The Magnificent 60s

2026

None but the Brave (1965)

Frank Sinatra’s lone directorial effort emerges as an unexpectedly thoughtful 60s war drama, blending moral tension and restrained spectacle in a film ripe for overdue reappraisal…

29th March 2026

Chubasco (1968)

A drifting 60s maritime drama whose rebellious energy and fishing‑village realism never quite ignite, leaving Chubasco more curious period piece than compelling coming‑of‑age tale…

27th March 2026

Nobody Runs Forever (1968)

A sharp, character‑driven 60s thriller as Aussie cop Scobie Malone navigates London’s high‑society intrigue, political shadows and moral ambiguity in a quietly compelling manhunt…

26th March 2026

Law of the Lawless (1964)

A remorse‑tinged frontier tale where lawman and outlaw confront the consequences of violence, giving this low‑budget western a rare emotional weight beneath its rugged surface…

25th March 2026

Inadmissible Evidence (1968)

John Osborne’s blistering drama follows a bitter solicitor spiralling into self‑loathing, lashing out at everyone around him as his collapsing life exposes the rot beneath his bravado…

23rd March 2026

What’s New Pussycat? (1965)

A swinging 60s farce where romantic chaos mistaken intentions and escalating flirtations collide in a bright fast‑moving comedy shaped by Bond‑era attitudes and playful charm…

11th March 2026

Comanche Station (1960)

Randolph Scott delivers stoic strength in this taut Boetticher western where loyalty danger and moral resolve collide on a stark frontier journey toward redemption…

2nd March 2026

King of the Action Thriller

Alistair MacLean rose from bestselling novelist to Hollywood’s highest‑paid screenwriter shaping the action thriller genre with tightly crafted plots and relentless cinematic momentum…

1st March 2026

The Lion in Winter (1968)

Power betrayal and razor‑sharp wit collide as Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine battle over succession in this fierce brilliantly acted classic of political and personal warfare…

28th February 2026

True Grit (1969)

John Wayne’s Rooster Cogburn delivers grizzled charm and unexpected depth in this rugged frontier tale that helped redefine the 60s western for a new generation…

25th February 2026

Cactus Flower (1969)

A sharp and stylish late‑60s comedy where Walter Matthau Goldie Hawn and Ingrid Bergman navigate romantic chaos in a breezy adaptation that helped redefine Hollywood humour…

21st February 2026

Black Sunday (1960)

Mario Bava’s gothic masterpiece blends haunting atmosphere striking black‑and‑white imagery and Barbara Steele’s unforgettable dual performance to redefine European horror for a new generation…

19th February 2026

What’s Good for The Goose (1969)

Norman Wisdom’s late‑career comedy follows a buttoned‑down banker swept into the swinging sixties discovering temptation chaos and unexpected liberation in this curious slice of British pop culture…

17th February 2026

Brides of Blood (1968)

Atomic‑era jungle horror erupts as island villagers face mutant creatures deadly rituals and the twisted fallout of Cold War experimentation in this cult exploitation classic…

16th February 2026

A Man for All Seasons (1966)

Fred Zinnemann’s acclaimed drama follows Thomas More’s principled stand against Henry VIII brought to life with commanding performances rich period detail and moral intensity…

15th February 2026

The Born Losers (1967)

Tom Laughlin’s breakout biker drama pits Billy Jack against a violent gang blending exploitation grit social tension and the early stirrings of his counterculture hero persona…

14th February 2026

The Visit (1964)

Ingrid Bergman delivers icy precision in this morally charged drama as a wealthy woman returns to her ruined hometown seeking justice revenge and reckoning…

13th February 2026

80,000 Suspects (1963)

A tense British epidemic drama where smallpox panic collides with marital turmoil as Richard Johnson and Claire Bloom navigate duty suspicion and emotional fallout…

11th February 2026

Airport (1970)

Airport delivers classic 70s disaster spectacle with intersecting storylines tense aviation drama and a polished studio ensemble that helped define the blockbuster formula…

8th February 2026

Run Wild, Run Free (1969)

Run Wild Run Free delivers a quietly affecting 60s drama blending moody Dartmoor landscapes emotional restraint and a thoughtful portrait of childhood isolation and connection…

7th February 2026

Matchless (1967)

Alberto Lattuada’s swinging spy fantasy follows a secret agent granted an invisibility ring leading to playful espionage antics stylish 60s flair and comic intrigue…

28th January 2026

Dingaka (1964)

Jamie Uys’ early drama follows a tribal man seeking justice in apartheid era South Africa blending courtroom tension cultural conflict and stark social commentary…

26th January 2026

Guns at Batasi (1964)

Richard Attenborough anchors this tense political drama set in an African barracks where British soldiers face rebellion shifting loyalties and the collapse of colonial authority…

25th January 2026

The Best of Enemies (1961)

This witty wartime comedy follows Italian and British officers whose rivalry turns unexpectedly cordial blending sharp humour cultural clashes and a playful twist on military conflict…

24th January 2026

Duffy (1968)

James Coburn headlines this stylish caper set against sun drenched Morocco blending cool 60s attitude playful heist antics and a laid back antihero charm…

24th January 2026