Author: Liam Gaughan

The big picture by Francis Ford Coppola Rumble Fish marked a shift toward personal, intimate filmmaking after his earlier spectacles. The film used avant-garde techniques, black-and-white photography, and a youthful ensemble. Rumble Fish began a period of creative change for Coppola, leading to a diverse range of films. The 1970s are among the most important decades in cinematic history, as they saw the younger generation of “New Hollywood” filmmakers come into being. The old guard of studio filmmaking was singled out as a group of daring and highly experimental directors who helmed many films that are still considered classics today.…