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UFO (1970)
Fabulous fabulous fabulous
Really hot chicks
Amazing, rarely seen aliens.
Purple Hair and Bacofoil outfits
Futuristic string vests
Straker's hair
Benedict Cumberbatch's amazingly hot mum.
Futuristic cars.
Retro Futurism with legs.
As dramatic as Thunderbirds (think closeups of sweating, nervous puppets) but done in real life. Often there no happy endings to episodes.
A really grim reason for the alien invasion and a very powerful, but troubled commander weighed down with the responsibility who sacrifices his family life in pursuit of the job; imagine Jack O'Neill without the jokes.
Plus... the single best sci-fi theme ever written.
Carry on Cabby (1963)
A social snapshot
I write this exactly 60 years on from this film being made. The version of the UK it portrays is long gone, manners and behaviours have changed significantly and the monocultural nature is now morphing into something altogether new. In that respect the film is a nice view of a slightly idealised version of what life was like for ordinary people back then. As such one can enjoy it and, be amused, as it's as much historical relic as old fashioned comedy. The characters are the usual mix of caricatures, stereotypes and archetypes, each instantly recognisable, places are middle England and there is very subtle social commentary on the ex forces types being down at heel and needing a leg up.
The world of equality and sixties swinging was fast heading over the hill. This and many other films of the era marked the beginning of the end of the post war society and the emergence of the modern era that fought its way out of the shadows during the 70s.