It is usually unwise and often physically dangerous to laugh at another man’s religion. When a person believes fervently in something, no matter how absurd the object of his faith appears, there is no safe way to tell him that …
FE Author: Thomas Haroldson
Eastwood Park 1943
by Thomas Haroldson
Fifth Estate # 105, May 14-27, 1970
In 1943, Eastwood Amusement Park was literally the end of the line. Streetcars, packed with servicemen and factory workers, would cut sharply across Gratiot at Eight Mile, screech around a tight loop at the park’s entrance, and head back downtown.
Tango
by Thomas Haroldson
Fifth Estate # 77, April 17-30, 1969
The Detroit Repertory Theater’s current offering, Tango, is the most enjoyable play to appear in town since “MacBird.”
Films
by Thomas Haroldson
Fifth Estate # 65, October 31-November 13, 1968
A little over a year ago I was a bit disturbed by the slight attention given the 12 victims of “Bonnie and Clyde’s” career. When I suggested that the movie should have given equal time to the victim’s point of …
Barbarella
by Hank Malone, Thomas Haroldson
Fifth Estate # 64, October 17-30, 1968
1. Thomas Haroldson “Barbarella” is a gas. No doubt about it. In fact, it is one of the most enjoyable and imaginative movies ever made.
The Swimmer
by Thomas Haroldson
Fifth Estate # 59, August 1-14, 1968
Eleanor and Frank Perry, who made “David and Lisa,” have come out with a new film called “The Swimmer.” Although it does not resemble, or live up to, their previous effort, it’s a better movie than most critics would have …
Elvira Madigan
by Thomas Haroldson
Fifth Estate # 58, July 18-31, 1968
“Elvira Madigan,” as advertised, may well be the most beautiful movie ever made. In any event, it is one of the most popular foreign films to come to Detroit in quite a while. However, I have a feeling that the …
Green Berets Invade Detroit
by Thomas Haroldson
Fifth Estate # 57, July 4-18, 1968
John Wayne BIFF! has made a new movie POW! called “The Green Berets” AAP! It’s currently appearing at the Adams Theatre, and I want all you weak-kneed, yellow-bellied draft dodgers out there to double time down to see it.
The Stranger
by Thomas Haroldson
Fifth Estate # 56, June 19-July 1, 1968
I have yet to read a really worthwhile movie review of “The Stranger,” and I’m not sure I can remedy the situation.
Planet of the Apes
by Thomas Haroldson
Fifth Estate # 55, June 4-18, 1968
“Planet of the Apes” may turn out to be the “Bonnie and Clyde” of 1968. Many film critics, after giving the picture an unfavorable review, are beginning to have second thoughts about it.