on VHS, it's probably not an accident that an extremely left movie about direct action gets buried. These 2 priest brothers and 7 others grabbed all the files of those tagged to be next in the draft to Nam and publicly burned them using homemade napalm to protest the bombings. They are well spoken and unapologetic in the trial, and we hear at D.U.I. think its an important 70's event and film that should definitely get a re release now. Film is based off a play written by Daniel Berrigan, one of the 9. Movie number 2 today is (the Homecoming 1973) Oh dear this movie. I will say this, in thinking about why I didn't love it, its actually getting more thought provoking and interesting in my head. Ian Holm is great in this, and perhaps now let us move on to something with a little more passion for life. (Rocky 1976) I'm sorry, but I had seen this film so many times before realizing that Sly pretty much runs the whole show, and is quite underrated. He wrote most if not all the Rocky's, and heck he wrote first blood. He did not direct this one though that's the next movie. Our director here is John G Avildson of karate kid fame. Not sure what to say here, but we do say a lot, now this movie did very well at the box office and the oscars, is it deserved, let's see. Personally I'd of given the best picture to 2 over one because there is simply less Paulie in it. you can just listen so let's move on shall we. (Opening night 1977) Our 2nd John Cassavettes film. Here have a decade under the influence favorite Gena Rowlands giving a breathtaking performance as stage and screen star Myrtle Gordan. Say what you will but she rules and this film really takes you inside of a stage production, I mean really in there. Listen and we'll tell you if there's issues but issues or no, this for us was really quite something to see. Next up we have for you (Rocky II 1979). Sly IS writer and director here and this is another film that I do have a memory of seeing in the theater in 79. I was 8 and remember it as, pretty great for a non Star Wars movie. High praise indeed. I should have said before but Talia Shire, Burgess Meredith, and awesome Carl Weathers are all back again and pretty great, also Burt Young as Paulie, great actor douchee character. Finally today we pull the pod car over and pause to watch then review (where the lilies bloom 1974) another 70's rated g family film that doesn't really seem all that family or G. Is it insulting to intelligence and kids now to just give them a simple story cartoon and call it good. Wall E is pretty darn heavy actually. I liked that I watched some pretty heavy films as a kid, now they didn't scar me like some of my friends were by being taken to go see Alien when they were 7 just so the parents could see Alien. Our friend of the pod Eddie was even taken to see the Texas chainsaw massacre and told to NOT look at the screen. I on the other hand was taken to see heavy themed Ordinary people at 8 or 9 and shown one flew over the cuckoo's nest as a kid and these are still 2 of my most favorite movies and I don't feel I was scarred or that I didn't understand the concepts as a kid, I understand them better now, but I love the journey of re watching great movies or re looking at good art or music over the years, here's to the journey. Thanks so much for listening.
8 more movie reviews for you today, and lets dive right in. Wait! Hold up for just a second, cause today we also do a lil mini celebration of having reviewed over 225 films here. Just about halfway for film reviews according to my ever expanding list. So we share some of our favorites and not so favs from the list. Ok back to it. We start off today with (Cold Turkey 1971). Here we have Dick van Dyke Pippa Scott and pretty much every big character actor workin in the 70's. This was directed by Norman Lear, who actually did not direct much, he was more of a writer and producer, and can y'all believe he is still with us at 101. He showed up the oscars and I was pretty amazed. Damn let's go, this is a movie about a town that wants to make a name for itself by taking an odd bet from big Tobacco that a town can't quit smoking for a month. Will the succeed/ is this film any good, well we will certainly give our hot takes on this 52 year old movie. Here I screwed up the chronological flow of things and engaged in our Pink Panther movie early, apologies, but it's (the Pink Panther strikes again 1976) More apologies to slapstick fans, for my treatment of the so called genre, just imagine me falling down a lot and having a rake hit me in the face……. While I solve crime, that could make you happy again. Moving on to (the Snow Goose 1971) spoiler with little remorse, it's the most trippy 70's way to tell the story of Dunkirk ever. Listen to our review of the snow goose then listen to Camel's amazing progressive rock masterpiece, the snow goose, for some musical insight into this. Why not? Next up is (the Other 1972) Ha, we couldn't quite figure it out while reviewing this drama horror mystery film, but right here on IMDB it says it takes place in 1935, and that's very important to know, NOT. It can bug us when we just can't tell while viewing, when a movie is supposed to take place, I thought that Touched by Love just had everyone dressing basic and a lil hipster, but it took place in the 50's apparently. What else to say………… I think this kid might be trouble. Let's continue with another creepy one we wanted to get on the tape before halloween but as usual didn't. Please enjoy now our review of (Don't look now 1973) Ha, no review here, you gotta listen, but why would you be here and not. This one is weird and I think it's meant to be. Fans of Julie Christie, Donald Sutherland, and director Nicolas Roeg, must sometimes find their way here, whether they love it or not. Moving on again to (Conduct Unbecoming 1975). The guy from sound of music who was apparently at least half drunk the whole shoot is here in this, he was also in Star Trek 6, also the guy from Jurrassic park that says “welcome to Jurrasic park.' Is here too sooooo it's got to be great of course. F**k don't forget the guy from Logan's Run, the guy from Cheech and Chongs Up in Smoke, and the Officer who says “my vow of celibacy is on record.” In Star Trek the motion picture, she's here, as well as Susan York from superman 2. Everyone's here so this is just gonna rule, right? Next up is Henry Wrinker in (the One and Only 1978). Will the Fonz who is the absolute most annoying self obsessed college student, find balance, and have a healthy home and work relationship? Let's see, Henry is a great actor so even in cringe it's nice, at least for me to watch him cook. Kim Darby from the STOS episode MIRI and True grit is here, along with Mrs Deagle from Gremlins who gets sent through the roof in the stair chair device. Finally today we review (GoldenGirl 1979). This, long long on my list of buried 70's films with a very intriguing premise has finally been re-released on DVD. Will it live up to the hype in my head? Susan Anton is here, singing the theme song, and training constantly. Hey, 70's film fans, I hope this finds you well, and seriously, thanks for reading this, and listening.
