1974 - What a Year

On to 1974. A great year in films. But, before we go on, let's recap on what happened outside the cinemas.

• Something important happens in Malaysia. No, I'm serious. Kuala Lumpur, the capital, is declared federal territory.
• Mia Farrow is on the cover of the first issue of People.
• ABBA win the Eurovision song contest. The only winning band that made it big internationally. Somehow people are still trying to win this thing. I don't get it.
• Deep Purple destroy the stage equipment so as not to be upstaged by ELP. They didn't need to, because ELP suck.
• Rumble in the Jungle. Not to be confused with Jethro Tull's amazing Bungle in the Jungle.
• Lucy is discovered (yay, Darwin!).