Glad you showed the photos of Eastwood with a big coat on. He runs around in that brown suit for the whole film, while everyone else is dressed for the winter. Skeletal trees and it's windy as fuck! Cheers!
Moviedrome. I miss such important shows. They should bring that back. Alex Cox is still alive. He could host it from his oxygen tent or something. It would be great.
@@tonybush555 I owe Moviedrome a lot because I saw a lot of classic films that way. Between that, dad's video collection and the Metro cinema on Green Lane in Derby, I saw a lot of great old school films in the 90s. Sadly, all now gone.
Ahh, The wonderful diversity of ‘70s TV cop shows! Don’t know if you saw it over your way but the short lived “Get Christie Love” with the fetching Teresa Graves fills the female African American slot quite nicely. I laughed at your Banacek was Polish line. That was why my father and grandfather watched! And for a short time Robert Forster was Nakia, a Navajo cop. As for the Siegel films, Madigan is one of my favorite films. Great Abraham Polansky script, my favorite Widmark performance. There is a great scene where he runs into the commissioner played by Henry Fonda, and his toughness disappears, and he slumps his shoulders and his face falls, ashamed and embarrassed, like a boy with a girlie mag caught by his father. Wonderfully subtle acting move that shows his vulnerability and helps to explain his willingness to be so reckless in the climax. Love that movie.
What a great comment, chanceotter, and one I enjoyed reading. I'm afraid "Get Christie Love" is one that I don't recall surfacing over here. Or "Nakia." Banacek certainly did, and it was one I enjoyed - despite not running for long. There was a wealth of diversity at the time and it wasn't some big incendiary issue. Same could be said of some British cop shows. Bergerac was a recovering alcoholic with a damaged leg. Shoestring had mental health issues after suffering a nervous breakdown. Great stuff with great characterisation. T.
I have seen Coogan’s Bluff many times it showed Eastwood As a tough but humanized cop. Don Stroud was great as the villain. Lee J Cobb was also good. This movie moved fast and was great Madigan I watch whenever I can. It was the movie that made me choose a job in Law Enforcement. Richard Widmark and Harry Guardino were great. One of the best cop pictures ever made. Don Stroud was in this also. Steve And Inhat was great as the villain
NBC originally did a pilot movie for a Richard Widmark series called Brock's Last Case when that did not sell they came back and brought back from the dead Madigan for a one season rotation run on it's Sunday Mystery Movie with Columbo, MacMillan and McCloud.
Great video Tony. The overview of 70's cop shows and the fact that all the required diversity was already in place. I love this movie. Susan Clark and Tisha Sterling fueled a few adolescent fantasies when I saw it for the first time. It was interesting how film makers of the time always got the portrayal of the counter culture so wrong when it was going on right in front of them. So many current film makers nail it perfectly and it happened before most were born.
The Pigeon-Toed Orange Peel segment looks and plays like it was put together by older, "straight" guys who formed an "idea" of what counter culture represented and sounded like from binge watching The Monkees on TV then trying to apply a more adult context to it. I still find it fun to watch, though, as it tries to reflect the times but comes across as an instant anachronism. Thanks, backrowbrighton. T.
I had forgotten about this one. It's a bit of Point Blank, Warning Shot, Dirty Harry, Madigan all mixed together. Very 60s. Also, see Susan Clarke in 'Tell Them Willy Boy is Here'. Unforgettably gorgeous.
She was in a hell of a lot of significant films in the late sixties and early seventies, appearing with some major league stars like Eastwood, Redford, Lancaster and Hackman. Thanks for commenting. T.
Another excellent piece on an influential movie . I’m not incredibly fond of this movie personally but it does have some good moments in it. I remember seeing this movie on AMC channel (American Movie Classics) in 2008 on the morning of the first day of school for my second grade year (I was 8 years old). When I got to school, we had to fill out a “get to know you” paper, which included movies you’ve seen or like. Naturally, I wrote Coogan’s Bluff on that paper, always wonder what my teachers thought of that.
I'd concede that it wasn't the best, but if did turn out to be something of a foundation on which to build future greatness. Thanks for commenting, Chris. Appreciated. T.
