Nicholas and Alexandria
In 1971, the era of the grand epics were over. The last great epic leading up to this year was 1965's Doctor Zhivago. Every once in awhile, an epic will…
Fiddler on the Roof
I was a little late to the game when it came to Fiddler on the Roof. It seemed to be a movie every single person has seen, but now I…
The Last Picture Show
I really loved Peter Bogdanovich's The Last Picture Show. This was a film that was never on my radar, but then when I heard about the talent behind the film, I…
The French Connection
I remember watching The French Connection for the first time several years ago. I knew people regarded it as an instant classic, so I was expecting to love it. But…
McCabe & Mrs. Miller
Coming off the unexpected success of M.A.S.H, director Robert Altman decided to do a complete 180 in choosing his next project. As we all know, his first film was a…
Bananas
As we enter the beginning of 2016, one of the most prolific directors working today is Woody Allen. He directed a film every year since the early 1970's and at…
THX-1138
It is really interesting to see how this little sci-fi original film THX-1138 came to fruition. In the late 1960's, the definition of an American film included the likes of…