Tobor the Great poster

 I have talked about this, complete with pictures, about thirteen years ago.  I still enjoy it, though the kid...

The Sonics- The Witch (1964)

I just heard of this song about five days ago, then the band Soraia recently posted them doing a cover of it.

828. Reviewing The Super 6 Episodes 01-04 just for kix!

We celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Super 6 for the next four weeks!

Calvin and Hobbes Monday 02-20-1986

Miss Wormwood must have some phenomenal strength and reflexes to catch Calvin that fast.  Or perhaps this was not the first time he tried to escape.

827. Here's the Man from Atlantis! 1977

I really liked this show when it was on, and was sad it got canceled.

The Iron Giant (1999)

From Wiki- The Iron Giant is a 1999 American animated science fiction film directed by Brad Bird and written by Tim McCanlies^[a]. Loosely based on Ted Hughes's 1968 novel, The Iron Man, it features an ensemble cast, including Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., Vin Diesel, James Gammon, Cloris Leachman, John Mahoney, Eli Marienthal, Christopher McDonald and M. Emmet Walsh. Set during the Cold War in 1957, the film centers on a young boy named Hogarth Hughes, who discovers and befriends a giant robot of extraterrestrial origin. With the help of beatnik artist Dean McCoppin, Hogarth attempts to prevent the United States' military, who have been alerted by paranoid federal agent Kent Mansley, from finding and vanquishing the Giant.  Back to me:

826. Perseus Clashes with the Medusa in 1963!

Here is the new review!  Yeah, I did it over 600 episodes ago, but that was on Spotify only.

Perseo l'invincibile (1963)

 

From Wiki-  Medusa Against the Son of Hercules (Italian: Perseo l'invincibile, lit. 'Perseus the Invincible', Spanish: El valle de los hombres de piedra, lit. 'The Valley of the Stone Men') is a 1963 Italian-Spanish sword and sandal film directed by Alberto De Martino and starring Richard Harrison. It is loosely based on the myth of Perseus and Medusa.^[1][2]

Plot

Medusa is a monster that haunts a lake and attacks a group of soldiers; her single eye is capable of turning her victims to stone and the kingdom of Argos uses her to impose suffocating tolls on those who pass through. Perseus, the missing son of the true king of Argos (murdered by a usurper who married his widow), is captured by the troops of an evil monarch and forced to fight as a gladiator. But he escapes and plots to overthrow the villain, still having time to face the Medusa and try his luck if he can bring the petrified soldiers back to life. Back to me:

825. White Snake Enchantress and Panda (1958) review

 Here is the Japanese version of Panda and the Magic Serpent, though this time with far less Panda.

Medusa against the Sons Of Hercules - Perseus, that is!

The song is amazing, there is no question about that.

824. Ultraman Mebius 25-28 Space Dinosaur Z-ton!

This show really is something special.  I tried watching newer ones, but none have quite captured my attention like this series.

Marvel's Man from Atlantis (1978)

I quite enjoyed this series.  I watched the entire run (I think), all four movies and 13 episodes.  I haven't seen them since 1978, though I watched bits and pieces of the show when it aired on Sci-Fi (I am pretty sure) back in the 90s.  They sure were desperate for content back then, weren't they?  A few of the episodes got a bit silly toward the end, but we were still desperate for any genre content in the 70s.  This is probably the show that made me a fan of Victor Buono as well. 

823. Famous Japanese Monsters of Filmland zine review!

There isn't a lot to add to the vast amount of reviews for this magazine, but I did it anyway!

Villain of the Week- Killer Kane

 

From Wiki- In the comic strip, Kane was a dark-haired, mustachioed soldier. Kane first appeared in the January 30, 1929 comic strip.^[3] He was romantically involved with Wilma Deering; however, after Wilma left him for Buck Rogers, Kane became a criminal and Buck's mortal enemy.^[3] Kane carried out numerous criminal schemes and attempted to kill Buck on numerous occasions. Kane was often assisted by his girlfriend, Ardala Valmar.^[2][3] Movie serial Kane is a "super-racketeer" who became the supreme dictator of Earth with the help of his criminal army. Although the events of the serial transpire in the year 2440, Kane has apparently ruled the world for some time before that. He was portrayed by actor Anthony Warde. On the 1979 television series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Kane is reimagined as a defector from Earth to the Draconian Realm, a powerful empire said to have conquered three quarters of the known universe. Known simply as "Kane" in this version, he is the supreme commander of the Draconian forces under Emperor Draco. While the original Killer Kane was the absolute leader, on the television series, Kane answers to Draco and (grudgingly) his daughter Princess Ardala, who acts as Draco's emissary (although Princess Ardala did not appear in the 1939 serial). In this version, Ardala is a Princess (which she was not in the original comic strips) who also commands Kane (in the comics, it was Ardala who was Kane's subordinate).^[3]  Back to me:

822.The Shivery Ship of Monsters! 1960

This is such a fun movie, and it is full of monsters, singing, aliens, and action!

