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The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)

Posted on January 23, 2012 by George

It’s got a thin plot with more than a few holes in it, but The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), directed by Norman Jewison, is an unmitigated treat for the eyes. The film stars icon Steve McQueen as Thomas Crown, a bored millionaire who pulls off an elaborate bank heist and gets involved with the bank’s insurance investigator, played by Faye Dunaway. That’s pretty much it. The film was a departure for McQueen. In his life and previous work, he was … Continue reading →

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The Towering Inferno (1974)

Posted on November 28, 2011 by George

The Towering Inferno was one of the standout films of the 70s disaster movie wave. Produced by Irwin Allen, who also produced The Poseidon Adventure two years earlier, the movie takes place in The Glass Tower, a brand new 138 story skyscraper in San Francisco that catches fire on the night of the opening gala taking place on the building’s top floor. Starting with Airport in 1970, the proper 70s disaster movie featured an all-star cast. The Towering Inferno delivered … Continue reading →