It's funny, you're totally right about Don Stroud playing all sorts of psychos and bad guys, but I remember him best as the Crickets' drummer in The Buddy Holly Story.
My overriding memory is of Stroud as the wild-eyed psycho killer/rapist in the exploitation revenge flick Death Weekend. He was off the chart in that one. Suppose you'd need to be to sign up for it in the first place. Thanks, Larry. T.
A little ad to for Don Stroud his career between guest shots on every cop show of the 70's on into the 90's would also have him show up as an assistant villain in Dalton's 007 movie License to Kill !
Nice one Tony. Cheers. Beautifully stated review. Good old Steve Coogan doing his best to squeeze comedy out of this surname didn't really work for me. No doubt Eastwood felt the same. Coogan's Bluff felt odd to me, after the Dollars Trilogy, but was a decent stab at turning a C19th antihero into a C20th antihero. (The hat did a lot of the lifting). Thank you for reminding me that this was an enjoyable flick, much appreciated.
Funny thing is, I felt this was one of my "least likely to be found offensive" reviews. But...It’s been restricted and demonetised on YT and my appeal against this turned down almost instantly. I know it’s nothing to do with copyright issues, because I ironed those out early on. I don’t know the reasons for the decision, but at a guess I would think it’s a combination of things: my take on TV detective shows of the past in which I labelled Frank Cannon “fat” and Longstreet “blind” etc. Which they were, it was something of the point. Oh, and the female nudity, even though I censored it with pixelation. They’re the most likely culprits, I feel. Probably some other stuff as well. But unless I’ve got specifics, then I can’t do much about it, because it could be anything really. And would I change it anyway? Not very likely. I’m not going to ruin the tone and meaning of a review simply because YT thinks someone might choose to be offended by something. Stuff that. At least they let me publish it. Thanks, Tom. T.
@@tonybush555 Bloody hell. I had no idea this piece of your work would be a victim of YT's nonsense. It is unfathomable. YT allows the worst kind of misinformation and hatred to flow freely, yet a genuine review comes unstuck. You are not alone in being a victim of their nebulous crap, not that this is of any comfort to you. Sorry to hear that this has happened to you. Keep your chin up my friend, it makes the sniper's job clean and quick.
@@tomsenior7405 Most things get through with copyright niggles that require tweaking to sort out. One coming along in the near future, though, has hit real problems. The Wicker Man (original of course). Like Coogan's Bluff, I will publish it in it's age restricted demonetised form. I spent so much time working on it, it would be churlish to scrap it; and in being fair to YT, they do make allowances for freedom of speech and fair usage and so on. At least they've never made me take anything down yet. Still, there's time. Thanks as always for your support, Tom. Means a lot. T.
Interesting that they still felt the need for Clint to be at least some part cowboy while trying to move him towards a cop role And then he sets the benchmark for nearly 40 years of television and movies with his next cop outing Cheers for shedding some light on the missing link
No problem, Graeme. The reason you can't find it is I haven't done it yet. It's on my list and has been for a very long time but I keep finding other distractions to help me postpone knuckling down. At some point I will grasp the nettle and go for it, but as with all films I find daunting to tackle I need to be in the right frame of mind. Will do it though. Many thanks. T.
@@graemewilson7975 Yeah, I have a tendency to reference it a fair bit as not only was it an impeccably brilliant film it was the last of its kind - a classic Hollywood movie made with real class and emotional intelligence. Damn I must remember that line when I do eventually review it. T.
@@tonybush555 I watched at weekend for first time in ages and it not lost its power or the fact all the male leads over 55 at time and no fuss made about it
The world has gone f** * crazy films like this are a reminder of how life was and should be, bang on with the insight about diversity used to be inherent rather than patronisingly forced these days
The great thing about the way those characters were written was how their drawbacks and quirks became their secret weapons - how someone like Ironside or Longstreet were immediately underestimated because of their physical disabilities and perceived restrictions. Or Columbo because he looks scruffy and has a rambling, servile demeanor, always apologising and coming across like some shabby dunce. When he's in fact the smartest person in the room. It was organic, and not, as you say, "patronisingly forced." T.
