It Takes Two To Skidoo (1968)

Every Weekend the CBS Late Show becomes Counter Culture Theatre playing the best in 60's and early 70's Counter Culture and anti-establishment films. 

Plot Outline: It’s really not that important (at least the screenwriter didn’t think it was) but ok, here goes. It has something to do with an ex-gangster being called out of retirement by God to perform one last hit on a prison inmate. While in prison he trips on acid, everyone trips on acid, something happens on a boat.

Review: Firstly I should make it clear that it probably wont matter what I say in this review, you will want to see this film regardless. I could tell you it was the worst film ever made, I could tell you it was the best, but by the time I have described it to you, you will need to see this film more than Woody Allen needs someone to tell him when an idea isn’t working.

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When the world was shifting, when freedom felt within reach, when love was fleeting but adventure was eternal—It Takes Two To Skidoo was born. The film, a whirlwind of escapism, romance, and rebellion, demanded a soundtrack that wasn’t just heard, but felt. And here it is—a psychedelic, soulful, and electrifying journey through the spirit of 1968. 

 Find it here:  Two To Skidoo OST

The Love-Ins (1967)

Every Weekend the CBS Late Show becomes Counter Culture Theatre playing the best in 60's and early 70's Counter Culture and anti-establishment films. 

This weekend it's 'The Love-Ins'.  The film is loosely based on the 1960s American figure Timothy Leary and represents the 1960s San Francisco scene, particularly the Haight-Ashbury district. The plot centers on a Leary-type figure becoming the head of a cult-like following of hippies who all enjoy the effects of LSD. 

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The Holy Mountain (1973)

Every Weekend the CBS Late Show becomes Counter Culture Theatre playing the best in 60's and early 70's Counter Culture and anti-establishment films. 

This weekend it's 'The Holy Mountain'.  A Christlike figure wanders through bizarre, grotesque scenarios filled with religious and sacrilegious imagery. He meets a mystical guide who introduces him to six wealthy and powerful individuals, each representing a planet in the solar system.

It's A Revolution Mother! (1969)

 

Every Weekend the CBS Late Show becomes Counter Culture Theatre playing the best in 60's and early 70's Counter Culture and anti-establishment films. This weekend we screen 'It's A Revolution Mother!" from 1969.  

This documentary depicts the wild swinging youth scene of the turbulent 60’s, with in-depth footage of hippies doing a protest march against the Vietnam war in Washington, D.C., a rowdy New Jersey biker club called the Aliens letting it all hang out, and kids having themselves a groovy good time at a funky Florida rock festival.

The Soundtrack

 

Revolution (!968)

Documentary of late 60's hippie life, mostly in San Francisco. Every Weekend the CBS Late Show becomes Counter Culture Theatre playing the best in 60's and early 70's Counter Culture and anti-establishment films.

COUNTER CULTURE THEATRE 2024

Based on Harlan Ellison's novella of the same name from 1969, A Boy and His Dog should go down as the most underrated movie ever made that revolves around an apocalypse. In this case, the landscape is a post-apocalyptic southern United States, set in 2024 as the titular duo work in tandem to survive the harsh realities they've become acquainted with. The boy's name is Vic, while his pooch's name is Blood. And in premise, A Boy and His Dog stands out from most other stories of its kind for featuring the concept of telepathy.

   

A NEW COUNTER CULTURE THEATRE

For the adult minded. 

"Hallucination Generation" is a 1966 exploitation film directed by Edward Mann. It was produced by George Atkinson and is considered a part of the counterculture cinema movement of the 1960s. The film explores themes of drug use, rebellion, and social unrest, typical of many movies from that era. "Hallucination Generation" tells the story of a group of young people who become involved in the underground drug culture of Los Angeles. The film follows the characters as they experiment with LSD and other mind-altering substances, leading to various hallucinations and encounters with dangerous situations. I have created a fictional soundtrack album for it as well.  Press Play below and go full screen.  

 

Welcome to the "Hallucination Generation" soundtrack, a sonic journey through the psychedelic realms of the counterculture era. This album captures the spirit of rebellion, exploration, and mind-altering experiences that defined a generation in the 1960s. As you delve into this auditory tapestry, be prepared to embark on a kaleidoscopic adventure. The music within reflects the cultural revolution and the search for transcendence that permeated the zeitgeist of the time. From the hazy realms of acid-rock to the introspective melodies of folk, these songs encapsulate the spirit of a generation breaking free from the confines of societal norms.