Today is a definite stroll down memory lane. I forgot this show existed and one day it popped in my head and I thought… I wonder if Disney has this available and it should because it is a Disney Original and boom, there it was. All 3 seasons. And yet I don’t remember the third … Continue reading Retro Rundown: Disney’s Original Series “So Weird”
Tag: scifi
Favorites: Top 10 Episodes of The Twilight Zone (S2)
The first part, discussing some of my favorite episodes, left me with an odd number of favorites (7) and 5 honorable mentions to create an even list. Season 2 of The Twilight Zone is quite different. The season has many, many favorite or honorable mentions that it was harder to limit down to just ten … Continue reading Favorites: Top 10 Episodes of The Twilight Zone (S2)
Favorites: Top (7) Episodes of The Twilight Zone (S1) + HM
A series that is well beloved and over time seems to be better and better is the classic CBS series, The Twilight Zone, created by Rod Serling. It was almost too ambitious to try to do something like a favorite episode from each season or limiting down what to do. So for this series, I'll … Continue reading Favorites: Top (7) Episodes of The Twilight Zone (S1) + HM
Underrated: Repo The Genetic Opera
un·der·rate /ˌəndə(r)ˈrāte verb past tense: underrated; past participle: underrated, underestimate the extent, value, or importance of (someone or something). “a very underrated film” Grease, Carousel, West Side Story, Hamilton, Newsies, Rocky Horror, Aida, Hairspray, Jesus Christ Superstar, Hair… these musicals (and others I haven’t named) have transcended time and become a part of musical history, … Continue reading Underrated: Repo The Genetic Opera
SoH Reviews: Them! (1954)
Another film watched under the last big vhs tapes found at goodwill. I watched Maximum Overdrive, followed by The Blob and now, finally, we get to an early sci-fi/horror film called Them! I haven’t seen a black/white film in quite a long time now so I was very excited to see this film for the … Continue reading SoH Reviews: Them! (1954)
SoH Reviews: Blood Machines + Turbo Killer
This movie has been on my mind since I watched it yesterday. Right up front, I don’t think I’ve seen anything like this film nor have this sensory experience either. Let’s talk about Blood Machines. Blood Machines, a sequel to the music video Turbo Killer, is a cosmic scifi, horror opera that is about machines … Continue reading SoH Reviews: Blood Machines + Turbo Killer
A Color Story: The Cell, 2000.
Title: The Cell Year: 2000 Director: Tarsem Singh Writer(s): Mark Protosevich Producer(s): Julio Caro, Eric McLeod Costume(s): Eiko Ishioka Cinematography: Paul Laufer Starring: Vince Vaughn, Jennifer Lopez, Vincent D'Onofrio, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Jake Weber and Dylan Baker The colors used in The Cell are distributed beautiful and equally. There's just as much use of color … Continue reading A Color Story: The Cell, 2000.
The Thing; Man is the warmest place to hide.
Title: John Carpenter’s The Thing Year: 1982 Dir.: John Carpenter Producer(s): David Foster, Lawrence Turman Writer(s): Bill Lancaster (screenplay), Who Goes There (novel, by John W. Campbell Jr.) Company: Universal Starring: Kurt Russell, A. Wilford Brimley, T. K. Carter, David Clennon, Keith David, Richard Dysart, Charles Hallahan, Peter Maloney, Richard Masur, Donald Moffat, Joel Polis, … Continue reading The Thing; Man is the warmest place to hide.
The Faculty; school’s out forever.
Title: The Faculty Year: 1998 Dir.: Robert Rodriguez Producer(s): Elizabeth Avellán Writer(s): Kevin Williamson Company: Miramax/Dimension Films Starring: Elijah Wood, Josh Hartnett, Jordana Brewster, Famke Janssen, Clea DuVall, Shawn Hatosy, Robert Patrick, Salma Hayek, Jon Stewart, Usher Raymond, Laura Harris, Piper Laurie, Bebe Neuwirth. It’s the 90s and teen horror films are all the rage. … Continue reading The Faculty; school’s out forever.