What classics did you see last week, August 15 to August 21?
Aug 22, 2021 9:28:37 GMT
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Post by claudius on Aug 22, 2021 9:28:37 GMT
This week’s MASTERPIECE 50 are:
THE CITADEL (1983) 10 part Serial based on A.J. Cronin’s novel, starring Ben Cross. YouTube.
PLAY OF THE MONTH’S “On Approval” (1980) TV adaptation of Frederick Lonsdale’s comedy play, starring Jeremy Brett, Lindsay Duncan, and Penelope Keith. This YouTube presentation appears to be a VHS recording of PBS’ 1991 “viewers request” broadcast for MT’s 20th Anniversary.
15
The Mysterious Cities of Gold (1982) “The Olmecs Machine”. The origin of the Olmecs are revealed (sterilized survivors of a massive destructive war eons passed). Capturing Zia and learning the location of the First City of Gold, the Olmecs activate a giant destructive flying machine. During its eruption from the mountain, LaGuerra, Marinche, and Tetiola are killed. English Dubbed Fabulous DVD
OUT OF THE INKWELL (2008) This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the Fliescher Studios, so I thought I’d watch this 2008 docu on the studio’s history. Warner DVD
16
THE SLAYERS NEXT (1996) “Disclosure at Last! Xellos’ True Form” and “No Other Choice! Set Forth to Dragon Valley!” 25th Anniversary Japanese with English Subtitles Two episodes this week (the first aired on the 11th) bears many revelations. Xellos the eccentric priest turns out to be a centuries-old monster working for Hellmaster Fabrizzo in his opposition to Dragon Lord Gaav and his plans for conquest. An old woman is a dragon and a golden dragon turns out to take a human form. Lina meets up with a young pickpocket. But he must surely be human? Japanese with English Subtitles. Software Sculptors DVD.
THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES (1946) 75th Anniversary Separate Abbott & Costello comedy in that the duo are rarely together (due to a temporary split at the time). Here Lou and Marjorie Reynolds are banished Revolutionary War ghosts trapped at a Loyalist mansion, haunting the 20th century inhabitants (one of them Bud) to find evidence that will end their exile. Up there with their FRANKENSTEIN film as my favorite A & B film. First saw this on American Movie Classics in the winter of 1991. VHS Recording of a TCM broadcast 2004.
17
MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 (1991) “Fugitive Alien” 30th Anniversary The Sandy Frank edit of the Japanese series STAR WOLF is shown. This also marks the debut of Mike Nelson’s Jack Perkins, who will host the syndicated THE MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER HOUR, of which I first saw this episode in December 1993. YouTube presentation of its original Comedy Central Broadcast August 17 1991.
18
The Mysterious Cities of Gold (1982) “Aerial Rescue” Esteban uses the Gold Condor to fight the Olmecs’ Machine. He and Tao get aboard the ship with Esteban going badass and escaping with Zia. English Dubbed. Fabulous DVD
THE TRAPP FAMILY STORY (1991) “At the Snow of the Alps” 30th Anniversary Japanese with English Subtitles. Bootleg DVD.
DOUG (1991) “Doug Bags a Nematoad” 30th Anniversary The introduction Episode beginning with Doug moving to Bluffington and meeting the Dinks, Skeeter, Patty Mayonnaise, and Roger. The Nematoad will eventually be proven to be real in the series’ film. I watched most of this on a Bootleg DVD, but viewed the closing credits (a sketch of Doug and Porkchop waving goodbye, until a bored Porkchop puts on some headphones, changing the credits episode theme in the process) on YouTube.
RUGRATS (1991) “Barbacue Story/Waiter, there’s a Baby in my Soup!” 30th Anniversary Amazon Prime.
19
The Mysterious Cities of Gold (1982) “The City of Gold” Washed ashore from their escape, Esteban and Zia are found by the mysterious High Priest of the First City of Gold. He tells the history of the Hiva people and their technological accomplishments in solar power before they were destroyed by nuclear war. Then he reveals the First City of Gold. I remember in 1987 drawing pictures of said city. At one point I hoped for a rainbow, believing it would grant my wish to have a city of Gold (I was about 7). Fortunately my interest waned before I had the potential of being disappointed. English Dubbed. Fabulous DVD
20
The Mysterious Cities of Gold (1982) “The Great Legacy” The Olmec Machine breaks into the City of Gold. They steal from the main temple a powerful generator, which causes a booby trap that destroys the Machine and 99% of the Olmecs. The survivors escape with the generator. At one point the High Priest recognizes Estaban’s Sun ability. English Dubbed. Fabulous DVD
TENCHI MUYO IN LOVE (1996) Today is the 25th Anniversary of the VHS release of the English Dubbed version of the first film of the TENCHI franchise. Normally I keep my Anniversary viewings of Anime to their native Japanese. But this film was such a memorable effect in my interest (I first saw it six days later on August 26 1996 on the SciFi channel) in the genre that I had to do some recognition of its dubbed premiere, featuring the cast from the Pioneer OVA and TENCHI TV dubs: Matt K Miller as Tenchi, Petrea Bouchard as Ryoko, Jennifer Darling as Ayeka, Sherry Lynn as Sasami and Kiyone, Ellen Gerstell as Mihoshi, K G Vogt as Washu, and Debi Derryberry as Roy-oki (Grace Zandarksi, who voiced both Yosho and the Princess sisters’ mothers in the OVA 2 dub, plays Tenchi’s mother). This dub also marked the final show for the complete original cast. Ellen Gerstell retired and Sherry Lynn found voicing the tonally different Sasami and Kiyone too taxing for her throat so she dropped the latter for future productions. Pioneer DVD.
