It's the SciFiHistory.Net "International Day Of The Gorn!"
Another episode from Star Trek's inaugural season that kinda/sorta took TV audiences by surprise was the action/adventure "Arena," the story that pitted Kirk and his crew against an unseen menace ... that is, until much later in the program when the captain went mano a mano against his tall and powerful Gorn counterpart! The adventure first aired on this day in 1967.
Another episode from Star Trek's inaugural season that kinda/sorta took TV audiences by surprise was the action/adventure "Arena," the story that pitted Kirk and his crew against an unseen menace ... that is, until much later in the program when the captain went mano a mano against his tall and powerful Gorn counterpart! The adventure first aired on this day in 1967.
- For those interested in such things, TrekCore.Com maintains an impressive collection of screencaps from the original Star Trek episodes, and you can access their assortment right here.
The venerable Tippi Hedren -- yes, the same one from Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds (1963) -- lit up fandom briefly with an appearance in the USA Networks' The 4400 back in 2006. She also enjoyed a guest role aboard the 1970's version of The Bionic Woman. Hedren was born on this day in 1930.
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Award-winning director Richard Lester helped marshall the forces behind Superman II (1980) and Superman III (1983) to the silver screen for Warner Bros. Lester was born on this day in 1932.
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Early in his career, Mike Reid performed in several episodes of the BBC's long-running Doctor Who in uncredited roles, but in 1993 he played 'Frank Butcher' in the TV short, Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time. Though he's no longer with us, Reid was born on this day in 1940.
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Believe it or not, the Walt Disney Company was in the superhero business well before they got in bed with Marvel, and 1981's Condorman is proof positive. Michael Crawford played the singular hero in the family friendly comedy, and Crawford was born on this day in 1942.
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The beautiful Shelley Fabares helped bring to life an animated Martha Kent aboard Superman: The Animated Series in the 1990's. Fabares was born on this day in 1944.
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Actor Michael J. Jackson (above, with the beard) made an appearance aboard the BBC's Doctor Who in the role of 'Sir Geoffrey' as part of the "The King's Demons" story arc. Jackson was born on this day in 1948.
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The dreamy Nadiuska Honczar enjoyed a bit of screen time as the protective mother of a young Conan The Barbarian (1982), though she ends up being judiciously dispatched by Thulsa Doom in a mere matter of moments. Honczar was born on this day in 1952.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In early 2024, I had the good fortune of receiving an all-new 4K release of Conan The Barbarian via a distributor relationship. Interested in my thoughts on the Fantasy classic? Readers can find my review right here.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In early 2024, I had the good fortune of receiving an all-new 4K release of Conan The Barbarian via a distributor relationship. Interested in my thoughts on the Fantasy classic? Readers can find my review right here.
Fans of 80's television may remember a little something called Automan, basically TV's intended small screen clone (of sorts) for Walt Disney's popular Tron motion picture. In it, Desi Arnaz Jr. played police IT specialist Walter Nebicher at a time when computers were still pretty much in their infancy. Arnaz Jr. was born on this day in 1953.
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When she's not in human form, the lovely Katey Sagal helped breath vocal life (anyway) into the most delightful mutant in all of Futurama, crack starship pilot Turanga Leela. She also enjoyed a small recurring role on ABC TV's Lost. Sagal was born on this day in 1954.
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Turning up in an episode of the BBC's Doctor Who should always get you a mention on these pages, and that's what we can celebrate about Roger Ashton-Griffiths: he 'guested' in the eighth season outing that saw that good Doctor menaced by none other than Robin Hood! Ashton-Griffith was born on this day in 1957.
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The great Paul McCrane admirably chewed scenery as one of the baddest of the bad guys willing to take on Detroit's Robocop (1987). He's also appeared aboard The Blob (1988), Superboy, The X-Files, and Under The Dome. McCrane was born on this day in 1961.
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Exotic looking Rachel Luttrell played the comely and resourceful Teyla Emmagan aboard Syfy's Stargate spin-off, Stargate: Atlantis, throughout the program's run. Her SciFi resume is quite thin since that program's cancellation, so here's hoping she finds a new franchise in the near future. Luttrell was born on this day in 1971.
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Along with several dangerous looking appendages strapped to her hands, the lovely Drea de Matteo turned up on ABC's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. ... and I'm probably guessing she was up to no good. De Matteo was born on this day in 1972.
