Tag Archives: 60’s

Danger Man: Koroshi/Shinda Shima (1968)

“They’ve given you a number And taken away your name.” –“Secret Agent Man,” Johnny Rivers 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the seminal ITV series The Prisoner starring Patrick McGoohan. To celebrate here at Midnight Only, I’m embarking on a … Continue reading

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Quatermass and the Pit (1967)

One of the most admirable qualities of the science fiction scripts of the late Nigel Kneale is that their stories proceed through the scientific method, albeit leading to fantastic conclusions. They are examples of true science fiction – a rare … Continue reading

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Doctor Faustus (1967)

Elizabethan playwright Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593) is best known for his plays The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus and Edward II, and conspiracy theorists have long postulated that he faked his premature death (he was stabbed just above the eye during a brawl) and … Continue reading

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