I think I've stated before that most (not all) movies that are coming out these days are trash. There is the odd exception, like Oppenheimer, that really make you think or MI:7 that was just a rip roaring good time. But overall, there just isn't much out there. So I've taken to going back and watching movies I've never seen before. I'm currently on a 1970's kick and have watched:
The Man Who Fell to Earth: A very strange 1976 sci-fi flick starring David Bowie as an alien who has come to Earth looking for a way to save his drought stricken planet. If you're into obscure sci-fi and are a bit of a film aficionado, this is an interesting movie. The cinematography is fantastic and the direction is great. Bowie delivers an outstanding performance, as do Rip Torn and Candy Clarke. But its is
weird! Honestly, if I hadn't read the film synopsis before watching it, I'm not sure I would have know what was going on.
The Bad News Bears: I'm sure most of you have seen this, but I'd missed it somehow. It was a fun watch, had a bit of "slice of life" of the 1970's that was fun to see. And I love Walter Matthau, and he kills it as the washed up, drunk, coach for hire.
McCabe & Mrs. Miller: 1971 western starring Warren Beatty and Julie Christie play a gambler and madam in a rough mining town. As I was watching the opening credits I saw it was written and directed by Robert Altman, a big plus. René Auberjonois was a co-star, a personal favorite. And the score was composed by Leonard Cohen, which is awesome. A bit slow, but they went all in on the sets and costumes. Very realistic and on a whole, enjoyable movie.
