My favorite of all time is the Time Machine. The 2002 revisit was good too , but I will always love the original 60' version. Your picks really brought back some memories to me being a sci-fi nut. lol
Thanks for including _Mysterious Island_ and _First Men In The Moon_ . I still love them for their stop-motion animation and music. Other gems are _Robinson Crusoe On Mars_ and _Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea_ .
I like "Robinson Crusoe on Mars" although that is 1958. But, they killed off the Adam West character too quickly. I did like the monkey, or was he a chimp? I recall Adam West was also on Mars, from an episode of the original Outer Limits.
Some great movies in your list! My only suggestion is that I'd have to include Planet of the Apes and 2001 A Space Odyssey (both 1968) in any list of great 1960s scifi movies. 😊
I grew up in 80’s Poland with not many SF movies aired on TV and for me the screening of „The Tina Machine” was illuminating. We had our own Ebert/Siskel duo Tomasz Raczek and Zbigniew Kałużyński, who had a monthly basis evening presentation showing old cinematic „pearls”, including with number of movies from George Pal’s and Roger Corman (E.A.Poe’s adaptations). Wonderful memories which I cherish to this day 😊
You, Sir, have excellent taste in movies! I was a young teen when these films were released and liked Fantastic Voyage as much for Raquel Welch as I did the plot and special effects, but thought that scientists were short- sighted enough to make Crack in the World a reality. To this list, I would add 1963's Day of the Triffids. Imagine my surprise when I discovered triffids were real!
In addition to the films you listed (all of which are some of my favorites) there are a few more films from the 60s that I also loved (even though some might think they were quite silly): The Day of the Triffids (1963); Robinson Crusoe on Mars (1964); Fahrenheit 451 (1966); War of the Gargantuas (1966); 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968); Planet of the Apes (1968); Journey to the Far Side of the Sun (1969) and Marooned (1969).
I also liked "The Day of the Triffids." I like the actor Howard Keel, who had a great voice and was the lead in many movie musicals (Kiss Me Kate, Seven Brides...) and finally in the TV series Dallas. Funny, but I forget that "2001..." was made in the 1960s before CGI. Which makes it even more amazing that it has withstood "the test of time." I don't recall any scenes from it that look hokey. Everything was well thought out and filmed. I just watched one of the new Planet of the Apes movies and the CGI is so fantastically believable. Then I go back to the original Planet and the animal masks just don't look as real any more.
Quatermas and the Pit actually carried an X certificate when first released in the UK, and in fact some of the scenes are still edited out when reruns are shown on daytime tv when young children may be watching, all the movies on this list were generally considered suitable for children. How this panned out in the US I do not know. Quatermas and the Pit was indeed one of the best sci- fi movies of the sixties, and probably was the best to come out of Britain, though The Day The Earth Caught Fire and Night of the Big Heat were also pretty good too.
A favorite of mine too ..some nice effects.. The science( for the time)isn't unusually far off...at least it shows low oxygen. Desolate surface (although life underground) and I believe a dust devil..which Mars does have
Fantastic Voyage was cool, it was different. Mysterious island was neat too. I remember the Morloks from the Time Machine scaring the hell out of me as a kid... still might give me the heebie jeebies, it's been years..
Thanks for sharing this! I was born in 94 but have always loved these old movies and wished I could have seen them when they came out. First Men in the Moon is still such a classic!
Great video! Please treat yourself to reviewing, “Forbidden Planet” by MGM. You’ll experience a flying saucer, unique background sounds, and the famous Robbie the Robot.
Thanks much. I did those two at ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZRj5BE_5Hs8.html and ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-F4rKqeIa2fM.html
I am so glad I stumbled across your video. I was already a big fan of The Time Machine and Fantastic Voyage. I don't recall seeing any of the other 3, although I have heard of them. Now, I can check off First Men In The Moon. Great film, and great cinematography, especially for the time it was made.
Hello. I have just discovered this channel and I think it's great. These films helped me through my childhood, and provided not just escapism, but intrigued my young developing mind. Thank you. Oh yes, I want to say that you have such a warm and kindly voice
Excellent choices. I'd make it the top 7 and include Robinson Crusoe on Mars and 5 Million Years to Earth. Both made a huge impression on me in my youth. Thank you for this fun video.
