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1967: The Year Cinema Changed Forever

I know there is at least one book on this subject and I haven’t had a chance to read it yet, but thanks to TCM showing several movies from that year, I have to agree completely. What I mean by Cinema,...

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Oscar Vault Monday – Bonnie and Clyde, 1967 (dir. Arthur Penn)

I actually discussed Bonnie and Clyde a little bit in my article last year about 1967 and how it was the year that Old Hollywood became New Hollywood (I actually discuss all five Best Picture nominees...

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Movie Quote of the Day – The Conversation, 1974 (dir. Francis Ford Coppola)

Stan: It wouldn’t hurt if you filled me in a little bit every once in awhile. Did you ever think of that? Harry Caul: It has nothing to do with me! And even less to do with you! Stan: It’s curiosity!...

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Movie Quote of the Day – Unforgiven, 1992 (dir. Clint Eastwood)

Little Bill Daggett: I don’t deserve this. . .to die like this. I was building a house. Will Munny: Deserve’s got nothin’ to do with it. [aims gun] Little Bill Daggett: I’ll see you in hell, William...

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Oscar Vault Monday – Mississippi Burning, 1988 (dir. Alan Parker)

I just saw Mississippi Burning, which is fictionalized account of real events that happened in Mississippi in 1964, for the first time a few weeks ago and it really blew me away. It may not be a...

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Movie Quote of the Day – Scarecrow, 1973 (dir. Jerry Schatzberg)

Lion: You don’t have to hit people. Not if you can make ‘em laugh. Max Millan: Bullshit. Lion: Hey Max, you heard the story of the scarecrow? Max Millan: No. Lion: You think crows are scared of a...

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Movie Quote of the Day – I Never Sang for My Father, 1970 (dir. Gilbert Cates)

Tom: I appreciate your concern. . .but I’m perfectly able to carry on by myself. As I said, with Gene’s help from time to time. I imagine we could have dinner once in a while, couldn’t we, Gene? Once...

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Movie Quote of the Day – Mississippi Burning, 1988 (dir. Alan Parker)

Mrs. Pell: It’s ugly. This whole thing is so ugly. Have you any idea what it’s like to live with all this? People look at us and only see bigots and racists. Hatred isn’t something you’re born with....

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