Today, your D.U.I. crew takes on the other huge mini series of the 70's Holocaust 1978. It aired for 4 consecutive nights form April 16 to April 19th 1978. It was created and written by Gerald Green. Very interesting person, and also mini series, to say the very least about it, because you can just press play and hear all about it. We will be discussing the plot which centers around the fictional family Weiss but is based on real life events, it is heavy but important stuff to get on the tape and discuss. The miniseries like Roots had a profound impact, quite grateful for it. Many rad peeps are here in this including David Warner, Meryl Streep, Ian Holm, and Joseph Bottoms to name a few. Thanks for listening. Reach out to us on Facebook or insta, and why not consider if you will writing us a review. It can help interested peeps find the pod.
Can you believe it peep's? Six more 70's movie reviews for you. 4 from 1975, one 1978 sequel to a 1975 film, and one 1980 film that's just there to bring some fun random chaos, and that's not sayin anything about the film itself, we'll get there. Starting off our 4- 75's in alphabetical order we have Disney's (Escape to witch mountain 1975). I'm sorry but give me just 25 million dollars and I know that I could make an amazing reboot of this shit, I think the story is pretty great and timeless, and though I've never directed nothing, I am one hundred percent sure of it. Damn it Dominic, stop casting an imaginary film in yer head and get it together, you've got to vacuum soon. Ok moving on to (In Celebration 1975) Seriously why is Oliver Reed NOT in this. I don't normally complain about casting but……… Here we DO have the annoying artist from An Unmarried Woman, the principal of Rushmore academy in Rushmore, and three other actors from other Lindsey Anderson movies and that's it. Yes 70's film fans it's yet another way to loyal to the confinements of a play movie, I usually for some reason really love these, do I here? You'll just have to wait and find out. Mystique lure, 5 points! Next up is (Mackintosh and TJ 1975) and omg as I write this we just watched the movie Cold Turkey last night, and although I may like much of both of these, they and many other films that even in the 70's should of known better. There are both suspiciously 99.9 percent white people only movies. I know I know the “of the time” BS but we should notice and mention this poop BECAUSE it's noticeable, I mean IS that what you wanna say, I don't think so, I hope not. Here we have Roy Rogers in his last movie, and again, lots to dig here especially the fact that ROY has got skills, but also it's fun and mostly light, way too bad it's mad white. GARAK of DS9 is here as well. Onward we go to review (Shampoo 1975) and like In Celebration, here we have a director I really like, making a film that, wellllllllllllllll I'd rather not say. I will say that some actor greats are here doin great work, Julie, Christie, Goldie Hawn, Jack Warden, Lee Grant, and Carrie Fisher to name a few. I left out Warren Beatty not because his acting is bad here, its great ish (he always seems to play so clueless) but because I want to point out that his character alone is why this doesn't get a higher rating, from me, lets see what the others say. This is taking way to long, next up to bat is the sequel (Return to Witch Mountain 1978) and guess what…………… it sucks HA! Betty Davis and Christopher Lee don't suck, buuuuuuuuuut. Moving on (finally) to (Touched by Love 1980) gawd that is such a basic ass title I guess I can't say it enough, it's so very free box. Here we have Diane Lane in her 2nd film ever, also older Kunta from roots is here and great character actor with 150 credits Mary Wickes. This one took all of us awhile to figure out that it takes place in I think the late 50's. That was funny n fun journey, as we slowly gathered context clues. It might of even said the year, but this one is sadly only available on VHS and I started it like 45 seconds too late and and did not wanna get up off my butt to rewind it, til the end. Were silly. If you're interested in the history of the treatment of the developmentally disabled it's quite a worthwhile watch, although this place seems like the best ever for the 50's or 60's. Longest episode synopsis ever, apologies and thanks so much for listening.
Movie reviews forever. Seven 70's film to review, for you, today. We've got three greats, one really good, one good, one with a very problematic scene, and one crappy Disney film, that one of our crew has been conditioned by Disney to enjoy more than the other 2 who are less susceptible to the power of the D. That's it were done. Not really but seriously lets roll through them quick. (watermelon man 1970) summing these up today in one sentence each, this one's is. Godfrey Cambridge died way too young, but we can always see him here kicking this movies butt. (Sweet Sweetbacks bad ass song 1971) Another great example of trippy early 70's filmaking, and maybe have someone who's seen it work the remote and skip about 56 seconds of this thing. (Jeremy1973) a newly discovered gem for us that can be described in one word, beautiful. (Five on the black hand side 1973) Rad mother finds her extremely powerful voice and gives sexist asshat a last chance to be cool. (Hestor Street 1975) Kinda reminds a lil of the plot of the last movie, but further back in time, in black and white, and Carol Kane will kick your arse, with acting. (The seduction of Joe Tynan 1979) Title gets it right, also Streep, Alda's cool, but Flippin Streep. (The last flight of Noah's Ark) Not to jump the shark of an upcoming review, but this film is better than escape to witch mountain 2, wait is it? That upside down helicopter was in 2 right? Sorry this is more than one sentence. Thanks for listening friends.
Film reviews, shmilm reviews! I've gotta catch up on these film reviews. Hi friends today we have a podcast available for you to listen to and perhaps even enjoy where we review 6 movies from the 70's. If yer curious about them we will give you some insights and maybe spoil a lil bit of a 40 to 50 year old plus film. I don't think we will do any real enjoyment damage though, I dunno, tell me different. Also if you like any of these films, you get some nice new content about it, thus strengthening our great shared experience of life. Ok, we begin today with Sidney Lumet's (The Anderson Tapes 1971) I can tell you that at the very least it represents trippy early 70's filming very well. Next we review (Glass House 1972) where Captain Benjamin Franklin ‘Hawkeye' Pierce, finds himself in a very serious 70's prison movie. Onward cinephiles to (Oh Lucky Man 73) which according to Henry Rollins in his fun book, Get in the van is one of Sham 69 vocalists Jimmy Pursey's favorite films. We split a lil on this one, oh what fun. When researching wiki for the spelling of Jimmy's last name I noticed they once had a drummer called Danny fury that is NOT the same drummer as the Avengers Danny Furious, wow. Back to review list info with (Scott Joplin 1977) Here we have usually non period piece director Jeremy Kagan giving us a period piece about the greatest ragtime performer of all time. Sounded way worse than it was, though V said it didn't capture his life well enough. Would you like to know more? Second to last we have (Coma 1978) O.G. Janeway and the alligator boots guy from romancing the stone star in this good but barely sci fi thriller that we figure out is perhaps not as cool as just looking at the poster makes you think it is. It does of course make it one of the greatest movie posters of all time. Finally today yer decade under the influence crew will review (Hooper 1978). This one was fun to research, I had no idea how perfect it was for (RAD 1986) movie director Hal Needham to direct this film about stunt peeps. Jan Michael Vincent, the guy from boogie nights, and sybil drink and f shit up magically in this, enjoy. Thanks for listening.
