A Look at Iconic Films and Covers from 1960s Films and Filming Magazine

Films and Filming was a prominent British cinema magazine that ran from 1954 to the early 1990s, widely respected for its sophisticated coverage of both mainstream and art house cinema. Unlike many publications of the era, it prioritized international directors, intellectual discussions of film as an art form, and progressive photography that challenged social norms. The magazine became especially notable within cinephile circles and the LGBTQ+ community for its daring visual content. The 1960s issues featured a mix of celebrated actors and landmark films, including Dean Stockwell and Trevor Howard in ‘Sons and Lovers,’ Marlon Brando and Anna Magnani in ‘The Fugitive Kind,’ and Paul Newman and Robert Redford in ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.’ Other notable covers highlighted cinematic classics such as ‘Dr. Zhivago,’ ‘Bonnie and Clyde,’ ‘Batman,’ and ‘Viva Maria.’ Each cover reflects both the glamour and evolving social dynamics of the decade, making the collection a valuable historical archive of cinematic culture and magazine art during a transformative period in film history.