Monthly Archives: November 2015

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931)

Rouben Mamoulian’s Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931) immediately sets itself apart from other early talkies with a bravura sequence that relies almost solely upon visuals: an extended series of shots from the point of view of Dr. Jekyll. He’s … Continue reading →

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The Return of Captain Invincible (1983)

The Return of Captain Invincible (1983) looks fantasticĀ in the blueprints. After celebrity success in the 40’s, a superhero, Captain Invincible, is brought before McCarthy’s Senate Subcommittee and accused of being a Commie; disillusioned with his country, he goes into exile … Continue reading →

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His Majesty, the Scarecrow of Oz (1914)

During his lifetime, L. Frank Baum was eager to franchise his talents, whether it be his popular series of Oz novels or (since he felt himself chained to the Land of Oz) the many other original fairy tales he preferred … Continue reading →

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