Thunderbirds Are Go (1966)

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Nostalgia – and reappraisal – rule. Every bit as worthy a contender for a Father’s Day crown as the more favored likes of The Great Escape, 1963), The Dirty Dozen (1967) and Die Hard (1988). One of the reasons why Britain wasn’t in the thrall of DC and Marvel was that we had grown up with Dr Who and the Gerry and Sylvia Anderson portfolio of sci fi marionettes – Fireball XL5, Supercar, Stingray, Thunderbirds, Joe 90 and Captain Scarlet.

And while most of the nostalgia for the period goes the way of Ray Harryhausen, the Andersons’ achievements not so much with their puppetry but the miniaturization should not be underestimated…

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The Magnificent 60s is a richly curated deep dive into one of cinema’s most transformative decades, guided by film historian Brian Hannan. The site blends sharp weekly reviews with detailed production histories, box‑office insights, and behind‑the‑scenes stories that illuminate how the 1960s reshaped filmmaking. Its archive is vast and meticulously organised, covering everything from spy thrillers and westerns to biopics, musicals, and contemporary films that echo the era’s sensibilities.

What makes the site stand out is its consistency and authority. Hannan’s writing balances historical context with clear‑eyed critique, offering a perspective that’s informed without being academic and passionate without drifting into nostalgia. With four new reviews each week and a navigation system built for discovery, The Magnificent 60s feels less like a blog and more like an evolving cinematic reference library — a must‑visit destination for anyone fascinated by the decade that changed movies forever.