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Curbside Classics Archives
CC Cinema Archive
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![(first posted 2/28/2014) The fourth highest grossing film in the United States in 1977 was the Academy Award nominated Smokey & The Bandit. Some people have ripped this film as being […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/big-and-little-enos.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Cinema: The Cars of “Smokey & The Bandit” – What We Have Here Is a Total Lack of Respect for the Law")
CC Cinema: The Cars of “Smokey & The Bandit” – What We Have Here Is a Total Lack of Respect for the Law
Posted on January 25, 2025 | 106 Comments(first posted 2/28/2014) The fourth highest grossing film in the United States in 1977 was the Academy Award nominated Smokey & The Bandit. Some people have ripped this film as being […] -
![(first posted 1/16/2019) I came across the catalogue for a James Bond exhibition which had some great behind-the-scenes images and sketches. This one’s by Michael White for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/007minorsketch.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Cinema: 007 The Cars That Never Were – Morris Minor GPO Van")
CC Cinema: 007 The Cars That Never Were – Morris Minor GPO Van
Posted on January 16, 2025 | 71 Comments(first posted 1/16/2019) I came across the catalogue for a James Bond exhibition which had some great behind-the-scenes images and sketches. This one’s by Michael White for […] -
Automotive History and CC Cinema: The Cars of Buford Pusser and the Movie “Walking Tall”
Posted on October 27, 2024 | 70 Comments(first posted 6/5/2014) Every once in a while events collide with personalities, resulting in a legend. This was certainly the case with Sheriff Buford Pusser of McNairy County, Tennessee. -
![(first posted 8/25/2018) Here’s an interesting 26 minute video from Ford – likely from the early 70’s. Its a real flashback to that era, and entertaining for a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/San-Jose-Assembly-1974-2-e1534850063408.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Cinema: 1970’s Ford Promotional Video – Mullets, Mutton Chops, and Thick Ties")
CC Cinema: 1970’s Ford Promotional Video – Mullets, Mutton Chops, and Thick Ties
Posted on August 31, 2024 | 31 Comments(first posted 8/25/2018) Here’s an interesting 26 minute video from Ford – likely from the early 70’s. Its a real flashback to that era, and entertaining for a […] -
![(first posted 2/3/2013) Driving Miss Daisy is one of my top 10 favorite movies–and that’s saying a lot, considering that I was about ten years old the first time I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/i001966-e1359267621216.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Cinema: The Cars Of “Driving Miss Daisy”")
CC Cinema: The Cars Of “Driving Miss Daisy”
Posted on June 27, 2024 | 105 Comments(first posted 2/3/2013) Driving Miss Daisy is one of my top 10 favorite movies–and that’s saying a lot, considering that I was about ten years old the first time I […] -
![(first posted 12/22/2017) I have always been a sucker for a good detective show on television. One of my favorites from my youth is a show that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/68Dart-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside TV – The Cars Of Mannix")
Curbside TV – The Cars Of Mannix
Posted on December 23, 2023 | 161 Comments(first posted 12/22/2017) I have always been a sucker for a good detective show on television. One of my favorites from my youth is a show that […] -
![(first posted 11/6/2017) Recently I read the reposted CC article on the 1986 Chrysler Lebaron Town and Country. As soon as I saw that wood panelled Lebaron, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/wagon-queen-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Cinema: The Cars of John Hughes’ Movies")
CC Cinema: The Cars of John Hughes’ Movies
Posted on November 6, 2023 | 91 Comments(first posted 11/6/2017) Recently I read the reposted CC article on the 1986 Chrysler Lebaron Town and Country. As soon as I saw that wood panelled Lebaron, […] -
![This clip from “My Cousin Vinny” was posted in the comments recently, and it reminded me that I’ve long wanted to debunk its key element—one that has been held in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/mfnt.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC BS Buster: “My Cousin Vinny” Courtroom Scene – The 1963 Tempest Actually Did Not Have A Limited Slip Differential and The ’64 Skylark Did")
CC BS Buster: “My Cousin Vinny” Courtroom Scene – The 1963 Tempest Actually Did Not Have A Limited Slip Differential and The ’64 Skylark Did
Posted on October 24, 2023 | 45 CommentsThis clip from “My Cousin Vinny” was posted in the comments recently, and it reminded me that I’ve long wanted to debunk its key element—one that has been held in […] -
![(first posted 9/8/2017) In the recent Australian Falcon tribute post there were a couple of comments about the Falcon’s movie and TV roles, starting with the obvious; the Interceptor […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/MM-Pursuit-Special.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Cinema: Australian Falcons In Movies And TV")
CC Cinema: Australian Falcons In Movies And TV
Posted on September 8, 2023 | 36 Comments(first posted 9/8/2017) In the recent Australian Falcon tribute post there were a couple of comments about the Falcon’s movie and TV roles, starting with the obvious; the Interceptor […] -
![A few months ago, I briefly mentioned the movie Used Cars in a post. One of Robert Zemecki’s earlier films, with the zany traits and pacing that would characterize his […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screen-Shot-2022-07-05-at-1.43.06-PM.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Cinema And QOTD: Egregious Car Switcheroos – What’s The Worst One You’ve Ever Seen?")