Oh I totally agree with this list - I also loved all of these movies and watched most of them during the late 60's and early 70's. Nostalgic and wonderful. Many thanks!
Excellent choices. May I recommend 3 to add to the list ... The Day the Earth Caught Fire (1961), When Worlds Collide (1951) and No Blades of Grass (1971)
I've watched a few of your videos and you've managed to cover most of the movies I grew up watching. I don't know if you've already covered the following as well: War of The Worlds (1952), Earth Vs The Flying Saucers (1956), Forbidden Planet (1956), Them (1954), The Blob (1958), 4D Man (1959), Voyage To The Bottom of The Sea (1961), Robinson Crusoe On Mars (1964), This Island Earth (1955), The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951), The Time Travelers (1964), Journey To The Center Of The Earth (1959), Jason and The Argonauts (1963). Just to name a few 😊
They were all good films! I saw all those films when I was young but was lucky enough to see Mysterious island and Fantastic Voyage at the theater where I could see them in color. For years our family only had a black and white TV even after color TV became available because they were too expensive so every film I watched on that was black and white no matter how they were filmed. Those two films were much more enjoyable in color. Another good video. I was looking at your Star Trek section several days ago and it was really cool also.
Fantastic Voyage automatically made me think of Innerspace (my age is showing, lol). Again, I need to watch the originals! Thanks for another set of great movie selections!❤
Great choices! I have all but one on DVD. Hard to pick a favorite, but I'd have to go with "Crack in the World" - non-stop action. The stop-motion monsters of "Mysterious Island" are among the best, in my opinion (the 1960s were the high-water mark for that technology).
One landmark sci-fi movie of the 60s was 2001: A Space Odyssey.(1968) Why it is not on this list I'll never know. As sci-fi movies go, it changed everything.
I now have a name to a part of a movie my dad was likely watching on a Saturday afternoon! That would be Mysterious Island, because I remember when a couple got trapped by the giant bee it sealed them inside a honeycomb! The sound effects of it sounded more like the bee was eating backwards! Haha!
Funny. I just watched that movie last night. Hadn’t seen it in years but a favorite form my childhood. An update would be great but the scientific plausibility of the movie is pretty preposterous
My favourite 1960s sci-fi film has always been Village of the Damned, though it plays more like a horror movie due to the the relative lack of special effects and the decision to eliminate the alien impregnation story of the novel. Consequently, given Endless Perception's criteria, it's exclusion is understandable. However, given his heavy weighting on science and special effects, I'm surprised that 2001: A Space Odyssey did not make his Top Five.
Great list! These films may seem to be a bit old fashioned to some, with their models and practical effects of the time. But to my ten year old self, they are a joy to behold.
That was fun! I've seen, read, and enjoyed all your choices but the "Crack in the Earth" which looks hilarious! I'm a sucker for special effects and enjoy seeing how they improve over time. Your hard work is really appreciated and I hope you had a great Christmas and will have a wonderful new year as well. Just and aside. Your voice is so calming and relaxing to listen to! 🙂 Thank you.
Thank you sooo much. It's feels great to be appreciated. My Christmas was wonderful and a happy new year to you also. My voice and I say Thank you, again.
@@martykarr7058 Yes! In fact I thought I'd watched every old science fiction movie ever made, but that is one I missed. It sounds very much over the top! LOL
CRACK IN THE WORLD is really quite good with some remarkable special and visual effects, including a superb perspective miniature for the underground control center, which most people assumed was just a full-sized set. The climactic "science" is a glossed-over kind of given that makes for a good conclusion, if not swallow-able. Good cast and well-directed.
Another terrific list Endless Perceptions for 4 of them at least. For some reason I was unaware of "Crack in the World" so I'll have to look for that one. For us Sci-Fi aficionados of the 1950's and 1960's this current list is a definite must see. It's hard to choose a favourite but the film I can't get enough of is "Mysterious Island", seeing that movie in the theatres as a young boy was an absolute treat and watching it today on my USB memory sticks in the comfort of my own home is equally entertaining. Cheers from Ontario, Canada and Happy New Year to you!