Garden Party by Ricky Nelson 1972

This song was a huge hit for Ricky Nelson, but at the time it came out I had no idea who he was.  It was overplayed, and I didn't have a clue what he was singing about at the time.

821. Speed Racer 49-52 The Greatest Racer in the World!

Here we have the finale of Speed Racer!  What do you think will happen?

Calvin and Hobbes Monday 02-19-1986

Now this a conversation every kid in the world (unless they lived in town) has had with a parent.

820. Buck Rogers in the 20th and 3/4 Century! 1979

 This was a very successful movie in 1979, so the buzz for the show was there.

Dark Star (1974)

Dark Star is a 1974 American independent science fiction comedy film produced, scored and directed by John Carpenter and co-written with Dan O'Bannon. It follows the crew of the deteriorating starship Dark Star, twenty years into their mission to destroy unstable planets that might threaten future colonization of other planets. that was from Wiki, now back to me:

819. Days of our Dragons Forever (1988)

I really want to like this movie more often than I do.  The action scenes are great, but...

poster- How to Make a Monster

This will get reviewed on the podcast sometime in the future.

818. Panda and the Magic Serpent (1961 US release)

 This is another two-part episode, as the Japanese subtitled version will be reviewed next week!

This is a fascinating movie, though I can see why it might not have made that much money originally. 

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) Original Trailer

I have not seen this movie in ages.

817. Ultraman Mebius 21-24- now with more Sea Bozu!

 A wonderful set of episodes today, for a wide variety of reasons!

816. Space Wars 05 review!

 How did I miss this yesterday?

Dragons Forever?

Well, I may have a rather interesting take on this classic Jackie-Sammo-Yuen Biao movie in the near future.

Villain of the Week- Ming the Merciless

 

From Wiki- Ming the Merciless is a fictional character who first appeared in the Flash Gordon comic strip in 1934. He has since been the main villain of the strip and its related movie serials, television series and film adaptation. Ming is depicted as a ruthless tyrant who rules the planet Mongo.^[1]  In Alex Raymond's comic strip, when the heroic Flash Gordon and his friends land on the fictional planet Mongo, they find it ruled by an evil emperor, a despot who quickly becomes their enemy.^[2][3] He was not named at first, only being known as the Emperor until six weeks later, when his name was revealed to be "Ming".^[4]

The capital of his empire is named Mingo City in his honour. In addition to his army, Ming is shown to have access to a wide variety of science fiction gadgets, ranging from rocket ships to death rays to robots. Though evil, he has his weaknesses, which include a desire to marry Flash's beautiful companion, Dale Arden.^[2] Ming's daughter Princess Aura is as evil as he is when the series begins, but is eventually reformed by her love for Flash, and later for Prince Barin of Arboria.  Back to me: 

815. What is the Secret of Kells? (2009)

 This is such a good movie, I think I may have to get it and the other two movies in the "trilogy" at some point.

Devo- That's Good!

How did they get away with the imagery on television?

814. Speed Racer 45-48 in review!

 Speed takes on a wide variety of miscreants and malefactors in this four episodes.

Calvin and Hobbes Monday 02-18-1986

I have never understood why parents react to album covers, since 97% of records like these that Calvin bought were designed to be "outrageous" for old people.

813. Journey to Uranus, the 7th Planet!

Here we have another Danish-American co-production from Sid Pink!

812. Three Fantastic Supermen in the Jungle? 1970

 Ever notice how some Italian movies have scenes that really could be cut, even when they are full of scantily clad people?

"Strange and terrible, but still a man"

 This is from Nave De Los Monstruos, aka Ship of Monsters.  It is a very enjoyable Mexican movie from the 60s.

811. 7 Irish Song Friday!

 This was a very fun episode to create!  I like to think I am getting a bit better at it now after three years.

