
Round 1 - North Bracket: 1970s Best Movie Tournament
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02/24/25 • 86 min
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In this episode as we kick off the North Bracket of our Best Movie of the Decade Tournament: 1970s! We’re diving into a series of epic movie matchups, where each pairing gets a full discussion and debate before we put it to a vote. March Madness Bracket Style! No ties allowed—every decision is final, and trust us, there are some surprises and upsets you won’t see coming. Tune in to see which 1970s classics advance and which get left behind!
North Bracket
1 Alien vs 16 Slap Shot
8 The Bad News Bears vs 9 Serpico
5 Monty Python & The Holy Grail vs 12 Grease
4 The Deer Hunter vs 13 Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
6 Dog Day Afternoon vs 11 Saturday Night Fever
3 The Sting vs 14 Smokey & The Bandit
7 Dirty Harry vs 10 Westworld
2 The French Connection vs 15 Mean Streets
Here are some key links to follow along at home
See the full bracket and create your own predictions here:
https://bit.ly/Prediction_1970s
Submit your questions to our panel:
https://bit.ly/CinemaDeconQuestions
Use code CINEMADECON at Old Glory Entertainment for 15% off Movie Posters and Apparel.
https://oldglory.com/discount/CINEMADECON
So, plug in your headphones, grab your popcorn, and get ready for a nostalgic journey through one of cinema's most revolutionary decades. Whether you're a die-hard cinephile or just love a good movie chat, this episode of Cinema Decon is your ticket to the past.
Tune in, share your thoughts on our Socials, and let's celebrate the movies that changed the game.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinemadecon/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinemadecon
You can also hear host Steve on the following show:
Music Rewind Podcast: https://go.pddr.app/MusicRewindPodcast
Thrash N’ Treasure Podcast https://spoti.fi/4gXNxIu
A Podcast from the Sidereal Media Group
www.siderealmediagroup.com
#moviepodcast #movie #filmpodcast #film #1970smovies #podcast #podcastepisode #bracket #MarchMadness #movietournament
In this episode as we kick off the North Bracket of our Best Movie of the Decade Tournament: 1970s! We’re diving into a series of epic movie matchups, where each pairing gets a full discussion and debate before we put it to a vote. March Madness Bracket Style! No ties allowed—every decision is final, and trust us, there are some surprises and upsets you won’t see coming. Tune in to see which 1970s classics advance and which get left behind!
North Bracket
1 Alien vs 16 Slap Shot
8 The Bad News Bears vs 9 Serpico
5 Monty Python & The Holy Grail vs 12 Grease
4 The Deer Hunter vs 13 Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
6 Dog Day Afternoon vs 11 Saturday Night Fever
3 The Sting vs 14 Smokey & The Bandit
7 Dirty Harry vs 10 Westworld
2 The French Connection vs 15 Mean Streets
Here are some key links to follow along at home
See the full bracket and create your own predictions here:
https://bit.ly/Prediction_1970s
Submit your questions to our panel:
https://bit.ly/CinemaDeconQuestions
Use code CINEMADECON at Old Glory Entertainment for 15% off Movie Posters and Apparel.
https://oldglory.com/discount/CINEMADECON
So, plug in your headphones, grab your popcorn, and get ready for a nostalgic journey through one of cinema's most revolutionary decades. Whether you're a die-hard cinephile or just love a good movie chat, this episode of Cinema Decon is your ticket to the past.
Tune in, share your thoughts on our Socials, and let's celebrate the movies that changed the game.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinemadecon/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinemadecon
You can also hear host Steve on the following show:
Music Rewind Podcast: https://go.pddr.app/MusicRewindPodcast
Thrash N’ Treasure Podcast https://spoti.fi/4gXNxIu
A Podcast from the Sidereal Media Group
www.siderealmediagroup.com
#moviepodcast #movie #filmpodcast #film #1970smovies #podcast #podcastepisode #bracket #MarchMadness #movietournament
Previous Episode

Bracket Reveal - 1970s Best Movie Tournament
Welcome back to Cinema Decon, where we dive deep into the cinematic treasures of younger years. In this episode, we're turning back the clock to the groovy, groundbreaking era of the 1970s. Join our elite group of film historians, as we unveil our much-anticipated Best Movie of the Decade-1970s.
