Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Same. I'm interested in The Twelve Chairs though.
The Boys From Brazil is worth watching. I liked it
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The 100 Greatest movies of the 1970s. 49. The Exorcist (11 Viewers)
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The Boys From Brazil is worth watching. I liked it
Brunell4MVP
Footballguy
That's cause The 12 Chairs is not very funny IMO. I'd rather watch the two Clint westerns, The Jerk, and even Grease than anything else on the list so far. Olivia Newton John in the tight black pants at the end is worth the wait. I'm pretty sure I spent a lot of time with a VCR on pause to that outfit when I was like 12.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Completely agree, except that I'm not into the tight pants part. And Life of Brian is still better than any of these.
timschochet
Footballguy
79. Saturday Night Fever (1977)
Directed by: John Badham
Starring: John Travolta, Karen Gorney
Synopsis: Kid from Brooklyn escapes from his tough life by dancing at a discotheque.
You know Connie, if you’re as good in bed as you are on the dance floor, I’ll bet you’re one lousy ****. - John Travolta as Tony Moreno
More a phenomenon than a movie, but beyond all the dancing scenes and amazing soundtrack there is actually a pretty good New York drama here. Travolta reveals some star power and charisma in the leading role. The same can’t really be said for Gorney, a soap opera feature player who disappeared after this role.
Directed by: John Badham
Starring: John Travolta, Karen Gorney
Synopsis: Kid from Brooklyn escapes from his tough life by dancing at a discotheque.
You know Connie, if you’re as good in bed as you are on the dance floor, I’ll bet you’re one lousy ****. - John Travolta as Tony Moreno
More a phenomenon than a movie, but beyond all the dancing scenes and amazing soundtrack there is actually a pretty good New York drama here. Travolta reveals some star power and charisma in the leading role. The same can’t really be said for Gorney, a soap opera feature player who disappeared after this role.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
I think I've told this anecdote in at least one music thread on this board, but I'll tell it here.
I was 6 when the film came out but 7 or 8 by the time this anecdote takes place, because the film was reissued to theaters in 1979. My sister is two years younger. We had the soundtrack and loved it. Played it all the time. Stayin' Alive was my first "favorite song". And all of that.
Naturally we started to ask to go see the movie. One rainy weekend, my mom tasked my dad with taking us to do just that. He found a showing in a town about 15 minutes away and off we went.
What he didn't realize is that there were two cuts of the film: one rated PG (which was a big reason for the reissue), and one rated R. Guess which one my dad got tickets for to see with his young children? Guess who saw their first boobs on a screen that day?
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Okay. NOW we really need the laugh emoji.
John Maddens Lunchbox
Socialism for Dummies
John Travolta was really hot back in the day, so niiiiiice.
zamboni
Footballguy
At the very least, a “watch the hair” emoji.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Laugh emoji
Mr. Mojo
Footballguy
I didn't see this when it first came out as I incorrectly assumed it would be completely lame.
It surpassed all expectations with a solid plot and of course, the soundtrack.
timschochet
Footballguy
78. Superman (1978)
Directed by: Richard Donner
Starring: Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Marlon Brando
Synopsis: Clark Kent has amazing powers and must fight to save Metropolis and the world from evildoers.
I’m here to fight for truth, justice and the American way. -Christopher Reeve as Superman.
With a budget of 55 million this was the most expensive Hollywood movie ever made up to that time. And it’s suitably entertaining. Reeve was excellent in this role- probably still the best Clark Kent ever. Same for Kidder. Hackman is over the top, and Brando is completely wasted in his infamous high salary appearance. But the film is entertaining from start to finish (though as a teenager I probably enjoyed the sequel more- General Zod being a much better villain IMO than Hackman’s Luther.)
The John Williams theme has always been one of my very favorites by the esteemed composer.
Directed by: Richard Donner
Starring: Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Marlon Brando
Synopsis: Clark Kent has amazing powers and must fight to save Metropolis and the world from evildoers.
I’m here to fight for truth, justice and the American way. -Christopher Reeve as Superman.
With a budget of 55 million this was the most expensive Hollywood movie ever made up to that time. And it’s suitably entertaining. Reeve was excellent in this role- probably still the best Clark Kent ever. Same for Kidder. Hackman is over the top, and Brando is completely wasted in his infamous high salary appearance. But the film is entertaining from start to finish (though as a teenager I probably enjoyed the sequel more- General Zod being a much better villain IMO than Hackman’s Luther.)
