KAMN Show #18: Clash of the Titans
Welcome to Show #18! 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). While most of the characters... [Read More...]
KAMN Show #14: Flash Gordon
Welcome to Show #14! 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. You can’t take this movie too seriously, and you can’t completely dismiss it either. It also made them want to dig into the backs of their closets... [Read More...]
Original Star Wars Trilogy on DVD
Brad of PodCulture writes: I am sure you’ve already run across this news, but just in case I’ve included the text and link for the article. Thanks for a great show! The original Star Wars Trilogy to be released on DVD No, Brad, I actually had no idea this was happening. Can’t you tell from listening to the show that I don’t really know much of anything about science fiction?... [Read More...]
KAMN Show #12: Logan’s Run
Welcome to Show #12! This time around, we discuss the 1976 cult classic film, 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. None of us ever saw the short-lived TV series, so there’s not much we can say about that. Aaron from the Weekly Anime Review has a brand new review for... [Read More...]
KAMN Show #11: Dune
Welcome to Show #11! 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. Also, courtesy of Jesse Willis,... [Read More...]
KAMN Show #10: Ladyhawke
Welcome to Show #10! This week, we discuss the 1985 fantasy Ladyhawke. Is it a cult classic, or is it something else entirely? The Ninjas spark up a lively talk about the story, the attention to detail in the locations, and perhaps that not enough attention was given to the soundtrack. Movies and music mentioned: Promos and Links: Promo: ChuckChat Technorama Promo: 7th Son: Book One – Descent... [Read More...]
Underworld sucked, didn’t it?
I have a question for us to discuss. What’s the deal with Underworld? I’d been under the impression that the movie sucked. I mean, sucked. As of today, it has a 30% rating at Rotten Tomatoes, with Roger Ebert declaring: “This is a movie so paltry in its characters and shallow in its story that the war seems to exist primarily to provide graphic visuals.” Don’t get me wrong.... [Read More...]
Show #4: Blue Thunder / Airwolf
Welcome to Show #4! Today, we spread the love for the gizmos, the gadgets, the weapons, and the stylings of two of our favorite souped-up monster machines. Re-live the explosions and the cheese the way only the 1980’s could bring them to us! Joining Joe and myself again for this discussion is David Moldawer, writer, videographer, and Dragon Page book reviewer. He’d never seen Blue Thunder... [Read More...]
Ninja Fight: Airwolf vs Blue Thunder
Okay, to keep everyone entertained until we post the pre-show discussion thread for Show #3, I’m throwing out our very first “Ninja Fight” cage match. Not quite the same as Jack Mangan’s Duel of the Fates, but in the same spirit. So, Joe, Dave Moldawer and I were discussing older shows and movies, when the subject of Airwolf vs Blue Thunder came up, and Dave said he’d... [Read More...]
100 Scariest Movie Moments
[I meant to post this earlier, during Halloween weekend, but I didn't get back to it before leaving for WFC, so here it is now] I’d heard of the Bravo miniseries The 100 Scariest Movie Moments, but I missed it when it came out the first time around. Luckily for me, they aired it again a couple of times during Halloween weekend, and I made myself a DVD of it, sans commercials. A 5-hr miniseries... [Read More...]
Old School Knows No Bounds
My old school tendencies go way beyond scifi and fantasy when it comes to entertainment. I am a sucker for a good Western movie… I’ve loved them ever since I can remember. So when I see a book like this on the shelves, I feel compelled to buy it. This one was bought more for the horse reference factor, but I also own The Western Reader, and a really obscure reference book called The... [Read More...]
Serenity Fan project
Done the Impossible is a fan project by the creators of SerenityMovie.net that tells the story of the Firefly fans… a film about the Browncoats. Firefly has grown beyond just the genius of Joss Whedon — just as he intended it to. In many ways the words Firefly and Browncoat have come to symbolize a sense of community, family, and believing that the impossible can be accomplished. These... [Read More...]
Mosquito Now Ready for Download
Mosquito, a Firefly spoofing fan film which debuted last week at Dragon*Con, is now available for download at MosquitoVerse. Any D*C attendees see this already? I heard indirectly that it was very well-received… Read More →
Serenity Viral Marketing
The 5th and reportedly final video in the Serenity viral marketing campaign has been released, and although we’re not listed yet, the KAMN are hosting a mirror of it in our Special Features section. Salty goodness. Read More →
Serenity Marketing
I went to see The Brothers Grimm at a Harkins Theater, and scored two more Serenity posters. What can I say? I’m a sucker for Firefly & Serenity material. And this time around, the movie was actually pretty entertaining. It ran a little slow in some parts, and some of the more dramatic moments weren’t fully explained or understood (although the implications were apparent to someone... [Read More...]
