It’s been 50 years since the United States celebrated its bicentennial. Gerald Ford was president, Peter Frampton was coming alive on 8-tracks everywhere, and some of the best movies of the ‘70s, and indeed, all-time, were released. We’re talking about Rocky, Taxi Driver, Network, and so much more. I’ve argued in the past that 1986 is the best year in movie history, but 1976 gives it a run for its money, for sure.
In honor of 2026 marking 50 years since that watershed year in Hollywood, I’m committing myself to rewatch some of those movies I love, and to fill in some serious holes in my watchlist history over the next year. How many I'll watch, I don’t know yet, but I’m hoping to see at least one every couple of weeks over the next 52 (well, 51 now) weeks. Here’s what I’m thinking.
