If you were looking for a film that perfectly encapsulated the 1960s then you’d struggle to find a better one than Bonnie and Clyde. Often described as the start of ‘New Hollywood’, Bonnie and Clyde feels, even now, exciting and rule defying. Its stars are young and fresh faced (indeed, Warren Beatty looks almost impossiblyContinue reading “Here’s the story of Bonnie and Clyde”
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#63: Bonnie and Clyde
This here’s Miss Bonnie Parker. I’m Clyde Barrow. We rob banks.
I’m as mad as hell, and I’m not going to take this any more!
This week we’re plunged back into the seventies with Network, a satire on the ruthlessness of TV executives. Anchorman Howard Beale (Peter Finch) is unceremoniously ‘retired’ after the ratings on his news show dip, then threatens to kill himself live on air. After an unexpected rise in Howard’s ratings, the ruthless TV bosses decide toContinue reading “I’m as mad as hell, and I’m not going to take this any more!”
#53: Network
A disturbingly prescient satire on the ruthlessness of TV executives.
Forget it, Jake
The boys over at 101 Films have been given a tricky case to crack – how to discuss a film’s plot without ruining it for those who haven’t seen it. Lewis and Ian do their best as they talk about the stupendous Chinatown. Listen as they witter on about Big Trouble in Little China, CommandContinue reading “Forget it, Jake”
#5: Chinatown
Lewis and Ian discuss the stupendous Chinatown, and try not to give the game away.