THE RETURN OF SHERLOCK HOLMES (1986) “The Six Napoleons” 35th Anniversary The finale of RETURN’S season 1; due to Jeremy Brett’s issues with manic depression, it will take two years for season 2. MPI Video DVD
21
AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON (1981) 40th Anniversary John Landis’ werewolf film (effects by Rick Baker) starring David Naughton (whose nude scenes cost him Dr Pepper commercials), Griffin Dunne, and Jenny Agutter. First saw parts of this on Comedy Central in the turn of the century. Saw the full film on VHS in 2003 right before taking a trip to London (so I can see the sights depicted, like Piccadilly and Trafalgar Square). Universal DVD.
The Mysterious Cities of Gold (1982) “End of the City of Gold” The finale, as the Olmecs’ misuse of the Solar generator causes disaster. Only the High Priest can stop it, at the seeming cost of his life. Oh, and he’s Estaban’s father. The series ends with the promise of more adventure (although it will take 30 years for a continuation). Thus ends my 35th Anniversary viewing of its English Dubbed weekday broadcast on Nickelodeon from June to August 1986. Special mention to Haim Saban and Shuki Levy’s music score for the dub. English Dubbed. Fabulous DVD
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN (2014) “Obito Uchiha” English Dubbed. Viz Media Dubbed.
BEWARE THE MOON (2005) Documentary on the making of AMERICAN WEREWOLF with interviews by pretty much the cast and crew. Several change of scenes are done by an interrupted freeze frame looking like the DVD was corrupted or something. Universal
THE CITADEL (1983) 10 part Serial based on A.J. Cronin’s novel, starring Ben Cross. YouTube.
PLAY OF THE MONTH’S “On Approval” (1980) TV adaptation of Frederick Lonsdale’s comedy play, starring Jeremy Brett, Lindsay Duncan, and Penelope Keith. This YouTube presentation appears to be a VHS recording of PBS’ 1991 “viewers request” broadcast for MT’s 20th Anniversary.
15
The Mysterious Cities of Gold (1982) “The Olmecs Machine”. The origin of the Olmecs are revealed (sterilized survivors of a massive destructive war eons passed). Capturing Zia and learning the location of the First City of Gold, the Olmecs activate a giant destructive flying machine. During its eruption from the mountain, LaGuerra, Marinche, and Tetiola are killed. English Dubbed Fabulous DVD
OUT OF THE INKWELL (2008) This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the Fliescher Studios, so I thought I’d watch this 2008 docu on the studio’s history. Warner DVD
16
THE SLAYERS NEXT (1996) “Disclosure at Last! Xellos’ True Form” and “No Other Choice! Set Forth to Dragon Valley!” 25th Anniversary Japanese with English Subtitles Two episodes this week (the first aired on the 11th) bears many revelations. Xellos the eccentric priest turns out to be a centuries-old monster working for Hellmaster Fabrizzo in his opposition to Dragon Lord Gaav and his plans for conquest. An old woman is a dragon and a golden dragon turns out to take a human form. Lina meets up with a young pickpocket. But he must surely be human? Japanese with English Subtitles. Software Sculptors DVD.
THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES (1946) 75th Anniversary Separate Abbott & Costello comedy in that the duo are rarely together (due to a temporary split at the time). Here Lou and Marjorie Reynolds are banished Revolutionary War ghosts trapped at a Loyalist mansion, haunting the 20th century inhabitants (one of them Bud) to find evidence that will end their exile. Up there with their FRANKENSTEIN film as my favorite A & B film. First saw this on American Movie Classics in the winter of 1991. VHS Recording of a TCM broadcast 2004.
