The Moonlight Awards: 1971

The New Hollywood movement has been on the rise for the last few years, and by 1971 it's dominant. From directors like Altman, Friedkin, and Bogdanovich to actors like Bridges, Beatty and Hackman, we're now encountering all the stars that will define the industry for the next generation. But the old guard is still very much around - and standing amidst them all is Stanley Kubrick, who's back again with yet another visually striking masterpiece. But which one film best stands the test of time? Join Rachel Schaevitz and Aaron Keck as they discuss the year in cinema, small-town tumbleweeds, decaying cities, fascism, and amoral antiheroes - this was a gritty year! - and then we dig into the data and the numbers (and our expert panel votes) to identify the best film of 1971. The nominees are A Clockwork Orange, Death in Venice, The French Connection, The Last Picture Show, and McCabe & Mrs. Miller. Who wins the Moonlight?