After the studio system ended in the 1960s a new era of American cinema was born known as the American New Wave. Today Alex and Jonathan take a look at three milestones of that era: Bonnie and Clyde (1967), The French Connection (1971), and The Deer Hunter (1978). We talk about how Bonnie and Clyde took advantage of the relaxed production codes, the introduction of auteur styles in American film, and how the American New Wave gave rise to the current state of blockbuster film.

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13:37 – Bonnie and Clyde

30:40 – The French Connection

49:57 – The Deer Hunter

1:11:18 – Overall

1:25:20 – Coming Attractions

Coming Attractions:

Reservoir Dogs (1992)

Inglorious Basterds (2009)

The Hateful Eight (2015)

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