Lupin III: Strange Psychokinetic Strategy (1974) dir. Takashi Tsuboshima, Toho/International Television Films
Bit of an odd one this time out. What we have here is not only the first Lupin the 3rd film, but also the first live-action adaption. Some liberties were taken, but how did it stack up?
Sunday, January 26, 2020
Sunday, January 19, 2020
Star Trek: Voyager, or Why I Don't Write for a Living
So, having some time to myself (a rare feat nowadays), I binged some Star Trek: Voyager episodes. I recall catching the premiere on the new UPN network and then moving on to other things by season2. If I had some clout in the 90's, what would I have done?
Sunday, January 12, 2020
Rewrite the Book: Lance Von Erich
Had a chance to watch some documentaries on World Class Championship Wrestling out of Dallas. Sad, but there was one point that stood out.
WCCW was the home of the Von Erich Family. Their triumphs and tragedies are written better elsewhere, but one relative stood out: Lance Von Erich.
Now, the idea of a false relative in wrestling isn't unusual. Heck, take a look at the Anderson family for starters. Even Ric Flair had a stint where he was Arn Anderson's cousin.
So, when Mike Von Erich came down with toxic shock syndrome, it was decided that his brothers Kevin and Kerry needed a third. They had a similar situation when they brought in Michael PS Hayes, so why they decided to bring in jobber Ricky Vaughn as their never before mentioned cousin I've no idea.
So, assuming I was booking in Dallas back in the 80's, what would I do?
WCCW was the home of the Von Erich Family. Their triumphs and tragedies are written better elsewhere, but one relative stood out: Lance Von Erich.
Now, the idea of a false relative in wrestling isn't unusual. Heck, take a look at the Anderson family for starters. Even Ric Flair had a stint where he was Arn Anderson's cousin.
So, when Mike Von Erich came down with toxic shock syndrome, it was decided that his brothers Kevin and Kerry needed a third. They had a similar situation when they brought in Michael PS Hayes, so why they decided to bring in jobber Ricky Vaughn as their never before mentioned cousin I've no idea.
So, assuming I was booking in Dallas back in the 80's, what would I do?
Monday, January 6, 2020
Sunday, January 5, 2020
Upcoming updates
Well, new year and a new series of posts.
First, over the holiday I found a rather interesting tome. Going Going Gone (Susan Jonas & Marilyn Nissenson, Chronicle Books, 1994) is a sort of eulogy/salute to vanishing Americana. Each chapter devotes itself to something that was fading/gone. Given that's up my alley, I'll be taking a look at each chapter. Sort of summary/update plus some stuff that may wasn't included in the book.
Next month, February will see the return of Bring on the Bad Guys. This year we'll be looking at the foes of the Golden Age Green Lantern.
October will see the Horror Countdown rise from it's crypt plus a look back at the horror hosts of Colorado and Louisiana.
All this, plus more art in December.
First, over the holiday I found a rather interesting tome. Going Going Gone (Susan Jonas & Marilyn Nissenson, Chronicle Books, 1994) is a sort of eulogy/salute to vanishing Americana. Each chapter devotes itself to something that was fading/gone. Given that's up my alley, I'll be taking a look at each chapter. Sort of summary/update plus some stuff that may wasn't included in the book.
Next month, February will see the return of Bring on the Bad Guys. This year we'll be looking at the foes of the Golden Age Green Lantern.
October will see the Horror Countdown rise from it's crypt plus a look back at the horror hosts of Colorado and Louisiana.
All this, plus more art in December.
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