What classics did you see last week, July 4 to July 10?
Jul 11, 2021 17:18:03 GMT
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And this week’s MASTERPIECE 50 is: TESTAMENT OF YOUTH (1979) BBC TV Serial adaptation of Vera Brittain’s autobiographical WWI story, starring Cheryl Campbell. YouTube.
Sunday 4
CAUGHT IN THE DRAFT (1941) 80TH ANNIVERSARY Bob Hope comedy released in the summer before Pearl Harbor. Hope plays a cowardly star trying to impress Dorothy Lamour by joining the army (well, initially not really…but the plan went wrong). First saw the ending on American Movie Classics during its 3rd Annual Film Preservation Festival on October 3, 1995 (the theme was comedy: that day- which so happened to be the OJ acquittal- was a marathon of Bob Hope films. The next day- October 4, was the Buster Keaton Centennial). I saw the full film on VHS on Christmas Day 1995. Universal VHS.
GEORGE WASHINGTON (1984) three-Part TV Miniseries on the life of Washington (Barry Bostwick) from his teenage years, his relationship with the Fairfaxes, the French-Indian War, and the Revolutionary War. Also starring Patty Duke Astin, Jaclyn Smith, and David Dukes, with guest-star appearances by Lloyd Bridges, Hal Holbrook, Rosemary Murphy, Jose Ferrer, James Mason, Robert Stack, Trevor Howard, Anthony Zerbe, and Richard Kiley (and early appearances by Kelsey Grammer, Viggo Mortensen, and Kevin Conroy). First saw parts of this on the Disney Channel back in August 1992 (the channel split the Third Part into two episodes). Saw a more complete (with edits, like the full removal of scenes involving Washington’s epileptic stepdaughter) on President’s Day 1996 on the History Channel, and videotaped it 30 years ago on July 4th. Has been an Independence Day perennial for 12 years. MGM DVD.
MYSTERIOUS CITIES OF GOLD (1982) “The Abduction of Zia” My viewing of the English-Dubbed version of the Japanese-French Series (aired on Nickelodeon 35 years ago) debuts the character of Tao, the inventive survivor of a lost race. English Dubbed. Fabulous DVD.
Monday 5
JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS (1986) “Starbright Part 1: Falling Star” 35TH ANNIVERSARY After the success on SUPER SATURDAY, JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS was given the OK to become a series. First is another 3-part series (and a different Animation studio) as the now successful Jem/Jerrica make a movie. Unfortunately, the Misfits use their connections (Pizazz’s rich dad) to take over the filmmaking. Also debuting are the filmmaker Video (voiced by Noelle North, who plays Calla on GUMMI BEARS), her jealous Misfits groupie cousin Clash, and Pizazz’s father. Unlike the original mini-series, where I split the five episodes into fifteen segments as they were originally broadcast, here I am watching the full episodes. Rhino DVD.
SLAYERS NEXT (1996) “The Forbidden Dance? Where is the Strongest Spell?” 30TH ANNIVERSARY Of the series, NEXT had the funniest episodes. This begins a bunch of filler episodes of red herrings. First off is the team learning about a magic spell that must be incanted by a performance. Hilarity ensues. Japanese with English Subtitles. Sculptor Software DVD.
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN (2014) “An Opening” English Dubbed. Viz Media DVD.
Wednesday 7
MYSTERIOUS CITIES OF GOLD (1982) “The Ship Solaris” Tao joins the gang. This is also where the series takes on a more Sci-Fi approach, with the revelation of a long-ago race (Tao’s ancestors the Hiva) known for sophisticated engineering, emphasized by the unearthing of a steel ship called the Solaris. I think this was the first episode I ever watched back in 1986. English Dubbed. Fabulous DVD.
THE TRAPP FAMILY STORY (1991) “Can I Live Alone?” 30TH ANNIVERSARY Eldest daughter Hedwig runs away from home in protest to her father’s marriage plans. Japanese with English Subtitles. Bootleg DVD.
Thursday 8
MYSTERIOUS CITIES OF GOLD (1982) “Secret of the Solaris” Estaban gets a new pair of clothing (which he’ll wear for the remainder of the series), and the Solaris proves a marvel in sailing, powered by Solar radiation. English Dubbed. Fabulous DVD.
Friday 9
MYSTERIOUS CITIES OF GOLD (1982) “The New Continent” The gang reach land, and are captured by Spaniards under the historic Conquisitor Francisco Pizarro. Already hinted before, the gruesome Imperialistic persecution of South America by Spain is portrayed, with Pizarro as the main Big Bad for this part of the series. Estaban’s benefactor Mendoza also shows his gray nature: I could argue the character was the first character I saw who showed both good and bad parts of his personality. English Dubbed. Fabulous DVD.
