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By eddstarr At 02:36 On 01 May 2017 1921 Posts Timelord in Training	With all due respect to the guys at MST3K, "This Island Earth" still stands as one of my favorite sci-fi movies. One of the outstanding features of this movie can be summed up in a single word: electronics. Released in 1955, "This Island Earth" is one of those rare sci-fi movies that embraces the new electronics revolution that was looming in the mid-50's, heralding the transition from mechanical devices and controls. The movie is still up on YouTube so save a copy or watch online. Be sure not to miss the appearance of Russell "The Professor" Johnson, in one of his many roles before his run with "Gilligan's Island" in 1964. Quote

By NLogan At 18:48 On 01 May 2017 462 Posts Tracer Bullet Private Eye	I have a sideshow metaluna mutant figure. Quote Disable Sigs
By jkatz At 20:22 On 01 May 2017 896 Posts Fresh Prince	I've always loved this movie's title. EDIT: my 500th post!! Quote Disable Sigs The women of New Vegas ask me a lot if there's a Mrs. New Vegas. Well, of course there is! You're her. And you're still just as perfect as the day we met.
By Rick Ace Rhodes At 20:54 On 01 May 2017 1718 Posts Playing With Power	I only know this movie because I watched the MST3K movie years ago. Quote Disable Sigs Insert funny signature here
By eddstarr At 23:40 On 01 May 2017 1921 Posts Timelord in Training	NLogan wrote : I have a sideshow metaluna mutant figure. -end quote OMG!!! Dude, you are so lucky to have one of those. I should be able to pick one up on ebay but condition will decide if I take the plunge. "This Island Earth" was Universal Pictures shaking-up the sci-fi world with a top notch color film. The hold of "black & white" filming in this genre had gone on a little too long, in my opinion. Many sci-fi fans say "This Island Earth" is waay too "talkie". The movie needed less talk and more action. My judgement is swayed by what the characters talk about. I love the dialog between Cal Meacham, (Rex Reason), and his lab assistant at the beginning of the movie. The scene with the two men assembling that strange looking communications device really appeals to my inner 8-year old kid, lol. Quote Disable Sigs
By eddstarr At 23:46 On 01 May 2017 1921 Posts Timelord in Training	jkatz wrote : I've always loved this movie's title. EDIT: my 500th post!! -end quote Dude - this is Awesome! Quote Disable Sigs