Oh yeah Columbo is my favourite in that list the way he was underestimated by the often very influental and wealthy criminals then took down using logic and being more clever. So different from the traditional fully armed good looking tough guy. There's a lesson in his character his technique was like chess
I related to Frank Cannon because although he was fat he was still tough, intelligent and capable. I was (and still am) one of those things. I'll leave you to guess which one. Cheers, Streed.
@@tonybush555 same here honestly, he's an inspiration to us fatties with smarts, by the way, I never knew you were overweight, I always pictured you as a very slender fellow who looked like Peter Sallis (tis a compliment, I love Sallis)
@@AbrasiousProductions In certain circumstances it's a matter of perspective. I once went on a vacation to Florida (Disneyworld) when my kids were small. And yes, before you ask, I did take them with me. Man, I felt positively svelte in comparison to some of the people I encountered. But I'm 5'7" and around the sixteen stone mark. In the UK, that's clinically obese and then some. I suppose I could resemble an angrier looking balder Peter Sallis to some extent. Cheers, Streed. T.
Terrific review of highly enjoyable movie as you state a stepping stone to harry and begining of a highly productive team-up It's funny seeing how many movies it influenced from Beverley hills cop-murphy showing same fuck you attitude as Eastwood to red heat And hundreds of copies in between. And of course it's influence on TV land with McCloud been the most obvious example Actually saw one a while back they still quite good because of Dennis weavers charm although it was hampered by John Denver's presence Great review of Eastwood classic(however dated)
@@tonybush555 Siegel as much missed as Leone and kurasawa we seem to have a lot of hack movie makers and scriptwriters at present who don't understand the work they doing
In your listing of weird detectives you could've mentioned George Kennedy as "Sarge," a priest that used to be a cop. And that that rooftop helicopter service was banned after a 1977 accident killed a number of people, including Michael Findlay, a maker of sexploitation and crap horror films.
Your insight knowledge and at age 56 myself your retrograde life and art cynisism is pricesless please don't go away I've checked out many of these films and love them especially pelham
I'm seven years older than you, but we're in the same general ballpark. I don't know exactly how many movie reviews are on the channel because I haven't looked lately, but I think it's over 250. Must be by now. I'm really glad you're getting something out of it and I certainly intend to continue for the foreseeable future. Thanks. T.
Did Eastwood kill anyone in this film? If not that is fine. It is still a good movie. Also Susan Clark smiling at the copter taking Clint home was kinda odd. Usually when the hero leaves the girl left behind is Sad.
@@tonybush555 salads taste like Breathless (1960) dull, flavorless and lusterless, the CLOSEST thing I eat to a salad is subway (although that has a lot of tuna and sauce with only an inkling of vegetables)
I'm with you there, Streed. I don't quite get the need certain factions in society feel to seek continuous attention and validation for who and what they are. Most people, I think, don't actually care, more important things to attend to. What's wrong with just living your life the way you want to without holding a rally every five minutes? I'm a short, fat, Welsh, white, heterosexual TH-camr. I don't need a parade because of it. What next? I Breathe Oxygen Pride? I Can Do A Handstand Pride? Estate Agent Pride? Long Covid Pride? Small Penis Pride (ooh, I might sign up for that one)? I dunno. World just gets more self-absorbed at pace.
It is not a Very good movie. You can see that if you compare it to dirty Harry. The heart of dirty hairy is the hunt for the killer. Everything in the movie is about either the activities of the villain, or the search for the villain. As an aside, we get to look at how weak and impotent the judicial system, and the eggs legislative system is in San Francisco . What’s the heart of Coogan‘s Bluff? Most of the time the quarry is not even around. Instead, Cooganis visits all kinds of counterculture dives. That seems to be the purpose of this movie is to rididule hippies and the counterculture.
Intellectually and artistically it's not the best, but I find it solidly entertaining and appreciate it's place and influence in the evolution of modern action TV and cinema. More my speed than Bad Boys or Beverly Hills Cop. Many thanks for commenting. T.
