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Lions, Towers & Shields 105: We're Gonna Digress

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In 1970, Arthur Hailey’s blockbuster book, Airport, became the first film in that decade’s disaster movie cycle. It also led to three more Airport films, and the adaptation of Zero Hour (also a Hailey story) into Airplane!. This second installment, Airport 1975, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. It straddles the line between big budget, all-star A picture (the original), and implausible 70s schlock, as observed in the final two Airport films. Here, we’re also treated to appearances by classic stars, including Gloria Swanson and Myrna Loy. I am contractually obliged to say that Charlton Heston is the hero.

Airport 1975

Shelly Brisbin with Micheline Maynard and David J. Loehr

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Airport 1975
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  • Airport 1975 trailer

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      • The Self-Referential LTS

      • Mothership 738 Old Movie Club: Condor to the Neck
      • LTS 82 Diva With A Monkey

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        • A Face in the Crowd trailer
          • "19" About "75"
          Disaster 75"
          Gloria Swanson Scenes in Airport 1975
          The Airport Series: A Retrospective
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