Hi film friends, today we're doin a showcase of 1978's the Big Fix, the last film in director Jeremy Kagen's trilogy about 60's and 70's protest movement issues. Katherine 1975 deals with radicals turning to armed struggle, Heroes 1977 deals with broken soldiers back from Vietnam, and today we gots the Big fix which gives us a detective story about a person trying to survive and thrive with his ideals in tact. It's much more than that, and I think that we'll talk all about it. Richard Dreyfuss plays Moses Wine, great, and Susan Anspach plays Lila, also great. But what's super great is F Murray Abraham as Abbie Hoffman, but here he's called Howard Eppis, and Steal this book is called, Rip it off. Annnnnd, OMG Mandy Patinkin plays his stoned pool man. One more character in the movie that I'll mention is the city of Los Angeles. 70's L.A. is constantly on display as they drive all the heck over it tryin to figure shit out. Thanks friends, please subscribe, and write a review if ya can. Also tell your film friends. We claim to be very open to feedback on our Instagram and Facebook pages, but that's because we haven't gotten any really horrid ones yet. 70's movies are definitely about long conversations, and we'd love to keep the convo going so we'd love to hear, from you. So far.
Hi film friends, today we're doin a showcase of 1978's the Big Fix, the last film in director Jeremy Kagen's trilogy about 60's and 70's protest movement issues. Katherine 1975 deals with radicals turning to armed struggle, Heroes 1977 deals with broken soldiers back from Vietnam, and today we gots the Big fix which gives us a detective story about a person trying to survive and thrive with his ideals in tact. It's much more than that, and I think that we'll talk all about it. Richard Dreyfuss plays Moses Wine, great, and Susan Anspach plays Lila, also great. But what's super great is F Murray Abraham as Abbie Hoffman, but here he's called Howard Eppis, and Steal this book is called, Rip it off. Annnnnd, OMG Mandy Patinkin plays his stoned pool man. One more character in the movie that I'll mention is the city of Los Angeles. 70's L.A. is constantly on display as they drive all the heck over it tryin to figure shit out. Thanks friends, please subscribe, and write a review if ya can. Also tell your film friends. We claim to be very open to feedback on our Instagram and Facebook pages, but that's because we haven't gotten any really horrid ones yet. 70's movies are definitely about long conversations, and we'd love to keep the convo going so we'd love to hear, from you. So far.
Reviews reviews reviews, hey ho, let's GO! That said I'm still not a Ramones fan, though I like about 2 songs, whatever. Love them or hate em, let's kick off another round of 70's movie reviews. Today's offering starts off with a 1970 made for TV movie which later did get a theatrical release titled (The Tribe). Here the dad from a Christmas story, hates that the marines are now taking draftee's. He also hates hippies, especially one played by Jan Michael Vincent. Set a course for zaniness here on the military base. So great to see Darren McGavin play a drill Sargent. Seems unlikely but I heart it very much. Lets move on to (Walkin g stick 1970). Here we have Samantha Eggar as Deborah a cool person who is used for crime by this asshat. I believe it's called a love con. Lots of 70's London in this and she figures out asshat in the end, oops spoiler. I can't really figure out how the whole spoiler thing fits into our lil pod, I do know that I'd like to assume you've seen it and wanna hear our take, but also we could be turning you on to some great films so I'll keep spoilers to a minimum. Let's advance now to level 3 with (11 Harrowhouse 1974) and can Candice Bergen, Charles Gordon, and James Mason, make this jewel heist film NOT dull as dishwater. See Ma, no spoilers, HA. Ok next up is (Green Eye's 1977) No spoilers but we love us some Paul Winfield, and this made for TV movie about a very sweet man with a cool mom, trying to do right and cope with what happened in nam, that I've been searching for forever and is now on you tube, is flipping amazing!!!! Also it deals with a very under talked subject in film, and that's our war orphans. Along comes another made for t.v. movie that is finally available on you tube, and that's (Perfect Gentlemen 1978). So much amazing stuff going into this one, Lauren flipping Bacall, Ruth Flippin Gordon, Sandy flipping Dennis, with a script by Nora flipping Ephron. It's quite a feat that this doesn't seem to exceed the sum of it's parts. Oops spoiler. It is good though, and you can always listen, if you want to know more. Finally today we have (Starting Over 1979) this is also a film that has a lot of awesome goin into it. Screenplay by Mary Tyler Moore and the Simpson's creator James Brooks, Murphy flipping brown, Jill Clayburgh, Charles Durning, Francis Sternhagen, the expert directing of Alan Pakula, and even Burt flipping Reynolds. Lets hear it folks. I think this one delivers, but I may sadly be alone in that assessment, but I'm writing this SO , it's the best and is loved by all. He he, I'm having a bit of fun today, thank you dear listers for your time, please tell your friends and or write us a review. Love us or hate us we'll take the feedback form, today only. Seriously though , thanks.
