Tag Archives: 1960s

The Day the Music Died/American Pie (2022) PG

A look at the timeless song “American Pie,” by Don McLean and the man who wrote it. Starring Peter Gallagher, ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic, Garth Brooks, and Don McLean. Don McLean’s “American Pie,” is one song that has traversed both generations … Continue reading

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Godfather of Harlem (Epix) Rated TV-MA

A show depicts the life of Bumpy Johnson, a gangster in 1960s Harlem. Starring Lucy Fry, Forest Whitaker, and Demi Singleton. Bumpy returns to Harlem after being in the Alcatraz penitentiary for 11 years. He’s coming back to a new … Continue reading

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In Secret (2013) Rated R

A woman in Paris in the 1860s embarks on an affair that has its consequences. Starring Elizabeth Olsen, Oscar Isaac, and Tom Felton. This film should have been better than it was. The storyline is intriguing, and the first part … Continue reading

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X-Men: First Class (2011) Rated PG-13

In the 1960s, friends, Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr, work together to find other mutants like them, but Erik has a vengeful pursuit of finding the one that ruined his life. Starring James McAvoy, Laurence Belcher, and Michael Fassbender. This … Continue reading

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The Shape of Water (2017) Rated R

At a research facility in the 1960s, a janitor befriends an amphibious creature. Starring Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, and Richard Jenkins. This is the story of a lonely woman who falls in love with an amphibious creature. The film has full frontal … Continue reading

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Public Morals (TNT) Rated TV-MA

This show is set in the 1960s New York City, where the police have a Public Morals Division which walks the line between morality and criminality. Starring Edward Burns, Michael Rapaport, Elizabeth Masucci, Austin Stowell, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Wass Stevens, Katrina … Continue reading

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Aquarius (NBC) Rated TV-14

A 1960s cop goes undercover to track down Charles Manson and the Manson family before the killing spree. Starring David Duchovny, Grey Damon, Gethin Anthony A historical fiction piece, the show takes the basic story of Manson and embellishes it … Continue reading

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Our Spirits Don’t Speak English: Indian Boarding School (2008) Rated NR

A documentary told from the Native American side of the US policy to educate the Indian children, who were forced through the system. Starring Gayle Ross, August Schellenberg From the mid-1800s through the 1960s, the US forced Native American children … Continue reading

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The Outsiders (1983) Rated PG-13

Tensions rise between two rival gangs when one gang’s member kills another member from the opposing gang. Based on  the adaptation of the book by the same name, written  by S. E. Hinton. Starring C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph … Continue reading

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New Summer TV Shows 2015

 Aquarius (NBC) A gritty 1960s cop drama about a cop who goes undercover to track Charles Manson and the Manson Family before their infamous murder spree. Premieres: May 28  Proof (TNT) A brilliant surgeon searches for proof of life after … Continue reading

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