The sixties were a roller coaster ride. We experienced the bizarre (Tom Jones & Midnight Cowboy), the dull (Lawrence of Arabia & A Man For All Seasons), the plea for racial harmony (West Side Story & In The Heat Of The Night) and the exceptional (My Fair Lady & The Sound Of Music). The decade began with a black and white film and ended with an X rated movie.
One positive about the decade in the context of film was the character development. For the first time, the audience began to feel for the characters. The plots were not all that strong but the emotional connection between the viewer and the hero were very strong. As we watched the movies, we felt a bond with Baxter, Eliza, Maria, Sir Thomas, Tibbs and even Joe Buck.
Overall, it was a decade that I am glad to have behind us. We are looking forward to the next decade.
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