The Magnificent '60s

The 1960s witnessed big changes in the United States (and the world for that matter). The race riots, assassinations of three key political figures, the war in Vietnam, the counter-culture movement, women’s rights-the list goes on and on.

One of the key proponents of change was the type of movies made. Social and political changes, advances in visual and physical effects, the deterioration of the studio systems and the unrest of the American culture and questioning of societal norms all came into play at the movies.

The 1960s were a time when movie-makers embraced change. No longer did they produce films that were ‘safe’. Often the movies filmed were shocking, revolutionary, daring and controversial.

A new generation of movie stars emerged-all with a revolutionary, anti-establishment slant such as Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman, Barbara Streisand, Sean Connery and others.

Subject matters in films tackled previously hush hush subjects and did so openly and with bravado.

The times they were a changing and The Magnificent ’60’s, written by Brian Hannan and published by McFarland & Company Inc., Publishers, goes into great details about the 100 most popular films of a revolutionary decade.

From comedies, to dramas, science fiction and every other genre imaginable the book examines them all and also includes and extensive Notes section.

Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV) “Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’”