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Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:01:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 2006-2011 summer@kickassmysticninjas.com (Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford) summer@kickassmysticninjas.com (Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford) 1440 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/images/KAMN144x144.jpg http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com 144 144 http://feeds.feedburner.com/kickassmysticninjas Discussing old-school scifi and fantasy, Ninja style The Kick-Ass Mystic Ninjas are here to bring you a new perspective on old school science fiction and fantasy. science, fiction, fantasy, movies, TV, books, ninjas, discussion Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford summer@kickassmysticninjas.com no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2010/03/07/kamn-show-47/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2010/03/07/kamn-show-47/#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:36:25 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=257 Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave, Brian and Jen discuss the 1982 Ridley Scott film Blade Runner. Starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Edward James Olmos and Sean Young, this movie set the standard for futuristic noir, and inspired an entire generation of scifi fans.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2010/03/07/kamn-show-47/feed/ 33 1:10:28 Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave, Brian and Jen discuss the 1982 Ridley Scott film Blade Runner. Starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Edward James Olmos and Sean Young, this movie set the standard for futuristic noir, and inspired an entire generat[...] Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave, Brian and Jen discuss the 1982 Ridley Scott film Blade Runner. Starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Edward James Olmos and Sean Young, this movie set the standard for futuristic noir, and inspired an entire generation of scifi fans. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2009/10/25/kamn-show-45/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2009/10/25/kamn-show-45/#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:25:06 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=255 Feature Discussion: Summer, Brian, and Jen discuss the 1984 pop culture sensation Ghostbusters, the lamentable GB 2, the ideas for more sequels, and even the different TV animated series.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2009/10/25/kamn-show-45/feed/ 16 0:50:47 Feature Discussion: Summer, Brian, and Jen discuss the 1984 pop culture sensation Ghostbusters, the lamentable GB 2, the ideas for more sequels, and even the different TV animated series. Feature Discussion: Summer, Brian, and Jen discuss the 1984 pop culture sensation Ghostbusters, the lamentable GB 2, the ideas for more sequels, and even the different TV animated series. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2009/03/11/kamn-show-43/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2009/03/11/kamn-show-43/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:30:23 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=248 Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave, Jen and special guest Krazy Joe discuss the 1982 scifi cult classic TRON, brought to us by Disney Studios. Related news: Yes, TRON 2.0 is a sequel currently in pre-production, slated for production start sometime later this spring. The electronica band Daft Punk has been signed to score the TRON 2.0 soundtrack]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2009/03/11/kamn-show-43/feed/ 17 0:35:00 Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave, Jen and special guest Krazy Joe discuss the 1982 scifi cult classic TRON, brought to us by Disney Studios. Related news: Yes, TRON 2.0 is a sequel currently in pre-production, slated for production start sometime[...] Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave, Jen and special guest Krazy Joe discuss the 1982 scifi cult classic TRON, brought to us by Disney Studios. Related news: Yes, TRON 2.0 is a sequel currently in pre-production, slated for production start sometime later this spring. The electronica band Daft Punk has been signed to score the TRON 2.0 soundtrack Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/11/29/kamn-show-41/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/11/29/kamn-show-41/#comments Sat, 29 Nov 2008 19:00:19 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=228 Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave, Brian and Jen discuss 1987 cult favorite The Hidden, directed by Jack Sholder and written by Jim Kouf. There's a Hidden II... supposedly. But there's love, there's hate, there's humor for the first one, and we share it all with you.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/11/29/kamn-show-41/feed/ 4 0:41:54 Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave, Brian and Jen discuss 1987 cult favorite The Hidden, directed by Jack Sholder and written by Jim Kouf. There's a Hidden II... supposedly. But there's love, there's hate, there's humor for the first one, and we sha[...] Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave, Brian and Jen discuss 1987 cult favorite The Hidden, directed by Jack Sholder and written by Jim Kouf. There's a Hidden II... supposedly. But there's love, there's hate, there's humor for the first one, and we share it all with you. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/07/07/kamn-show-39/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/07/07/kamn-show-39/#comments Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:00:20 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=223 Feature Discussion: RoboDave, Brian-209, Summer and Jen discuss the 1987 hit movie RoboCop. A groundbreaking movie when it first came in, in terms of production as well as treading into new territories of movie ratings controversy, much can be said about RoboCop, and we try to hit all the fun points.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/07/07/kamn-show-39/feed/ 2 0:44:50 Feature Discussion: RoboDave, Brian-209, Summer and Jen discuss the 1987 hit movie RoboCop. A groundbreaking movie when it first came in, in terms of production as well as treading into new territories of movie ratings controversy, much can be said[...] Feature Discussion: RoboDave, Brian-209, Summer and Jen discuss the 1987 hit movie RoboCop. A groundbreaking movie when it first came in, in terms of production as well as treading into new territories of movie ratings controversy, much can be said about RoboCop, and we try to hit all the fun points. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/04/30/kamn-show-37/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/04/30/kamn-show-37/#comments Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:18:31 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=217 Feature Discussion: Summer, David, Brian and Jen tackle Invasion of the Body Snatchers, both the 1956 version startting Kevin McCarthy, and the 1978 remake starring Donald Sutherland and Jeff Goldblum. The 1956 version was based on a story called "The Body Snatchers" by Jack Finney, that was first serialized in Collier's Magazine in 1954, and published as a novel in 1955.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/04/30/kamn-show-37/feed/ 6 0:56:01 Feature Discussion: Summer, David, Brian and Jen tackle Invasion of the Body Snatchers, both the 1956 version startting Kevin McCarthy, and the 1978 remake starring Donald Sutherland and Jeff Goldblum. The 1956 version was based on a story called "[...] Feature Discussion: Summer, David, Brian and Jen tackle Invasion of the Body Snatchers, both the 1956 version startting Kevin McCarthy, and the 1978 remake starring Donald Sutherland and Jeff Goldblum. The 1956 version was based on a story called "The Body Snatchers" by Jack Finney, that was first serialized in Collier's Magazine in 1954, and published as a novel in 1955. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/12/20/kamn-show-35/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/12/20/kamn-show-35/#comments Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:00:45 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/12/20/kamn-show-35/ Feature Discussion: David, Brian and Summer chat about the 1987 cult feature Near Dark, written by Eric Red and Kathryn Bigelow, directed by Kathryn Bigelow, starring Adrian Pasdar, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton, Jenette Goldstein and Tim Thomerson, and featuring a soundtrack by Tangerine Dream.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/12/20/kamn-show-35/feed/ 21 0:40:34 Feature Discussion: David, Brian and Summer chat about the 1987 cult feature Near Dark, written by Eric Red and Kathryn Bigelow, directed by Kathryn Bigelow, starring Adrian Pasdar, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton, Jenette Goldstein and Tim Thomerson, [...] Feature Discussion: David, Brian and Summer chat about the 1987 cult feature Near Dark, written by Eric Red and Kathryn Bigelow, directed by Kathryn Bigelow, starring Adrian Pasdar, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton, Jenette Goldstein and Tim Thomerson, and featuring a soundtrack by Tangerine Dream. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/10/21/kamn-reviews/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/10/21/kamn-reviews/#comments Mon, 22 Oct 2007 06:55:08 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/10/21/kamn-reviews/ Dragon Page Cover to Cover has thrown the door open to more contributor reviews, both in audio and print form, I'd like to do the same thing here. There are a lot of books and movies and tv shows that we won't get to, or at least not get to any time soon, so I don't see any reason why we can't post written reviews here, or include the occassional audio review in a KAMN episode. Same Ninjas rules apply... anything 10 years old or older is fair game.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/10/21/kamn-reviews/feed/ 0 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/09/25/poltergeist-25th-anniversary-screenings/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/09/25/poltergeist-25th-anniversary-screenings/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:57:40 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/09/25/poltergeist-25th-anniversary-screenings/ Poltergeist is a cult classic that people remember!]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/09/25/poltergeist-25th-anniversary-screenings/feed/ 1 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/06/29/kamn-show-31/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/06/29/kamn-show-31/#comments Fri, 29 Jun 2007 07:15:35 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/06/29/kamn-show-31/ Feature Discussion: Summer, David and Brian join forces to discuss Poltergeist, a 1982 offering from Steven Spielberg and Tobe Hooper. Despite the fact this movie is now 25 years old, there is some disagreement on whether this movie can rightfully be called "classic".]