Roots 1977- Shot of espresso is freshly downed, cracks knuckles, let's go. Today your decade under the influence crew takes on the mini series Roots, which came into our living rooms for 8 nights starting on jan 23 1977. I remember watching at least some of this with my parents and four sisters at the young age of 6, so I think it was probably mandatory family viewing, in mine and in most cool family homes. It is a lil interesting to think how everyone read about this in their TV guides or in the newspapers, and adjusted their schedules to make eight nights of this, and get the complete story. I'm sure they talked about on the tv too, but this was of course before video stores or streaming so you really had to make n effort to plop down and absorb all that was put into bringing Alex Haley's huge best selling story of his family history of surviving the slave trade. A massively important thing for America to look at and talk about, so I'm very glad it was taken so seriously by all involved. So much acting talent in here, and of course it all starts with chief engineer Geordie La Forge. This is LeVar Burton's first acting gig right outta college, way before he got us all pumped about reading, or flew starships, he left such an impression in his portrayal of Kunte Kinte, that we all forget he is only in the first 2 episodes. Also starring in Roots we have Mary Tyler Moore's boss Lou Grant as the reluctant slave boat owner. Ed Asner if were gettin technical. We have the mean baseball coach from bad news bears who died on the set of the movie the twilight zone, the guy from the rifleman, the guy from midnight express, the rad guy from iron eagle, the amazing Madge Sinclair, Olivia Cole, the kick ass Ben Vereen as chicken George (Fosse hands), and Commander Adama himself, to name just a few. Shit, don't forget John Amos as older Kunta, also Mr. flipping Brady plays a real asshole in this. Many of these amazing actors lend their talents to play some of the worst people on the planet. It really is a magnificent mini series with amazing music by Quincy Jones in the first episode, annnnnnnnnnnnnnd then the music does take a bit of a dive. There a few things that do remind us that this is a 70's made for TV movie. As progressive and amazing it is, and the fact that they got it made and had amerika look it's past right in the eye, and get a black eye back when they weren't even teaching our racist true beginnings in the history books at school yet. It is still not 100 percent free of issues. One such thing is the recap narrator talking about the triumph of the American spirit n shit, but don't worry cause we talk all about it, and seriously folks, as much as it is not, we would like this to be a conversion that continues, so. Thank you for listening, and if you like or don't like what you hear, or if we missed something cool, or whatever, please write on the socials and let us know.
Espresso fueled review, coming your way, strap in my magical film fans. Six films today, and holy flipping flip, five of them begin with the letter B, wait, 4 1/2. Let's roll! Starting things off today is Robert De Niro in 1973's (Bang the the drum slowly) I know I shouldn't expect a baseball film to be amazing, but the the bingo Darth Vader Richard Pryor one seemed to do ok, also it's well made and we certainly find things to talk about. Next today is (Busting)1974. Here we have 2 mumbling and bumbling vice cops, played by 70's fav Elliot Gould and Robert Blake, former little rascal and probably another famous person who got away with murder. Very icky, though I think they again got him on a civil suit. Clean up yer trash Hollywood. Film is directed by Peter Hyams who also wrote this quintessential 70's L.A. film. I hope we can visit a location or 2 from this one sometime soon. Moving on to (the Dion Brothers) 1974. Here is another film with 2 titles, it was originally called the gravy train, these damned films are always making things more confusing then they need to be. I was personally refreshed by the pure insanity of this one, not to build it up too much, but wow. Got a bootleg ish copy of this one, and it definitely needs a blu-ray a billion percent more than our last “Do not reccomend” film the night porter, Dominic shakes his head again, get it together people. This chaos stars Stacy Keach, Frederic Forrest, and Margo Kidder, with a story by jack Starrett. Film is about 2 brothers who give up their dead end jobs to rob an armed car so they can open up a high end seafood restaurant, and they don't seem to know shit about seafood. I do hope y'all can see this one someday, if ya know me I'll run it for you. Next up is (Black Moon) 1975. Imdb says that this is about a girl who goes to a mystical house to escape a gender war. Which as much as I like the film, makes it sound better than it is, to me, still nuts and fun to look at and go “WHAT?!” Film is directed by a French guy, and that totally tracks. Onward to (Welcome home Brother Charles) 1975. This is the first of 3 films we're reviewing by rad director Jamaa Fanaka, 2 of which we are doin today. Here we have a very run of the mill plot about evil murderous LA cops and their attempt to brutally kill Charles, who survives and rids the world of these racists with his supernatural penis. Oh………. that doesn't sound boring, hmmm. Jokes aside, yes this is another rad film that melted my brain. Not perfect, but I for one am happy it was written and filmed, and that we watched and reviewed this together. Finally today we have the other Jamaa film ,(Emma Mae) 1976. many dvd's of this call it Black sister's revenge, again we acknowledge the confusion master, which is also the title of an amazing metal record as well. What to say about this Compton classic except, rad, very rad, and great. Also it's my best of the bunch and I do hope you enjoy our review, and all our reviews today. Please reach out and help spread the word if you can. Thank you as always for listening.
Movie review time. Swigs coffee………… I need to, or this will just sound proper and normal, and that simply just won't do. Today we start with a cheeky one, it's $'s, or dollar sign the movie, or as it stands now, (Dollars 1971). Wait it's still dollar sign the movie on IMDB $. Anyway it stars Warren Beatty, Goldie Hawn, and Robert Wagner, in a plot that involves money, hijinks, and car crashes, and I'm just guessing. Next up we have (Buck and the preacher 1972). This one has has the amazing duo of Sidney Poitier, and Harry Belafonte, who have both recently passed within just about a year of each other. Ruby DEE is here as well in this epic cinematic take on a not often looked at part of our american history. Look at it in the eye and yer gonna get a black eye. Comin in hot is (Trick baby 1972). This one deserves to be showcased someday, it knocked our socks off, annnnnnnnnd it has the guy from the Bride of re-animator in it. Emory from the boys in the band is here in our next film to be reviewed today, (Cops and robbers 1973) you may also remember Emory A.K.A. Cliff Gorman in such films as ghost dog, and all that Jazz, he's a keeper for me and so is this movie. (The night porter 1974) is up next and though it looked very intriguing I'm pretty sure it gets a do not recommend from all of us, which dammit, can of course make it sound more intriguing. Listen, you'll see. Hell yes film fans KHAAAAAAAAAAAN is here in our next film (Won ton ton: The dog who saved Hollywood 1976), Madeline Kahn that is. Terri Garr and Bruce flipping Dern are here too, we can't lose! Finally today we end our offering with yet another Carol Burnett made for t.v. film. (Friendly fire 1979) This one's directed by David Greene. Check out our epic showcase of his Jesus acid fest classic Godspell, the one where Victory wonders why we showcased flipping Godspell. Also we'll all see his name again soon in our coverage of the mini series Roots. Well that's the reviews and I've officially had waaaaaay too much coffee. Thanks for listening.