17
MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 (1991) “Fugitive Alien” 30th Anniversary The Sandy Frank edit of the Japanese series STAR WOLF is shown. This also marks the debut of Mike Nelson’s Jack Perkins, who will host the syndicated THE MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER HOUR, of which I first saw this episode in December 1993. YouTube presentation of its original Comedy Central Broadcast August 17 1991.
18
The Mysterious Cities of Gold (1982) “Aerial Rescue” Esteban uses the Gold Condor to fight the Olmecs’ Machine. He and Tao get aboard the ship with Esteban going badass and escaping with Zia. English Dubbed. Fabulous DVD
THE TRAPP FAMILY STORY (1991) “At the Snow of the Alps” 30th Anniversary Japanese with English Subtitles. Bootleg DVD.
DOUG (1991) “Doug Bags a Nematoad” 30th Anniversary The introduction Episode beginning with Doug moving to Bluffington and meeting the Dinks, Skeeter, Patty Mayonnaise, and Roger. The Nematoad will eventually be proven to be real in the series’ film. I watched most of this on a Bootleg DVD, but viewed the closing credits (a sketch of Doug and Porkchop waving goodbye, until a bored Porkchop puts on some headphones, changing the credits episode theme in the process) on YouTube.
RUGRATS (1991) “Barbacue Story/Waiter, there’s a Baby in my Soup!” 30th Anniversary Amazon Prime.
19
The Mysterious Cities of Gold (1982) “The City of Gold” Washed ashore from their escape, Esteban and Zia are found by the mysterious High Priest of the First City of Gold. He tells the history of the Hiva people and their technological accomplishments in solar power before they were destroyed by nuclear war. Then he reveals the First City of Gold. I remember in 1987 drawing pictures of said city. At one point I hoped for a rainbow, believing it would grant my wish to have a city of Gold (I was about 7). Fortunately my interest waned before I had the potential of being disappointed. English Dubbed. Fabulous DVD
20
The Mysterious Cities of Gold (1982) “The Great Legacy” The Olmec Machine breaks into the City of Gold. They steal from the main temple a powerful generator, which causes a booby trap that destroys the Machine and 99% of the Olmecs. The survivors escape with the generator. At one point the High Priest recognizes Estaban’s Sun ability. English Dubbed. Fabulous DVD
TENCHI MUYO IN LOVE (1996) Today is the 25th Anniversary of the VHS release of the English Dubbed version of the first film of the TENCHI franchise. Normally I keep my Anniversary viewings of Anime to their native Japanese. But this film was such a memorable effect in my interest (I first saw it six days later on August 26 1996 on the SciFi channel) in the genre that I had to do some recognition of its dubbed premiere, featuring the cast from the Pioneer OVA and TENCHI TV dubs: Matt K Miller as Tenchi, Petrea Bouchard as Ryoko, Jennifer Darling as Ayeka, Sherry Lynn as Sasami and Kiyone, Ellen Gerstell as Mihoshi, K G Vogt as Washu, and Debi Derryberry as Roy-oki (Grace Zandarksi, who voiced both Yosho and the Princess sisters’ mothers in the OVA 2 dub, plays Tenchi’s mother). This dub also marked the final show for the complete original cast. Ellen Gerstell retired and Sherry Lynn found voicing the tonally different Sasami and Kiyone too taxing for her throat so she dropped the latter for future productions. Pioneer DVD.
THE RETURN OF SHERLOCK HOLMES (1986) “The Six Napoleons” 35th Anniversary The finale of RETURN’S season 1; due to Jeremy Brett’s issues with manic depression, it will take two years for season 2. MPI Video DVD
21
AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON (1981) 40th Anniversary John Landis’ werewolf film (effects by Rick Baker) starring David Naughton (whose nude scenes cost him Dr Pepper commercials), Griffin Dunne, and Jenny Agutter. First saw parts of this on Comedy Central in the turn of the century. Saw the full film on VHS in 2003 right before taking a trip to London (so I can see the sights depicted, like Piccadilly and Trafalgar Square). Universal DVD.
The Mysterious Cities of Gold (1982) “End of the City of Gold” The finale, as the Olmecs’ misuse of the Solar generator causes disaster. Only the High Priest can stop it, at the seeming cost of his life. Oh, and he’s Estaban’s father. The series ends with the promise of more adventure (although it will take 30 years for a continuation). Thus ends my 35th Anniversary viewing of its English Dubbed weekday broadcast on Nickelodeon from June to August 1986. Special mention to Haim Saban and Shuki Levy’s music score for the dub. English Dubbed. Fabulous DVD
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN (2014) “Obito Uchiha” English Dubbed. Viz Media Dubbed.
BEWARE THE MOON (2005) Documentary on the making of AMERICAN WEREWOLF with interviews by pretty much the cast and crew. Several change of scenes are done by an interrupted freeze frame looking like the DVD was corrupted or something. Universal