Ep 512: Timeless or Tarnished?

Prompted by Dave's recent re-watch of 1971 Oscar winner The French Connection the Regular Joe's dive into the question, Does it Hold Up? More specifically why do some very successful mainstream films stand the test of time while others don't. How some films like The Godfather (1973) achieve immortality, while others like Marty (1956) seemingly have the lifespan of a mayfly. Is it about transcending the moment in which they are created? Does being a period piece guarantee ageless. Or do certain styles and motifs just prove more ephemeral than others? All ground they've never really covered before. There's also the usual Random Topics and a round of What's in the Box? Thanks for Listening?