1969 Movies
OSCARS Won/Nominated
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Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid
Dir: George Roy Hill Stars: Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Katharine Ross 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die I was especially disappointed in this film since I already know how enjoyable the pairing of Newman and Redford can be in a period piece directed by George Roy Hill (The Sting). This film wasn't about anything. A pair of outlawas rob, are pursued, flee, rob, pursued, the end. No character building. No "one last score" scenario. Nothing really interesting. Just running and robbing...andmeither are particularly interesting or innovative. The banter between Newman and Redford is well written, and the cinemtography is as good as any number of westerns, but there is nothing to make this movie stand out. I was surprised. C- |
The Cow (Gaav)
Dir: Dariush Mehrjui 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Definitely one of those films that are famous for being notable in film history...not quite because it is particularly entertaining. It is a film made in Iran that won the Venice Film Festival, all under the Shah's rule...so it was a significant achievement for third-world cinema. The story is about a poor villager who is unhealthily obsessed with his cow. When it dies while he is away, the villagers band together to protect this man from the awful truth. When he does...he loses his mind and pretends that he, himself is the cow. It is an odd movie that echoes a bit of Fellini's black and white work....but significance surely outweighs its appeal. B- |
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Best Supporting Actor
Best Original Screenplay |
Easy Rider
Dir: Dennis Hopper Starring: Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Jack Nicholson 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die This film is certainly of its time. It is also not a typical narrative. Easy Rider is an anti-establishment meditation where two bikers travel across the country (they have drug money in their gas tank but it is irrelevant). Throughout their trip, they meet many different people from all walks of life. Their run in with Jack Nicholson is the one that opens their minds the most. Then they get to New Orleans, and there are some that don't like their bikes, their demeanor, or their hair. Again...more of an exercise than a movie. Incredibly well-acted but atrociously directed. When all was said and done...I found myself intrigued. B |