Oh yeah, fun, what happened to that concept. It infuriates me now that our escapism gets constantly invaded and hijacked by socio political BS . Not taking sides but unless a film is a masterpiece concerning a genuine subject (eg Schindler's List),I think the whole world can benefit from ninety minutes of honest entertainment regardless of all our other different beliefs.
Agreed, Rooster8442. Not that it's my cup of tea, but I've heard that new film Twisters (another sequel, but then aren't they all just about) is old fashioned, message and virtue-signalling free and pretty much non-woke entertainment. And it made a mark at the box office. Who knows, perhaps the tide will turn a little. Not much good to me, as I don't want to see any more new films if I can help it, but who knows where it could lead. Did someone say Deadpool and Wolverine? Oh...great...
Glad you showed the photos of Eastwood with a big coat on. He runs around in that brown suit for the whole film, while everyone else is dressed for the winter. Skeletal trees and it's windy as fuck! Cheers!
Cheers back at you, Skip. Thank for commenting. T.
I saw Coogan's Bluff and Madigan back to back on that wonderful throwback slot Moviedrome about 30 years ago.
Moviedrome. I miss such important shows. They should bring that back. Alex Cox is still alive. He could host it from his oxygen tent or something. It would be great.
@@tonybush555 I owe Moviedrome a lot because I saw a lot of classic films that way. Between that, dad's video collection and the Metro cinema on Green Lane in Derby, I saw a lot of great old school films in the 90s.
Sadly, all now gone.
Ahh, The wonderful diversity of ‘70s TV cop shows! Don’t know if you saw it over your way but the short lived “Get Christie Love” with the fetching Teresa Graves fills the female African American slot quite nicely. I laughed at your Banacek was Polish line. That was why my father and grandfather watched! And for a short time Robert Forster was Nakia, a Navajo cop.
As for the Siegel films, Madigan is one of my favorite films. Great Abraham Polansky script, my favorite Widmark performance. There is a great scene where he runs into the commissioner played by Henry Fonda, and his toughness disappears, and he slumps his shoulders and his face falls, ashamed and embarrassed, like a boy with a girlie mag caught by his father. Wonderfully subtle acting move that shows his vulnerability and helps to explain his willingness to be so reckless in the climax. Love that movie.
What a great comment, chanceotter, and one I enjoyed reading. I'm afraid "Get Christie Love" is one that I don't recall surfacing over here. Or "Nakia." Banacek certainly did, and it was one I enjoyed - despite not running for long. There was a wealth of diversity at the time and it wasn't some big incendiary issue. Same could be said of some British cop shows. Bergerac was a recovering alcoholic with a damaged leg. Shoestring had mental health issues after suffering a nervous breakdown. Great stuff with great characterisation. T.
Thanks!
No, thanks to you, oilergreg, for your generous contribution. Greatly appreciated. T.
I have seen Coogan’s Bluff many times it showed Eastwood As a tough but humanized cop. Don Stroud was great as the villain. Lee J Cobb was also good. This movie moved fast and was great
Madigan I watch whenever I can. It was the movie that made me choose a job in Law Enforcement. Richard Widmark and Harry Guardino were great. One of the best cop pictures ever made. Don Stroud was in this also. Steve And Inhat was great as the villain
Madigan was another seminal 60s cop movie - I would cite Sinatra's The Detective also as an influential part of that genre. Thanks, Stanley. T.
Great video Tony.
Thank you, Ricardo. T.
Albert Popwell appeared in all the Dirty Harry films and Tell Savalas had a deformed little finger. Its still worth watching anytime.
Albert Popwell was great. T.
NBC originally did a pilot movie for a Richard Widmark series called Brock's Last Case when that did not sell they came back and brought back from the dead Madigan for a one season rotation run on it's Sunday Mystery Movie with Columbo, MacMillan and McCloud.
I'd forgotten all about Brock's Last Case and have only dim memories of it. Wasn't it sort of Coogan's Bluff in reverse?
@@tonybush555 Yes , It was a retired NY cop moving to I think Arizona for his retirement but finding the land he bought is way short of his dream.
