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.