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The French Connection

‘French Connection’ (1971) lets you make own conclusions about Drug War

Because it’s been so influential on future crime actioners, “The French Connection” (1971) at first blush is an underwhelming Best Picture winner. But when I

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Shaft 1971

At 50, Roundtree’s ‘Shaft’ (1971) is still a cool cat

If nothing else, “Shaft” (1971) – which led to four sequels and a TV series – has style. Director Gordon Parks opens on Richard Roundtree’s

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‘Shaft’ (2000) review

“Shaft” – This Y2K take on vigilante hero John Shaft is zippier than the 1970s version but doesn’t live up to its potential. Samuel L.

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