Live Poll: B&W Films of the 70s

Hi Galen and welcome to the GS poll board,

This is a very well-written and well-made poll. I think Lynch used black and white to great effect in Eraserhead, but as soon as I say that, I think that's true for many of these films -- 'tough choice, which I like in a poll. I'd probably vote for either Eraserhead, Manhattan, Paper Moon, or a really deserving one that didn't get many votes. 

I see that you've listed the films in chronological order, which makes sense but, if you order it a little differently, I think it would have a much better chance of "going live." Often polls are chosen even if the poll probably wouldn't get a lot of votes, but sometimes it is a consideration and the way that your list is ordered now, most IMDb users, unfortunately, would not have seen, or even heard of, the first three films so many might just move on to another poll. However, if you include Young Frankenstein or Manhattan, for example, in the first three and then the other in slots four or five, that would probably insure more votes.

Again, welcome, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask :)

nice...haven't thought of hester street in ages...good inclusion...

as for my vote, 'manhattan' would be obvious, given my love for woody allen films, and 'radio on' was a really well made film, and 'lenny' is a classic (would work great on a double bill with 'talk radio')...however...

to answer your question specifically about the effectiveness...i'd have to go with 'the last picture show'...

Great list... I'm going to bookmark it right now!

My vote for Wim Wenders' Alice in the Cities (1974).

Don't forget to link back to this thread.

My favorite from the bunch: Manhattan (1979).

For your consideration:

L'enfant sauvage (1970)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064285/

La maman et la putain (1973)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070359/

FYC:

The Ascent (1977)

Galen, would you consider adding the suggestions to your list, if you think they fit?

last picture show

Galen, would you consider adding the pending suggestions to your list? If not, would you at least acknowledge the suggestions?

Galen, have you considered adding the pending suggestions? :)

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