984. The sublime Sentai 06-07 review!

The last two issues of Sentai are quite good, and I like to think it would continue to get better.

Villain of the Week- A.J. Arno

A.J. Arno is the main antagonist of the Dexter Reilly (renamed Dexter Riley) trilogy. He is a corrupt businessman and leader of several illegal operations in the town of Medfield, Massachusetts. He is the archenemy of Dexter Rilley, the protagonist of the franchise. 

983. The alert Atomic Kid (1954) review!

This sort of has a fun premise, but it sure doesn't make a lot of sense.

Eurogliders - Another Day In The Big World

This is from MTV's New Year's Eve Show (1984/85).  I had this tape, but I only remember the two "hits" from it.  This song is really good.

982. The super Space Ghost (1966) 01-03 review!

I had way too much fun with this first episode, but to hear it, you will have to watch past the first half!

Calvin and Hobbes Monday 03-14-1986

This is the last appearance of Pete The Barber.  For a change, Calvin is not wrong.

981. The nice Now You See Him... (1972) review!

Yet another Disney screwball comedy, but in COLOR!  What a great cast this has.

The Heat Thing- What a monster!

The first episode of Space Ghost featured this strange creature from one of Jupiter's moons.

980. The honest Hercules in the Haunted World review!

This is a movie that is pretty highly regarded in fan circles, mostly because Mario Bava directed it.

Now You See Him, Now You Don't

I really enjoyed this movie, and the others in the "Dexter Riley" series.

979. The magical Muppet Treasure Island review!

This was not the easiest movie to review right now, but damn, I am glad to have been alive at the same time as Tim Curry.

It is a really great movie, too!
 

Muppet Treasure Island (1996) Theatrical Trailer

Yes, I know, I am very late to the boat (hah!) here.  Like thirty years.

978. The savage Superman 09-12 review!

Man, Superman was different in the early 50s.  Still closer to those very early days when he would not suffer villains at all!

RIP Tim Curry

This is another sad one, though also not surprising.  Tim was so great in all his roles.  He will be missed.

977. The scenic Sentai 05 review!

I do think this was a valiant attempt to present Japanese genre shows and movies in a great light.

Villain of the Week- Franklin M. Hart Jr

From Wiki- Franklin M. Hart Jr., a Vice President of Consolidated Companies who is the boss of Judy, Violet, Roz, and Doralee. Despite being married, he is not shy about flirting or sexually harassing other women, especially Doralee, and refers to the secretaries on his floor as his "girls". He also steals an idea from Violet and tries to embezzle from Consolidated.

976. The silly Shaggy Dog (1959) review!

I forgot to schedule this last night.  Fun movie, overall.

RIP Dolly Parton

 

Did I listen to her music all the time?  No.  However, I do enjoy her as a person, and hope her family is doing well at this time.

Your Generation - Generation X (Marc Bolan show)

Generation X had some very clunky songs when they started, but this sounds a bit smoother.  I like it, and even the clunky bits, it is very punk.

975. The keen King Kong Show review finale!

I do wish the show would have been put out in a complete set.  I have small hope that might happen now.

Calvin and Hobbes Monday 03-13-1986

The first appearance of Pete the Barber.  He wouldn't show up too much, but just enough.

974. The regal Raven (1963) review!

One of my favorite movies from AIP and Roger Corman!  It is fun and funny!

The Shaggy Dog (1959)

 

From Wiki- The Shaggy Dog is a 1959 American fantasy comedy film produced by Walt Disney Productions and loosely based on the 1923 novel The Hound of Florence by Felix Salten. Directed by Charles Barton from a screenplay by Lillie Hayward and Bill Walsh, the film stars Fred MacMurray, Tommy Kirk, Jean Hagen, Kevin Corcoran, Tim Considine, Roberta Shore, and Annette Funicello. The film follows a teenage boy named Wilby Daniels who, by the power of an enchanted ring of the Borgias, is transformed into a shaggy Old English Sheepdog.

The film was released on March 19, 1959, and grossed over $9 million during its initial release, making it the second-highest-grossing film of 1959. Its success led to a franchise of further films, beginning with the 1976 sequel The Shaggy D.A..  Back to me:

973. The initial Iron-Fisted Monk review!

Someone let me know why... no, never mind.  Watch the episode for the actual question!

ever have one of those bat-days?

