Atlantis is the mythical island which supposedly sank beneath the waves thousands of years ago and it hasn’t stopped making trouble since, from the writings of Plato to the screenplays of Hollywood this fabled landmass has provided a great backdrop to some quite entertaining tales, also not so entertaining ones, and today we will be…
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Thundarr the Barbarian (1980-1981) – Review
Created by Marvel Comics writer Steve Gerber and produced by animation house Ruby-Spears Productions the Saturday morning cartoon Thundarr the Barbarian may have only thrilled children for two years but forty years later and you will still find many fans of this animated classic, a series that could be considered the precursor to shows like…
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…
The Last Dinosaur (1977) – Review
When one thinks of Rankin/Bass Productions images of rampaging dinosaurs don’t readily leap to mind as that studio was mostly known for putting out such animated holiday classics as Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer and Santa Clause is Comin’ to Town, yet in 1967 they stepped out of their comfort zone and teamed up with Toho…
Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) – Review
Pitting these two cinematic titans is certainly nothing new as back 1962 King Kong vs. Godzilla thrilled audiences with these monstrous legends as they duked it out across Japan – well, it certainly thrilled me when I was a kid but experiences may vary – but now with Warner Bros. and their Legendary MonsterVerse we…