Dirty Harry isn’t just another cop movie. It’s the one that introduced us to the modern cop movie. Clint Eastwood’s Harry Callahan became the prototype for the no-nonsense, do-what-it-takes action hero. But behind all the .44 Magnu…
When Dirty Harry hit theaters in December 1971, it didn’t just introduce a new character. It introduced a new type of character. Inspector Harry Callahan, played by Clint Eastwood, wasn’t the clean-cut lawman or the chain-smoking detecti…
When people talk about The French Connection, the first thing that always comes up is the chase scene. And yeah — it deserves it. We’re talking about one of the most iconic, chaotic, nerve-jangling car chases ever filmed. Popeye Doyle&…
There are some movies where one viewing just isn’t enough—and Don’t Look Now is absolutely one of them. When I watched it the first time, I was lost. Not in a “what’s the plot?” way—but in a “why does…
You know them as sitcom legends, but in 1974, they were holding hostages in the NYC subway. If you’re a fan of The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974), you probably remember the ticking-clock tension, the jazz-funk score, and Walter Matthau…
Before MASH* became one of the most beloved TV shows of all time, it was a chaotic, gory, and subversive film that blindsided Hollywood. Released at the height of the Vietnam War but officially set in Korea, Robert Altman’s movie walked a razo…
A Last-Minute Miracle That Changed Film History When audiences first previewed Chinatown in 1974, the reviews were nearly unanimous: brilliant film, baffling music. The test screenings for Roman Polanski's neo-noir masterpiece sent up a red flag&md…
When you hear the name Super Fly, maybe you think of fur coats, Cadillac Eldorados, and Curtis Mayfield’s silky falsetto. Maybe you imagine Harlem streets in the early 70s, stylized to the edge of fantasy. But listen a little closer to what st…
When you think about Super Fly (1972), it's almost impossible to separate the film from its iconic soundtrack by Curtis Mayfield. This groundbreaking soundtrack not only elevated the film but also became a defining cultural statement on its …