1963
Noah’s Barks pages covering things relating to the year 1963.
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From Russia with Love
If you take away the camp from James Bond, you have to be careful that there’s anything else to look at other than the rug you just pulled. From Russia with Love removes the charm and exotic Caribbean/science-fiction wonder from Dr. No, and in its place remain simplistic characters and a dull plot lacking any… (read more)
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High and Low
I feel slightly guilty about rating High and Low this high, because while its deliberate pacing with separating the thriller (the high) from the investigation (the low) is a novel idea that lends it a lot of personality, it’s hard for me to not be taken a bit too low after the incredible first half.… (read more)
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The Birds
Often considered Alfred Hitchcock‘s last great movie. At the very most, you can definitely see him running thin. The main duo of The Birds are cardboard cutouts of all Hitchcock leads before them down to the coy sarcastic exchanges and the groomed gentleman and innocent blonde woman. The rest of the cast is equally bland… (read more)
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Françoise Hardy – “Le premier bonheur du jour” (1963)
In some ways, Le premier bonheur du jour is a bit better than Françoise Hardy’s debut a year prior. The production values in particular are much improved and the album no longer sounds like it was recorded in a tin can. Hardy’s vocals have more force and confidence behind them—she’s a true star here. The… (read more)