In 1969, as America put a man on the moon, Artransa had finished animating a Canadian science-fiction cartoon called Rocket Robin Hood. Finally, they pulled out all the stops and shot a third attempt at a live-action sci-fi show in color. The same model space ship was used again, as well as another bargain-basement robot ("Karl the Computeroid") which had a Kmart-special light in its head.
This time, however, Artransa went all-out and shot twenty-six episodes. The results were just as laughable as you might expect, in spite of some brilliant Australian actors who would go on to much better shows in the future.
Premiering in 1970, Phoenix Five is the kind of delightfully bad that could turn even the Mystery Science Theater crew speechless, or make our own Svengoolie's chickens explode in terror.
Wow. Now I'm speechless. After watching Manchester by the Sea last night and then about 10 minutes of Phoenix Five, I think I'll hide all the knives and guns in my house.
Well, it's pretty much a grueling movie about a guy who is self-punishing himself for being responsible for killing his 3 children in a horrible accidental fire. Performances by the actors are authentic but it is a very depressing 2 hrs and 15 minutes. There is some pretty annoying parts of the soundtrack too. I guess right now in my life I don't need any more regret and depression.
I hear ya, brother. I would rather watch Power Rangers and goof on it afterwards. You really can't goof on a story like Manchester and I don't need to suffer for my enjoyment.
You are so right. Can't see using any lines from this movie in the future. It's part of what makes a good movie for me. Hell, I'm still using lines from Bladerunner, Aliens, 5th Element, Treasure of the Sierra Madre, etc. I like your line about suffering for your enjoyment. Nice way of putting it.
I never could. Not into the contemporary gory horror films at all. Try working on a better story instead of more gore to cover up the fact that the story has been done many times before.
I forever stand vigilant to protect this planet from the myriad of forces that are always against us. Be it the octopus, zombies, aliens or the robots my team of human agents, and our feline allies, circle the globe in a never ending struggle for human freedom.
I learn all I can on every subject that interests me. I especially enjoy ancient history because in the past there are valuable lessons to be found. Also, if I ever get my time machine to work properly, it would be good to know a bit about possible destinations and what to expect when I get there.
I greatly appreciate beautiful design. Be it manufactured or found naturally I am fascinated by the process of invention. I am attracted to the unique, the strange, the haunted. I like to share what I find on this blog.
And not let us forget the 'Cephalopod Menace' who, if allowed to, would wrap their tentacles around all that is good and pure in this life and crush it until it remained no more. They are creatures of pure spite. Hate is all they know. Death is all they do. They are our most ruthless and determined enemy.
So we fight. Selena has the celebrity contacts, the cat is ruthless and without pity, Roosevelt's ghost has the experience and I do the wetwork.
Fighting for the future of the planet doesn't have to be a chore, however. We can take the time to appreciate all that is cool in this world even as we cut the octopus into bite sized chunks.
This is the reason there has always been and must forever be, a Cave of Cool. Be sure to wipe your feet before you enter.
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Wow. Now I'm speechless.
After watching Manchester by the Sea last night and then about 10 minutes of Phoenix Five, I think I'll hide all the knives and guns in my house.
I know. LOL...it is pretty stinky isn't it?
How is Manchester. I don't think I want to watch it. Too much of a Downer.
Well, it's pretty much a grueling movie about a guy who is self-punishing himself for being responsible for killing his 3 children in a horrible accidental fire. Performances by the actors are authentic but it is a very depressing 2 hrs and 15 minutes. There is some pretty annoying parts of the soundtrack too. I guess right now in my life I don't need any more regret and depression.
I hear ya, brother. I would rather watch Power Rangers and goof on it afterwards. You really can't goof on a story like Manchester and I don't need to suffer for my enjoyment.
You are so right. Can't see using any lines from this movie in the future. It's part of what makes a good movie for me. Hell, I'm still using lines from Bladerunner, Aliens, 5th Element, Treasure of the Sierra Madre, etc.
I like your line about suffering for your enjoyment. Nice way of putting it.
You just reach you limit at a certain point in your life. I can't watch torture porn horror movies for the same reason.
I never could. Not into the contemporary gory horror films at all. Try working on a better story instead of more gore to cover up the fact that the story has been done many times before.
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