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Black Caesar: Blaxploitation Gangster

1 Nov ’1311 Jan ’14 Lord Christopher LavertyClothes from 1960s

Fred Williamson as Tommy Gibbs adopts the gangster codes of 1930s cinema in blaxploitation classic Black Caesar.

Catherine Deneuve in Potiche: Still Belle

10 Oct ’117 May ’14 Lord Christopher LavertyClothes from 1970s

Potiche confirms that Catherine Deneuve will always be Belle de Jour, only now with added sense of humour.

Review: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

5 Sep ’1111 Jan ’14 Lord Christopher LavertyClothes from 1970s

A classy, very British affair.

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy: Dressed Trailer

1 Jul ’1111 Jan ’14 Lord Christopher LavertyClothes from 1970s

Looking so sexy that the finished film can be nothing but a huge disappointment, this teaser for Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy ticks all the right 70’s boxes.

Film Review: Chinatown

19 Oct ’0911 Jan ’14 Lord Christopher LavertyClothes from 1930s

A landmark blend of acting, directing, structure and design, Chinatown is the greatest detective movie ever made.

The Box Website Goes Live: Creepy Seventies

10 Oct ’092 May ’18 Lord Christopher LavertyClothes from 1970s

Warner Bros’ official website for The Box has gone live. This is creepy 1970s. Creepy as hell.