Another great video Tony, cheers man!
Thank for commenting. Appreciated. T.
Great video Tony. The overview of 70's cop shows and the fact that all the required diversity was already in place. I love this movie. Susan Clark and Tisha Sterling fueled a few adolescent fantasies when I saw it for the first time. It was interesting how film makers of the time always got the portrayal of the counter culture so wrong when it was going on right in front of them. So many current film makers nail it perfectly and it happened before most were born.
The Pigeon-Toed Orange Peel segment looks and plays like it was put together by older, "straight" guys who formed an "idea" of what counter culture represented and sounded like from binge watching The Monkees on TV then trying to apply a more adult context to it. I still find it fun to watch, though, as it tries to reflect the times but comes across as an instant anachronism. Thanks, backrowbrighton. T.
Coogan's Bluff sounds like an apartment complex, I actually once lived in an apartment called "The Bluff"
I had forgotten about this one. It's a bit of Point Blank, Warning Shot, Dirty Harry, Madigan all mixed together. Very 60s.
Also, see Susan Clarke in 'Tell Them Willy Boy is Here'. Unforgettably gorgeous.
She was in a hell of a lot of significant films in the late sixties and early seventies, appearing with some major league stars like Eastwood, Redford, Lancaster and Hackman. Thanks for commenting. T.
I love you man I love this channel
I am extremely flattered. Thank you very much, aurellio33. Appreciated. T.
Another excellent piece on an influential movie . I’m not incredibly fond of this movie personally but it does have some good moments in it. I remember seeing this movie on AMC channel (American Movie Classics) in 2008 on the morning of the first day of school for my second grade year (I was 8 years old). When I got to school, we had to fill out a “get to know you” paper, which included movies you’ve seen or like. Naturally, I wrote Coogan’s Bluff on that paper, always wonder what my teachers thought of that.
I'd concede that it wasn't the best, but if did turn out to be something of a foundation on which to build future greatness. Thanks for commenting, Chris. Appreciated. T.
It's funny, you're totally right about Don Stroud playing all sorts of psychos and bad guys, but I remember him best as the Crickets' drummer in The Buddy Holly Story.
My overriding memory is of Stroud as the wild-eyed psycho killer/rapist in the exploitation revenge flick Death Weekend. He was off the chart in that one. Suppose you'd need to be to sign up for it in the first place. Thanks, Larry. T.
A little ad to for Don Stroud his career between guest shots on every cop show of the 70's on into the 90's would also have him show up as an assistant villain in Dalton's 007 movie License to Kill !
He would also show up in another Clint movie: Joe Kidd in 1972.
Nice one Tony. Cheers. Beautifully stated review. Good old Steve Coogan doing his best to squeeze comedy out of this surname didn't really work for me. No doubt Eastwood felt the same. Coogan's Bluff felt odd to me, after the Dollars Trilogy, but was a decent stab at turning a C19th antihero into a C20th antihero. (The hat did a lot of the lifting). Thank you for reminding me that this was an enjoyable flick, much appreciated.
Funny thing is, I felt this was one of my "least likely to be found offensive" reviews. But...It’s been restricted and demonetised on YT and my appeal against this turned down almost instantly. I know it’s nothing to do with copyright issues, because I ironed those out early on. I don’t know the reasons for the decision, but at a guess I would think it’s a combination of things: my take on TV detective shows of the past in which I labelled Frank Cannon “fat” and Longstreet “blind” etc. Which they were, it was something of the point. Oh, and the female nudity, even though I censored it with pixelation. They’re the most likely culprits, I feel. Probably some other stuff as well. But unless I’ve got specifics, then I can’t do much about it, because it could be anything really. And would I change it anyway? Not very likely. I’m not going to ruin the tone and meaning of a review simply because YT thinks someone might choose to be offended by something. Stuff that. At least they let me publish it. Thanks, Tom. T.
@@tonybush555 Bloody hell. I had no idea this piece of your work would be a victim of YT's nonsense. It is unfathomable. YT allows the worst kind of misinformation and hatred to flow freely, yet a genuine review comes unstuck. You are not alone in being a victim of their nebulous crap, not that this is of any comfort to you. Sorry to hear that this has happened to you. Keep your chin up my friend, it makes the sniper's job clean and quick.