The John Williams theme has always been one of my very favorites by the esteemed composer.
We also learned an interesting physics lesson in that you don't need a DeLorean or flux capacitor to move through time, you just need to fly really fast the other way. And apparently people, trees and rocks stay firmly grounded during this form of time travel.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
The implication is that Superman is flying faster than light.
Where's the humor in that?!?
Manster
Footballguy
I haven't watched this in probably 40 years.....how does it hold up?
timschochet
Footballguy
77. Gimme Shelter (1970)
Directed by: Albert Maysles, David Mayles, Charlotte Zerwin
Starring: The Rolling Stones, The Ike and Tina Turner Review, Jefferson Airplane, The Flying Burrito Brothers
Synopsis: Documentaty of The Rolling Stones 1969 US tour, culminating at Altamont Speedway, California.
Why are we fighting? We don’t want to fight. -Mick Jagger
The Altamont concert, in which the Stones hired Hells Angels as bodyguards. a riot broke out, and one member of the audience (Meredith Wilson) was beaten to death, was the dark alternative to the lovefest at Woodstock. And it’s documented here in this fascinating film. Featuring The Rolling Stones live at their absolute peak. Their stunned expressions about the events, particularly Charlie Watts, says it all. One of the best documentary films I’ve ever seen.
Directed by: Albert Maysles, David Mayles, Charlotte Zerwin
Starring: The Rolling Stones, The Ike and Tina Turner Review, Jefferson Airplane, The Flying Burrito Brothers
Synopsis: Documentaty of The Rolling Stones 1969 US tour, culminating at Altamont Speedway, California.
Why are we fighting? We don’t want to fight. -Mick Jagger
The Altamont concert, in which the Stones hired Hells Angels as bodyguards. a riot broke out, and one member of the audience (Meredith Wilson) was beaten to death, was the dark alternative to the lovefest at Woodstock. And it’s documented here in this fascinating film. Featuring The Rolling Stones live at their absolute peak. Their stunned expressions about the events, particularly Charlie Watts, says it all. One of the best documentary films I’ve ever seen.
timschochet
Footballguy
76. Live And Let Die (1973)
Directed by: Guy Hamilton
Starring: Roger Moore, Yaphet Kotto, Jane Seymour
Synopsis: James Bond confronts the evil Dr. Kananga, ruler of a Carribean island dictatorship.
Tee Hee: On the first wrong answer from Miss Solitaire you will snap one of Mr. Bond’s little finger…on the second wrong answer you will move to Mr. Bond’s more….vital…areas- Yaphet Kotto as Dr. Kananga
Eighth James Bond film, first to feature Roger Moore. Filled with blaxploitation,, but hilarious and entertaining. Love the Paul McCartney tune as well.
Directed by: Guy Hamilton
Starring: Roger Moore, Yaphet Kotto, Jane Seymour
Synopsis: James Bond confronts the evil Dr. Kananga, ruler of a Carribean island dictatorship.
Tee Hee: On the first wrong answer from Miss Solitaire you will snap one of Mr. Bond’s little finger…on the second wrong answer you will move to Mr. Bond’s more….vital…areas- Yaphet Kotto as Dr. Kananga
Eighth James Bond film, first to feature Roger Moore. Filled with blaxploitation,, but hilarious and entertaining. Love the Paul McCartney tune as well.
HellToupee
Footballguy
great song , meh movie that I like
timschochet
Footballguy
75. Play It Again, Sam (1972)
Directed by: Herbert Ross
Starring: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Tony Roberts
Synopsis: A guy who has trouble with relationships calls on the mental image of Humphrey Bogart from Casablanca for advice.
I wonder if she actually had an orgasm in the two years we were married…or did she fake it that night? - Woody Allen as Allan Felix
Two oddities for a Woody Allen film: first it’s directed by Herbert Ross, not Allen himself. Second it takes place in San Francisco not Manhattan.
But other than that it’s almost a quintessential Woody Allen movie, and its discussion of relationship issues, along with the casting, makes it much more in common with the post Annie Hall era of Allen films rather than the more slapstick era of Allen’s early 70s output. Based on the play.
Directed by: Herbert Ross
Starring: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Tony Roberts
Synopsis: A guy who has trouble with relationships calls on the mental image of Humphrey Bogart from Casablanca for advice.