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HubbaHubba Alert: Natassia Malthe (seen here in a shot from 2013's Vikingdom) has been stealing scenes since launching into a career on the big and small screens. SciFi fans have seen her in Viper, Millennium, First Wave, Lake Placid, Dark Angel, Seven Days, The Dead Zone, Andromeda, Elektra, Skinwalkers, Knights of Bloodsteel, Fringe, and Bloodrayne: The Third Reich. Maltha was born on this day in 1974.
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Marsha Thomason joined those curiously trapped castaways on ABC TV's Lost for several episodes of mystery and mayhem. The lovely lady was born on this day in 1976.
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Benjamin Ayres has been appeared in quality genre work since he was bitten by the acting bug. Fans might recognize his mug from appearances aboard Stargate: SG-1, Battlestar Galactica (Syfy), Supernatural, Smallville, Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007), Impact, and Lost Girl. Ayres was born on this day in 1977.
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In his youth, Taliesin Jaffe played Roy Scheider's son in the SciFi classic, 2010 (1984), before going on to a small role in Explorers (1985). The actor's resume on IMDB.com boasts an impressive roster of voice acting credits as well. Jaffe was born on this day in 1977.
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Luke Macfarlane turned up in a two-episode arc of CBS's popular Supergirl in its inaugural season playing Agent Donovan, one of the feds making trouble for Lady Blue. Macfarlane was born on this day in 1980.
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Ah, her beauty is sublime! The fetching Elizabeth Tulloch has been chasing things that go bump in the night across Grimm's several seasons, and fans can be very happy for her contribution to the franchise. Tulloch was born on this day in 1981.
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Earlier in her professional career, the lovely Erin Sanders enjoyed a guest spot aboard HBO's Depression era Fantasy Carnivàle. More recently, she appeared in the SciFi/Short film The Greys. Sanders was born on this day in 1991.
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One of Logan Lerman's earliest roles was aboard The Butterfly Effect (2004) before going on to the Percy Jackson franchise. Lerman was born on this day in 1992.
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On this day in 1934 (in Hungary), It's Great To Be Alive enjoyed a run in the theaters. Directed by Alfred L. Werker, the Comedy/Fantasy starred Raul Roulien, Gloria Stuart, and Edna May Oliver. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An aviator who crash landed on an island in the South Pacific returns home to find that he is the last fertile man left on Earth after an epidemic of masculitus."
"An aviator who crash landed on an island in the South Pacific returns home to find that he is the last fertile man left on Earth after an epidemic of masculitus."
A star is born! On this day in 1969 (in the U.S.), the SciFi/Telefilm In The Year 2889 was first screened for the masses. Directed by Larry Buchanan, the production starred Paul Petersen, Quinn O'Hara, and Charla Doherty. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In a post nuclear Earth, survivors are stuck in a valley and have to protect themselves from mutant human beings, and each other in some cases."
"In a post nuclear Earth, survivors are stuck in a valley and have to protect themselves from mutant human beings, and each other in some cases."
On this day in 1979 (in Portugal), the theatrical version of Battlestar Galactica sailed into outer space. Springing from the mind of Glen A. Larson, this big screen presentation starred Lorne Greene, Richard Hatch, and Dirk Benedict, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"After 1,000 years of war, the humans from the Twelve Colonies are near to celebrate an armistice with the evil Cylon Empire. Out of the blue, the Cylons betray the pact and destroy the Colonies and their entire fleet, except the Battlestar Galactica. Commander Adama summons the few survivors from all the Colonies to follow him on a journey to find the mythical planet Earth. However, they are short of water, supplies and fuel and they head to the planet Carillon to replenish the fleet and get the supplies. Adama's son, the warrior Captain Apollo, and his partners Lieutenants Starbuck and Boomer destroy the mines left by the Cylons and they reach the planet. They are welcomed by the inhabitants and find the paradise. Meanwhile, the self-serving human leader Sire Uri wants to destroy their arms and live in the Cylon Empire despite the contempt of Adama. Sire Uri decides to give medals to Apollo, Starbuck and Boomer for their bravery on Carillon and invites the warriors to come to the party. However, Adama believes that it is a trap for the Galactica. What can he do?"
