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Alice Sweet Alice (1976)
Quite a complex horror-drama masquerading as an ugly slasher joint. Some impressive performances from the young actresses (including a nine year old Brooke Shields) who are thrown into a lot of distressing and uncomfortable sequences. The heavy presence of Catholic … Continue reading
Boiling Point – Taxi Driver (1976)
If there was ever a shining example of a movie being summed up in one shot it’s this moment from Taxi Driver (1976). Martin Scorsese’s seminal urban noir is full of visual flourishes and audacious camera moves. He plunges his … Continue reading
"This Film Should Be Played Loud" 