Category Archives: Films

“Thunderbirds Are Go”/”Thunderbird 6”

Posted on 24 July 2022 by pws

The 1960s was a high spot in British television. The Avengers, The Prisoner, Dr Who, The Saint, great drama and, of course, the series created by Gerry Anderson. Many, most of his at this time were marionettes: Fireball XL5, Supercar, … Continue reading →

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Other films for your consideration VII

Posted on 20 July 2022 by pws

I think it is probably fair to say that Stanley Kubrick was his supreme best in and around the 1960s. Let’s forget about “Spartacus”. Before this decade, Kubrick’s films were interesting but rather crude and lacked budget. After about the … Continue reading →

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“It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World”

Posted on 17 July 2022 by pws

Heres another big screen classic, from 1963, the BIG American comedy. Directed by Stanley Kramer, who was involved in the making of the wonderful “Inherit The Wind” and “High Noon”, it has a cast list of ‘comedians’ as long as … Continue reading →

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