Seven Days in May (1964)
“Every now and then a man on a white horse rides by, and we appoint him to be our personal god for the duration. For some men it was a Senator McCarthy, for others it was a General Walker, and now it’s a General Scott.”
Category: Films from the 1960’s
Planet of the Apes (1968)
The unanticipated success of 1968’s Planet of the Apes began the longest running English-language film series other than James Bond and helped pave the way for the Hollywood of today where it seems every other movie released is part of a film franchise. Film review by Dan Willard.
Rip van Wyk (1960)
Film review by Dan Willard. This modern retelling of the Rip Van Winkle story is set in South Africa in the years 1859 and 1959.
The Devil’s Eye (1960)
Film review by Dan Willard. Ingmar Bergman’s usual subjects get a lighthearted treatment in this film based on the Irish proverb: A woman’s chastity is a sty in the eye of the Devil.
Cinderella (1960)
Film review by Dan Willard. This film adaptation of the Cinderella Ballet is more than a mere recording of a stage production.
Via Margutta (1960)
Film review by Dan Willard. A slice of life type of film set in Rome where a group of artists struggle for recognition and in their love lives.
Hungry for Love (1960)
Film review by Dan Willard. An overlooked product of Italian neorealism about four prostitutes who try to run a restaurant after their brothel is shut down. It examines the attitudes in male dominated societies that restrict women to limited opportunities.
The 1,000 Eyes of Dr. Mabuse (1960)
Film review by Dan Willard. Fritz Lang’s final film is perhaps the nadir of his career. It suffers from poorly written dialogue and an incoherent plot.
