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Kwaidan is a 1964 Japanese horror film anthology comprised of four distinct stories based on Lafcadio Hearn’s folktales. Set in feudal Japan, the segments depict supernatural spirits enacting moral justice with little regard for human consequences. The film's ensemble cast includes several prominent...

Onibaba depicts two women in a post-civil war medieval Japan who engage in violent acts to acquire resources. The film centers on their efforts to steal from warring factions, with a male character’s intervention complicating their actions. Kaneto Shindō's 1964 drama explores themes of survival and...

Elektra Records released Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era in 1972 as a double album collecting American garage rock and psychedelic singles from 1965 to 1968. Curated by musician and critic Lenny Kaye, the original collection contains 27 tracks, including recordings by the...

Harakiri is a 1962 Japanese film set during the Edo period under the Tokugawa shogunate. It depicts the rōnin Hanshirō Tsugumo’s request for seppuku, performed before a lord and his samurai, accompanied by an explanation of his circumstances. The narrative explores themes of societal pressure and de...

Playtime, directed by Jacques Tati, is a 1967 comedy film featuring Monsieur Hulot, a character previously seen in other Tati works. The film depicts Hulot’s presence within a large, modern architectural project, with his role fluctuating throughout the narrative. Tati intermittently portrays the ch...

Le Samouraï is a 1967 crime thriller centered around a contract killer investigating his employer’s betrayal while pursued by a Parisian police detective. The film explores the complex relationship between these two figures as they navigate the city's criminal underworld. It was a Franco-Italian pro...

Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward is a sophisticated marionette featured in *Thunderbirds*. She represents International Rescue’s elegant liaison within high society, operating primarily from London. Created using supermarionation techniques, her character embodies the organization's blend of technologic...

The Urei 1176 is an audio compressor introduced in 1967 and designed by Bill Putnam. It uses field-effect transistor (FET) circuitry for gain reduction and is known for its fast attack and release times, which made it suitable for treating vocals, drums, and bass. The device became a widely used too...

Sergei Bondarchuk's Soviet adaptation of War and Peace brings Tolstoy's novel to the screen through a broad account of Russian life during the Napoleonic wars. Pierre Bezukhov and Andrei Bolkonsky are central figures in a story that connects aristocratic society with military conflict. Private uncer...

The Teletronix LA-2A is an optical audio compressor introduced in 1965. It reduces gain by using a luminescent panel and a light-dependent resistor, coupled with tube amplification circuitry, producing smooth compression characteristics. Engineers have used it extensively on vocals, bass guitar, and...

La Dolce Vita depicts the experiences of Marcello Rubini, a journalist navigating the extravagant lifestyle of Rome over seven days. The film’s narrative unfolds through a series of interconnected scenes exploring themes of superficiality and the pursuit of fulfillment. It is structured with a prolo...

Aloysius Parker is a sophisticated marionette character featured in *Thunderbirds*. Created using supermarionation, a unique technique pioneered by Sir Anthony Armitage, he serves as Lady Penelope Trevor’s butler and chauffeur within the iconic British television series. His role highlights the show...

Introduced in the mid-1960s, the Marshall Plexi 1959 is a 100-watt all-tube guitar amplifier head. Its Plexiglas front panel gave rise to the "Plexi" nickname. The amplifier produces significant volume and was adopted by rock guitarists seeking overdriven tone at stage levels. It became associated w...

Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove turns the machinery of nuclear war into dark comedy. A rogue American general orders an attack on the Soviet Union, setting off frantic attempts to recall the bombers and prevent disaster. American leaders debate the crisis in the War Room while a British officer tr...

The Beatles’ White Album, released in 1968, represents a significant shift within the band's output. This double album contains thirty diverse musical pieces spanning rock, blues, folk and experimental sounds. Its varied styles reflect evolving creative approaches during a pivotal period in The Beat...

Five men share a cell and the possibility of escape in Jacques Becker's 1960 French film Le Trou, also known as The Hole. When a new prisoner joins a group already preparing to break out, their plan requires them to decide whether he can be trusted. The film draws on a real escape attempt, with Jean...

Introduced in 1960, the Fender Jazz Bass is an electric bass guitar designed by Leo Fender as an alternative to the Precision Bass. It features a slimmer neck profile and two single-coil pickups, which produce a brighter tone than its predecessor. Originally marketed to jazz musicians, the instrumen...

With his large glasses and hesitant speech, Brains is the resident engineer and inventor of International Rescue in the original Thunderbirds series. He designs the Thunderbird machines and develops technical solutions that help the team carry out difficult rescues. His contribution often happens th...

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is a sprawling 1966 Western set during the American Civil War. It centers around three Confederate soldiers – one honorable, one cunning, and one eccentric – as they attempt to steal a fortune in gold. The film features iconic cinematography and a memorable score by En...

Once Upon a Time in the West is a 1968 Western directed by Sergio Leone. Featuring an ensemble cast including Henry Fonda and Claudia Cardinale, the film utilizes widescreen cinematography by Tonino Delli Colli and a score by Ennio Morricone. The narrative unfolds across the American West with multi...

Released in December 1965, Rubber Soul is the Beatles' sixth studio album in their original British album sequence. It marks a shift toward folk rock influences and more introspective lyrics, with the sitar on Norwegian Wood introducing an Indian string instrument into the group's recorded sound. In...

Directed by Juraj Herz and adapted from Ladislav Fuks' novel, The Cremator is a 1969 Czechoslovak film that joins psychological horror with black comedy. Rudolf Hrušínský plays Karel Kopfrkingl, a crematorium worker whose calm manners conceal a disturbing fixation on death. As Nazi influence grows a...

An Autumn Afternoon is a 1962 Japanese drama directed by Yasujirō Ozu, featuring Chishū Ryū as a father contemplating his daughter’s marriage prospects. The film marks Ozu's final directorial work, completed before his death in 1963 at age 60. It explores familial relationships within the Hirayama f...

Rubber Soul represents a significant shift in The Beatles’ musical direction. Released in 1965, this British rock album explored deeper themes of introspection and human connection through expanded songwriting. It incorporated folk-rock elements and demonstrated a move beyond simple pop structures....

Beyond the Fringe brought Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Alan Bennett and Jonathan Miller together in a British comedy revue that became closely associated with the satire boom of the 1960s. Its sketches questioned authority and social convention, using verbal wit alongside Moore's musical comedy. The pr...

'Like a Rolling Stone' revolutionized songwriting with its stream-of-consciousness lyrics, unconventional length, and raw emotional intensity. Dylans poetic storytelling and biting social commentary challenged the conventions of popular music, paving the way for countless artists to follow. Its impa...

Father of the Delta Blues is a 1965 album by the American blues musician Son House, released by Columbia Records. It was recorded following his rediscovery during the 1960s blues revival after a long hiatus from music. The album features acoustic performances that document his foundational slide gui...

Marshall's model 1987 is a 50-watt all-tube guitar amplifier head introduced in the 1960s. The number identifies the model rather than its release year. Early examples associated with the Plexi name have a gold-colored Plexiglass front panel, a visual detail linked to a broader family of vintage Mar...

Don Draper is a central figure in *Mad Men*, a critically acclaimed television drama set in the 1960s advertising world. He embodies a complex character grappling with personal demons including infidelity and a troubled past. Draper’s internal struggles—his search for authenticity and meaning amidst...