How Burt Reynolds Parodied Football and Self-Help in 'Semi-Tough'How Burt Reynolds Parodied Football and Self-Help in 'Semi-Tough'Michael Ritchie's almost-forgotten film is one of the best sports comedies of the '70s.Tyler SageTyler Sage
How 'Smokey and the Bandit II' Tackled Its Star's Fading CareerHow 'Smokey and the Bandit II' Tackled Its Star's Fading CareerSequel was a self-aware meta-commentary on Burt Reynolds' time as a leading man coming to an end. Tyler SageTyler Sage
'Animal House,' 'Stripes,' 'Smokey and the Bandit' Get New Funkos'Animal House,' 'Stripes,' 'Smokey and the Bandit' Get New FunkosClassic '70s and '80s movies will be celebrated with a new line.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Why 'The Longest Yard' Stole Burt Reynolds' Famous MustacheWhy 'The Longest Yard' Stole Burt Reynolds' Famous MustacheThe removal of Burt Reynold's mustache 10 minutes into 'The Longest Yard' says something beautiful about the '70s anti-hero genre. Tyler SageTyler Sage
How ELO's 'Livin' Thing' Got Into 'Boogie Nights'How ELO's 'Livin' Thing' Got Into 'Boogie Nights'Jeff Lynne, who doesn't like sex and violence in movies, had to be convinced to allow his band's song to be used at the end of classic movie.Dave LiftonDave Lifton