Category Archives: 1970-1979

Escape From Alcatraz (1979)

Posted on September 14, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG Criminal Frank Morris was incarcerated at Alcatraz and plans his escape. Based on the only successful prison break from Alcatraz. Starring Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Roberts Blossom The film takes us on a quiet journey as Morris plans his escape … Continue reading →

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Apocalypse Now (1979)

Posted on June 19, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated R One of my biggest pet peeves about films are ones that portray themselves as being truthful in their representation and then don’t deliver. This film lacks the representation of the Vietnam War. With that inadequate portrayal the film … Continue reading →

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Meatballs (1979)

Posted on May 27, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG Meatballs is a comedy set on at a summer camp geared to teens. The jokes aren’t as raunchy as todays which was nice. Although, its cleaner, I still didn’t get a connection to the characters or the story. I … Continue reading →

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1776 (1972)

Posted on March 28, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG I love musicals. I know they aren’t the most popular of films but I love them and this film is no exception. It’s a film that is factual with a mixture of song. It’s one of those musicals … Continue reading →

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Grand Theft Auto (1977)

Posted on March 15, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG Yes, this is the film that started the video game and as you watch it you can see why they made it into a video game. It definitely works more for a game then a movie. This was Ron … Continue reading →

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The Way We Were (1973)

Posted on January 26, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG What a wonderful love story–not. This film is very shaky with  missing gaps in the plot making it very hard to follow. Barbra Streisand overshadows the film making it hard to understand the subplots, e.g. the love between … Continue reading →

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Aguirre: The Wrath of God (1972)

Posted on October 5, 2010 by laurarachel4

Rated NR Don Lope de Aguirre heads an army into the jungles of South America to look for the mythical city of El Dorado. Along the way they fight each other, the weather, and the natives. This film starts out so slow … Continue reading →

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