The 1970s are considered, among other things, the Golden Age of American cinema: The Godfather, French Connection and The Exorcist are celebrated by both critics and audiences. They also pave the way for a new Hollywood, with directors gaining more control: Robert Altman, Sidney Lumet and Martin Scorsese all develop their own styles and shape the decade. Liza Minnelli appears in Cabaret, while John Travolta achieves fame through Saturday Night Fever and Grease. A new generation of actresses emerges: Ellen Burstyn in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, Gena Rowlands in The Woman in the Room and Pam Grier in Foxy Brown, as well as Diane Keaton in Annie Hall.