THE RETURN OF SHERLOCK HOLMES (1986) “The Empty House” 30TH ANNIVERSARY The Second Season of the Granada Jeremy Brett Series begins with this adaptation of Doyle’s forced comeback of the detective. Due to family obligations, David Burke had to bow out as Dr. Watson, with Edward Hardwicke (son of Cedric) taking over for the remainder of the series. If the Granada HOUND was the first Brett-Holmes film I ever saw, this was my first episode on August 1992 on Arts & Entertainment. Confused that Brett didn’t wear the deerstalker in HOUND, I was relieved to see him wearing it in the flashback opening of this episode. MPI Video DVD.
Saturday 10
MYSTERIOUS CITIES OF GOLD (1982) “End of the Solaris” The Solaris shows weaponry (reflect solar radiation), but then gets destroyed to save a village from destruction. I wonder if the creators did this because the ship was too limited (always needing water to work). At any rate, this is the final episode for ship-sailing. English Dubbed. Fabulous DVD.
THE FOX AND THE HOUND (1981) 40TH ANNIVERSARY The first Disney film of the 1980s, the story of a Fox and a Hound’s deteriorating relationship was a troubled production (several Disney Animators like Don Bluth left the studio for artistic reasons; Tim Burton does not think fondly of his time drawing this film) and is looked down upon for being part of Disney Animation’s Dark Age. This was probably the first Disney film I ever saw in theaters, although I have no memory of it. I do remember the Play-Along Record Book, the Coloring Book, and the Comic Book, which gave me a good idea of the film. My first remembered viewing was a clip of Pearl Bailey’s “The Best of Friends” from DISNEY’S SING-ALONG-SONGS VHS collection. I finally saw parts of the film on VHS in March 1994, then a few days later watched the whole thing alone (at the time I was sensitive about anyone knowing my interest in animation). I felt drawn to it, if only for the climax, as Tod the Fox and Cooper the Hound first fight and then confront the Giant Bear, leading to Cooper saving Tod’s life. Disney VHS, which features a preview of THE LION KING.
RUROUNI KENSHIN (1996) “Revival of the Shinko Style” 30TH ANNIVERSARY Kenshin and Kaoru take the young Yutaro under their wing, as his Pedestal of Master Rajuita begins to crumble. Japanese with English Subtitles. AnimeWorks/Media Blasters DVD.
Seen Parts of:
THE BIBLE: IN THE BEGINNING (1966) John Huston and Dino DeLaurentiis' account of the Book of Genesis. FoxVideo DVD.
THE TRIANGLE FACTORY FIRE SCANDAL (1979) TV-film of the Triangle Shirtwaist Building fire, starring Tom Bosley, Stephanie Zimbalist, David Dukes, and Ted Wass. YouTube.
THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE (2011) “The Triangle Fire” Amazon Prime.
Sunday 4
CAUGHT IN THE DRAFT (1941) 80TH ANNIVERSARY Bob Hope comedy released in the summer before Pearl Harbor. Hope plays a cowardly star trying to impress Dorothy Lamour by joining the army (well, initially not really…but the plan went wrong). First saw the ending on American Movie Classics during its 3rd Annual Film Preservation Festival on October 3, 1995 (the theme was comedy: that day- which so happened to be the OJ acquittal- was a marathon of Bob Hope films. The next day- October 4, was the Buster Keaton Centennial). I saw the full film on VHS on Christmas Day 1995. Universal VHS.
GEORGE WASHINGTON (1984) three-Part TV Miniseries on the life of Washington (Barry Bostwick) from his teenage years, his relationship with the Fairfaxes, the French-Indian War, and the Revolutionary War. Also starring Patty Duke Astin, Jaclyn Smith, and David Dukes, with guest-star appearances by Lloyd Bridges, Hal Holbrook, Rosemary Murphy, Jose Ferrer, James Mason, Robert Stack, Trevor Howard, Anthony Zerbe, and Richard Kiley (and early appearances by Kelsey Grammer, Viggo Mortensen, and Kevin Conroy). First saw parts of this on the Disney Channel back in August 1992 (the channel split the Third Part into two episodes). Saw a more complete (with edits, like the full removal of scenes involving Washington’s epileptic stepdaughter) on President’s Day 1996 on the History Channel, and videotaped it 30 years ago on July 4th. Has been an Independence Day perennial for 12 years. MGM DVD.
MYSTERIOUS CITIES OF GOLD (1982) “The Abduction of Zia” My viewing of the English-Dubbed version of the Japanese-French Series (aired on Nickelodeon 35 years ago) debuts the character of Tao, the inventive survivor of a lost race. English Dubbed. Fabulous DVD.
Monday 5
JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS (1986) “Starbright Part 1: Falling Star” 35TH ANNIVERSARY After the success on SUPER SATURDAY, JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS was given the OK to become a series. First is another 3-part series (and a different Animation studio) as the now successful Jem/Jerrica make a movie. Unfortunately, the Misfits use their connections (Pizazz’s rich dad) to take over the filmmaking. Also debuting are the filmmaker Video (voiced by Noelle North, who plays Calla on GUMMI BEARS), her jealous Misfits groupie cousin Clash, and Pizazz’s father. Unlike the original mini-series, where I split the five episodes into fifteen segments as they were originally broadcast, here I am watching the full episodes. Rhino DVD.
