Posts Tagged ‘1960s’
Relive the Hippie Glory of 1960s San Francisco with A Night at the Family Dog / Go Ride the Music / West Pole 2-DVD Set out May 12
Those born too late to experience first-hand just what made this city at this time so significant will finally understand.
Read MorePanther (1995) Blu-ray Review: No, Not That Black Panther
The truth is out there, in book and documentary film form.
Read MoreTiny Tim: King for a Day Movie Review: A Poignant Look at the Quirky 1960s Star
Director Johan von Sydow examines the life of the quirky, ukulele-playing singer who kept audiences laughing during the tumultuous 1960s.
Read MoreAFI Fest 2020 Review: My Psychedelic Love Story
One doesn’t need to be a fan of Leary or the ’60s counterculture to find My Psychedelic Love Story intriguing.
Read MoreRonnie Wood: Somebody Up There Likes Me Movie Review
The documentary reviews Stones’ guitarist Ronnie Wood’ musical career, his triumph over addiction, and his second career as a visual artist.
Read MoreCharlie Says Movie Review: The Manson Family from the Girls’ Point of View
The film chronicles their descent from hippie teenagers to cold-blooded murderers brainwashed by Charles Manson.
Read MoreThe Group Blu-ray Review: 1930s Women’s Issues – Not So Different from Today
It’s hard for most of the women in The Group to realize their full potential. Something that was true for 1933, 1966, and sadly, for many, still today.
Read MoreThe Complete Monterey Pop Festival (Remastered) Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review
While the video upgrade and single extra aren’t worth a double-dip, this three-disc set is a must-own for fans of classic rock and the ’60s.
Read MoreMansfield 66/67 Movie Review: Jayne’s Life Would Have Made a Great Reality Show
A playful, gossipy look at the not-so-unlikely pairing between publicity-seeking actress Jayne Mansfield and Church of Satan founder Anton LaVey.
Read MoreBrutal Tales of Chivalry (1965) Blu-ray Review: Who Says Chivalry Is Dead?
The one and only Ken Takakura shows those young upstarts how to do it in this early yakuza offering from Toei and Twilight Time.
Read MoreTwilight Time Presents: Riches, Fortunes, Millions, and Women
Four classics ranging from comedic capers to World War II musicals to soul-stirring Woody Allen dramas make their HD home video debut.
Read MoreTwilight Time Presents: Go Big, but Don’t Go Home!
Four classic titles ranging from suffocating small town drama to the wonderful world of corporate corruption highlight this must-see wave of new Blu-ray releases.
Read MoreThe Dismembered (1962) Blu-ray Review: I’d Rather Be in Philadelphia
Garagehouse Pictures digs up one of the goofiest ‒ and yet, strangely intriguing ‒ lost regional horror comedies ever.
Read MoreTwilight Time Presents: Odd Men Out (and the Women Who Drive Them)
Vindictive villains, stereoscopic Stooges, speculative spouses, heroic horsemen, and illiterate inventors highlight this quartet of New-to-Blu releases.
Read MoreBlu-rays Review: Twilight Time Goes Around the World (and Then Some)
Six globetrotting adventures and dramas make their HD home video debuts, including a Sonny Chiba disaster flick and that missing title from you Ray Harryhausen collection.
Read MoreCarol + 2: The Original Queens of Comedy DVD Review: A Look into a Kinder, Gentler Era
Iconic comediennes Carol Burnett and Lucille Ball star in the 1966 TV special, which gives viewers a glimpse of what to expect a year later on The Carol Burnett Show.
Read MoreThe Blues Magoos: Psychedelic Resurrection Album Review
Psychedelic Resurrection is the first album from garage rock band the Blues Magoos in four decades.
Read MoreThe Swimmer (1968) Blu-ray Review: The Last Great Studio-Made Cult Film
Burt Lancaster delivers a performance that will positively send chills down your spine. And those blue swimming trunks sure won’t help any.
Read MoreThe Pink Floyd & Syd Barrett Story DVD Review: The Madcap’s Rise and Fall
This expanded documentary is a must-have for fans of Syd Barrett and early-era Pink Floyd.
Read MoreDC Comics Superheroes: The Filmation Adventures, Vol. 1 DVD Review: A Peppy Blast from the Past
Watch the Flash, Green Lantern, and the Atom battle evil-doers in this collection of animated adventures from 1967.
Read MoreBirth of the Living Dead DVD Review: An Entertaining Documentary
The documentary Birth of the Living Dead examines the evolution of the granddaddy of zombie films, Night of the Living Dead.
Read MoreI Got the Feelin’: James Brown in the ’60s Review: A Great Tribute to the Man and His Music
Many black artists crossed over to white America, but James Brown brought white America to black music.
Read MoreThree Outlaw Samurai Criterion Collection DVD Review: Three is the Magic Number
A serviceable samurai yarn spotlighted by a rewarding underdog story and above average fight scenes.
Read MoreBelle de Jour Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: How Severine Got Her Groove Back
A luminous young Catherine Deneuve crafts a memorable portrait of a bored, rich housewife exploring her dangerous proclivities.
Read MoreTokyo Drifter Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Style Over Substance
Jam-packed with more than enough visual artistry to compensate for its lightweight story.
Read MoreWest Side Story 50th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Review: The Story’s Not the Thing
The choreography and music dazzle in HD, but the story still falls flat.
Read MoreThe Glory Stompers DVD Review: Another Classic AIP Biker Flick
Before Easy Rider, there was The Glory Stompers.
Read MoreThe Who: Live at The Isle of Wight Festival 1970 DVD Review: Absolutely Brilliant
Who’s the greatest rock and roll band of all time? This DVD may make the case.
Read MoreWoodstock: 3 Days of Peace & Music (Director’s Cut) Blu-ray Review: The Beginning of the End of the ’60s
The 40th Anniversary Ultimate Collector’s Edition is quite a trip.
Read MoreThe Complete Monterey Pop Festival Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Marvelous Time Capsule
The set includes the films: Monterey Pop, Jimi Plays Monterey, and Shake! Otis at Monterey.
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