... We don't want to freak you out the way Travis Bickle did Betsy by taking her to a a Swedish sex movie but we did find the poster for the movie for you. It was a real movie called Ur Karlekens Sprak (The Language of Love). It was a Swedish Sex-Ed film that somehow became an international hit. Perfect for a first date.
... Travis and Betsy do agree on a song they like. It's The Pilgrim - Chapter 33 by Kris Kristofferson from his album called The Silver Tongue Devil and I. You can read the words here.
He's a poet, He's a liar, he's a prophet, he's a picker
He's a pilgrim and a preacher and a problem when he's stoned
He's a walking contradiction, partly truth and partly fiction
Takin' every direction on his lonely way back home
... John Hinckley the man who attempted to assasinate Ronald Regan was obsessed with the movie Taxi Driver. He modeled his behavior after Travis Bickle and was obsessively in love with Jodie Foster. He felt that the only way to impress the actress was to shoot the President. The movie was shown as part of his defense in his trial. The Famous American Trials website has all the fascinating details behind this crime and the role the movie Taxi Driver played in it.
... Just for fun. A very clever video turning Taxi Driver into "the romantic comedy it was meant to be".
Taxi Driver On Location
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
In the early 1960's, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce developed the idea of the "Hollywood Walk of Fame." The sidewalks of the most famous streets in the heart of Hollywood were lined with "stars" recognizing celebrities' life-long contributions to the entertainment industry. Receiving a star is still to this day considered a huge honor. Here's where you can find Cybill Shepherd's star:
Cybill Shepherd Walk of Fame Star (Television)
7000 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA