The path to cinematic appreciation is paved with the memories of our youth. As a child of the 1960s, I bent towards “Star Trek” over “Lost in Space.” The Beatles over Elvis. Sears catalog over Playboy.
Certain movies watched on late night television would form the basis for my future appreciation of cinema not to mention my understanding of life. It’s my personal belief that people are most influenced by the movies they watched coming of age. But as a corollary we are similarly influenced by the same decade of our maturation for the rest of our existence.
Two films immediately transformed my worldview upon initial viewing as a lad staying up late for the Friday night sci-fi flick on KENS-TV’s “Project Terror”:
- The Time Travelers (1964)
- The Monitors (1969)
Come read Michael’s original article as he explores these two thrillers—plus one additional surprise title—in all their mind-warping glory!