The Wash (2001)

Arguably One of the Greatest Triumphs of 20th Century Cinema
OK. So maybe it's not quite THAT good. However, this grossly underappreciated film (and I say FILM, not "movie") has a lot to offer. Not only does it capture the zeitgeist of the fun, innocent 70's, but it also strips away the seemingly carefree life of the characters and shows the desperation within. Duane -- I mean, Abdullah is played brilliantly by the wonderfully gruff yet fragile Bill Duke. Ivan Dixon, who died today (and prompted my thinking about and reviewing this film), is equally marvelous as Abdullah's older, wiser alter ego, Lonny. Add in the always-memorable Antonio Fargas, along with Richard Pryor, The Pointer Sisters, George Carlin and Professor Irwin Corey (only in the 70's could such an ensemble be brought together), and you have a silly, fun, and, yes, meaningful slice of 70's nostalgia wrapped around a serious film. Don't forget Floyd and Lloyd on steam guns and Franklin Ajaye as Superfly, either.

A Walk Back in Time
I bought this DVD to bring back good memories of my father and I watching this movie on KTLA back in the 70's. My father saw them filming the movie down at Sixth and Alvarado in L.A. and he loved to watch it with me on late night TV. It is just pure classic 70's movie making and a lot of fun to watch and some good laughs.

Funny
One of the best black comedies of the 70's....can't go wrong with this on, check it out.