Rating: - A Weird, Grim Classic From 1970
First off, I would not suggest 'Joe' (1970) as an ideal date movie. This 70's contemporary urban drama from director John G. Avildsen is pervasively raw, gritty and unflinching in its storytelling. However, ... Read More
Rating: - Doesn't hold up well
After Peter Boyle's death, I remembered this older movie of his with a very young Susan Sarandon as being a good era piece. After ordering and re-watching it I was saddened to realize that like so many other ... Read More
Rating: - Saw it on college date; saw it again now.
When watching this movie again today it reminded me of a quotation I heard while watching a documentary on the Mafia about the Las Vegas - 1940's era. A former Mafia "girlfriend" type was saying about all of ... Read More
Rating: - Unintentionally Funny
I would like to preface this review by saying I do not think that the issues that the movie deals with that culminated in the Kent State tragedy are what I am finding humorous. Also some of the actors/actresses ... Read More
Rating: - Still Very Relevant
Caution-possible spoilers ahead..... Just watched 'Joe' for the second time. The first time was 30+ years ago on an Air Force Base. I was reminded of that by the Air Force overcoat with Tech. Sgt. stripes wore by ... Read More
- A Weird, Grim Classic From 1970
- Saw it on college date; saw it again now.