Review of The Last Picture Show (1971) by Ahmad C — 25 Dec 2007

This is one of my favorite movies ever. Brooding and beautifully shot.

This review of The Last Picture Show (1971) was written by Ahmad C on 25 Dec 2007.

The Last Picture Show has generally received very positive reviews.

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