SLAYERS NEXT (1996) “The Forbidden Dance? Where is the Strongest Spell?” 30TH ANNIVERSARY Of the series, NEXT had the funniest episodes. This begins a bunch of filler episodes of red herrings. First off is the team learning about a magic spell that must be incanted by a performance. Hilarity ensues. Japanese with English Subtitles. Sculptor Software DVD.
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN (2014) “An Opening” English Dubbed. Viz Media DVD.
Wednesday 7
MYSTERIOUS CITIES OF GOLD (1982) “The Ship Solaris” Tao joins the gang. This is also where the series takes on a more Sci-Fi approach, with the revelation of a long-ago race (Tao’s ancestors the Hiva) known for sophisticated engineering, emphasized by the unearthing of a steel ship called the Solaris. I think this was the first episode I ever watched back in 1986. English Dubbed. Fabulous DVD.
THE TRAPP FAMILY STORY (1991) “Can I Live Alone?” 30TH ANNIVERSARY Eldest daughter Hedwig runs away from home in protest to her father’s marriage plans. Japanese with English Subtitles. Bootleg DVD.
Thursday 8
MYSTERIOUS CITIES OF GOLD (1982) “Secret of the Solaris” Estaban gets a new pair of clothing (which he’ll wear for the remainder of the series), and the Solaris proves a marvel in sailing, powered by Solar radiation. English Dubbed. Fabulous DVD.
Friday 9
MYSTERIOUS CITIES OF GOLD (1982) “The New Continent” The gang reach land, and are captured by Spaniards under the historic Conquisitor Francisco Pizarro. Already hinted before, the gruesome Imperialistic persecution of South America by Spain is portrayed, with Pizarro as the main Big Bad for this part of the series. Estaban’s benefactor Mendoza also shows his gray nature: I could argue the character was the first character I saw who showed both good and bad parts of his personality. English Dubbed. Fabulous DVD.
THE RETURN OF SHERLOCK HOLMES (1986) “The Empty House” 30TH ANNIVERSARY The Second Season of the Granada Jeremy Brett Series begins with this adaptation of Doyle’s forced comeback of the detective. Due to family obligations, David Burke had to bow out as Dr. Watson, with Edward Hardwicke (son of Cedric) taking over for the remainder of the series. If the Granada HOUND was the first Brett-Holmes film I ever saw, this was my first episode on August 1992 on Arts & Entertainment. Confused that Brett didn’t wear the deerstalker in HOUND, I was relieved to see him wearing it in the flashback opening of this episode. MPI Video DVD.
Saturday 10
MYSTERIOUS CITIES OF GOLD (1982) “End of the Solaris” The Solaris shows weaponry (reflect solar radiation), but then gets destroyed to save a village from destruction. I wonder if the creators did this because the ship was too limited (always needing water to work). At any rate, this is the final episode for ship-sailing. English Dubbed. Fabulous DVD.
THE FOX AND THE HOUND (1981) 40TH ANNIVERSARY The first Disney film of the 1980s, the story of a Fox and a Hound’s deteriorating relationship was a troubled production (several Disney Animators like Don Bluth left the studio for artistic reasons; Tim Burton does not think fondly of his time drawing this film) and is looked down upon for being part of Disney Animation’s Dark Age. This was probably the first Disney film I ever saw in theaters, although I have no memory of it. I do remember the Play-Along Record Book, the Coloring Book, and the Comic Book, which gave me a good idea of the film. My first remembered viewing was a clip of Pearl Bailey’s “The Best of Friends” from DISNEY’S SING-ALONG-SONGS VHS collection. I finally saw parts of the film on VHS in March 1994, then a few days later watched the whole thing alone (at the time I was sensitive about anyone knowing my interest in animation). I felt drawn to it, if only for the climax, as Tod the Fox and Cooper the Hound first fight and then confront the Giant Bear, leading to Cooper saving Tod’s life. Disney VHS, which features a preview of THE LION KING.
RUROUNI KENSHIN (1996) “Revival of the Shinko Style” 30TH ANNIVERSARY Kenshin and Kaoru take the young Yutaro under their wing, as his Pedestal of Master Rajuita begins to crumble. Japanese with English Subtitles. AnimeWorks/Media Blasters DVD.
Seen Parts of:
THE BIBLE: IN THE BEGINNING (1966) John Huston and Dino DeLaurentiis' account of the Book of Genesis. FoxVideo DVD.
THE TRIANGLE FACTORY FIRE SCANDAL (1979) TV-film of the Triangle Shirtwaist Building fire, starring Tom Bosley, Stephanie Zimbalist, David Dukes, and Ted Wass. YouTube.
THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE (2011) “The Triangle Fire” Amazon Prime.