@@tomsenior7405 Most things get through with copyright niggles that require tweaking to sort out. One coming along in the near future, though, has hit real problems. The Wicker Man (original of course). Like Coogan's Bluff, I will publish it in it's age restricted demonetised form. I spent so much time working on it, it would be churlish to scrap it; and in being fair to YT, they do make allowances for freedom of speech and fair usage and so on. At least they've never made me take anything down yet. Still, there's time. Thanks as always for your support, Tom. Means a lot. T.
Interesting that they still felt the need for Clint to be at least some part cowboy while trying to move him towards a cop role
And then he sets the benchmark for nearly 40 years of television and movies with his next cop outing
Cheers for shedding some light on the missing link
You're always welcome, Alan. Thank you for commenting. T.
McCloud!!!….Great Review as always 🍺
Hi T. Sorry U probabily busy. But I can't find your unforgiven (Clint) review. I'm right in thinking you done one?
No problem, Graeme. The reason you can't find it is I haven't done it yet. It's on my list and has been for a very long time but I keep finding other distractions to help me postpone knuckling down. At some point I will grasp the nettle and go for it, but as with all films I find daunting to tackle I need to be in the right frame of mind. Will do it though. Many thanks. T.
@@tonybush555 sorry for some reason I convinced U reviewed it.
Thanks T. Keep safe
@@graemewilson7975 Yeah, I have a tendency to reference it a fair bit as not only was it an impeccably brilliant film it was the last of its kind - a classic Hollywood movie made with real class and emotional intelligence. Damn I must remember that line when I do eventually review it. T.
@@tonybush555 I watched at weekend for first time in ages and it not lost its power or the fact all the male leads over 55 at time and no fuss made about it
The world has gone f** * crazy films like this are a reminder of how life was and should be, bang on with the insight about diversity used to be inherent rather than patronisingly forced these days
The great thing about the way those characters were written was how their drawbacks and quirks became their secret weapons - how someone like Ironside or Longstreet were immediately underestimated because of their physical disabilities and perceived restrictions. Or Columbo because he looks scruffy and has a rambling, servile demeanor, always apologising and coming across like some shabby dunce. When he's in fact the smartest person in the room. It was organic, and not, as you say, "patronisingly forced." T.
Oh yeah Columbo is my favourite in that list the way he was underestimated by the often very influental and wealthy criminals then took down using logic and being more clever. So different from the traditional fully armed good looking tough guy. There's a lesson in his character his technique was like chess
I love Cannon! I should really watch some more I'm only a few episodes into Season 1
I related to Frank Cannon because although he was fat he was still tough, intelligent and capable. I was (and still am) one of those things. I'll leave you to guess which one. Cheers, Streed.
@@tonybush555 same here honestly, he's an inspiration to us fatties with smarts, by the way, I never knew you were overweight, I always pictured you as a very slender fellow who looked like Peter Sallis (tis a compliment, I love Sallis)
@@AbrasiousProductions In certain circumstances it's a matter of perspective. I once went on a vacation to Florida (Disneyworld) when my kids were small. And yes, before you ask, I did take them with me. Man, I felt positively svelte in comparison to some of the people I encountered. But I'm 5'7" and around the sixteen stone mark. In the UK, that's clinically obese and then some. I suppose I could resemble an angrier looking balder Peter Sallis to some extent. Cheers, Streed. T.
Terrific review of highly enjoyable movie as you state a stepping stone to harry and begining of a highly productive team-up
It's funny seeing how many movies it influenced from Beverley hills cop-murphy showing same fuck you attitude as Eastwood to red heat
And hundreds of copies in between. And of course it's influence on TV land with McCloud been the most obvious example
Actually saw one a while back they still quite good because of Dennis weavers charm although it was hampered by John Denver's presence
Great review of Eastwood classic(however dated)
Thanks, Graeme. Yes, you can track the influences right through the seventies and beyond. T.
