A Clockwork Orange (1971)

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“One thing I could never stand was to see a filthy, dirty old drunkie, howling away at the filthy songs of his fathers and going blurp blurp in between as it might be a filthy old orchestra in his stinking, … Continue reading →

The Keep Watching the Skies! Science Fiction Movies of the 1950s Blogathon Has Arrived!

My Keep Watching the Skies! Science Fiction Movies of the 1950s Blogathon has arrived!  Below are the entries that have been submitted so far (the list will be updated as entries come in; click here for the blogathon roster).  Click on … Continue reading →

Forbidden Planet (1956)

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“Nice climate you have here.  High oxygen content,” says Commander John J. Adams.  Robby the Robot replies, “I seldom use it myself, sir.  It promotes rust.” 50 years ago, Gene Roddenberry unleashed his new TV series Star Trek upon the … Continue reading →

One Day Until the ‘Keep Watching the Skies! Science Fiction Movies of the 1950s Blogathon’!

In one day, my Keep Watching the Skies! Science Fiction Movies of the 1950s Blogathon will start.  I am delighted I can honor my favorite decade of my favorite film genre.  Whether you’re watching a cheesy, crappy one or a … Continue reading →

Happy 50th Anniversary, Star Trek!

Star Trek officially turns 50 today.  A low budget sci-fi show that debuted in 1966 and only lasted three seasons, it gained popularity through re-runs and its fandom grew, leading to the creation of fan conventions and a resurrection through big screen … Continue reading →

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)

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“I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again.  Life moves pretty fast.  If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it,” says Ferris Bueller. Matthew Broderick does a lot of fourth-wall breaking (talking … Continue reading →

50 Years of Star Trek: Star Trek: Mission New York Day Three Overview

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Today was the final day of Star Trek: Mission New York.  I made it to the Javits Center by 9:30am and got to wait inside.  Once they officially let people in, I immediately went to the show floor to get … Continue reading →

50 Years of Star Trek: Star Trek: Mission New York Day Two Overview

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After a wonderful first day at Star Trek: Mission New York, I eagerly awaited day two.  I got to the Javits Center at almost 10am to find a huge line to get in.  Once I finally got in, I went … Continue reading →

50 Years of Star Trek: Star Trek: Mission New York Day One Overview

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I was ecstatic when I first found out that there would be a Star Trek convention in New York City to commemorate Star Trek‘s 50th anniversary.  I had always wanted to attend a Star Trek convention, but usually the closest … Continue reading →