Word: copse
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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The entire cast is first-rate. The producers were smart to turn to accomplished stage actors rather than the Hollywood Squares refugees who usually populate network miniseries. Marvin Chomsky's direction, while more efficient than inspired, is well above typical TV standards, and some of his images kick the...
In earlier works Winner sometimes demonstrated a certain vulgar energy, but even that has congealed as he respectfully confronts this "classic," and he seems to have communicated only that to his actors. As Marlowe, Robert Mitchum seems merely weary. Sarah Miles and Candy Clark, as the rich, spoiled and sexy...
Called The Cops
What's left for an encore when a team mainly composed of freshmen cops so many honors in their first season? Though the Ivy League title and the Seven Sisters trophy would make a delicious dessert, those accolades will probably take more time and a few more freshman transfusions.
Certainly there are exceptions. New York City, still seeking federal aid to fend off bankruptcy, was forced last week to find money to give a raise to transit workers and avert a threatened subway and bus strike. And the cost of removing last winter's mountainous snows has strained...