RIP Tom Laughlin
In the Hall of Jabootu Greats, no one, save perhaps Richard Burton, looms as large as writer / director / producer / actor Tom Laughlin. Indeed, Mr. Laughlin’s small handful of films,… Read Article →
Monster of the Day #822
When I saw the title of this episode–“Monster Plant”–I was wondering if we’d get a taste of Biollante. More than a taste, as you can see from the still of people being… Read Article →
Monster of the Day #821
OK, now THIS is the stuff. That’s a marvelous monster, and it looks fantastic on the show. I never liked monsters that were over-designed (one problem with a lot of CGI monsters),… Read Article →
Monster of the Day #820
Unsurprisingly for the first two episodes they didn’t get too crazy (although it wouldn’t take long). Here’s a Kong-like chap, who is at least more sympathetic then Gomess. He ends the episode… Read Article →
The Godzilla Trailer!!!!!!
I know you guys will roll your eyes in disdain at my fanboy enthusiasm, but I honestly believe this could be even a better Godzilla movie than the TriStar ’98 version. Yep,… Read Article →
Monster of the Day #819
I’m assuming this is a redressed version of the giant bird or condor or whatnot that rather quixotically attacks (for a very short period) Godzilla in Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster. The… Read Article →
RIP Eleanor Parker…
In the 1950s, Eleanor Parker was a three time Oscar nominee for Best Actress (1950, 1951 & 1955) and a fairly major star. Her career never scaled the heights you’d assumed from… Read Article →
Monster of the Day #818
Hmm, that dude looks familiar somehow.
Post weekend open thread….
I hope everyone had a great weekend. Yesterday we got snow, but it didn’t seem that bad until I got on the road. I got NO traction. Trouble braking and when I… Read Article →
Monster of the Day #817
Sigh. So ends another Octopus week.