Psycho Official Trailer 1960

Sven is airing the first Friday the 13th movie, and that isn't my bag, baby.

810. Ultraman Mebius 17-20 beware the BEMSTAR!

 Here's a great set of episodes (I will be surprised if there are any adequate episodes of this show) to review today!

Journey to the Seventh Planet in color!

I have written about this movie before, but this time we are simply looking at a photo from the pressbook.  I love those things!

809. The awesome Adventures of Superman (1942) book review!

This is indeed a redo from episode 228. This episode is more fun, though.  Check it out!

Villain of the Week- Dr. Who

This is from the Doctor Who wiki- Dr. Who, also known as Dr. Hu (not), is the main antagonist in the 1966 American/Japanese animated TV series The King Kong Show, and its 1967 Japanese film adaptation King Kong Escapes. He is a mad scientist who desires to capture King Kong for his own evil schemes.

808. The baffling Battle Beyond the Sun (1962) review!

Here is probably the first US-Russian AIP hybrid movie, and it is pretty darn good.  Even with the monsters!

Clancy Lowered the Boom- Dennis Day

 Two years ago I poster Yvonne De Carlo's version of this great song, which has some different lyrics.

807. Speed Racer 40-44 review!

 

Yeah, this is a little long, but it is the last five-episode episode!  We only have two more about Speed, so enjoy!

Calvin and Hobbes Monday 02-17-1986

I never had anyone extort me for money at school.  I wonder how often this happened in real life.

806. The phantasmagoric Phantom from 10,000 Leagues!

 This is a decently entertaining independent movie, overall.

805. The Return of the Way of the Dragon review!

Here's a fun movie, if not quite as excellent as it could be.

Hex is ten months old today!

This little polydactyl princess is ten months old today, and has been with us now for four months.

804. Everybody wants to be The Aristocats (review)!

 This is a favorite Disney movie of mine, since I do remember the last time I saw it, which happened to be about 40 years ago...

The Aristocats trailer (1970)

 Since I have already reviewed Son of Frankenstein a few years ago, I won't be doing it on the podcast.

Ultraman Mebius 13-16- Samurai Showdown!

These are also four very good episodes, and we get a cameo by a classic Ultraman!

Panda and the Magic Serpent

 

This is the English dubbed version of White Snake Enchantress, a Chinese tale as old as time.

802. Reviewing JFFJ #12 from 1979!

Here's a review of the seminal fanzine Japanese Fantasy Film Journal #12, the first one I ever bought.

Villain of the Week- Nazō (Golden Bat)

 

From the Villains Wiki- Dr. Erich Nazo (Zero) is a cruel, evil German scientist who causes a great deal of danger to the most of these around him. He has no tolerance for failure and shows little to no sympathy to his army when they fail him and is quick to lose his temper, going so far as to blasting them with his laser eyes, although the one he shows sympathy towards the most is his assistant Gorgo and never killed him (who pleads to spare him multiple times).

Not only is he super cold-hearted, he also has absolutely no regards to human life and don't hesitate to kill children. Showing no signs of value for anyone but himself; he is also narcissistic and proud of what he is and in-line with his scientific genius, he sees himself superior towards everyone and belittles his minions and sees everyone who works with him as absolutely nothing but tools to help him conquer the world. 

Happy 6th Birthday, Kaida Trillian!

This lovable little goofball turns six today, and like all the other cats in my life, she is unique.  I also love her very much.

801. The Primevals, at last! (review)

Was this worth the wait... mostly.

X Ray Spex- Oh Bondage! Up Yours!

Here's a band I heard in about 84 from a tape I received from a pen pal.  One of the few people I ever corresponded with via personals in CREEM magazine, I think.

800. Speed Racer 35-39, featuring Speedzan!

There are only thirteen episodes left after these five!  What a ride (hah!) it has been!

Calvin and Hobbes Monday 02-16-1986

 

This is the first time Calvin and Susie "flirt" and the first time he and Hobbes talk about love.

The Great War of the Worlds of 1953 review!

This is quite the great movie, and there had been nothing like it on the screen in 1953.  Literally groundbreaking!

Gamera vs Supersonic monster Gyaos!

This Italian poster is pretty much spot on for the third Gamera movie.

Two Champions of Shaolin vs the Wu Tang! 1980

 OK, this is twice now that I have forgotten to schedule the podcast.