The best British SF movies of the '60s are 'Quatermass and The Pit'; 'The Day the Earth Caught Fire' and 'These Are The Damned'. I have a fondness for the Planet Films Productions 'Night of The Big Heat' and 'Island of Terror'. Both are on YT.
Fahrenheit 451 - set in the future about burning books. Ray Bradbarry book was excellent. The movie is a classic. Especially Bernard Herrmann's score - beautiful (from 976-CREOLEMAN)!
We are in compete agreement on all these pictures. I was fortunate enough to see Fantastic Voyage before it premiered we had won tickets to a screening at the studio. Also some Fantastic Voyage trivia the production design for the film was by Harper Goff who had also designed the Nautilus for Walt Disney's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
The 50s and 60s where very prolific. As many The Time Machine is my favourite. I read the book on Wikisource and Weena is much younger in fact about 8 yo while Yvette is already 17 yo in the movie (but so memorable). I remember another 'horror' movie : X (The Man With X-Ray Eyes) I found cool too.
The only one I'm not familiar-with is 'Crack in the World'... Thanks for the heads-up! My all-time favourite is The Time Machine, a fascinating, intelligent action-packed picture... I have the film on blu-ray, which includes the 1993 documentary 'The Journey Back'! Rod Taylor tells how The Time Machine prop was sold-off, then rediscovered years later and restored! Then, 33 years after photography was completed, and the film was released... Rod taylor and Alan Young are in costume alongside The Time Machine itself, to film an entirely new scene... What other film is so-beloved, that the principle actors reunite after 33-years to film an extra scene? A masterpiece then, and remains-so!
Crack in the World is a childhood favourite. Not an amazing movie but always nice when it pops up in the TV schedule. Same with Mysterious Island (gotta love some Ray Harryhausen). Both are on UK TV at least 6-8 times a year.
There is a difference... Color is vivid, adventurous, immersive and thrilling... I love them especially the "Time Machine" However there is something special about B+W, even cheaply made ones. They're are the movies that frighten you and lurk in your memories and dreams.
Have you ever seen Planet of the Prehistoric Women (1966)? A obscure little gem starring John Agar and pretty well done with a surprise twist at the end!
Great video but to pick-a-nit I think you meant Jules Verne wrote Mysterious Island in the 1860s, not 1960s. I think it was published in the mid 1870s. Love the video.
2001: A Space Odyssey definitely qualifies and I plan to review it soon. Jason and the Argonauts falls more under fantasy-adventure and has no real science fiction basis. Great film, though.
Very nice selections! I never saw Crack in the World, though. Did you ever see the movie "THEM," about a bunch of very large ants running around in the water drainage system in Los Angeles?
I’ve seen movies four and five and really like them. I haven’t seen the rest although the first one does sound like the Dennis Quaid Martin short movie inner space which I really like.
Great choices, and I really liked the pictures of the directors and actors. I'm glad you stuck to the early and mid 60s. The late 60s movies (2001, Planet of the Apes. etc.) with more advanced technical effects should be considered with 1970s films. I recommend 1962s The Day of the Triffids.
You sir, are a serious geek😮! I admire your knowledge, but , I wonder how your knowledge of sci fi on television matches up. Consider the gauntlet thrown😊
Love ❤️ your videos reviews. Perhaps you might consider at some point doing a review of the 1964 classic “OUTER LIMITS” BEST Sci-Fi episodes. My two favorites are; The man who was NEVER born, The demon with the glass hand. “Civilization ended because man was too busy CLUBBING his brothers over the head with his new found toy, the atomic weapon!”...Andro ( the man who was never born) Stay blessed! Robert-
Thank you much. I would love to but I'm busy building on my sci fi and horror movie reviews, for now. I hope to get into my television sci fi show reviews eventually.
@@endlessperceptions Well, 2001 is still quite watchable, except for the drug addled end. Planet of the Apes came out in 1968 but that's been overshadowed by the new series, which I do think is better. Seconds was done in 1966 staring Rock Hudson - I guess that's kind of an obscure film. There was also Barbarella, which I hate but have seen, but is famous, but so bad. Probably you don't have much interest in foreign films but Alphaville was done in 1965.
