Tag Archives: lovable animals
Son of Kong (1933)
Maybe it’s telling that one of the most memorable moments in Son of Kong (1933) is a troupe of performing monkeys. Specifically, it’s a monkey orchestra, playing for some bored villagers in the Dutch East Indies. Hey, it’s an amazing performance … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Fantastique
Tagged 30's, dinosaurs, Fantasy, giant animals, Helen Mack, King Kong, lovable animals, prehistoric, Robert Armstrong, Stop Motion, Willis O'Brien
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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
Posted in Theater Midnight Matinee
Tagged 10's, Fantasy, lovable animals, Mildred Harris, Silent, Surreal, Witch, Wizard of Oz
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Robinson Crusoe on Mars (1964)
Even if you haven’t seen the film, you probably know the title Robinson Crusoe on Mars (1964). It’s one of the all-time great titles, even though it sounds like a temporary one that the studio forgot to change at the … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Fantastique
Tagged 60's, Adam West, Alien Invasion, Byron Haskin, Ib Melchior, lovable animals, Mars, monkey, Paul Mantee, Robinson Crusoe, Science Fiction, Survival
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