For the record:
Back in the day -- way before streaming and home video options -- one of the tricks that producers could employ to convince major studios to invest in expensive projects was to shoot a property for U.S. television broadcast but also make plans to release it theatrically. Sometimes this was done domestically (typically with a limited release so as to not eliminate prospects for a solid homegrown audience) but more often than not it was done outside the country wherein weekly TV broadcasts relied on syndication deals or other agreements. Popular TV producer Glen Larson did this with Battlestar Galactica on a few occasions (in unique and creative ways), and this was BSG's first theatrical presentation ever ... and it was behind the Maple Curtain up north of the U.S. in Canada. Frak!
"After 1,000 years of war, the humans from the Twelve Colonies are near to celebrate an armistice with the evil Cylon Empire. Out of the blue, the Cylons betray the pact and destroy the Colonies and their entire fleet, except the Battlestar Galactica. Commander Adama summons the few survivors from all the Colonies to follow him on a journey to find the mythical planet Earth. However, they are short of water, supplies and fuel and they head to the planet Carillon to replenish the fleet and get the supplies. Adama's son, the warrior Captain Apollo, and his partners Lieutenants Starbuck and Boomer destroy the mines left by the Cylons and they reach the planet. They are welcomed by the inhabitants and find the paradise. Meanwhile, the self-serving human leader Sire Uri wants to destroy their arms and live in the Cylon Empire despite the contempt of Adama. Sire Uri decides to give medals to Apollo, Starbuck and Boomer for their bravery on Carillon and invites the warriors to come to the party. However, Adama believes that it is a trap for the Galactica. What can he do?"
For the record:
Back in the day -- way before streaming and home video options -- one of the tricks that producers could employ to convince major studios to invest in expensive projects was to shoot a property for U.S. television broadcast but also make plans to release it theatrically. Sometimes this was done domestically (typically with a limited release so as to not eliminate prospects for a solid homegrown audience) but more often than not it was done outside the country wherein weekly TV broadcasts relied on syndication deals or other agreements. Popular TV producer Glen Larson did this with Battlestar Galactica on a few occasions (in unique and creative ways), and this was BSG's first theatrical presentation ever ... and it was behind the Maple Curtain up north of the U.S. in Canada. Frak!
A star is born ... even if that means he's made by renegade science! On this day in 1979 (in the United States), television audiences were treated to the premiere of Captain America! Directed by Rod Holcomb, the Fantasy/Thriller starred Reb Brown, Len Birman, and Heather Menzies-Urich. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"When Steve Rogers, a commercial artist, is almost murdered by spies looking for his late father's secrets, he is saved in surgery when the FLAG formula is injected into him. This serum not only heals him but gives him tremendous strength and lightening reflexes. To help Rogers retaliate against his attackers, a government agency equips him with a special motorcycle loaded with gadgets, including a detachable shield that's not only bulletproof, but can be thrown as a weapon. Thus armed, he battles against the nation's enemies as the Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America."
"When Steve Rogers, a commercial artist, is almost murdered by spies looking for his late father's secrets, he is saved in surgery when the FLAG formula is injected into him. This serum not only heals him but gives him tremendous strength and lightening reflexes. To help Rogers retaliate against his attackers, a government agency equips him with a special motorcycle loaded with gadgets, including a detachable shield that's not only bulletproof, but can be thrown as a weapon. Thus armed, he battles against the nation's enemies as the Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America."
On this day in 1980 (in Hong Kong), the 1968-produced 2001: A Space Odyssey enjoyed a rare theatrical re-release. Based on the work of SciFi master Arthur C. Clarke and directed by Stanley Kubrick, the feature starred Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"After discovering a mysterious artifact buried beneath the Lunar surface, mankind sets off on a quest to find its origins with help from intelligent supercomputer H.A.L. 9000."
For the record:
Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey remains one of Science Fiction's benchmark motion pictures. At the 1969 Oscars, the film was nominated in the categories of 'Best Art Direction - Set Direction,' 'Best Writing, Story and Screenplay - Written Directly for the Screen,' 'Best Director,' and 'Best Effects, Special Visual Effects' ... but it only took home the trophy for Best Effects. Also in 1969, the film did take home the 'Best Dramatic Presentation' from the Hugo Awards.
"After discovering a mysterious artifact buried beneath the Lunar surface, mankind sets off on a quest to find its origins with help from intelligent supercomputer H.A.L. 9000."
For the record:
Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey remains one of Science Fiction's benchmark motion pictures. At the 1969 Oscars, the film was nominated in the categories of 'Best Art Direction - Set Direction,' 'Best Writing, Story and Screenplay - Written Directly for the Screen,' 'Best Director,' and 'Best Effects, Special Visual Effects' ... but it only took home the trophy for Best Effects. Also in 1969, the film did take home the 'Best Dramatic Presentation' from the Hugo Awards.
