Four times a week Matinee Evening or Night. A trip to the movies . Was a guarantee As I call to mind. A bijou of a place Standing in queue Counting the heads ahead. Fervently praying for a seat Looking at the marquee. Stars name Starring in. Ticket in hand Was Disneyland. Next stop was the poster Mammoth in size In awe would analyze. Eyes sharp as laser. Focus on the credits Memorizing the artists. Row didn't matter Insistent but on an aisle seat. The view seemed better A quirk I never got over. Always early and looking at the watch Eagerly waiting for the curtains to part. Commercials and Government Propaganda. Enduring the two was hard. Trailer was theaters choice. If shown there was no greater joy. Censor certificate would flash. Number of reels had to be scrutinized. The length of the film it indicated. All I learnt ,I learned from the movies. Escapism it wasn't. It reflected reality. In the darkness surrounding the walls. Existence outside seemed like a dream. Rays from the projector Made life look brighter. Certain things leave. Others Stay. Ellicits an emotional response Feeling being the outcome. Inscribed seldom witherd. Thinking and Feeling paradoxical. Contradiction within the hall. 70 s the greatest era since existence. Movies made were no exception. Never came out disappointed Magicians were the makers. Collaboration amongst masters Craft at its zenith Skill never scarce Epitome of brilliance Audience addiction but natural
Charles Bronson Death Wish. Audience manipulation at its zenith Body count lost count Bronson being cheered and worshipped Everytime shot a man dead.
Clint Eastwood ***** Harry. Iconoclastic cop full of Fury. Crowds swelling Superstar by defenition 4 more sequels held our attention.
Sean & Roger. Nobody did it better Bond and Beyond License to **** Gadgets and Puns Q & M Made it fun Gun Barrel and theme. Made the audience scream. Entertainment only motive All 13 adorable.
Steve McQueen,The Thomas Crown Affair. The King of Cool Monet missing . McQueen present. Played Chess with Faye Held the crowds in sway
Burt Reynolds Smokey and the Bandit Chased across the South ,Sally in tow Taxied on the freeway In a Pontiac Trans am Surround sound. Made ears drown Train wrecks ,Car chases , Sheriff's Department and the FBI Know you're in for a Reynolds fare.
Yul Brynner stylish and bald. Unique walk idolised by all. Leader of the Seven. Oscar for King and I Ramses to Moses Endearingly Popular Baritone voice People s Choice.
Lee Marvin headed The ***** Dozen. Nunnally Johnson had it written. Every time it had a run Fans enjoyed the fun.
Paul Newman The Macintosh Man Most famous blue eyes Directed by Huston Enjoyed a good run Butch and Sundance The Sting Made a great pair with Redford Male Bonding never looked more stylish
Gene Hackman The French Connection Pedal to the metal. Pontiac Le Mans. Chasing an El train Greatest chase sequence ever filmed Hackman Actor and Superstar Twice won the Oscar.
Warren Beatty **** Tracy Appeared on screen scarcely. Multifaceted and handsome. More Oscars than films acted Is an old Hollywood joke which hasn't dated.
Jack Nicholson Chinatown. Mentored by Roger Corman. Some are Stars . Some are Actors. Star and Actor A rare Combination, He achieved by dedication. Multifaceted man Everybody is a fan Oscar for every decade Inmate ,Astronaut ,Writer Whatever the character The Academy did honour. Also watched him play Joker, drifter murderer Turned down The Godfather Independent Republic of Jack Nicholson Is the name of the abode for his fans. Given by none other than Mike Nichols.
Amitabh Bachchan and Dharamendra. Two greatest superstars of India. 3 films together Outcome couldn't be bigger. Chupke Chupke a comedy classic. Sholay praised even by Satyajit Ray. Ram Balram with Vijay Anand You can't go wrong. Sold out for weeks in advance. Black Market was the only chance. Inflated prices ,they built houses The legend goes. Sea of humanity A regular sight Where their movies played . Cash registers ringing Never missed the opening screening.
Marlon Brando The Godfather You can't refuse the offer Refused the Oscar. Method Acting mentor Generations of Actors, will always remember.
George Scott ,Patton Sagebrush portrayal Of the 4 Star General Opening monologue Inspiration to all Great Actor who went beneath the skin of the character.
Al Pacino Scarface Portrayal in your face Theater , Television and Movies. Performed with equal intensity. Tony ,Emmy and Oscar Would be proud to be in his roster.
Robert De Niro Godfather 2 He portrayed Vito too Created history Won the Oscar for Supporting Actor To Brando a worthy successor.
Robert Redford Brubaker A name given to every reformer Adored by Women Imitated by Men. Superstar of the decade Turned director Won the Oscar Sundance Festival Platform provided Filmmakers flocked Many talents unlocked.
If I'm told I have only a few hours to live. Can we go and watch a movie