I have said this before, and I will say it again, but I believe that they wrote the whole movie around this line.

972. An actual 8 Song Friday!

Our final episode about great cartoon theme songs from the 60s is here!

The Raven Official Trailer

Sven is airing this tomorrow, and I am happy to be able to review it!

971. The solid Superman episodes 05-08 review!

Four more solid episodes of this fun show.  They are in a formula now, but hopefully they will forget about gangsters soon.

Villain of the Week- Warlock

From Wiki- Episode 3 introduces Warlock, who is said to be the "Master of Martian Magic," although his Martian origins seem to be more of a contrivance added to the English dub; whatever Warlock's origin, he is established as a student of some kind of magical school who runs away to Earth after being punished for getting drunk on prune juice. The last major team member is a magician named AjiBaba of Abbadon, from the desert of the eastern hemisphere who debuts in episode 4 as an arch-enemy of Warlock, who attacked his country. Many of the episodes involve battles with Warlock until episode 30, when Krag from the planet Kragmire banishes (throws) Warlock into the depths of space and becomes Prince Planet's major nemesis until the end of the series. Warlock finally returns in the second-to-last episode of the series.

970. The stylish Sentai issues 03-04 review!

I sure wish this magazine had gone on for several years.  Alas, the timing was a bit off, and the internet didn't help.

969. The ionic Invisible Boy (1957) review!

Here we have a minor classic, mostly due to what it portends in the future we now live in.

The Psychedelic Furs - Heartbreak Beat

This is probably my favorite P Furs (as we called them back in the day) song.  Sure, it is a bit overproduced, but those lyrics...

968. The clever Kong Kong Show 03 review!

Seven more segments of this fun 60s show.  Lots of Dr. Who in these episodes!

Spider-Man Brand New Day 2026

Saw this today, and I am ever so glad to have gone to see it in the theater.

Calvin and Hobbes Monday 03-12-1986

This is the first time we see Calvin and Hobbes interact with the toaster.  They figured it out later on, though.

Gaoraneger vs Super Sentai 2001

I cannot believe it has been 25 years since this fabulous movie was released.

The Invisible Boy 1957

 

From Wiki- The Invisible Boy, a.k.a. S.O.S Spaceship, is a 1957 black-and-white American science fiction film from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, produced by Nicholas Nayfack, directed by Herman Hoffman, and starring Richard Eyer and Philip Abbott. It is the second film appearance of Robby the Robot, who memorably appeared the previous year in MGM's Forbidden Planet.  Back to me:

966. The surreal Stranger and the Gunfighter review!

This is another crossover from the Shaws, trying to get more of their generally excellent product into the wide world.

Dr. Conroy?

This was the original concept for Dr. Conroy, Buzz's father, from Frankenstein, Jr.

The Crater Lake Monster

This movie had potential, then it got ruined by interference.

The title is great, and so is the Plesiosaurus.  The rest...
 

965. The sublime 7 60s Theme Song Friday vol 02!

Our second episode (in a series of three) about great cartoon theme songs from the 60s!

964. The active Adventures of Superman 01-04 review!

This first season is quite good, mostly because they are still finding their way.  Once the formula sets in, well...

The Stranger and the Gunfighter (1974) TRAILER

I have not watched this movie in over a decade, so I barely remember anything about it.

963. The stunned Sentai issues 01-02 review!

This is a fun zine that should have lasted longer than it did.  Many factors were in play, I am sure.

VOTW- Bandora the Witch

From Ranger Wiki- 170 million years ago, Bandora was originally the Queen of the Dahl Tribe, but tragedy struck when her son Kai smashed some Tyrannosaurus eggs. In retaliation, the dinosaur chased Kai until he fell off a cliff, causing his death. Swearing revenge against all dinosaurs for taking her son away from her, Bandora sold her soul to Dai-Satan for great magical powers, but in doing so lost all memory of Kai. With her newfound power, Bandora waged war on the other tribes and the dinosaurs they worshipped. Although she almost drove the dinosaurs into extinction, she was stopped by the Guardian Beasts. As punishment for her crimes, Bandora and her followers Grifforzer, Totpat, Bookback, and Pleprechaun were exiled on the planet Nemesis, sealed away in an enchanted urn. In the event that Bandora may one day get free, the five tribes selected their greatest warriors to enter a state of suspended animation. These warriors included: Yamato Tribe Prince Geki, Sharma Tribe Knight Goushi, Etoffe Tribe Knight Dan, Dime Tribe Knight Boi, and Lithia Tribe Princess Mei. Their tombs were left in the care of Mysterious Sage Barza. Back to me:

