Tag Archives: 1960

The Prisoner (2009) Rated NR

A government agent is kidnapped and sent to a remote village. Starring Ian McKellen, Jim Caviezel, and Ruth Wilson.  Having not seen the original 1960 version, I rather enjoyed this reimagining of the story. The story changes from the cold … Continue reading

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The Magnificent Seven (2016) Rated PG-13

A widow brings together a variety of gunmen in order to avenge her husband’s death. Starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, and Ethan Hawke.  This film is a remake of the 1960 film and the 1954 film Seven Samurai. While both … Continue reading

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Inventing the Abbotts (1997) Rated R

Two working-class brothers court three wealthy sisters. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Billy Crudup, and Will Patton. This is a coming of age film set in 1957-1960 as two young men vie for the attentions of the three girls from a wealthy … Continue reading

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