@@tonybush555 Siegel as much missed as Leone and kurasawa we seem to have a lot of hack movie makers and scriptwriters at present who don't understand the work they doing
In your listing of weird detectives you could've mentioned George Kennedy as "Sarge," a priest that used to be a cop. And that that rooftop helicopter service was banned after a 1977 accident killed a number of people, including Michael Findlay, a maker of sexploitation and crap horror films.
"Sarge" is not one I've heard of, but it sounds like something of an instant fail. Thanks for commenting, Bill.
Your insight knowledge and at age 56 myself your retrograde life and art cynisism is pricesless please don't go away I've checked out many of these films and love them especially pelham
I'm seven years older than you, but we're in the same general ballpark. I don't know exactly how many movie reviews are on the channel because I haven't looked lately, but I think it's over 250. Must be by now. I'm really glad you're getting something out of it and I certainly intend to continue for the foreseeable future. Thanks. T.
Did Eastwood kill anyone in this film? If not that is fine. It is still a good movie. Also Susan Clark smiling at the copter taking Clint home was kinda odd. Usually when the hero leaves the girl left behind is Sad.
I don't think he did kill anyone, but some of those goons in the bar didn't look all that lively when he left.
Salad challenged?
Yeah, that might be another reason why YT classified the review as restricted and demonetised it. Suppose I'll never know. Thanks for commenting. T.
@@tonybush555 as a salad challenged man I find that term hilarious😂
@@AbrasiousProductions Personally, Streed, I never met a salad I couldn't manage. Straight into the nearest waste disposal.
@@tonybush555 salads taste like Breathless (1960) dull, flavorless and lusterless, the CLOSEST thing I eat to a salad is subway (although that has a lot of tuna and sauce with only an inkling of vegetables)
Oh my God, I can't believe that you didn't mention that they're riding BRITISH bikes.
I miss 70s progressivism, back when it was real and not a constant "LOOK AT ME! LOOK AT MEEEE!!!" fest.
I'm with you there, Streed. I don't quite get the need certain factions in society feel to seek continuous attention and validation for who and what they are. Most people, I think, don't actually care, more important things to attend to. What's wrong with just living your life the way you want to without holding a rally every five minutes? I'm a short, fat, Welsh, white, heterosexual TH-camr. I don't need a parade because of it. What next? I Breathe Oxygen Pride? I Can Do A Handstand Pride? Estate Agent Pride? Long Covid Pride? Small Penis Pride (ooh, I might sign up for that one)? I dunno. World just gets more self-absorbed at pace.
@@tonybush555 I could genuinely see small penis pride happening, give it 3 years😂
It is not a Very good movie. You can see that if you compare it to dirty Harry. The heart of dirty hairy is the hunt for the killer. Everything in the movie is about either the activities of the villain, or the search for the villain. As an aside, we get to look at how weak and impotent the judicial system, and the eggs legislative system is in San Francisco
. What’s the heart of Coogan‘s Bluff? Most of the time the quarry is not even around. Instead, Cooganis visits all kinds of counterculture dives. That seems to be the purpose of this movie is to rididule hippies and the counterculture.
Intellectually and artistically it's not the best, but I find it solidly entertaining and appreciate it's place and influence in the evolution of modern action TV and cinema. More my speed than Bad Boys or Beverly Hills Cop. Many thanks for commenting. T.
Oh yeah, fun, what happened to that concept. It infuriates me now that our escapism gets constantly invaded and hijacked by socio political BS . Not taking sides but unless a film is a masterpiece concerning a genuine subject (eg Schindler's List),I think the whole world can benefit from ninety minutes of honest entertainment regardless of all our other different beliefs.
Agreed, Rooster8442. Not that it's my cup of tea, but I've heard that new film Twisters (another sequel, but then aren't they all just about) is old fashioned, message and virtue-signalling free and pretty much non-woke entertainment. And it made a mark at the box office. Who knows, perhaps the tide will turn a little. Not much good to me, as I don't want to see any more new films if I can help it, but who knows where it could lead. Did someone say Deadpool and Wolverine? Oh...great...