On this day in 1981 (in Spain), an Autopsy was performed. (Well, cinematically, that is.) Written (in part) and directed by Armando Crispino, the Fantasy/Horror starred Mimsy Farmer, Barry Primus, and Ray Lovelock. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A young pathology doctor interning in a morgue tries to cope with a wave of suicides. A woman she just met kills herself, but she suspects someone close to her might have killed her."
"A young pathology doctor interning in a morgue tries to cope with a wave of suicides. A woman she just met kills herself, but she suspects someone close to her might have killed her."
On this day in 1984 (in Colombia), Krull enjoyed its theatrical release. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary for the Fantasy release:
"A prince and a fellowship of companions set out to rescue his bride from a fortress of alien invaders who have arrived on their home planet."
"A prince and a fellowship of companions set out to rescue his bride from a fortress of alien invaders who have arrived on their home planet."
On this day in 1987 (in Egypt), the Xenomorphs were back in action with the big screen release of Aliens. Written (in part) and directed by James Cameron, the SciFi/Thriller starred Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, and Bill Paxton. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Fifty-seven years after surviving an apocalyptic attack aboard her space vessel by merciless space creatures, Officer Ripley awakens from hyper-sleep and tries to warn anyone who will listen about the predators."
"Fifty-seven years after surviving an apocalyptic attack aboard her space vessel by merciless space creatures, Officer Ripley awakens from hyper-sleep and tries to warn anyone who will listen about the predators."
On this day in 1990, the Roger Corman produced Brain Dead made its way into our collective consciousness. The film's impressive cast includes Bill Pullman, Bill Paxton, Bud Cort, George Kennedy, and Patricia Charbonneau, and here's the plot summary as detailed on IMDB.com:
"In a showdown of man vs. machine, Martin plunges into a chaotic nightmare trying to save his mind from the megalomaniacal corporation."
"In a showdown of man vs. machine, Martin plunges into a chaotic nightmare trying to save his mind from the megalomaniacal corporation."
A star is born! As I've written before, I believe it's extremely difficult to mix Science Fiction and comedy. When the laughs are too central, the science tends to get lost in the shuffle; when the science is given to much weight, the laughs tend to be more and more cerebral. But when it's done right it's the perfect balance of characters, thoughts, and ideas. Written (in part) and directed by Ron Underwood, Tremors starred Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, and Michael Gross. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Natives of a small isolated town defend themselves against strange underground creatures which are killing them one by one."
For the record:
While it didn't win any of the coveted statues, Tremors enjoyed an incredible four nominations ('Best Special Effects,' 2 'Best Supporting Actress' noms, and 'Best Science Fiction Film') from the 1991 Saturn Awards.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2020, I had to good fortune of reviewing Arrow Video's 30th anniversary 4K restoration of Tremors via a distributor relationship. Those interested in my thoughts on this undeniable classic can check them out right here.
"Natives of a small isolated town defend themselves against strange underground creatures which are killing them one by one."
For the record:
While it didn't win any of the coveted statues, Tremors enjoyed an incredible four nominations ('Best Special Effects,' 2 'Best Supporting Actress' noms, and 'Best Science Fiction Film') from the 1991 Saturn Awards.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2020, I had to good fortune of reviewing Arrow Video's 30th anniversary 4K restoration of Tremors via a distributor relationship. Those interested in my thoughts on this undeniable classic can check them out right here.
A star is born! On this day in 1994, Future Shock enjoyed its release in the home video market. This anthology film combined stories of Science Fiction and Horror for interested audiences, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Horror anthology about a psychiatrist who uses virtual reality to probe the minds of three unsuspecting patients, a paranoid woman home alone, a meek man with a roommate from hell (Paxton) and a man obsessed with his own death."
For the record:
Not a lot is out there on the web regarding this particular release, but I did find a fairly recent write-up regarding its content on the site Trash Culture Goes To The Movies right here. Enjoy!
"Horror anthology about a psychiatrist who uses virtual reality to probe the minds of three unsuspecting patients, a paranoid woman home alone, a meek man with a roommate from hell (Paxton) and a man obsessed with his own death."
For the record:
Not a lot is out there on the web regarding this particular release, but I did find a fairly recent write-up regarding its content on the site Trash Culture Goes To The Movies right here. Enjoy!
