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70s Rewind

Reflections on my favorite film decade.

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Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte star in a 70s Western that looks terrific on Blu-ray from Criterion, especially when upscaled. But is it family fare?

Feb 28

Richard Harris and John Huston star in a film directed by Richard C. Sarafian and released by Warner Bros. in 1971.

Jan 11

Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte star in Poitier's directorial debut, a rambunctious Western that aims to correct the U.S. historical record. From the…

Aug 23, 2022

Then: A half-hearted sci-fi oddity by a flailing studio. Now: I like this movie.

May 14, 2022

Roger Corman's 'Gas-s-s-s' marked an ending point for the filmmaker.

Feb 2, 2022

Michael Ritchie's 'Smile' consistently tickles my funny bone, even as it always breaks my heart.

Jan 26, 2022

As Sundance gets under way, a look back at Robert Redford in 'The Great Gatsby.'

Jan 19, 2022

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