When it comes to science fiction there is nothing more dangerous than space exploration, especially in the 1950s, but with the film Monster from Green Hell, we get a different wrinkle, one where the simple “planning” on going into space results in a terrifying encounter with a deadly menace, and this a threat not found…
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Sheena (1984) – Review
In the 80s comic book-based movies were not quite the marketable thing they are today, the Marvel Cinematic Universe wasn’t even a twinkle in Kevin Feige’s eye yet, so when producer Paul Aratow began to bandy around the idea of bringing this old 1940s comic character to the big screen he was really going out…
The Herculoids (1967-1969) – Review
In the late 1960s, Saturday morning cartoons were populated by flashy superheroes or teen sleuths, not to mention whatever animal sidekick they had on hand, but in 1967 there was one particular show created by legendary American artist Alex Toth which stood apart from the rest. For those not in the know, Alex Toth worked…
Flash Gordon (1936) – Review
Long before the rock group Queen was proclaiming that he was the “Saviour of the Universe” the character of Flash Gordon had first been adapted from his comic strip roots into a thirteen-part serial for Universal Pictures, in what was at the time the biggest budget serial ever produced.
Gilligan’s Island: Gilligan Meets Jungle Boy (1965)
Gilligan’s Island aired for three years before being cancelled but in those three years the seven castaways had many wacky adventures while marooned on a deserted island, located somewhere in the Pacific Ocean, but what made their stay somewhat bearable was that they would occasionally encounter a variety of guest stars.