Video: 'Persona' (trailer)
(Tuesday, October 18, 1966) — Persona, a Swedish avant-garde psychological drama film about an actress recovering from a breakdown who exercises a strange hold over her nurse, premiered today in Stockholm. Continue reading Drama film ‘Persona’ premieres in Stockholm 60 years ago today (Oct 18 1966)
Video: 'Georgy Girl' trailer
(Monday, October 17, 1966, noon EDT) — Georgy Girl, a British romantic comedy film about a misfit who fights for happiness in the world of Swinging London, had its American premiere today at the Fine Arts theater on 58th Street between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue in the Manhattan borough of New York City, four months after premiering at the 16th Berlin International Film Festival. Continue reading British romantic comedy film ‘Georgy Girl’ premieres in USA 60 years ago this hour (Oct 17 1966)
Video: 'What's Up, Tiger Lily?' (trailer)
(Thursday, September 22, 1966, 1:00 p.m. EDT) — What’s Up, Tiger Lily?, the Japanese action film Key of Keys re-dubbed to change the plot to make it a comedy about a secret egg salad recipe, premiered today at Campus Theatre in Lansing Michigan. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘What’s Up, Tiger Lily?’ premieres in Lansing, Michigan 60 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1966)
Video: 'all john lennon moments from how i won the war (1967)'
(Monday, September 19, 1966) — Filming of Richard Lester’s film How I Won The War featuring John Lennon of The Beatles resumed today in Almeria, Spain, and would continue there through Nov. 6, 1966.
Video: 'George Harrison in India, Sept. 1966 /photos'
(Monday, September 19, 1966) — Beatles guitarist George Harrison told reporters today that he came to India to study music and yoga, asking that he and his wife, Pattie, be allowed to pursue their visit in privacy. Continue reading Beatle George Harrison’s secret India retreat forced into open 60 years ago today (Sep 19 1966)
Video: 'all john lennon moments from how i won the war (1967)'
(Wednesday, September 14, 1966) — Shooting of Richard Lester’s film How I Won The War featuring John Lennon of The Beatles concluded today in Celle, West Germany. Continue reading John Lennon’s ‘How I Won the War’ concludes German filming ahead of Spain move 60 years ago today (Sep 14 1966)
Video: 'John Lennon's Scenes in How I Won the War' (Sep. 10, 1966, at 0:27-0:41)
(Friday, September 10, 1966) — John Lennon of The Beatles filmed another scene today for Richard Lester’s film How I Won The War in Verden, about an hour north of Hanover, West Germany.
Video: 'all john lennon moments from how i won the war (1967)' (Sep. 9, 1966, at 0:00-0:27)
(Friday, September 9, 1966) — John Lennon of The Beatles filmed a scene today for Richard Lester’s film How I Won The War in Verden, about an hour north of Hanover, West Germany.
Video: 'John Lennon and the Making of "How I Won the War" (1966)' (Sept. 6, 1966, at 0:06)
(Tuesday, September 6, 1966) — In preparation for his supportive acting role in Richard Lester’s film How I Won The War, John Lennon of The Beatles was given an army-style haircut and a pair of new “granny” glasses (which would become a trademark of his public image) to wear today in the breakfast room of the bar The Inn On The Heath hotel in Celle, near Hanover, West Germany. Continue reading Beatle John Lennon gets new look for film role 60 years ago today (Sep 6 1966)
Video: 'The Battle of Algiers' (trailer)
(Wednesday, August 31, 1966) — The Battle of Algiers, a Italian-Algerian historical war film based on events during the Algerian War (1954–62) against the French government in North Africa, premiered today at the Venice Film Festival. Continue reading ‘The Battle of Algiers’ premieres at Venice Film Festival 60 years ago today (Aug 31 1966)
