The 1970s was seen as a turbulent time for the United States.
It was a deeply dark and confusing decade, and that was also reflected on the big screen.
There would be noVacation,Police AcademyorAmerican Piefilms withoutAnimal House.
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As director and actor, respectively, they have collaborated on ten feature films together since the 70s.
The second wasTaxi Driver, arguably one of their most notable.
The movies were gritty and dark but also fascinating character studies.
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With a thrilling story and compelling direction from Scorsese,Taxi Driveris considered a modern American classic.
However,Apocalypse Nowis what many consider his crowning achievement.
Apocalypse Now’s tumultuous productionis a tale worthy of a movie.
But when it was finally released in 1979, it all paid off with critical praise and financial success.
BeforeGrease, this was the film that turnedJohn Travoltainto a movie star.
Despite having that classic 70s grounded grittiness,Rockyis a great example of a feel-good film.
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It all paid off, as showing the fearsome shark thrilled audiences in the summer of ‘75.
Star Warsdefined science fiction.
LikeJaws,Star Warshelped define the modern blockbuster.
It wasnt just a product of the New Hollywood Era; it alsochanged the way Hollywood makes films.
Both films were based on the highly successful novel byMario Puzoand directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
The sequel continued Michaels story and followed a young Vio Corleone (Robert De Niro) and his origins.
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The film was like a tragic opera, masterfully told through what the characters are feeling.
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