jdbrecords: September 2013

Monday, September 30, 2013

seventies september

So I attempted to review as many 70s films as I could for September but got a bit sidetracked with health stuff. On the mend now and ready to take on Horror month for October!

Thanks a million to Karen G. and Justin Lockwood for your contributions!

Film Reviews:

The Anderson Tapes
The Baby
Car Wash
The Dunwich Horror
Hustling
Switchblade Sisters
The Telephone Book

Guest Posts:

Justin Lockwood's 70s Horror Faves

Karen G.'s favorite 70s film scores

To Stepford We Go by Karen G.

Flamboyant 70s Horror Picks by Karen G. & Gloomy ones & Spooky, dusty ones

70s scores by karen g.

Taxi Driver (1976) – Bernard Herrmann

This gritty, atmospheric soundtrack sums up the neon and grime of 70’s New York in a perfectly smooth sequence.

The Conversation (1974) – David Shire

The soundtrack of this movie perfectly captures the suspense and mystery of this fantastic, yet underrated film.

The Deer Hunter (1978) – Stanley Myers

Probably one of my favorite pieces of music ever composed. The music evokes the beauty and simplicity of life in a small town and the crushing emotion and devastation of those who served in Vietnam.

The Fury (1978) – John Williams

This is a sorely underrated soundtrack. I believe this may be one of John Williams’ best. (Don’t tell the Star Wars fans I said that).

Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) – Gheorghe Zamfir

The dark subject matter of this story blends beautifully with Zamfir’s eerie soundtrack. This Australian film centers around the disappearance of several schoolchildren and their teacher during a picnic, and the subsequent devastating effect of their disappearance on their community.

The Godfather (1972) – Nino Rota

This beautifully complex piece of music compliments the story of humble beginnings and the rise to absolute power so incredibly! Yes, another favorite of mine.