1960s

SIX IN PARIS: A French Dispatch from 1965
SIX IN PARIS: A French Dispatch from 1965

Despite its flaws, Six in Paris should fascinate fans of the French New Wave—or, really, fans of anything French at all.

THE BIKERIDERS: An Inspired, Understated Look at Early Bike Culture
THE BIKERIDERS: An Inspired, Understated Look at Early Bike Culture

The Bikeriders is a memorable addition to Jeff Nichols’ ouvre.

EROS + MASSACRE: Explorinag Kijū Yoshida’s Anarchic Magnum Opus
EROS + MASSACRE: Exploring Kijū Yoshida’s Anarchic Magnum Opus

A prime example of what political cinema should be, Eros + Massacre is an intriguing and challenging work from one of Japanese’s singular talents.

PEEPING TOM: Revisiting Michael Powell's Meditation on Murder and Moviemaking
PEEPING TOM: Revisiting Michael Powell’s Meditation on Murder and Moviemaking

“Peeping Tom,” now known as a cult classic, is a thrilling examination of the dangers inherent in making and watching moving pictures.

Horrific Inquiry: THANKSKILLING (2008)
Horrific Inquiry: EYES WITHOUT A FACE (1960)

Eyes Without a Face packs some surprises that hold even in the face of time.

EARLY SHORT FILMS OF THE FRENCH NEW WAVE: Exploring Icarus Films’ New Anthology
EARLY SHORT FILMS OF THE FRENCH NEW WAVE: Exploring Icarus Films’ New Anthology

Throw in an informative booklet with an essay by Eric Le Roy and Early Short Films of the French New Wave is truly a must-own.

Before Hallyu, There Was The Housemaid: Exploring Korean Cinema’s Golden Decade
Before Hallyu, There Was The Housemaid: Exploring Korean Cinema’s Golden Decade

Film at Lincoln Center and Subway Cinema are showcasing 24 films, a retrospective of Korean Cinema’s Golden Decade: The 1960s.

THE TALE OF TSAR SALTAN: An Impeccably Realized Colorful Epic

The Tale of Tsar Saltan marries the magnanimousness of Ptushko’s vision with the acute details of his set designs and costumes.

TIME OF ROSES: Art And Class Conflict In A Prescient Tale Of The Future
TIME OF ROSES: Art And Class Conflict In A Prescient Tale Of The Future

Time of Roses has a keen eye for design and tells a prescient tale of the lie that hides within “The End of History”.

TIME OF ROSES: Fascinating Finnish Science Fiction
TIME OF ROSES: Fascinating Finnish Science Fiction

Intriguing despite its imperfections, Time of Roses is a journey through time and space worth taking.

Horrific Inquiry: THE TORTURE CHAMBER OF DR. SADISM (1967)
Horrific Inquiry: THE TORTURE CHAMBER OF DR. SADISM (1967)

While this is far from a good horror film, it’s hard not to acknowledge the possible influences both it and Poe have had on horror

A WOMAN KILLS: A Newly Unearthed Cinematic Time Capsule
A WOMAN KILLS: A Newly Unearthed Cinematic Time Capsule

As a cinematic time capsule, A Woman Kills is worth (re)discovering… even if its most problematic aspects should be taken with a large grain of salt.

Horrific Inquiry: THE BIRDS (1963)
Horrific Inquiry: THE BIRDS (1963)

While the visuals and horror may not have stood the test of time, The Birds proves there is still more to be taken away watch after watch.

Horrific Inquiry: CARNIVAL OF SOULS (1962)
Horrific Inquiry: CARNIVAL OF SOULS (1962)

From the layers of trauma to the shocking twist ending, Carnival of Souls is a classic cinematic experience best shared with others.

Inquiring Minds: ALPHAVILLE (1965)
Inquiring Minds: ALPHAVILLE (1965)

For the second Inquiring Minds we tackle the 1965 Jean-Luc Godard sci-fi noir feature, Alphaville.