Charley Varrick, director Don Siegel’s follow-up to Dirty Harry, released in October of 1973. The film stars Walter Matthau as the bank-robbing anti-hero of the title, Andrew Robinson (the Scorpio Killer from Dirty Harry) as his edgy partner and Joe … Continue reading
Tag Archives: 70s Movies
If you’re in the mood for a quality western from the 1970s you might want to take in a viewing of Clint Eastwood in The Outlaw Josey Wales. The film, based on a book by Forrest Carter and released in … Continue reading
On Halloween day, 1974, a film destined to become a cult classic was released. Phantom of the Paradise, written and directed by Brian De Palma, stars Paul Williams as a record producer called Swan, Jessica Harper as an aspiring singer … Continue reading
Universal Pictures released the slice-of-life comedy Car Wash in October of 1976. The movie, featuring appearances by Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Antonio Fargas and The Pointer Sisters, was filmed at an actual car wash located on the corner of Rampart … Continue reading
“Never make a Death Wish…because a Death Wish always comes true…” Death Wish released to theaters in the summer of 1974. The film stars Charles Bronson as vengeful vigilante, Paul Kersey. The movie, directed by Michael Winner and based on … Continue reading
Bob Freelander (@bobfreelander), who runs the Rupert Pupkin Speaks Web Site, is selecting years and listing out his favorite films. Currently on dock is 1974 and 26 international movie posters are on display. Check out a few below and hop … Continue reading