2006-07-17 07:33:35 · 4 answers · asked by kerr to u 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
Because the concept was brilliant. And because I was a cab driver. And because it was ahead of its' time. And because it treated the subject in a FARE fashion (ha ha). Because it was
Bernard Hermann's last musical score (a sheer piece of genius work it was). And just because.
ARE YOU TALKIN" TO ME?
Thus sayeth the Oracle.
2006-07-17 07:39:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Taxi Driver was part of a delusional fantasy on the part of John Hinckley, Jr. which triggered his attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan in 1981; he was found not guilty by reason of insanity. His stated reason was that the act was an attempt to impress Jodie Foster by mimicking Travis' mohawked appearance at the Palantine rally.
2006-07-17 08:06:02 · answer #2 · answered by twinklee_x3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One thing to remember about older movies is that a lot of times they were revolutionary FOR THEIR TIME. At the time, taxi driver was considered ultra violent, nothing like anyone had seen before. Also, Jodi Foster was like 12 or 13 when she played that prostitute role, it showed her to be quite a young talent to play such an adult role.
2006-07-17 07:37:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
are you lookin' at me?
2006-07-17 07:36:30 · answer #4 · answered by Zippy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