Shaft
1971
New York, New York
Gordon Parks
Crime Action
What’s it all about: Richard Roundtree goes about his day looking sharp and getting laid. In between personal errands, he enjoys solving crime, killing a few bad guys, and exchanging tough talk with friends and enemies alike.
First Encounter: first viewing
Prostitute Index: high
Death By: machine gun
Relics: signaling to somebody with a handheld mirror; knocking a dude out with a blow to the head
Hoops: the downtown cops who don’t like your ways but need your help
Heartthrob: Richard Roundtree
Pass/Fails the Test of Time: meeting someone in The Village
LoFi Magic: Isaac Hayes’s soundtrack
Words to live by: “Don’t let your mouth get your ass in trouble.”
Makes me want to: up my winter jacket game
Candotti Take: n/a
Worth a watch/rewatch: No (so far, “Superfly” wins and our fans say check out “The Mack”)
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