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/06/29/kamn-show-31/feed/ 13 0:44:23 Feature Discussion: Summer, David and Brian join forces to discuss Poltergeist, a 1982 offering from Steven Spielberg and Tobe Hooper. Despite the fact this movie is now 25 years old, there is some disagreement on whether this movie can rightfully [...] Feature Discussion: Summer, David and Brian join forces to discuss Poltergeist, a 1982 offering from Steven Spielberg and Tobe Hooper. Despite the fact this movie is now 25 years old, there is some disagreement on whether this movie can rightfully be called "classic". Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/05/13/kamn-show-29/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/05/13/kamn-show-29/#comments Sun, 13 May 2007 16:00:33 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/05/13/kamn-show-29/ Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave and Brian give an overview of the film, and discuss some of the relatively ground-breaking computer usage (for 1970), and talk a bit about the understated acting performances and how they help create create the slow build up of human desperation in the face of an powerful and inscrutable adversary.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/05/13/kamn-show-29/feed/ 9 1:09:11 Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave and Brian give an overview of the film, and discuss some of the relatively ground-breaking computer usage (for 1970), and talk a bit about the understated acting performances and how they help create create the slow [...] Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave and Brian give an overview of the film, and discuss some of the relatively ground-breaking computer usage (for 1970), and talk a bit about the understated acting performances and how they help create create the slow build up of human desperation in the face of an powerful and inscrutable adversary. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/05/kamn-show-27/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/05/kamn-show-27/#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2007 05:00:53 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/05/kamn-show-27-highlander/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/05/kamn-show-27/feed/ 6 0:46:53 Dave and Brian go over the highlights of the movie, and some lively discussion about what does and doesn't work for the story and the myth. It's much easier to ignore the continent-hopping accents and origins than it is to ignore some of the plot p[...] Dave and Brian go over the highlights of the movie, and some lively discussion about what does and doesn't work for the story and the myth. It's much easier to ignore the continent-hopping accents and origins than it is to ignore some of the plot problems. The humor and the wonderful acting by Clancy Brown truly shoot this movie to higher levels of appreciation, as well as some of the more unique camera work. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/02/01/kamn-show-25/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/02/01/kamn-show-25/#comments Thu, 01 Feb 2007 19:00:23 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/02/01/kamn-show-25/ The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension. It's a little hard to classify this movie because it pulls elements from so many different genres: a smattering of extraterrestrials, a lot of swashbuckling action, a little rock-n-roll, and a little romance.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/02/01/kamn-show-25/feed/ 4 1:16:05 Two Ninjas plus One discuss the 1984 cult classic film, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension. It's a little hard to classify this movie because it pulls elements from so many different genres: a smattering of extraterrestria[...] Two Ninjas plus One discuss the 1984 cult classic film, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension. It's a little hard to classify this movie because it pulls elements from so many different genres: a smattering of extraterrestrials, a lot of swashbuckling action, a little rock-n-roll, and a little romance. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2006/12/31/kamn-show-24/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2006/12/31/kamn-show-24/#comments Sun, 31 Dec 2006 12:00:56 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2006/12/31/kamn-show-24/ The Day The Earth Stood Still. Once again, the Ninjas disagree. Both David and Joe were disappointed and displeased with the story, leaving Summer alone to defend it's merits. She also adds a little bit more historical perspective, in terms of it being the film to create what would later become the "standard" for B-movies of the 50s and 60s]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2006/12/31/kamn-show-24/feed/ 21 0:54:30 The Ninjas discuss the 1951 classic scifi feature, The Day The Earth Stood Still. Once again, the Ninjas disagree. Both David and Joe were disappointed and displeased with the story, leaving Summer alone to defend it's merits. She also adds a l[...] The Ninjas discuss the 1951 classic scifi feature, The Day The Earth Stood Still. Once again, the Ninjas disagree. Both David and Joe were disappointed and displeased with the story, leaving Summer alone to defend it's merits. She also adds a little bit more historical perspective, in terms of it being the film to create what would later become the "standard" for B-movies of the 50s and 60s Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2006/11/30/kamn-show-22-the-omega-man/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2006/11/30/kamn-show-22-the-omega-man/#comments Fri, 01 Dec 2006 06:30:06 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2006/11/30/kamn-show-22-the-omega-man/ The Omega Man, the 1971 movie adaptation of Richard Matheson's classic "I Am Legend", starring Charlton Heston, Rosalind Cash and Anthony Zerbe. Doing a separate show on "I Am Legend" is a definite possibility for a future KAMN show.