Author Archives: Jeff Kuykendall
Frankenstein (1931)
This post is a proud part of the Movie Scientist Blogathon hosted by Christina Wehner and Silver Screenings. Visit those websites to check out all the participants’ entries. In the early 80’s, my parents took me to Universal Studios. While … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Caligari
Tagged 30's, Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, Dwight Frye, Frankenstein, horror, James Whale, Mad Scientist, Science Fiction, Universal Monsters, village mob, windmill
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A Thousand and One Nights (1969)
Ralph Bakshi’s Fritz the Cat (1972) may have been the first X-rated animated film, but three years before its release Japan had already begun testing the boundaries of adult animation with A Thousand and One Nights (Sen’ya ichiya monogatari, aka One … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Inkwell
Tagged 60's, Aladdin, Animation, Arabian Nights, Eiichi Yamamoto, Fantasy, genie, Japan, Osamu Tezuka, Psychedelic, sexploitation, Sinbad
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Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness? (1969)
Anthony Newley (1931-1999) was a British singer, songwriter, and actor best known for writing songs like “Feeling Good,” “Goldfinger,” and the score to Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971). With his crooning voice and mammoth twitching eyebrows, he became a popular performer … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Ballroom
Tagged 60's, Anthony Newley, Autobiographical, Comedy, Connie Kreski, Fantasy, Joan Collins, Lolita, LSD, Milton Berle, Musical, Psychedelic, Satanism, sexploitation, slapstick, Surreal, The Devil
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