September 9, 1977
Smierc prezydenta (1977) ***
The American Friend (1977) ***
One of Wim Wenders' most complex works, partly a film noir and partly a psychological drama. A demanding, but also very rewarding picture.
Close Encounters Of The Third Kind (1977) ***
Good aliens pay us a little visit. The special effects are gorgeous in this Steven Spielberg's film.
The Goodbye Girl (1977) ***
Richard Dreyfuss won an Oscar playing an Off-Broadway actor, whose interpretation of a gay Richard III drew less than enthusiastic reviews.
Julia (1977) ***
Lillian Hellman (Jane Fonda) travels through Nazi Germany to help her childhood friend (Vanessa Redgrave).
Padre Padrone (1977) ***
Pete's Dragon (1977) ***
Delighful children film about an orphan boy befriending an invisible dragon named Elliot. A musical film that mixes live-action with animation. Songs:
"The Happiest Home In These Hills" **
"Boo Bop Bopbopbop (I Love You Too)" **
"I Saw A Dragon" *
"It's Not Easy" **
"Passamashloddy" *
"Candle On The Water" **
"There's Room For Everyone" *
"Every Little Piece" *
"Brazzle Dazzle Day" **
"Bill Of Sale" *
Smokey And The Bandit (1977) ***
A Texas sheriff (Jackie Gleason) is chasing after the Bandit (Burt Reynolds) from Texarcana to Georgia.
Suspiria (1977) ***
Evil witches persecute young schoolgirls. A stylish giallo directed by Dario Argento.
Killer Of Sheep (1977) ***
Simple and powerful film about the boredom and hopelessness of life in the Watts ghetto.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)