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2006/11/30/kamn-show-22-the-omega-man/feed/ 7 1:01:14 The Ninjas discuss the The Omega Man, the 1971 movie adaptation of Richard Matheson's classic "I Am Legend", starring Charlton Heston, Rosalind Cash and Anthony Zerbe. Doing a separate show on "I Am Legend" is a definite possibility for a future [...] The Ninjas discuss the The Omega Man, the 1971 movie adaptation of Richard Matheson's classic "I Am Legend", starring Charlton Heston, Rosalind Cash and Anthony Zerbe. Doing a separate show on "I Am Legend" is a definite possibility for a future KAMN show. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2006/09/29/kamn-show-18-clash-of-the-titans/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2006/09/29/kamn-show-18-clash-of-the-titans/#comments Fri, 29 Sep 2006 20:00:14 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2006/09/29/kamn-show-18-clash-of-the-titans/ Clash of the Titans. This 1981 feature film stars Harry Hamlin, Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith, Ursula Andress, Burgess Meredith, and some of the most memorable creature effects Ray Harryhausen created during his illustrious career (he retired from filmmaking after this movie).]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2006/09/29/kamn-show-18-clash-of-the-titans/feed/ 5 0:39:22 The feature topic for this show is the cult classic mythology fantasy, Clash of the Titans. This 1981 feature film stars Harry Hamlin, Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith, Ursula Andress, Burgess Meredith, and some of the most memorable creature effects[...] The feature topic for this show is the cult classic mythology fantasy, Clash of the Titans. This 1981 feature film stars Harry Hamlin, Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith, Ursula Andress, Burgess Meredith, and some of the most memorable creature effects Ray Harryhausen created during his illustrious career (he retired from filmmaking after this movie). Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2006/06/07/kamn-show-14-flash-gordon/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2006/06/07/kamn-show-14-flash-gordon/#comments Wed, 07 Jun 2006 14:02:46 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2006/06/07/kamn-show-14-flash-gordon/ Flash Gordon, starring Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Max von Sydow, Timothy Dalton, and Brian Blessed. The cheese factor is strong with this one.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2006/06/07/kamn-show-14-flash-gordon/feed/ 14 0:58:35 Summer, Joe and David sink their tsais into the 1980 campy cult classic Flash Gordon, starring Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Max von Sydow, Timothy Dalton, and Brian Blessed. The cheese factor is strong with this one. Summer, Joe and David sink their tsais into the 1980 campy cult classic Flash Gordon, starring Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Max von Sydow, Timothy Dalton, and Brian Blessed. The cheese factor is strong with this one. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2006/05/04/original-star-wars-trilogy-on-dvd/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2006/05/04/original-star-wars-trilogy-on-dvd/#comments Thu, 04 May 2006 15:36:28 +0000 David http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=93 Star Wars the way it was meant to be seen, with Han shooting first and no stupid T-Rex's lumbering around in the back of every crowd scene.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2006/05/04/original-star-wars-trilogy-on-dvd/feed/ 5 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2006/04/29/kamn-show-12-logans-run/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2006/04/29/kamn-show-12-logans-run/#comments Sat, 29 Apr 2006 11:00:51 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=89 Logan's Run. The Ninjas also share their thoughts on comparing the original film with the novel, and what the impending remake by Joel Silver might look like.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2006/04/29/kamn-show-12-logans-run/feed/ 4 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2006/03/29/kamn-show-11-dune/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2006/03/29/kamn-show-11-dune/#comments Wed, 29 Mar 2006 07:15:14 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=86 Dune, the 1965 Frank Herbert novel that continues to have an impact on the way people think about science fiction. The Ninjas also cover the theatrical movie (several different versions of it), and the more recent SciFi Channel miniseries treatment of the book. Listen to their varied opinions on the creative interpretations.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2006/03/29/kamn-show-11-dune/feed/ 11 1:19:15 This week, we discuss Dune, the 1965 Frank Herbert novel that continues to have an impact on the way people think about science fiction. The Ninjas also cover the theatrical movie (several different versions of it), and the more recent SciFi Chan[...] This week, we discuss Dune, the 1965 Frank Herbert novel that continues to have an impact on the way people think about science fiction. The Ninjas also cover the theatrical movie (several different versions of it), and the more recent SciFi Channel miniseries treatment of the book. Listen to their varied opinions on the creative interpretations. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no