Use code CINEMADECON at Old Glory Entertainment for 15% off Movie Posters and Apparel.
https://oldglory.com/discount/CINEMADECON
In this episode you will find:
Bracket Reveal: We'll introduce the films competing in our unique bracket-style tournament. From the classic "The Godfather" to the cult favorite "Rocky Horror Picture Show," we've selected the essential Top 64 films that defined a decade. Our panel will discuss initial seeds and matchups, giving you a taste of the passionate arguments to come as we narrow down the best of the best.
Cultural Context: Discover how these movies were not just entertainment but a mirror reflecting the social, political, and cultural upheavals of the '70s. We'll discuss how films like "Saturday Night Fever" and "A Clockwork Orange" captured the zeitgeist.
Cinematic Innovations: We'll explore the technical advancements and artistic risks that filmmakers took. Like the dolly zoom in "Jaws" or the groundbreaking special effects in "Star Wars."
Listener Engagement: We want to hear from you! Share your favorite '70s film and why it should win our bracket. We'll feature some of your thoughts in our upcoming episodes.
See the full bracket and create your own predictions here:
https://challonge.com/BestMovieOfThe1970s
So, plug in your headphones, grab your popcorn, and get ready for a nostalgic journey through one of cinema's most revolutionary decades. Whether you're a die-hard cinephile or just love a good movie chat, this episode of Cinema Decon is your ticket to the past.
Submit your questions to Cinema Decon and our panel will answer them on-air:
https://bit.ly/CinemaDeconQuestions
Tune in, share your thoughts with #CinemaDecon70s, and let's celebrate the movies that changed the game.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinemadecon/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinemadecon
www.cinemadecon.com
Check out our sister-podcast, Music Rewind
https://go.pddr.app/MusicRewindPodcast
Steve is also a rotating co-host of the Thrash n' Treasure Podcast
https://spoti.fi/4gXNxIu
A Podcast From The Sidereal Media Group
www.siderealmediagroup.com
#moviepodcast #movie #filmpodcast #film #1970smovies #podcast #podcastepisode
Next Episode

Round 1 - South Bracket: 1970s Best Movie Tournament
In this episode we tackle the South Bracket of our Best Movie of the Decade Tournament: 1970s!
We’re diving into a series of epic movie matchups, where each pairing gets a full discussion and debate before we put it to a vote. March Madness Bracket Style! No ties allowed—every decision is final, and trust us, there are some surprises and upsets you won’t see coming. Tune in to see which 1970s classics advance and which get left behind!
South Bracket
1 The Godfather vs 16 Cheech & Chong’s Up In Smoke
8 The Exorcist vs 9 Young Frankenstein
5 Patton vs 12 Dawn Of The Dead
4 Apocalypse Now vs 13 Shaft
6 Network vs 11 Escape From Alcatraz
3 Cabaret vs 14 Disney’s Robin Hood
7 Chinatown vs 10 Monty Python’s Life Of Brian
2 Close Encounters Of The Third Kind vs 15 The Wicker Man
Here are some key links to follow along at home
See the full bracket and create your own predictions here:
https://bit.ly/Prediction_1970s
Submit your questions to our panel:
https://bit.ly/CinemaDeconQuestions
Use code CINEMADECON at Old Glory Entertainment for 15% off Movie Posters and Apparel.
https://oldglory.com/discount/CINEMADECON
So, plug in your headphones, grab your popcorn, and get ready for a nostalgic journey through one of cinema's most revolutionary decades. Whether you're a die-hard cinephile or just love a good movie chat, this episode of Cinema Decon is your ticket to the past.
Tune in, share your thoughts on our Socials, and let's celebrate the movies that changed the game.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinemadecon/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinemadecon
You can also hear host Steve on the following show:
Music Rewind Podcast: https://go.pddr.app/MusicRewindPodcast
Thrash N’ Treasure Podcast https://spoti.fi/4gXNxIu
A Podcast from the Sidereal Media Group
www.siderealmediagroup.com
#moviepodcast #movie #filmpodcast #film #1970smovies #podcast #podcastepisode #bracket #MarchMadness #movietournament
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