Category: Color

  • THE ASTROID VERSION

    THE ASTROID VERSION

    Why? Just because.For those who went to see films in the UK in the ’70s and ’80s, a little reminiscing never hurt.

  • CLAIRE’S KNEE

    CLAIRE’S KNEE

    “Claire’s Knee” is a French drama directed by Eric Rohmer, released in 1970. Set against the picturesque backdrop of a small lakeside town in Annecy, the film centers around Jerome (played by Jean-Claude Brialy), a 35-year-old diplomat who returns to his hometown for vacation. Jerome spends his days reconnecting with old friends, engaging in philosophical…

  • DEEP END

    DEEP END

    “Deep End” is a gripping 1970 drama directed by Jerzy Skolimowski, featuring Jane Asher, John Moulder-Brown, and Diana Dors. Set in London, the film tells the haunting story of Mike (John Moulder-Brown), a socially awkward teenage boy who starts working at a public bathhouse after finishing school. As Mike settles into his new job, he…

  • BOBBY DEERFIELD

    BOBBY DEERFIELD

    “Bobby Deerfield” is a romantic drama directed by Sydney Pollack in 1977, starring Al Pacino in the title role. The story revolves around Bobby Deerfield, a talented Formula One race car driver known for his skill and dedication. Despite his success on the track, Bobby leads a solitary and emotionally guarded life. However, everything changes…

  • DRUGSTORE COWBOY

    DRUGSTORE COWBOY

    “Drugstore Cowboy” is a gritty and intense drama film directed by Gus Van Sant and released in 1989. Set in the 1970s, the movie delves into the dark and dangerous world of drug addiction and crime. It follows the life of Bob Hughes, played by Matt Dillon, a skilled and charismatic drug addict who leads…

  • 200 MOTELS

    200 MOTELS

    “200 Motels” is a surreal and avant-garde musical film released in 1971, directed by Tony Palmer and featuring the rock band The Mothers of Invention, led by Frank Zappa. Like many bands of this era, making a strange, weird film was a natural extension of their musical output, with some being much better than others.…

  • VANISHING POINT

    VANISHING POINT

    “Vanishing Point” is a 1971 action-thriller film directed by Richard C. Sarafian. The movie follows Kowalski (played by Barry Newman), a car delivery driver tasked with driving a 1970 Dodge Challenger from Denver to San Francisco in record time. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles that test his skills and sanity. The movie opens…

  • PRIME CUT

    PRIME CUT

    “Prime Cut” is a 1972 action-crime film directed by Michael Ritchie, starring Lee Marvin and Gene Hackman. The film follows Marvin’s character, Nick Devlin, a Chicago mob enforcer sent to Kansas City to collect a debt from Hackman’s character, Mary Ann, a corrupt meatpacking tycoon who uses his business as a front for his human…

  • WALKABOUT

    WALKABOUT

    “Walkabout” is a 1971 drama directed by Nicholas Roeg and adapted from the novel of the same name by James Vance Marshall. The film tells the story of two teenage siblings, a girl (Jenny Agutter) and a boy (Luc Roeg), who are stranded in the Australian Outback after their father goes mad and tries to…

  • BLOW OUT

    BLOW OUT

    “Blow Out” is a 1981 suspense film directed by Brian De Palma that weaves together elements of political conspiracy, crime, and the power of media. The story follows Jack Terry (played by John Travolta), a talented sound technician who accidentally records a disturbing sound while working on a low-budget horror film. Jack becomes embroiled in…