Eastwood Park 1943

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Fifth Estate # 105, May 14-27, 1970

In 1943, Eastwood Amusement Park was literally the end of the line. Streetcars, packed with servicemen …

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Tango

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Fifth Estate # 77, April 17-30, 1969

The Detroit Repertory Theater’s current offering, Tango, is the most enjoyable play to appear in town …

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Films

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Fifth Estate # 65, October 31-November 13, 1968

A little over a year ago I was a bit disturbed by the slight attention given …

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Barbarella

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Fifth Estate # 64, October 17-30, 1968

1. Thomas Haroldson “Barbarella” is a gas. No doubt about it. In fact, it is one …

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The Swimmer

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Fifth Estate # 59, August 1-14, 1968

Eleanor and Frank Perry, who made “David and Lisa,” have come out with a new film …

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Elvira Madigan

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Fifth Estate # 58, July 18-31, 1968

“Elvira Madigan,” as advertised, may well be the most beautiful movie ever made. In any event, …

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Green Berets Invade Detroit

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Fifth Estate # 57, July 4-18, 1968

John Wayne BIFF! has made a new movie POW! called “The Green Berets” AAP! It’s currently …

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The Stranger

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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 …

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Planet of the Apes

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Fifth Estate # 55, June 4-18, 1968

“Planet of the Apes” may turn out to be the “Bonnie and Clyde” of 1968. Many …

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A Space Trip

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Fifth Estate # 53, May 1-15, 1968

I’m afraid that Stanley Kubrick, who directed “Doctor Strangelove” and “Paths of Glory,” has NOT done …

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