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  Topic: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)
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Replies: 155
Views: 273511

PostForum: Sci-Fi Movies and Serials from 1950 to 1969   Posted: Sat May 18, 2024 9:28 pm   Subject: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)
Ah-ha! So THAT'S what those gaudy yellow submarines are in the images I've seen when I Googled the Disney ride's current status!

Yuck . . . Rolling Eyes
When Disneyland's Submarine Voyage opened in 19 ...
  Topic: Dr. Black Mr. Hyde (1975)
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Replies: 4
Views: 3323

PostForum: Sci-Fi Movies from 1970 to 2000   Posted: Sat May 18, 2024 1:28 pm   Subject: Dr. Black Mr. Hyde (1975)
This comes from a time when every film producer was jumping on the blaxploitation bandwagon. I'm surprised we never got The Invisible Brutha, The Hunchback of Harlem, or The Blummy!
  Topic: Journey to the Far Side of the Sun (1969)
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Replies: 33
Views: 25136

PostForum: Sci-Fi Movies and Serials from 1950 to 1969   Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 6:43 pm   Subject: Journey to the Far Side of the Sun (1969)
Back when this picture was made, I thought the miniatures were amazingly realistic. I still think they look pretty good.

https://i.imgur.com/TCBVLjS.jpg
  Topic: Goldfinger (1964)
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Replies: 35
Views: 26974

PostForum: Sci-Fi Movies and Serials from 1950 to 1969   Posted: Mon May 06, 2024 10:53 pm   Subject: Re: We Have A Saying In Chicago
Once Is Happenstance,

Twice Is Co-Incidence,

and the Third time, it is

Enemy Action

I don't recall those Words of Wisdom from Ian Fleming's novel, Goldfinger, being used in the film.

Or ...
  Topic: So, I went to the eye doctor . . .
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Replies: 377
Views: 208530

PostForum: Off-Topic Discussions   Posted: Mon May 06, 2024 2:21 pm   Subject: So, I went to the eye doctor . . .
~ Why do birds like to crap on cars?
Birds like to crap on everything.

A related question: Do birds pee?

Answer: Birds don't have a urinary bladder. Their kidneys convert nitrogenous wastes to ...
  Topic: S1.E13 ∙ Tourist Attraction
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Replies: 7
Views: 378

PostForum: The Outer Limits (1963 to 1965)   Posted: Mon May 06, 2024 12:21 am   Subject: S1.E13 ∙ Tourist Attraction
. . . Once the suits were completed, Production Manager Lin Parsons met the stunt crew at his home to test-dunk the costumes in his swimming pool. "We put in little bags of lead shot for negativ ...
  Topic: The Castellows -- another great female musical trio!
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Replies: 2
Views: 272

PostForum: Off-Topic Discussions   Posted: Wed May 01, 2024 7:50 pm   Subject: The Castellows -- another great female musical trio!

Oh my God . . . I'm in love again. Shocked
Well, I suppose three 20-year-olds count the same as one 60-year-old! Wink
  Topic: S1.E13 ∙ Tourist Attraction
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Replies: 7
Views: 378

PostForum: The Outer Limits (1963 to 1965)   Posted: Wed May 01, 2024 4:38 pm   Subject: S1.E13 ∙ Tourist Attraction
It's definitely not one of the better episodes. There's supposed to be a whole breeding population of these creatures, but the budget only allowed for three monster suits. I read somewhere that the su ...
  Topic: Forbidden Planet (1956)
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Replies: 2143
Views: 1038740

PostForum: Sci-Fi Movies and Serials from 1950 to 1969   Posted: Wed May 01, 2024 4:29 pm   Subject: Forbidden Planet (1956)
Actually he keeps calling her "Al-tye-ruh," as in Tyra Banks.

Yes, the video is full of errors. I really wish people would do their homework.
  Topic: The Castellows -- another great female musical trio!
scotpens

Replies: 2
Views: 272

PostForum: Off-Topic Discussions   Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2024 2:07 pm   Subject: The Castellows -- another great female musical trio!
I just seem to keep finding talented young musicians on YouTube. I just discovered The Castellows, three sisters who play traditional country and bluegrass. Two of them are twins (two of a set of tr ...
  Topic: Brainstorm (1983) Thinking Outside the "Plot"! #2
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Replies: 2
Views: 2630

PostForum: Threads about Imaginary Sequels & Alternate Plotlines    Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2024 7:46 pm   Subject: Brainstorm (1983) Thinking Outside the "Plot"! #2
I think such a device would be much more widely used to relive other people's experiences. I'm sure I don't have to spell out the possibilities.

The downside of such technology, of course, is that ...
  Topic: FUN SCIENCE FICTION MOVIES!
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Replies: 8
Views: 3223

PostForum: Sci-Fi Movies from 1970 to 2000   Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2024 12:48 pm   Subject: FUN SCIENCE FICTION MOVIES!
The 1993 made-for-cable remake of Attack of the 50 Foot Woman, with gorgeous Daryl Hannah as the titular giantess, cranks up the spoof factor by just the right amount (although I don't believe the 195 ...
  Topic: TOS Episode #44: Journey to Babel
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Replies: 16
Views: 7457

PostForum: Star Trek on Television   Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:10 pm   Subject: TOS Episode #44: Journey to Babel
Star Trek's "subspace radio" must somehow travel at hyperlight speeds -- in fact, even faster than a starship at maximum warp -- but it's not instantaneous. In several episodes we're told th ...
  Topic: The Invaders (1967 - 1968)
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Replies: 110
Views: 116966

PostForum: Sci-Fi on Television from 1950 to 1969   Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:39 pm   Subject: The Invaders (1967 - 1968)
And just for the record, I STILL think my modified saucer looks a hell of lot better than the clunky original! Confused

Frankly I prefer the simple, clean lines of the original -- although the landing ...
  Topic: TOS episode #9 - Balance of Terror
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Replies: 55
Views: 39375

PostForum: Star Trek on Television   Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:37 pm   Subject: TOS episode #9 - Balance of Terror
. . . Spock is never referred to as a Vulcanite on any episode of the series during its three year run.
Good thing, too. Vulcanite sounds like something that shoe soles are made from.
 
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