I wonder if she actually had an orgasm in the two years we were married…or did she fake it that night? - Woody Allen as Allan Felix
Two oddities for a Woody Allen film: first it’s directed by Herbert Ross, not Allen himself. Second it takes place in San Francisco not Manhattan.
But other than that it’s almost a quintessential Woody Allen movie, and its discussion of relationship issues, along with the casting, makes it much more in common with the post Annie Hall era of Allen films rather than the more slapstick era of Allen’s early 70s output. Based on the play.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Whatever the opposite of the laughing emoji is.
timschochet
Footballguy
There is no way to have a list of the greatest films of the 70s without several Woody Allen movies. Just the way it is.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Never liked him or his movies. Never will.
timschochet
Footballguy
I did. As I wrote I don’t anymore.
But the movies are great art (especially a couple of them as we get much higher on this list) and his personal behavior hasn’t changed that.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
I didn't like them before the personal stuff emerged. I just didn't want to spend time with those people.
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
This is where I am on Allen. I just don’t care about the characters in his films. It’s not that they are unlikeable - though most of them are - it’s that they’re boring.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
These are definitely not people who would ever have listened to Grand Funk Railroad.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Allen and Scorcese movies are in similar buckets for me - my DNA is Midwestern and their New Yorkiness just doesn't interest me in the slightest.
El Floppo
Footballguy
Pretty sure you'll have to wait for the 80s for the Ernest goes to... series.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Ah, patience will be rewarded!
DocHolliday
Footballguy
Woody Allen is overrated
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
More’s the pity
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
I'm a fan of Spielberg (at least up until and including SPR) but I've never seen Sugarland Express. It just came out in 4k so now it's probably the time.
timschochet
Footballguy
74. The Sugarland Express
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Goldie Hawn, William Atherton, Ben Johnson, Michael Sacks
Synopsis: Small time crooks break out of jail to get their baby back.
Well ****, our car’s stole - Goldie Hawn as Mrs Nocker
This was Steven Spielberg’s first movie in theaters (in 1971, he directed the TV film Duel with Dennis Hopper) and it features many of the cinematic and directing touches he would become famous for. Epic drama and car chases, along with great humor: a very entertaining film. And it made the studio money which helped Spielberg convince them to finance a big budget movie about a killer shark.
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Goldie Hawn, William Atherton, Ben Johnson, Michael Sacks
Synopsis: Small time crooks break out of jail to get their baby back.
Well ****, our car’s stole - Goldie Hawn as Mrs Nocker
This was Steven Spielberg’s first movie in theaters (in 1971, he directed the TV film Duel with Dennis Hopper) and it features many of the cinematic and directing touches he would become famous for. Epic drama and car chases, along with great humor: a very entertaining film. And it made the studio money which helped Spielberg convince them to finance a big budget movie about a killer shark.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Never heard of this one either.
I like Woody Allen quite a bit - I tend to ignore any personal stuff (unless grossly egregious) when it comes to separating art from the artist.
I have a friend that was an extra in a Allen movie - he was supposed to jog by in the background and did something incorrectly and the assistant director ran over and verbally lit him up. Woody came up to him a few minutes later and put his arm around my friend and said "you're doing fine,"
I like Woody Allen quite a bit - I tend to ignore any personal stuff (unless grossly egregious) when it comes to separating art from the artist.
I have a friend that was an extra in a Allen movie - he was supposed to jog by in the background and did something incorrectly and the assistant director ran over and verbally lit him up. Woody came up to him a few minutes later and put his arm around my friend and said "you're doing fine,"
Don Quixote
Footballguy
Did he have a line to say “these pretzels are making me thirsty”?
Dan Lambskin
Footballguy
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
He's been in three movies (Melinda Melinda, Miss Congeniality 2 and Two Weeks Notice), but has not had a line.
ETA: I do understand the reference.
northern exposure
Footballguy
I find Allen's earlier films quite funny. Some Tim has already mentioned (Sleeper,Bananas), some I would think are still to come.
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
It’s all good, man. Enjoy!
timschochet
Footballguy
73. The Seven Percent Solution (1976)
Directed By: Herbert Ross
Starring: Nicol Williamson, Alan Arkin, Robert Duval, Vanessa Redgrave
Synopsis: Sigmund Freud treats Sherlock Holmes for his cocaine addiction.
