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The Exorcist
(1973)
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Greg Mims
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All things considered, The Exorcist, in terms of shocks per hour, qualifies, at least superficially, as an entertaining film although not a horror classic.
Posted Sep 27, 2023
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Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice
(1969)
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Hazel Garland
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It is a movie every married couple should see. Frank and to the point, the movie is Culp's best since leaving TV's "I Spy" series.
Posted Jun 15, 2022
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Cactus Flower
(1969)
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Hazel Garland
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Ingrid Bergman stars in her first Hollywood film in 20 years, and is as usual great. Walter Matthau is always wonderful, but TV's Goldie Hawn almost steals the picture. She should get an Oscar nomination for her role as "Toni."
Posted Jun 15, 2022
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Superfly
(1972)
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Larry G. Coleman
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There is fine acting throughout the film. Ron O'Neal's performance is superior.
Posted Dec 14, 2021
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The Learning Tree
(1969)
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Walter Burrell
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[The Learning Tree] is one of the finest movies you will ever have the pleasure of viewing. It is superior in every aspect; the photography is entrancing, the direction is sensitive and consistently excellent, the acting is thoroughly professional.
Posted Dec 14, 2021
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Amazing Grace
(1974)
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Gregory Mims
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Despite the fact that she hasn't made a film since 1933 (the classic The Emperor Jones) Jackie "Moms" Mabley has lost none of her natural timing and performing ability.
Posted Dec 14, 2021
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Three the Hard Way
(1974)
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Gregory Mims
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Only Williamson, among the three male leads, manages to strike a human spark as an identifiable person.
Posted Dec 14, 2021
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The Spook Who Sat by the Door
(1973)
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Gregory Mims
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[The film] by virtue of its well balanced content and overall intelligence qualifies as one of the better than average films presenting Black realities on screen.
Posted Dec 14, 2021
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Serpico
(1973)
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Gregory Mims
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It's Pacino's show anyway. His performance alone makes this film worth seeing. Pacino is Serpico. Pacino is "Serpico."
Posted Dec 14, 2021
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Slaughter
(1972)
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Rossi Jackson
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Most of the action is staged so badly and the dialogue delivered so awkwardly that the effect is ludicrous.
Posted Dec 13, 2021
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Black Caesar
(1973)
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Gregory Mims
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The acting, though spotty, is generally convincing. In fact, this may just be the best performance Fred Williamson has given to date.
Posted Dec 13, 2021
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Trick Baby
(1973)
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Rossi Jackson
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[The filmmakers] have watered down, misadapted and ultimately messed up Iceberg Slim's original work.
Posted Dec 13, 2021
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Gordon's War
(1973)
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Gregory Mims
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Ossie Davies, perhaps the most underrated director in the entire Black film/stage community, has shown such remarkable restraint in the fashioning of this film, that its plausibility is rarely strained within its context.
Posted Dec 13, 2021
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Black Girl
(1972)
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Gregory Mims
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Black Girl sensitively etches the layers the Black woman's experiences.
Posted Dec 13, 2021
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Slaughter's Big Rip-Off
(1973)
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Gregory Mims
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Foremost on my list of things unpleasant and severe that I wish to have blotted from my memory is the entire 90 minute span of the most recent Black oriented film thriller, Slaughter's Big Rip-Off.
Posted Dec 13, 2021
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Death Wish
(1974)
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Gregory Mims
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Although we may find the views expressed in Death Wish unacceptable on any level, still, the basic story line, despite its idiotic perspective, might have made an interesting film, had it been handled properly.
Posted Dec 13, 2021
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Shaft in Africa
(1973)
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Gregory Mims
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The latest M.G.M. John Shaft thriller is about as effective as yesterday's bowl of oatmeal.
Posted Dec 13, 2021
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The Bus Is Coming
(1971)
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Sharon Scott
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The film is plagued with insensitive commentary and perspective of the young black American's pursuit for a more sensible world.
Posted Dec 13, 2021
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The Organization
(1971)
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Sharon Scott
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I, for one, cannot say exactly what is going on in the film.
Posted Dec 13, 2021
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Busting
(1974)
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Gregory Mims
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By itself, Busting exists as a tough little urban police drama with moralistic pretensions. However, in a longer view, from the field, the film is merely a combination of every city cop movie you've ever seen.
Posted Dec 13, 2021
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Come Back, Charleston Blue
(1972)
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Hazel Garland
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While it is a very good movie, it lacks some of the quality that made its predecessor [Cotton Comes to Harlem] so great.
Posted Dec 13, 2021
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Abby
(1974)
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Althea Fonville
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With little variation, Abby becomes a step by step imitation of The Exorcist.
Posted Dec 13, 2021
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The Dirty Dozen
(1967)
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Walter Burrell
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A well-directed and highly enjoyable movie which, as a whole, deserves the high crest of financial success it's currently enjoying.
Posted Dec 13, 2021
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Trouble Man
(1972)
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Larry G. Coleman
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It is surprising that [director Ivan Dixon] and Robert Hooks, a talented stage and television actor, would involve themselves in a film that does little justice to their talents.
Posted Dec 13, 2021
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The Liberation of L.B. Jones
(1970)
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Diane Perry
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Attempts to enlighten, educate, and inform, become bogged down in the rhetorical nonsense of a seemingly contrived situation, never justified, throughout the film, which leaves the viewer wondering if anyone involved is at all serious.
Posted Dec 13, 2021
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Buck and the Preacher
(1972)
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Hazel Garland
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A movie the entire family can enjoy, Buck and the Preacher is a must for youngsters because of its historical value.
Posted Dec 13, 2021
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Earthquake
(1974)
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Althea Fonville
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The sensurround system has tremendous impact as it greatly facilitates audience participation with what goes on in the film.
Posted Dec 13, 2021
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Mahogany
(1975)
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Althea Fonville
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If one wants to see Diana "do her thing," go see Mahogany.
Posted Dec 13, 2021
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Take a Hard Ride
(1975)
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New Pittsburgh Courier Staff
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In addition to the beautiful scenery and blue skies of the Canary Islands, the acting in Take a Hard Ride is superb.
Posted Dec 13, 2021
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One Night in Miami
(2020)
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Merecedes Williams
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Odom, Ben-Adir, Goree and Hodge are an ensemble of strength and flair. It was a pleasure to witness so many phenoms at work simultaneously. Without hesitation, every man shined just as bright as the next.
Posted Feb 04, 2021
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