The Jesus And Mary Chain - Happy When It Rains

Once again, I am very late to the party for discovering this band.  I don't remember hearing them here in Fossil Bed.

It was about three years ago I heard them on the radio.  They are great!
 

962. The leery Legend of Dinosaurs review!

Not a single dinosaur or monster bird exists in this movie.
 

961. The keen King Kong Show review 02!

In which X7 reviews seven more King Kong segments from the 1966 King Kong Show! We meet Kong's archenemy, Dr. Who! The international Judas himself!

Calvin and Hobbes 03-11-1986

How long was that extension cord?  I wonder if his parents approved.

960. The modest Man-Made Monster review!

This was not an easy review, since the movie is quite good, but it lacks something to make it even better.

Prehistoric New Zealand

What is it with artists picking on my beloved plesiosaurs?  While I am sure this scene did play out in real life at times, I am also sure it did not happen all the time.   Much like T. rex vs Triceratops, it would have been very rare.  Plus, we have no proof mosasaurs hunted together.  I suppose it is an exciting scene to paint, though.

959. The epic Enter the Fat Dragon review!

This is the first time I have watched this movie, and gods dang it, these are great fights!

"Superman on Earth"

 

Season One Episode One of The Adventures of Superman is an origin story.  It isn't quite as concise as the first issue of Action Comics was, but manages to get it all done in 25 minutes.

958. The smashing 7 Song Friday 08-07-2026 part 01!

Here we start a three part series about the best cartoon theme songs of the 1960s!

MAN MADE MONSTER (1941) Clip

Since the trailer for The Atomic Monster (the 50s re-release of this movie) is the only one I could find on YouTube is already up on this blog, here's a clip.

957. The glam Ghost Busters finale review!

I sure wish a second season had been made.  Dang that Captain Marvel!  Your loss, Filmation!

Enter the Fat Dragon 1978

I think I have seen this movie once before, but I am not sure.  This is a comedy, but Sammo isn't nearly as goofy as Jackie could be in his movies.  The plot is slight, Bruce Lee worshipping country boy goes to Hong Kong to work for his uncle.  He runs afoul of gangs and fights break out constantly.  Somehow, Ah Lung trained hard and became well versed in martial arts. I got this confused with 1980's Skinny Tiger Fatty Dragon, then realized I had not seen this one before.

956. The jaunty Josie and the Pussycats comic book review!

Yeah, I can't add or count, apparently.

Villain of the Week- Queen Bee

From Wiki- The Zazzala incarnation of Queen Bee first appeared in Justice League of America #23, and was created by Gardner Fox and Mike Sekowsky. The first Bialyan Queen Bee first appeared in Justice League International #16, and was created by J.M. DeMatteis and Keith Giffen. The Tazzala incarnation of Queen Bee first appeared in Creature Commandos #1. The Beatriz incarnation of Queen Bee first appeared in JLA: Incarnations #6, and was created by John Ostrander and Val Semeiks. Back to me:

Mary Jane: Face it, Tiger

60 years of one of our favorite redheads!

955. The suave Superior 8 Ultra Brothers review!

Another Mebius movie, another ending that looks like the same ending as the previous movie.

Another song about groupies.  I mean, in one aspect, it isn't, but really, it's a rock star saying "I'm leaving, see you next time I am in town."

954 The King Kong show

I wish the whole series was available, alas, we will get a truncated series review for a few weeks.

Calvin and Hobbes 03-10-1986

I can see why Calvin thought this might be a good idea...

953. The clear Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter review!

Here's an interesting Hammer movie that appears to have never been released in the US.

A Catwoman (number two, really)

The opening credits to the 1966 Batman movie are quite interesting, and very stylish.  I kinda think they were Bond influenced.