Well this all starts with me going to goodwill over 20 years ago and getting a book on films. It has a picture of Darth Vader walking down the middle of the street with a bunch of young peeps and Diahann Carroll. It looks fierce AF, and just like the film for me. It also looks like a big picture, so why was it buried. I couldn't get a copy, and there was little info on it. Made me want it more. So years later when I score a copy, expectations were very high. I was not let down, and WE were not let down. We loved it so much after watching and reviewing this on 8/25/2020 we decided we needed to showcase it. It's great and political with a whole bunch of heart. Of course now its got a blu ray edition and is easier to find, which is great. If you like Claudine 1974 we hope you like us rapping for almost three hours about it. Our friend Rose is here for this one too. Freddy Boom Boom Washington is also in this pic that's directed by John Berry, who directed the recently reviewed Thieves, which has not yet got it's blu ray release (had to get a bootleg). Get it together peeps the film deserves to be seen. Well we've done our part once again to share these important films from the decade where they sure loved to talk about everything that was going on and many many cases not yet talked about at all, especially on film.
Well this all starts with me going to goodwill over 20 years ago and getting a book on films. It has a picture of Darth Vader walking down the middle of the street with a bunch of young peeps and Diahann Carroll. It looks fierce AF, and just like the film for me. It also looks like a big picture, so why was it buried. I couldn't get a copy, and there was little info on it. Made me want it more. So years later when I score a copy, expectations were very high. I was not let down, and WE were not let down. We loved it so much after watching and reviewing this on 8/25/2020 we decided we needed to showcase it. It's great and political with a whole bunch of heart. Of course now its got a blu ray edition and is easier to find, which is great. If you like Claudine 1974 we hope you like us rapping for almost three hours about it. Our friend Rose is here for this one too. Freddy Boom Boom Washington is also in this pic that's directed by John Berry, who directed the recently reviewed Thieves, which has not yet got it's blu ray release (had to get a bootleg). Get it together peeps the film deserves to be seen. Well we've done our part once again to share these important films from the decade where they sure loved to talk about everything that was going on and many many cases not yet talked about at all, especially on film.
Espresso fueled quick review synopsis. Seven more 70's movies to review for you today. Let's begin with Lee Remick, some Fonda's and Paul Newman in the film adaptation of Ken Kesey's (Sometimes a great notion 1972) The review will be a breeze and we'll all agree because this story isn't dark or complex in any way. Next up is an even more light hearted romp about a scared teens journey to try to get an abortion. (To find a man 1972) is another film we all completely agree on and there is zero conflict. Do I have to say it “Sarcasm.” I will say that we all agree that Lloyd Bridges is superb at playing peeps engaging in substance abuse. (Tomorrow 1972) is such a fast paced thrill ride of an adaptation of William Faulkner's novel, it's just a flippin blur of excitement. Next up I wonder where in heck Rosiland Russel is in Lucille Ball's musical interpretation of (Mame1975), Also V shows us up again with their stellar research, and that's not sarcasm, no more sarcasm. Here we are now in the year 1975 with rad director Arthur Penn's (Night Moves), does that title work at all, I don't think we discussed it, does it ALL take place at night? Let's change it to Gene Hackman walks around. (Movie Movie 1978) was a fun time for me especially because I new nothing going in and did not get the huge duh of a context clue from the title, but in my defense many titles as just stated can be quite vague or meaningless. Art Carney and George C are here along with Brad from Rocky horror. Ok finally today your decade under the influence crew wraps it up with our amazing review of 1980's (Loving Couples). We got a goofy James Coburn here along with Shirley MacLaine and Janet from rocky horror. What happens when 2 cheating couples go to same resort? We hope you enjoy our offering. Plz give us all the stars and write us a review, why not? Thanks for listening.
Hi Today we're scientists in an unground lab trying to stop borg ants from killing us all. Actually our friend Tim brought over the trippy sci fi cult film Phase 4, and only Tim has seen it. We watch it and discuss it and all it's weirdness. Sadly some insects were killed durning the filming of this, they'll be in their trailers, in the sky. I joke but it's a bit of a bummer. Also we don't I think say anything about why the movie poster, has an ant coming out of Christ's hand with the stigmata. No clue on that one. Film stars the cheating husband from an unmarried woman, annnnnnd the computer from Alien. Thanks Tim for joining us today. Sorry for bein vague on the plot, but alas, if you would like to know more, just press play.
Hi Today we're scientists in an unground lab trying to stop borg ants from killing us all. Actually our friend Tim brought over the trippy sci fi cult film Phase 4, and only Tim has seen it. We watch it and discuss it and all it's weirdness. Sadly some insects were killed durning the filming of this, they'll be in their trailers, in the sky. I joke but it's a bit of a bummer. Also we don't I think say anything about why the movie poster, has an ant coming out of Christ's hand with the stigmata. No clue on that one. Film stars the cheating husband from an unmarried woman, annnnnnd the computer from Alien. Thanks Tim for joining us today. Sorry for bein vague on the plot, but alas, if you would like to know more, just press play.
Movie reviews oh movie reviews. We are just cranking through the 70's films. Today we add 7 more to the vault for your listening pleasure. Let's review our reviews. Today's offering begin's with (Kelly's Heroes 1970) I love Donald Sutherland very much but this darn accent. Get ready for Kojack and explosions. Next is (Kotch 1971) where Walter Matthau puts on the old man make up and rambles. This is 3 whole years before Art Carney does it in Harry and Tonto. Kotch needs more cats. Walter is back again with (Pete and Tillie 1972) and he brought the rad Carol Burnett annnnnd she deserves better than Pete. We're on fire now, Cookin through these films and onto (Flame1975) starring the glam pioneers Slade. I've still got that swinging monkeys song in my head. Next is (The lost honor of Katharine la Blum 1975) This the second Margarethe von Trotta film we're reviewing, though technically it came out first. It doesn't matter just watch it. Hey, wasn't I just asking for more cats, well here they are in (The uncanny 1977). There's cats and the guy that holds Vader's leash, though really that's always seemed odd to me considering the fact the that Vaders got the dark side and Tarkins got nothin, but I digress. Finally today we discuss our final Margarethe von Trotta film of the 70's with (Sisters,or the balance of happiness 1979) This ones rather arty n German. But do we love it? Please listen and see. Thanks friends.
