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“Yellow Submarine”

Posted on 31 July 2022 by pws

Not a Beatles film this, not really. The Fab Four had made two feature length films but wanted no more, so they gave permission, and four unused songs, for this 1968 animated classic. The plot: Pepperland is invaded by the … Continue reading →

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“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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