Category Archives: Movie

Chasing the Moon – PBS

Posted on April 13, 2021 by 1960s: Days of Rage

“The most harrowing moment in the new three-part PBS series Chasing the Moon, about the race to the Moon in the 1960s, happens on Earth, in the suburban home of astronaut Frank Borman, near the Manned Spacecraft Center south of … Continue reading →

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Shirley Clarke

Posted on April 11, 2021 by 1960s: Days of Rage

“Shirley Clarke (née Brimberg; October 2, 1919 – September 23, 1997) was an American experimental and independent filmmaker, director and editor. … In her first film, Dance in the Sun (1953), she adapted a choreography of Daniel Nagrin. The New … Continue reading →

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Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless: How World War II Changed Cinema & Helped Create the French New Wave

Posted on April 4, 2021 by 1960s: Days of Rage

Jean-Luc Godard during the filming of ‘Sympathy For the Devil’ (aka ‘One Plus One’), featuring the Rolling Stones. “Did World War II help create the French New Wave? In a roundabout way, yes, according to this video essay by Nerdwriter. … Continue reading →

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Walk on the Wild Side – Edward Dmytryk (1962)

Posted on March 31, 2021 by 1960s: Days of Rage

“Walk on the Wild Side is a 1962 American drama film directed by Edward Dmytryk and starring Laurence Harvey, Capucine, Jane Fonda, Anne Baxter, and Barbara Stanwyck. It was adapted from the 1956 novel A Walk on the Wild Side … Continue reading →

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The Misfits – written by Arthur Miller, directed by John Huston (1961)

Posted on March 13, 2021 by 1960s: Days of Rage

“The Misfits is a 1961 American drama western film written by Arthur Miller, directed by John Huston, and starring Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, and Montgomery Clift. The supporting cast features Thelma Ritter, Eli Wallach and Kevin McCarthy. The Misfits was … Continue reading →

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The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2006)

Posted on March 12, 2021 by 1960s: Days of Rage

“The U.S. vs. John Lennon is a 2006 documentary film about English musician John Lennon‘s transformation from a member of the Beatles to a rallying anti-war activist striving for world peace during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The film … Continue reading →

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The Great Art Behind Hunter S. Thompson’s Run for Sheriff

Posted on March 7, 2021 by 1960s: Days of Rage

Hunter S. Thompson giving his concession speech at Hotel Jerome. “If you’re going to curate an exhibition of vintage artwork related to the unorthodox and self-described gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson, prepare for the process itself to become a bit, … Continue reading →

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Cinematic History and Its Defining Moments: 1961-1971

Posted on March 1, 2021 by 1960s: Days of Rage

John Huston’s ‘The Misfits’ (1961) “As technology and storytelling evolved, the second half of the twentieth century brought forth a plethora of iconic films that changed the way we see and understand cinema today. Directors of a previous generation delivered … Continue reading →

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Paul Simon Deconstructs “Mrs. Robinson” (1970)

Posted on February 21, 2021 by 1960s: Days of Rage

“There’s nothing like having a deadline. When Simon and Garfunkel were called on by director Mike Nichols to provide music for his 1967 comedy The Graduate, the film was already being edited, and the duo were working on the movie … Continue reading →

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The Swimmer – Frank Perry (1968)

Posted on February 2, 2021 by 1960s: Days of Rage

“The Swimmer is a 1968 American surreal drama film starring Burt Lancaster. The film was written and directed by Academy Award-nominated husband-and-wife team of Eleanor Perry (screenplay adaptation) and Frank Perry (director). The story is based on the 1964 short … Continue reading →

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