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Classic Films

Auggie

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1. Always considered The French Connection to be in the handful of films that changed Hollywood

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Sat Nov 13, 2021, 01:35 PM

Nov 2021

4-5 year span, no order: The Graduate, Easy Rider, Midnight Cowboy, Five Easy Pieces, The Godfather ...

films that said its okay to push the envelope and put the final nail in the Hays Code coffin of censorship.

Thoughts?

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TCM Schedule for Saturday, November 13, 2021 -- The French Connection 50th Anniversary [View all] Staph Nov 2021 OP

Always considered The French Connection to be in the handful of films that changed Hollywood Auggie Nov 2021 #1

Agreed! Staph Nov 2021 #2

Yes. Ahhh, the F word. One film: Serpico. Auggie Nov 2021 #3

One thought on making films under restrictions CBHagman Nov 2021 #4