Category Archives: Theater Ballroom
Head (1968)
There was no reason to have a Monkees movie, particularly in 1968, when the band was severely out of fashion. But enough money had been made on the records and TV show that it could certainly be financed, and so … Continue reading
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Tagged 60's, BBS, Comedy, Jack Nicholson, Psychedelic, Rock Musical, slapstick, Surreal
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Monterey Pop (1968)
With Michael Wadleigh’s Woodstock (1970) gradually transforming from an engrossing concert film to a Shoah-long historical document, I find myself increasingly valuing D. A. Pennebaker’s Monterey Pop (1968). At just 79 (count ’em!) minutes, the great documentarian’s compilation of the … Continue reading
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Tagged 60's, Concert Film, Documentary, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Psychedelic
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The Music Lovers (1970)
Ken Russell died on November 27th of this year at the age of 84. In the 60’s and the 70’s, Russell specialized in opulent, decadent spectacles; the musical biopic, in particular, was a favorite subgenre for the director, where he … Continue reading
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Tagged 70's, classical music, Drama, Ken Russell
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