CC Cinema And QOTD: Egregious Car Switcheroos – What’s The Worst One You’ve Ever Seen?
Posted on July 24, 2023 | 88 CommentsA few months ago, I briefly mentioned the movie Used Cars in a post. One of Robert Zemecki’s earlier films, with the zany traits and pacing that would characterize his […] -
![(first posted 12/19/2012) Once upon a time, a person could watch a movie that contained actual car chases. Yes, there are still car chases in movies, but the computer-generated stunts […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/eldorado.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Movie Review: The Junkman")
Curbside Movie Review: The Junkman
Posted on May 8, 2023 | 67 Comments(first posted 12/19/2012) Once upon a time, a person could watch a movie that contained actual car chases. Yes, there are still car chases in movies, but the computer-generated stunts […] -
![(first posted 3/5/2013) “One-Adam-12, One-Adam-12…A 211 in progress. One-Adam-12 handle code three…” Thus began one of the best police dramas of the 1960s and 70s. Adam-12. Starring Martin Milner, Kent […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/titlecard.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside TV: The Cars Of Adam-12")
Curbside TV: The Cars Of Adam-12
Posted on March 8, 2023 | 97 Comments(first posted 3/5/2013) “One-Adam-12, One-Adam-12…A 211 in progress. One-Adam-12 handle code three…” Thus began one of the best police dramas of the 1960s and 70s. Adam-12. Starring Martin Milner, Kent […] -
![Not long after my father’s passing, I decided to explore the world of his young adulthood by delving into somewhat forgotten pop culture events. That to-do list included Claude Lelouch’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screen-Shot-2022-12-04-at-3.29.43-PM.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Cinema: The Cars Of “A Man And A Woman” (Un Homme Et Une Femme)")
CC Cinema: The Cars Of “A Man And A Woman” (Un Homme Et Une Femme)
Posted on January 30, 2023 | 23 CommentsNot long after my father’s passing, I decided to explore the world of his young adulthood by delving into somewhat forgotten pop culture events. That to-do list included Claude Lelouch’s […] -
![There’s a lot of old film footage out there shot as backgrounds for movies. But this one is better than average, and here’s some unusual CC spotting to be had. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "CC Cinema: Hollywood and Downtown LA In 1961 – No Less Than Nine Corvairs")
CC Cinema: Hollywood and Downtown LA In 1961 – No Less Than Nine Corvairs
Posted on November 22, 2022 | 33 CommentsThere’s a lot of old film footage out there shot as backgrounds for movies. But this one is better than average, and here’s some unusual CC spotting to be had. […] -
![By the mid 60’s filming technology had ‘freed up’ the camera and moviegoers were to experience an endless supply of ‘behind the wheel’ high-speed pursuits with awesome chair-grabbing qualities. Bullit, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screen-Shot-2022-01-24-at-4.39.56-PM.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Cinema: The Cars Of Belmondo’s “The Burglars” (Le Casse)")
Curbside Cinema: The Cars Of Belmondo’s “The Burglars” (Le Casse)
Posted on August 26, 2022 | 26 CommentsBy the mid 60’s filming technology had ‘freed up’ the camera and moviegoers were to experience an endless supply of ‘behind the wheel’ high-speed pursuits with awesome chair-grabbing qualities. Bullit, […]