952. The wild When Tae Kwon Do Strikes review!

There should be a comedy meter for martial arts movies.

Too young to know the danger...

Made a friend of this giant fearsome stranger!

951 The super Spy Quest review!

This is a Tom and Jerry movie with the Quest Team as co-stars. It is pretty funny overall.

Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter (1974) Original Trailer

This underrated gem is being aired tomorrow on Svengoolie.  I haven't seen it in quite some time, so this should be fun.

50. The glorious Ghost Busters 09-12 review!

This show just grows on you, even if the humor is ever so corny most of the time.  The actors just make it much better.

When Tae Kwon Do Strikes 1973

I have seen this once before, I think from Sinister Sinema, in "sinema-scope" back in the day.  I remember liking it.

949. The spectacular Space Ghost merch review!

I had a lot of fun with this episode!  Space Ghost rules, that is all I gotta say.

Villain of the Week- Mr. Mind

From Wiki- Mister Mind is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, primarily as an enemy of Captain Marvel.^[1][2] Created by Otto Binder and C. C. Beck for Fawcett Comics, the character made a cameo appearance in Captain Marvel Adventures #22 (March 1943) before making his full first appearance in Captain Marvel Adventures #26 (August 1943).^[3] Mister Mind is a two-inch alien caterpillar-like being of high intelligence with telepathic powers who usually carries out his villainous plans through an organization called the Monster Society of Evil.^[4] The Society made its debut in Captain Marvel Adventures #22, and the resulting "Monster Society of Evil" story arc continued for two years in Captain Marvel Adventures, ending with issue #46 (May 1945).^[5]  Back to me:

948. The ideal It Came from Beneath the Sea review!

This is volume two, as the first one was done over 700 episodes, and was not on YouTube.

The Tourists Blind Among the Flowers On the Old Grey Whistle Test

I knew that Dave and Annie had been in the Tourists, but I had only seen their cover of "I Only Wanna be With You" before.

947. The superior Sym-Bionic Titan FINALE review!

It is a sad day here, as this is the final Sym-Bionic Titan review, and the series remains unfinished as of this writing.

Calvin and Hobbes Monday 03-09-1986

I wonder how long it took Mom to realize that Calvin was trying to sell the family car.

946. The neon Night Stalker (1972) review!

It is hard to talk too much about this movie, so we concentrate on a different aspect of it!

945. The risky Royal Warriors review!

Once again, I forgot to set this up from last night.  Alas.

Juken Sentai Gekiranger

From Wiki- Juken Sentai Gekiranger (獣拳戦隊ゲキレンジャー, Jūken Sentai Gekirenjā; Beast Fist Squadron Gekiranger)^[a] is Toei Company's thirty-first entry in the Super Sentai metaseries. Production began on September 29, 2006, with principal photography beginning on October 6, 2006. It aired on TV Asahi's 2007 Super Hero Time programming block with Kamen Rider Den-O from February 18, 2007, to February 10, 2008, replacing GoGo Sentai Boukenger and was replaced by Engine Sentai Go-onger.  Back to me:

once more, It rises from beneath the Sea!

I will be re-reviewing this movie shortly, since it was done on the Spotify-only days.  That was over 700 episodes ago, nearly two years!

944. The fond Flight of Dragons (1982) review!

In which X7 re-reviews The Flight of Dragons (from way back in the Spotify only days) and quite enjoys the whole movie once again! Dragons, magic, ogres, heroes, princesses, what's not to like? NOTHING! Let's soar into it!

ABC's Movie of the Week Intro - Night Stalker Trailer

Produced especially for the Movie of the Week!  I still can't believe I missed thisin 1972, but I was only seven...

943. The grand Ghost Busters 05-08 review!

This is a fun show.  It is super-silly, but the cast really gives it their all.

Royal Warriors 1986

This is an Academy Award® winning Michelle Yeoh movie I have never seen.  It is pretty good, and fun to see Hiroyuki Sanada as well.  Still, with his family showing up in Hong Kong, one can guess what is about to happen.  I am nearly 30 minutes into the movie, which tracks for the oncoming tragedy.  Spoiler alert (2hich should surprise no one):

942. The supreme Strange Change Machine review!

I love this toy, and the story of the history of it.  Sure, it was kinda dangerous, but that was part of the fun!