Elementary, my dear…Freud.- Nicol Williamson as Sherlock Holmes
This movie is based on the novel by Nicholas Meyer, who wrote the screenplay. He is also the man responsible for The Wrath of Khan and will appear as a director on this list later on. I had the pleasure of meeting him years ago at a Star Trek convention: very talented guy.
This is a really entertaining movie, fun and well acted. The premise is brilliant: not only does Freud manage to cure Holmes but the two team up on a mystery as well. Arkin is great as Freud and Duvall is fine as Watson (it’s not much of a role) but Nicol Williamson is, by far, the best Sherlock Holmes I have ever seen. Williamson was mostly a stage actor; the only other movie role that I remember for him was as Merlin in John Boorman’s Excalibur- another excellent film.
Directed By: Herbert Ross
Starring: Nicol Williamson, Alan Arkin, Robert Duval, Vanessa Redgrave
Synopsis: Sigmund Freud treats Sherlock Holmes for his cocaine addiction.
Elementary, my dear…Freud.- Nicol Williamson as Sherlock Holmes
This movie is based on the novel by Nicholas Meyer, who wrote the screenplay. He is also the man responsible for The Wrath of Khan and will appear as a director on this list later on. I had the pleasure of meeting him years ago at a Star Trek convention: very talented guy.
This is a really entertaining movie, fun and well acted. The premise is brilliant: not only does Freud manage to cure Holmes but the two team up on a mystery as well. Arkin is great as Freud and Duvall is fine as Watson (it’s not much of a role) but Nicol Williamson is, by far, the best Sherlock Holmes I have ever seen. Williamson was mostly a stage actor; the only other movie role that I remember for him was as Merlin in John Boorman’s Excalibur- another excellent film.
Hastur
Footballguy
The only other movie I remember him from was in the movie 'Spawn' in 1997.
shuke
Black Ice Skeptic
You sure about that?
timschochet
Footballguy
Weaver. You’re right my bad.
timschochet
Footballguy
72. The Paper Chase (1973)
Directed by: James Bridges
Starring: Timothy Bottoms, Lindsay Wagner, John Houseman
Synopsis: First year law student at Harvard encounters a challenging professor.
Mr. Hart here is a dime. Call your mother and tell her there is a serious doubt about you becoming a lawyer - John Houseman as Professor Kingsfield
Until he was in his 70s John Houseman was unknown as an actor to the American public. He had been a producer, director and writer for the Mercury Theater, the Orson Welles led ensemble that created, among other things, the War of the Worlds radio broadcast and Citizen Kane. This movie made him a celebrity and star with his supposedly over the top performance as an incredibly taciturn law professor (in fact it wasn’t over the top at all; he was simply playing himself.) He would reprise the role on television, and play in other roles for the rest of his life, again always playing the same character: himself.
Houseman makes this film memorable and worthy of this list. Other than his performance it’s a rather dull love story (though it does feature the Bionic Woman who I was desperately in love with as a young teenager.)
Directed by: James Bridges
Starring: Timothy Bottoms, Lindsay Wagner, John Houseman
Synopsis: First year law student at Harvard encounters a challenging professor.
Mr. Hart here is a dime. Call your mother and tell her there is a serious doubt about you becoming a lawyer - John Houseman as Professor Kingsfield
Until he was in his 70s John Houseman was unknown as an actor to the American public. He had been a producer, director and writer for the Mercury Theater, the Orson Welles led ensemble that created, among other things, the War of the Worlds radio broadcast and Citizen Kane. This movie made him a celebrity and star with his supposedly over the top performance as an incredibly taciturn law professor (in fact it wasn’t over the top at all; he was simply playing himself.) He would reprise the role on television, and play in other roles for the rest of his life, again always playing the same character: himself.
Houseman makes this film memorable and worthy of this list. Other than his performance it’s a rather dull love story (though it does feature the Bionic Woman who I was desperately in love with as a young teenager.)
zamboni
Footballguy
Dan Lambskin
Footballguy
I’ve seen Match Point (I remember liking it) and Mighty Aphrodite (I can’t recall a single thing about this other than at one point in my life I thought Mira Sorvino was the hottest woman to ever walk the earth)
Possibly I saw Vicky Christina Barcelona but in general he isn’t my cup of tea
