Bachchan '73 - '75
In this episode we discuss three mid-'70s films starring Amitabh the “Big B” Bachchan.
Show Notes:
We did not come up with a series name
Our previous AB episode
We still can’t find some of Bachchan’s big '70s hits
Thank you Edmonton Public Library
Bachchan: The Early Years
Social justice and class struggle themes
The persuasiveness of poets
(INTERVAL (“Aa Raat Jaati Hai Chupke Se” from Benaam)
Horror and thriller tropes
Comparisons to Don
Newsflash: Helen is attractive)
AB’s nasty streak
Erin wants a butlertron
Bachchan’s creepiest scene
The terminal romance genre
Switzerland!
NEXT TIME: Paul Blinov and Fawnda Mithrush of I Don’t Get It join us to discuss Taal and Dil To Pagal Hai
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