Villain of the Week- Deadpool

Yeah, I know, ol' Wade Wilson is a very popular character.  And the movie Deadpool and Wolverine was quite funny.  But he wantonly kills lots of people.  In this one movie alone.  Perhaps he is not as obnoxious in the comic books.  I don't know.  The excess of the 90s in his costume says he probably is, though.

941. The royal Rhubarb of 1951 review!

This is a first- a review of a movie about a cat who owns a sportsball/baseball team.

Luciana Paluzzi in Captain Nemo and the Underwater City

From Wiki- Captain Nemo and the Underwater City is a 1969 British film directed by James Hill and starring Robert Ryan, Chuck Connors and Nanette Newman. It features the character Captain Nemo and his submarine Nautilus inspired by Jules Verne's 1870 novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas. It was written by Pip and Jane Baker.^[2] back to me:

Jon Astley - Jane's Getting Serious (1987)

"And I could get serious, too..." Jon Astley is an amazing songwriter.  This song got used in a... ketchup commercial, I think.

940. The sharp Sym-Bionic Titan 13-16!

OK, how do we get a petition to get this show finished?  If Family Guy can be revived, why not a far superior show?

Calvin and Hobbes 03-08-1986

This is the first time Godzilla is referenced in the strip.  I was about Calvin's age when I met Godzilla for the first time.

939. The scenic Swamp Thing review!

Good ol' Swamp Thing!  His cinematic career isn't close to his comic book career!

Deadpool and Wolverine 2024

I just started watching this movie last night.  I have not watched the first two, since I am not much a of a Deadpool fan.

938. The tangled Ten Tigers of Kwangtung review!

Real heroes, probably a very embellished narrative.

Octus vs Mutraddi swamp monster

Octus is the most powerful of Team Titan.  His abilities are so vast and vague as to make him near omnipotent.

937. The hearty Hobbit of 1977 review!

 Lemme know what you think of this movie!

Swamp Thing 1982 trailer

Sven is airing this tomorrow, and it has been at least three decades since I have watched it.  Or the sequel.

936. The groovy Ghost Busters of 1975 01-04 review!

Here we go, a show that was a throwback to comedy series from the 50s and 60s, only with a supernatural element.

The Ghost Busters logo (1975)

This logo was used for both of Filmation's Ghost Busters series.  It does make the ghost look pretty unhappy!

935. The magical music of Hobbit 1977 review!

This is mostly about the music of the 1977 The Hobbit!  We do like it overall.

Villain of the Week- Hugo A Go-Go

Hugo A-Go-Go is a mad scientist and the main villain of the cartoon series Batfink.

He is a blue-smocked and wild-haired man and is referred to as "the world's maddest scientist" and spends his time in his "secret" laboratory creating weird and wacky inventions (including at one point building himself a robot bride complete with robot mother-in-law) to defeat Batfink and dominate the world.

He somehow manages to escape jail every time when caught to antagonize the hero in a later episode. The cheerfully demented little villain often breaks the fourth wall to talk with the narrator. 

934. The savvy Space Monster Wangmagwi review!

This movie sure is something.  I am not exactly sure just what, but here's a review!

Adrian Belew - intro + Oh Daddy

This fun song is from 1989, so Audie- Adrians's daugher- is now probably in her 40s.

933. The superb Sym-Bionic Titan 09-12 review!

I am really happy with this episode.  Great show, we get a lot of backstory, and more character development.

RIP Sam Neill at 78

This is going around now, and it appears to be completely unexpected.  Most people know him from Jurassic Park and I am one of those most people. 

Calvin and Hobbes Monday 03-07-1986

Do kids even break house windows with baseballs any more?  This was THE cliche for about fifty years.

930. 7 Lively Song Friday

How did I forget to post this last week?  I quite enjoyed making it, and listening to the songs!

932. The vivid Village of the Giants review!

Yep, I liked this far more than I thought I would.  It was just fun, and silly, and the villains got their comeuppance.

931. The agile Amazons and Supermen of 1974 review!

This is a fun movie, overall, but some judicious changes could have made it a classic.

Village of the Giants (1965) Trailer

I think I have watched this movie once.  I am 96.5% sure of it.  I do not remember much about it though.

