Five Great Films By Maverick American Directors On Satellite Tv
The “Easy Riders, Raging Bulls” generation of American filmmakers produced some of the best work to ever come on the screen in the late 1960s and 1970s. Whether you prefer Coppola, Scorsese, De Palma or others from the brilliant crop, it’s hard to deny the magic wand they were wielding at the height of their powers. Satellite TV networks are constantly showcasing this golden era of American movies as well as the most recent work of this prolific group. Check out these five films.
1. Tucker, a Man and His Dream. Coppola has always had an independent streak in him, and you can be sure the Big 3 auto makers weren’t exactly thrilled by his take on corporate American culture. To say Tucker is denied his dream would be a major understatement, but the film is too beautiful to look away from. See Jeff Bridges in one of the best