Hi film friends. Today your decade under the influence crew takes on the entire ruling class, with our long knives drawn. Actually we just take on the movie (The ruling class 1972) which takes on the class system in English specifically and the world in general. A mighty task indeed. Peter O'toole and Director Peter Medak in preparation for this epic went to Ireland for a couple of weeks, they'd wake up cook breakfast discuss and act out the script all day, and then head to the pub and sing. Sounds more than about right. Film was written by Peter Barnes, and also stars Alastair Sim, Arthur Lowe, Coral Browne, and James Villiers. We do hope you enjoy our deep dive into the Ruling Class, also O'toole has bad hair here, I'm sorry but I said it. Please let us know what you think. You could gives us all the stars too, why not?
Hi film friends. Today your decade under the influence crew takes on the entire ruling class, with our long knives drawn. Actually we just take on the movie (The ruling class 1972) which takes on the class system in English specifically and the world in general. A mighty task indeed. Peter O'toole and Director Peter Medak in preparation for this epic went to Ireland for a couple of weeks, they'd wake up cook breakfast discuss and act out the script all day, and then head to the pub and sing. Sounds more than about right. Film was written by Peter Barnes, and also stars Alastair Sim, Arthur Lowe, Coral Browne, and James Villiers. We do hope you enjoy our deep dive into the Ruling Class, also O'toole has bad hair here, I'm sorry but I said it. Please let us know what you think. You could gives us all the stars too, why not?
Six more 70's movie reviews for you, and they are more disconnected than usual. It doesn't matter but usually our movie reviews have at least a lil thread that combines at least some of them, consciously or unconsciously. I guess 2 of these do, gawd. Anyway let's start. First up is (Cotton comes to Harlem 1970), an early blaxploitation film that is as weird as the term blaxploitation. We are ongoing in our efforts to unpack the term Blaxploitation, but we try to unpack this movie here today as best we can. Next up (The Great white hope 1970). Here we have Darth Vader and Jane Alexander telling the true story of boxer Jack Johnson. Enter racism. Movin along we have Gravedigger and Coffin back in (Come back Charleston blue 1972) I guess it's a sequel? Next is (Burnt offerings 1976). Karen Black, Oliver Reed, Rocky's coach, and the mighty mom from Butterflies are free, are coming and going from a house stuck in the twilight zone. Almost done, and here's (Sea gypsies 1978- AKA Shipwrecked) A hippie takes his two kids, a reporter, and a stowaway on a sailing trip around the world. I bet it's gonna go great. Ending things today we begin our journey through the 3 70's film of German Director Margarethe Von Trotta. We oddly go 2/1/3 soooooo here's (The second awakening of Christina Klages 1978), and I can at least say here that the films premise is a ten outta ten for me. Thanks for listening folks. Please give us all the stars and write us a nice review about how you are glad there's three 70's movies scientists out there plugging away, and doin their best to make sense out the giant acid trip that was most 70's movies.
Hi film friends, today we gots seven new reviews for you starting off with (Emperor of the north 1973) where 2 train hoppers are brutally hunted by the cab driver from escape from New York. Next up is (A warm December 1973) Here we have Sidney Portier once again showing racist asshats that people of color are capable of anything they are. (Your three minutes are up 1973) is up, and this hard to find film has the supercops guy Ron Lieberman and Beau Bridges goin on a road trip to doucheness. Next we have (Danny 1977) Where Roger from Dawn of the dead appears for like a second and the rest is an uplifting kids film about horses, though actually it's darker and more about classism. Onward to the classic (Blue collar 1978) where god damn Yaphet Kotto gets the rawest deal. (The Odd Job 1978) has Brain from Life of Brian hiring a handy man to kill him. Enter Zaniness! Finally today your Decade under the influence crew review (Hardcore 1979) where George C. Scot is a Calvinist gone rogue. He puts on an amazingly ridiculous mustache and tries to find his missing Calvinist. Thanks for listening folks, annnnnnnd it's time for lunch.
Stuff makes zombies! And we are done. Today we tackle the epic cult masterpiece Dawn of the dead 1978. Much has been podcasted about this one, so of course, here's over 2 hours more. We are watching and discussing the theatrical cut. Chosen for its 70's pure-ism, but seriously I would of been happy watching almost any cut of this. Dive in with us as we ask “what are the doing why do they come here. Some kind of instinct. Memory, of what they used to do. This was an important place in their lives.” George Romeo and Christine Forrest film Pittsburg, Tom Savini makes squibs, pumps blood, and is awesome, and hip looking Carl Augenstein pushes all his lights to their most maximum potential. Thanks for listening, and let's here from you cinephiles out there. I know it's a “careful what you wish for.” But I did it.
Stuff makes zombies! And we are done. Today we tackle the epic cult masterpiece Dawn of the dead 1978. Much has been podcasted about this one, so of course, here's over 2 hours more. We are watching and discussing the theatrical cut. Chosen for its 70's pure-ism, but seriously I would of been happy watching almost any cut of this. Dive in with us as we ask “what are the doing why do they come here. Some kind of instinct. Memory, of what they used to do. This was an important place in their lives.” George Romeo and Christine Forrest film Pittsburg, Tom Savini makes squibs, pumps blood, and is awesome, and hip looking Carl Augenstein pushes all his lights to their most maximum potential. Thanks for listening, and let's here from you cinephiles out there. I know it's a “careful what you wish for.” But I did it.