929. The superior Spider-Noir finale 07-08 review!

This is a great series, well worth the time to watch.  I sure hope it gets a second season.

The Dinosaur Scrapbook review- Special Edition!

 

OK, so we had some tech issues with ClipChamp yesterday, and I had to redo the episode.  The only audio I changed was the end bit, though.  However today I was able to create the original version.  This has become a special edition which will be viewable on Patreon.com some time in the near future.  It will be the first time I put a price on it, though, which is kind of exciting and scary to me.  It will be a test, only a test, at this time.

928. The delightful Dinosaur Scrapbook review!

Aside from the tech stuff that happened (we lost some trailers, alas) this is a fun book!

Villain of the Week- Metallus

From The Villains.Fandom Wiki- Metallus first appeared in the 1960s Space Ghost series. There he appeared as a galactic space conqueror who had an armada of killer robots and missiles ready to invade a nearby planet, but was thwarted. In another episode, Space Ghost's pet monkey, Blip, removed Metallus' head to find that there was nothing underneath. He later joined the Council of Doom to help destroy Space Ghost, but ultimately failed.  Back to me:

927. The clear Captain America of 1979 review!

This is a decent movie, cursed with having to be an origin story.  It could have been better.

The Smithereens - "Behind The Wall Of Sleep" - Saturday Live (21-03-1987)

I liked this band in the 80s, but in the last 15 years that has turned to love.  What a great band!

926. The super Sym-Bionic Titan 05-08 review!

In which X7 reviews four more episodes of Sym-Bionic Titan, and they are all pretty darn good, even if one features racing. Will we see that car again? Place yer bets and let's roll!

Calvin and Hobbes Monday 03-06-1986

I did rig some "traps" on occasion, but mostly it was a large rubber spider that would fall onto someone opening the door.

A Legend of Dinosaurs and Monster Birds 1977

Well, I am going to review this movie in the near future.  I sure love this poster.  I have an odd relationship with this film, I'll tell you what.  Some people love it.  Spoiler:

925. The invincible Invisible Agent review!

This is an early superhero movie that doesn't get recognized as such.

924. The sweet 1776 review!

Released in 1972, this movie is still pertinent today.  Perhaps even more so.

X Rider!

I love this artwork for the interstitials between the commercials.

923. Mazinger Z, Devilman, and Great Mazinger, oh my! review!

These are two fun if very non-canonical movies from the mind of Go Nagai.

Invisible Agent Official Trailer

Here's the trailer again, since Sven is airing it tomorrow night.

922. The sad Spider Noir 05-06 review!

The review isn't sad, it's Ben Reilly who is sad.  Watch and find out why!

Spy Quest title card

If you think I don't love this title card, well, you gotta another think coming!

921. The fond Flash 100 Page Super Spectacular 22 review!

Yes, another comic book review!  This time it is one from 1973, which was a pretty influential year for your young agent.

Villain of the Week- Dr. Zin

Dr. Archimedes Zin (yes, he does have several first names, but I do like the Future Quest version best) is the only recurring villain from the original Jonny Quest series.  He is also an expert in the realm of science, and has some kind of agenda of his own.

920. The leafy Little Shop of Horrors (1960) review!

Feed me!  Audrey, Jr never adds Seymour once in this movie, though.

919. The shiny Sym-Bionic Titan 01-04 review!

This is a show I wish I had caught first run, but I saw it soon enough after.

Yazoo- Nobody's Diary

I do like SOME synth-pop.  This duo is one of them.  Great hooks and a great voice.

Calvin and Hobbes Monday 03-05-1986

His parents left a six year old alone in the house for a couple hours.  What could go wrong?

918. The gutsy Godzilla vs. Gigan review!

I really wanted to love this movie when it hit the kiddie matinees back in the late 70s.

1776 poster

Here's another poster from this 1972 musical.  I reviewed it on Spotify about two years and 700 episodes ago, so I am going to redo it this week.  Guess what day?  Probably not the exact day, though.  I haven't watched it since the last time, almost two years ago, so it will be fun.  And I have thoughts about the whole thing all over again!  This is a long movie, but I doubt it will take two parts to do.  Though I very well might!