Cinema in the 1970s was truly a golden age. Year after year, both American and foreign imports elevated the artform to new heights of gritty and urban realism as the aptly labeled, “sexual revolution” played out in all its hedonistic glory. But with every The Last Detail and Taxi Driver released, there were also some equally good movies that fell through the cracks. Richard Brooks’ Looking For Mr. Goodbar (1977) was one such forgotten film. Based on the best-selling novel by Judith Rossner, this film starred a fully dramatic Diane Keaton playing against type as a teacher of first grade
Why Looking For Mr. Goodbar Needs a Blu-Ray and Streaming Release...
Why Looking For Mr. Goodbar Needs a Blu-Ray and Streaming Release...
- 12/12/2021
- by Charles Switzer
- TVovermind.com
I very clearly remember growing up with the novel Looking For Mr. Goodbar in plain view on the bookcase in my house, and I have to admit, I was fascinated by it. There was just something about that book that screamed 'grown-up', and there was no way I was ever going to be allowed to read that ... not until I had a few more maturity miles under my belt, anyway. But, that didn't stop me from sneaking in a viewing of the 1977 film which featured the song that is today's recipient of a Scenes (Songs) We Love: She's Lonely by the one and only Bill Withers.
Most people know Withers from his classic Lean on Me (a song that I would be happy to never hear again -- it's just that overplayed) but his particular brand of soul has so much more to offer, and She's Lonely is a perfect...
Most people know Withers from his classic Lean on Me (a song that I would be happy to never hear again -- it's just that overplayed) but his particular brand of soul has so much more to offer, and She's Lonely is a perfect...
- 8/25/2010
- by Jessica Barnes
- Cinematical
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