Hello again film chums. Today we finish off a big batch of rare 70's gems, mostly. Please reach out if you want help acquiring any of them. First off we review the film adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's (Happy birthday Wanda June 1971) Rod Steiger and Susan York star in yet another in a very long line of 70's movies based on plays. Also with this one as my English professor used to say “If it gets deep, start swimming.” Next we have (Sandcastles 1972) Which was a made for tv film that sadly sounds a lil more trippy than it is. It is weird though and does have Jan Michael Vincent, and Mariette Hartley from that one episode of Star Trek where Spock gets into primitivism. Travel with us now to (OZ 1976) later called 20th century oz. This is definitely trippy and quite fab n magical in bits. Features the whirlybird pilot in the road warrior. Next up is (A circle of children 1977). Jane Alexander stars as Mary who takes on the treatment of disabled children, bringing us along for the ride. Far from perfect but it does look right at it which was a definite positive step. Willis from different strokes is here, as well as Rachel Robert's as Helga. Movin right along to (Thieves 1977) Marlo Thomas and Charles Gordin, Star in this sadly out of print dark comedy directed by John Berry (Claudine- podcast coming very soon) Would you believe that this film is based off a play. Wow. Finally today we review (Before and after 1979) This is another made for tv film that gets a lot of once taboo stuff out there, so we can talk about it and deal. Here it's weight loss, anorexia, body image, shitty husbands etc. May be the first film to mention anorexia. Omg Betty White plays quite a sadist in this. stars Patty Duke, Barbara Feldon, Art Hindle, and is directed by Star Trek director Kim Friedman. Written by Hindi Brooks. Thanks for listening everyone.
Hi 70's movie fans, today we gots 9 reviews for you. Can't wait to compare notes with you rad cinephiles. I do need to get this done quick. I've put it off and I need to go to work. Swigs espresso……… Let's go!!!! First off we have James Mason in Sidney Lumet's (Child's play 1972) Who would ever think that dark shit is goin on in a boys boarding school. Next we get great music and a cocaine slide show in (Super fly 1972). Next. Oh look y'all Ron O'Neil and Sheila Frazier are back in, oops, first we review (Detroit 9000 1973) Alex Rocco and rad Vonetta McGee Star in this gritty possibly PR for the police state film. Ok now it's (Super fly TNT1973) and Benson from the hit show Benson is in this sequel also Box from Logan's run. Also also, revolution! Moving on to (The grass is always greener over the septic tank 1978) Carol Burnett and Erma Bombeck! I loved diving into our dvd of this rare made for tv 70's treat. Coach is here in this as well. Moving onto (Bear island 1979). Based on a popular novel of that year. Here we have many great actors dealing with the pressures of ecology, explosions, snow, and nazi's. Ok next is the recently lost great actor James Caan, teaming again with Marsha Mason in (Chapter 2 1979) Rhoda is here too, so what can go wrong. Almost done, and, oh look I finally scored a copy of (Dreamer 1979). Here is a bowling movie that is really got a lot of bowling in it. The cover of this movie has Jack Warden drawn as a man living out his days happily inside of a bowling pin. Poster made me smile so much I had to buy it. Dreamer is actually the main characters name. He is fiercely dedicated to being great at bowling, and is played by the guy from the Star tours ride at EPCOT. Finally chums today we end our reviews today with another Carol Burnett made for TV movie called (The 10th month 1979) She's very serious in this one. Both of these tv movies are written by women and really get on film some outdated medieval treatment of women, the exposure and eradication of which were long overdue. Still long to go but after watching both of these I gotta say that the great Carol got even greater. It's a different day now but the coffee's finished and so am I. Thanks for listening, please spread the word. If you need any help acquiring any of these films, drop us a line and we'll help you out.
Full crew today, hmmmm I do believe we need a bigger boat. Eddie joins us again to tackle (Jaws 1975) Hard to focus right now cause Portland street keyboard wizard Buddy B is a wailin right next to me. No one to blame but myself, as I chose to sit here. It's ok cause really what is there to say save that this is one of those 70's movies that changed it all. Would you like to hear 4 people discuss Jaws and probably many random things for over 2 hours, we'll then it's good you stopped by this 70's movie podcast. I'm glad I was there, I have a new fierce admiration for Bob Mattey retired effects master, who when approached by the filmmakers after they had been told by everyone else that it can't be done said “Hogwash, we can do anything.” Thanks for listening, I am leaving the keyboard zone.
Full crew today, hmmmm I do believe we need a bigger boat. Eddie joins us again to tackle (Jaws 1975) Hard to focus right now cause Portland street keyboard wizard Buddy B is a wailin right next to me. No one to blame but myself, as I chose to sit here. It's ok cause really what is there to say save that this is one of those 70's movies that changed it all. Would you like to hear 4 people discuss Jaws and probably many random things for over 2 hours, we'll then it's good you stopped by this 70's movie podcast. I'm glad I was there, I have a new fierce admiration for Bob Mattey retired effects master, who when approached by the filmmakers after they had been told by everyone else that it can't be done said “Hogwash, we can do anything.” Thanks for listening, I am leaving the keyboard zone.
All rise friends, because today your fearless decade under the influence crew will sit in judgment of (And Justice for all 1979) Al Pacino stars, Norman Jewison directs, and Vera from Alice doesn't live here anymore AKA Valarie Curtain writes this epic madness that is a lil hard to explain in words. Listen to us watch and dissect this epic black comedy, that might help explain. Calling it a dark comedy doesn't feel right at all, maybe a comedic Darkedy, who knows, but I'm here for it. As always thanks for listening, and please tell your friends.
All rise friends, because today your fearless decade under the influence crew will sit in judgment of (And Justice for all 1979) Al Pacino stars, Norman Jewison directs, and Vera from Alice doesn't live here anymore AKA Valarie Curtain writes this epic madness that is a lil hard to explain in words. Listen to us watch and dissect this epic black comedy, that might help explain. Calling it a dark comedy doesn't feel right at all, maybe a comedic Darkedy, who knows, but I'm here for it. As always thanks for listening, and please tell your friends.
