Shaft redefined the city on screen, placing Richard Roundtree’s John Shaft at the center of Harlem with confidence, intelligence, and unmistakable authority.

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 MIDDLE AGE MOVIE REVIEWSEpisode 97 - SHAFT (Can you dig it?) Directed by Gordon Parks In this episode of the Middle Age Movie Reviews Podcast, Tim, Matt and Rick get together to discuss a 1970's Detective/Black exploitation film , Shaft Matt, is called out drop a beat and sing a track like Isaac Hayes to describe the synopsis for the film. He tries his best to get the essence of Mr. Hayes, but it is left to you the listener to determine if Matt succeeded. Tim tells us his thoughts on the first time of viewing this movie as well as his thoughts on the character Shaft. Rick gives us a rundown on the relevance of this film in society and the culture around it. Not to mention just how bad Shaft is and how he is a lot like a superhero that takes a licking but keeps on ticking. Find out this and more on this episode of Middle Age Movie Reviews Podcast. Don’t forget to like and Subscribe wherever you listen to this show! Email your thoughts and comments to https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/1633253574438315728 Middle Age Movie Reviews is licensed under https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/6878601688300392102/1633253574438315728 Death Clock - Death Clock 2,800 hours of movies Is it worth taking the time to tick off your Death Clock?  1 hour and 40 mins Tim: YES   Tim's Remaining Death Clock                    (2,697 hours and 30 Min)     Matt: YES Matt’s Remaining Death Clock                    (2,672 hours and 24 Min)  Rick: YES   Rick's Remaining Death Clock                    (2,746 hours and 12 Min)       

In tribute to Richard Roundtree, who has died aged 81, we revisit this 1996 feature by author Mike Phillips, which analysed the influence of 70s Blaxploitation films on contemporary Black-led cinema.

Issac HayesTheme from Shaft (1971)

“When they wake up, there’ll be a change of management.” At the height of the Second World War, in a Nazi POW camp on a Greek island, prisoners are worked to the bone unearthing ancient artefacts for ...

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Charlton Heston leads an all-star cast in Earthquake, an epic film about ordinary citizens who must band together in the face of an unstoppable natural disaster! When the most catastrophic earthquake in history rips through Southern California, it levels Los Angeles and sends shockwaves through the lives of all who live there. Now strangers must become heroes as the city struggles to get to its feet before the next terrifying aftershock hits! Also starring Ava Gardner, George Kennedy, Lorne Greene, Geneviève Bujold, Richard Roundtree, Marjoe Gortner, Barry Sullivan, Lloyd Nolan and Victoria Principal, Earthquake combines outstanding performances with Academy Award®-winning sound and groundbreaking special effects.Bonus Content:Includes 4K UHD, Blu-ray and a digital copy of Earthquake (Subject to expiration. Go to NBCUCodes.com for details.)Features High Dynamic Range (HDR10) for Brighter, Deeper, More Lifelike Color

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