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  • Smokey and the Bandit (1977)

    Oscar: Another fun 1970s movie that I’ve seen many times. I do like Burt Reynolds in comedies because he seemed not so full of himself like he was on interviews. Sally field is always solid onscreen. According to mentalfloss.com, Jackie Gleason (Buford T. Justice) ad libbed most if not all of his lines..showing what a comic genius he really was!!

    Emmy: Even though this is (to me) a guy film, it was a decent 70s movie. I remember watching it with my brothers who laughed hard at some of the scenes and so that was entertaining as well!!! Jackie Gleason stole the movie from Burt Reynolds in my opinion!

  • H.R. Pufnstuf (1969)

    Oscar: Well it was a wild time to be a kid in the 60’s/70’s.. This show had to have been created while everyone involved was stoned…there is no other logical explanation!!! H.R. Pufinstuf was prime pre-adolescent viewing back in the day…of course than was when we had 3 channels.

    Emmy: Oscar is right about being a kid in those days. Not many choices but we did have freedoms…we could be out with our friends unsupervised until the streetlights came on…then it was time to get home fast!! I liked this show … it was colorful, fun and creative (for back then). There were no computers, no big special effects…it made you use your imagination in ways that are faded into the past…sigh…

  • Back to the Future (1985)

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    Oscar: I must say this is a great movie. A very entertaining film for all ages. It was the highest grossing film of 1985 and it is easy to see why. Directed by and co-written by Robert Zemeckis, this time traveling joy ride between a typical 80s teenager (Michael J. Fox) and nutty professor (played brilliantly by Christopher Lloyd) was an instant classic. The back and forth between 1980s and 1950s culture references were non-stop and on point!! I could not have imagined a better cast for this particular movie. I read that at one point they were going to cast Eric Stoltz as Marty Mcfly and you can even find screen testing with him as Mcfly. I couldn’t imagine anyone more perfect than Fox in this film.

    Emmy: I love this film. Oscar and I re-watch on occasion and it is fantastic every time!! I also love the 50s music references (Chuck Berry’s cousin calling him was a great scene) …Rotten Tomatoes lists this film with a 93% FRESH with viewers giving it a 95% rating…well deserved on both counts… although Oscar and I would give it a 110% rating 🙂 Let us know what YOU think…

  • The Exorcist (1973)

    Oscar: As I mentioned from the prior post (A Quiet Place) and even MORE SO in THIS movie, the mood that the film set in the beginning as the clock on the wall was ticking and the priest asked what the idol they found meant, the other archeologist said “evil versus evil” and suddenly the clock stopped…THAT set the mood for the entire film … genius!!!

    Emmy: I agree with Oscar… the feel of the entire movie started at the point mentioned above and it threaded the film throughout. The hairs on my arms stood straight up until the end credits rolled. I would not recommend this film for kids (even today’s kids), but as an adult it is easier to think outside the film and realize that it is a well-made film… the special effects even for 1973 were top notch and the movie was an uncomfortable watch …just as it was meant to be.

  • A Quiet Place (2018)

    Oscar: Happy Father’s Day all you dads!!! This is a pretty good modern horror/monster film….Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 96% with audience rating is 83%. Since the monsters in the film were blind, only noise could lead them to their prey. The characters in the film all used American Sign Language to communicate since they wouldn’t talk lest the aliens heard them. The movie starts off running at day 89 of an alien invasion. There is a lot of detail that the writers added such as: In a scene the family plays Monopoly but use soft plush toys as game pieces and roll the dice on a padded carpet (nice touch). The farm where the family is staying has painted floor planks to show where they need to step so the boards don’t creak. The film plays to the whole ‘no noises’ theme thoroughly and makes the weird premise believable.

    Emmy: I enjoyed the film as well. I am an Office (tv show) fan so it is fantastic to see Jim Halpert (Krasinski) in a solid dramatic role. Apparently in the film, if you live next to a loud river or waterfall (hence the comic), the noises are louder than noises humans make rendering them relatively safe from the aliens… as Oscar pointed out a few times…Nice touch!!! This film pulls no punches and gives you straight action all the way through. Oscar and I recommend this film if you haven’t seen it. Emily Blunt has a great role in the film as a fearless mother and warrior!! Happy Father’s Day dads!!!

  • One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)

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    Oscar: Another GREAT film starring Jack Nicholson!! I’ve watched this movie too many times -haha but I love everything about it..even the ending was poetic.

    Emmy: Totally agree with Oscar!! One of my top ten favorite movies.

  • Young Frankenstein (1974)

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    Oscar: The ONLY Mel Brooks movie that tops this one for me is Blazing Saddles. It may be a controversial statement here, but one of the BEST things about the film to me is that it is in black and white..a great homage to the old monster Universal films back in the day. Evey actor in this film is perfect for the role and it is a genuinely funny and well-done movie. Out of every actor in this film, Cloris Leachman (Frau Blucher) is the funniest in my opinion. She is over-the-top but it works masterfully in this film.

    Emmy: I liked the film (not as much as Oscar). It was entertaining and I chuckled a few times. I do like the fact that it was presented in black and white. I think it was a nice touch. I agree that Cloris Leachman stole the spotlight from all these legendary funny actors. One of the WOW moments for me is when I found out that Gene Hackman was the blind villager… maybe because it was such a small role for a man who was the star of one of the best films of the 70s – The French Connection (1971).

  • The Brady Bunch (1969)

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    Oscar: This one was requested and it was fun to write and illustrate!! The good old football to the nose episode!!!

  • The Partridge Family (1970)

    Oscar: The Partridge family was yet another great show created in the 70s. The best part about the show for me was the love/hate relationship between Danny (Bonaduce) and Keith (David Cassidy) providing some of the funniest scenes in my opinion. I grew up with six brothers so I totally understood the relationship!!!

    Emmy: I feel the same way as Oscar…I grew up with 3 brothers and 2 sisters so I enjoyed this show on the same level. I really loved the mother (Shirley Jones) because she (like MANY mothers) kept the chaos together with motherly warmth and wisdom. She was the rock of the Partridge clan!! I also liked the fact that David Cassidy was her stepson in real life!!

  • The Shining (1980)

    Oscar: This movie is definitely in the top 3 favorites for me. The maniacal genius who is Stanley Kubrick created a vibe in this movie that makes the hairs on your arm stand straight up as soon as you enter the Outlook Hotel (The Stanley Hotel in real life). I’ve seen this movie many times and will watch it many more I’m sure. Jack Nicholson is definitely the star and he lives up to the billing. To me, the only Jack Nicholson role that rivals this movie is in ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ –another must see movie!!

    Emmy: Oscar is correct that this is a must-see film for ANY horror fans or Jack Nicholson fans. The movie is flawless in it’s tone as it takes hold of you and doesn’t let go. There are no ‘slow parts’ to this film. All you can do is strap in and enjoy the ride!!!