The Great Movie Tournament - 1970s: Round 2 - Group 23 of 32

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02-23-2021 05:17 AM
mae

The Great Movie Tournament - 1970s: Round 2 - Group 23 of 32

During the second round of The Great Movie Tournament, please vote for up to four films you would like to move onto the next round. The top four films will be moving on. Keep in mind that the percentage of the vote a given film receives will determine its standing going forward.

The poll will run for seven days. Discussion is greatly encouraged!

The nominees are (please let me know if any video doesn't play for you):

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Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Directed by Sidney Lumet

Watch Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3STmwLDDBcI

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King Kong (1976)
Directed by John Guillermin

Watch Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSqJ5JgqIGA

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The Last Picture Show (1971)
Directed by Peter Bogdanovich

Watch Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr93HYVs_Kk

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Hair (1979)
Directed by Miloš Forman

Watch Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvHTOET8qJo

https://a.ltrbxd.com/resized/film-po...g?k=18342874f2
The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971)
Directed by Robert Fuest

Watch Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0eunl6x9W4

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Daughters of Darkness (1971)
Directed by Harry Kümel

Watch Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYEKxAtcA8M
02-23-2021 12:57 PM
DoctorZaius

Kinda surprised with the turnout for Phibes so far?
02-23-2021 01:07 PM
mae

More love for Daughters! It’s streaming free on Tubi so check it out if you haven’t yet!
02-23-2021 04:29 PM
Still Servant

I thought people hated this version of King Kong.
02-23-2021 05:37 PM
Merlin1958

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Originally Posted by Still Servant

I thought people hated this version of King Kong.

I was in the crowd when they filmed the ending at the base of the towers. The actors, director and crew were all filming and it turned into an impromptu party. They finally unveiled, "Kong" dead in the plaza that night to the crowd. It was quite impressive. The film Co. had been advertising the date and time, downtown for a month prior and it drew its own crowd of fans and lookie-lou's.

As for the film itself, I prefer the original and the Peter Jackson versions, but it was a cool event I'll never forget!!!
02-23-2021 07:12 PM
Still Servant

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merlin1958

Quote:

Originally Posted by Still Servant

I thought people hated this version of King Kong.

I was in the crowd when they filmed the ending at the base of the towers. The actors, director and crew were all filming and it turned into an impromptu party. They finally unveiled, "Kong" dead in the plaza that night to the crowd. It was quite impressive. The film Co. had been advertising the date and time, downtown for a month prior and it drew its own crowd of fans and lookie-lou's.

As for the film itself, I prefer the original and the Peter Jackson versions, but it was a cool event I'll never forget!!!

That's pretty awesome! Are you seen in the film?
02-24-2021 06:41 AM
webstar1000

Watched Dog Day last night.. Meh... I won't vote for it next round.
02-24-2021 09:56 AM
Merlin1958

Quote:

Originally Posted by Still Servant

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merlin1958

Quote:

Originally Posted by Still Servant

I thought people hated this version of King Kong.

I was in the crowd when they filmed the ending at the base of the towers. The actors, director and crew were all filming and it turned into an impromptu party. They finally unveiled, "Kong" dead in the plaza that night to the crowd. It was quite impressive. The film Co. had been advertising the date and time, downtown for a month prior and it drew its own crowd of fans and lookie-lou's.

As for the film itself, I prefer the original and the Peter Jackson versions, but it was a cool event I'll never forget!!!

That's pretty awesome! Are you seen in the film?

I believe so, but it could be wishful thinking. lol Still, it was a great night I'll never forget.
02-24-2021 12:36 PM
amd013

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Originally Posted by Merlin1958

Quote:

Originally Posted by Still Servant

I thought people hated this version of King Kong.

I was in the crowd when they filmed the ending at the base of the towers. The actors, director and crew were all filming and it turned into an impromptu party. They finally unveiled, "Kong" dead in the plaza that night to the crowd. It was quite impressive. The film Co. had been advertising the date and time, downtown for a month prior and it drew its own crowd of fans and lookie-lou's.

As for the film itself, I prefer the original and the Peter Jackson versions, but it was a cool event I'll never forget!!!

Its my favorite version. Jackson's version was way too bloated. I see they are finally releasing it on Blu-Ray, but no 4K yet. I have it on DVD, but find it hard to go back to 480P resolutions now. LOL.
02-24-2021 12:38 PM
mae

It's also streaming in HD on HBO Max. I really like this version of King Kong, it was the first one that I saw, along with King Kong Lives.
02-24-2021 01:57 PM
Tommy

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Originally Posted by DoctorZaius

Kinda surprised with the turnout for Phibes so far?

I'm not.
03-02-2021 06:45 AM
mae
The poll has closed. The following four titles are moving on to the next round:
1. Dog Day Afternoon (85.00%)
2. King Kong (75.00%)
3. Hair (45.00%)
4. The Last Picture Show (40.00%)
And the following two titles have been eliminated:
1. The Abominable Dr. Phibes (25.00%)
2. Daughters of Darkness (20.00%)