Don't know who's idea this was (it was mine) but today we review most of the disco movies out there, the Linda Blair one is coming as we couldn't get a decent copy in time. First your fearless crew takes on (That's the way of the world 1975) a great Earth Wind and Fire movie that needs more Earth Wind and Fire, and more roller disco. Next up is (Saturday night fever 1977) Needed more of the Nanny and way less sexual assault. Omg, we'll always have the soundtrack, listen, don't watch. Onwards to (Disco fever AKA Jukebox 1978) With Casey Kasem and Fabian you can't lose, right? Moving along with (Thank god it's Friday 1978) With Terri Nunn and Jeff Goldblum you can't lose, for real this time! Next we ease on down the road with (The Wiz 1978) a great film that suffered because too many rad people of color were on the soundstage at once. Enter Racism. Next up we review a coked up Horshack and the greatest dance instructor ever in (Skatetown U.S.A. 1979) and I'm having the time of my life. Finally 70's movie fans, here's one from 1980 (Can't stop the music) which is technically true as I've had the song Magic Night stuck in my head for decades. But is it true that Leathermen don't cry? Ok we out, thanks so much for listening.
Movie review number 24# is here. It's a late 70's dive for sure, though not on purpose. I think I wanna get through this quick cause this reviewer is gettin hungry, plus I've had a lot of black coffee soooooo let er rip. First we have a French film from rad director Agnes Varda called (One sings the other doesn't 1977) fairly decent description, please listen for much more. Next we have (Bobby Deerfield 1977) Well thought of as Al's weakest 70's film. Click start to see what we think, also with Pacino damn the bar is high. Flying forward we gots (Fedora 1978) here William Holden has some free time to travel and…….. solve a mystery. Next up is the mighty (F.I.S.T. 1978) Where V ruins our 4 year streak of not mentioning the dreaded Red Hot Chili Peppers! Opinions about the dreaded RHC peppers may not reflect those the whole crew. Also the rad Mom from a Christmas story is here in this movie about Not Jimmy Hoffa and the Teamsters. Onward film soldiers to (Fast Company 1979) this one has cars n beer and Saxon, you'll love it. Finally we end with ( Return of the Seacaucus 7 1979) where director John Sayles, follows some yuppie hopefuls around with a camera. Maybe they're cooler than that, I'll have to listen along with you. But wait, special bonus review of (the Fabulous Allan Carr 2017) how does it fit in? It's time to find out. As always thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy the offering.
oday we tackle 1978's mighty (Grease). Tackle? Well maybe we just letter in track. I realized just now that this movie is like Lemmy to me. It's got some big warts but it flippin rules! Yes I can love showtunes and Motörhead. This film did bring back fabulous musicals and in a time where I feel it was needed. Producer Allan Carr made sure that we were all fed off of its pizazz. Lots of coded stuff here and magic to help those who could use it to survive in a cruel and harsh world. Special place in this crew persons heart because me, some of my sisters, and my closeted Dad would sing and literally learn all the routines to these songs, and mom could catch a break fer a minute. Great creative family fun time. Some great memories amongst some ruff ones living in a small oppressive Catholic town. Join us won't you as we all go get a hickey from Kenickie. As always thanks for listening, and please tell us your Grease thoughts and stories.
Today we tackle 1978's mighty (Grease). Tackle? Well maybe we just letter in track. I realized just now that this movie is like Lemmy to me. It's got some big warts but it flippin rules! Yes I can love showtunes and Motörhead. This film did bring back fabulous musicals and in a time where I feel it was needed. Producer Allan Carr made sure that we were all fed off of its pizazz. Lots of coded stuff here and magic to help those who could use it to survive in a cruel and harsh world. Special place in this crew persons heart because me, some of my sisters, and my closeted Dad would sing and literally learn all the routines to these songs, and mom could catch a break fer a minute. Great creative family fun time. Some great memories amongst some ruff ones living in a small oppressive Catholic town. Join us won't you as we all go get a hickey from Kenickie. As always thanks for listening, and please tell us your Grease thoughts and stories.
What is even happening, are we on it or what, cause it's movie review time again. Actually we've been on it fer a bit so I'll just back off about that. Six films to review today starting with 1970's (The only way) Whoa the director of Z.P.G. did this, and it's got the fabulous Jane Seymour too. Heavy stuff about a Jewish families attempt to escape the nazi's who have occupied Denmark. Next up is the (Only thing you know 1971) This is a about a kid going to protests and a women's group, and eventually meeting an older teacher who just met a hitchhiker who shares a vague mutual friend , which means of course that the hitchhiker can just move in. It all takes place in Ontario. Moving on to (Pink Narcissus 1971) Rad photographer and drag performer James Bidgood gives us some lovely magical fantasies of a male prostitute, annnnnnd now I want a tofu pup! Onward to (The Triple echo 1972) our first of 2 films with whisper talkin Oliver Reed. Here we have deserting soldier Barton who cross dresses to escape detection and the horrors of war. Glenda Jackson is an amazing person and actress and is also in this. Is it good? Relax, we'll spill the tea. Next is (Stony Island 1976) where people in Chicago work very hard to start a large funky jazz fusion band that practices literally most of the time. Fugitive, Holes, and Above the law director Andrew Davis is doing his first feature here, also vocalist and guitarist Susanna Hoffs is here holding the “Eternal Flame!” Finally today we review 1979's (The Brood) Before David Cronenberg was on Star Trek discovery, he directed movies, some of which are great, all of which are weird. This is no exception. Deal with your trauma or it may produce anger babies which threaten us all. Oliver reed is here whisper talkin about the amazing Psychoplasmics. That's all for today and as always thanks so much for listening. Please tell your friends.
Guest Nephew Julian is here on the pod today. He is representing an even younger generation of peeps discovering 70's films. He picked todays film which is (Wizards 1976). This is our first animation film that we're showcasing and our first Ralph Bakshi film. Lots of evil swastika loving magic users in this ?????kids film. Will the good magic users win and defeat fascism? Wow we just reviewed a film that Susanna Hoffs of the bangles worked on, well here we have Toni Basil (oh Mickey) doing choreography. Interesting stuff this film diving. Anyway this film is awesome and I had a lovely time talking with Julian and the crew all about it. Great film to watch during a DND break. Animator Brenda banks is here in this as well as a mystical cameo by the one and only Luke Skywalker. Thanks so much fer listening and please, tell your friends.
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