An Independent Journal of Seventies Cinema
The 1970s represent one of the most fascinating and transformative periods in motion picture history. Beyond the celebrated classics lies an extraordinary body of overlooked films, forgotten performances, independent productions, and remarkable stories waiting to be rediscovered.
70sFilm is an independent publication dedicated to researching, documenting, and revisiting the cinema of this remarkable decade.
Our interests extend beyond conventional film criticism. We explore the circumstances surrounding film productions, the people responsible for bringing them to the screen, the locations where they were made, and the ways audiences and critics originally received them.
From Hollywood productions and American independent cinema to international features, exploitation films, documentaries, and made-for-television movies, our goal is to examine the full breadth of seventies filmmaking.
Our Editorial Focus
- Film Histories: In-depth examinations of individual motion pictures and their production.
- Behind the Credits: Research into actors, directors, writers, cinematographers, composers, and other film professionals.
- On Location: Discovering and documenting original filming locations.
- Forgotten Cinema: Rediscovering neglected, obscure, and underappreciated films.
- Contemporary Reception: Exploring original reviews, publicity, distribution, and audience response.
- Interviews and Reminiscences: Preserving firsthand accounts from individuals involved in film production whenever possible.
- International Perspectives: Investigating cinema from around the world.
Our research draws upon historical publications, archival materials, contemporary reporting, interviews, and other available documentation. We aim to distinguish established facts from unverified anecdotes and welcome corrections and additional evidence.
Although our primary focus is the 1970s, we occasionally explore productions from the late 1960s and early 1980s when they provide valuable historical context.
70sFilm is devoted to preserving the stories behind the films—and bringing overlooked cinema back into the conversation.