A star is born! On this day in 1995, the SciFi/Horror hybrid Mutant Species had its glorious premiere. The feature starred Leo Rossi and Star Trek's Denise Crosby, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A rocket containing bio-hazardous material to be disposed of by launching into space crashes in a remote wooded area. An army team is sent to recover it. One of the men is infected and mutates into a monster, killing most of the rest of the team. One man escapes with the help of a brother & sister who live in the woods. He then tries to stop his former buddy, while also fighting against another army team sent in to destroy everything. The bio-material was supposed to create a super-soldier, was banned, and the crash of the rocket appears to have been deliberate so the experiment could proceed. But who is behind it all? And will others be infected?"
"A rocket containing bio-hazardous material to be disposed of by launching into space crashes in a remote wooded area. An army team is sent to recover it. One of the men is infected and mutates into a monster, killing most of the rest of the team. One man escapes with the help of a brother & sister who live in the woods. He then tries to stop his former buddy, while also fighting against another army team sent in to destroy everything. The bio-material was supposed to create a super-soldier, was banned, and the crash of the rocket appears to have been deliberate so the experiment could proceed. But who is behind it all? And will others be infected?"
On this day in 1995 (in Italy), Timecop traveled through the ages with its theatrical release. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Max Walker, an officer for a security agency that regulates time travel, must fend for his life against a shady politician who's intent on changing the past to control the future."
"Max Walker, an officer for a security agency that regulates time travel, must fend for his life against a shady politician who's intent on changing the past to control the future."
A star is born! On this day in 1996 (in South Korea), Space Armageddon (aka Armageddon) was finally waged! (Well ... cinematically, that is. And in animation.) Written and directed by Hyunse Lee, the space fantasy starred the voices of Steve Blum, Steve Bulen, and Wendee Lee. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Humanity is threatened with annihilation from an advanced species and their only hope lies with a chosen champion, the Delta boy, going on an adventure through time and space to uncover the secret behind the invasion and mankind's creation."
"Humanity is threatened with annihilation from an advanced species and their only hope lies with a chosen champion, the Delta boy, going on an adventure through time and space to uncover the secret behind the invasion and mankind's creation."
A star is born! On this day in 2001 (in Mexico), the curious cinematic oddity that was Donnie Darko enjoyed its first theatrical exhibition ever. Written and directed by Richard Kelly, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, and Mary McDonnell. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a man in a large rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes."
"After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a man in a large rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes."
A star is born ... or is that 'born again?' On this day in 2002 (in the U.S.), Babylon 5: The Legend Of The Rangers attempted to bring the Babylon 5 universe back to serial television but only mustered a pilot episode/telefilm. Written by J. Michael Straczynski and directed by Michael Vejar, the project starred Dylan Neal, Alex Zahara, and Myriam Sirios. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After being punished for retreat from combat, Ranger David Martel is given command of the Liandra, a haunted 20-year old Minbari fighting ship. He's escorting ambassadors to a secret archaeological site, the oldest city on record and a clue to a dangerous ancient race."
"After being punished for retreat from combat, Ranger David Martel is given command of the Liandra, a haunted 20-year old Minbari fighting ship. He's escorting ambassadors to a secret archaeological site, the oldest city on record and a clue to a dangerous ancient race."
A star is born! On this day in 2008 (in the U.S.), Sleep Dealer was awakened to the masses in attendance of the Sundance Film Festival. Written (in part) and directed by Alex Rivera, the SciFi/Drama starred Luis Fernando Peña, Leonor Varela, and Jacob Vargas. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The near future. Like tomorrow. In a world marked by closed borders, corporate warriors, and a global computer network, three strangers risk their lives to connect, break through the barriers of technology, and unseal their fates."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Sleep Dealer enjoyed a good amount of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
ExtraExtra Alert:
Sometime during the film's original release on home video, I was offered a DVD in exchange for a review on Amazon.com. Interested in my thoughts on the project? Readers can find my review right here.
"The near future. Like tomorrow. In a world marked by closed borders, corporate warriors, and a global computer network, three strangers risk their lives to connect, break through the barriers of technology, and unseal their fates."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Sleep Dealer enjoyed a good amount of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
ExtraExtra Alert:
Sometime during the film's original release on home video, I was offered a DVD in exchange for a review on Amazon.com. Interested in my thoughts on the project? Readers can find my review right here.
A star is born! On this day in 2018 (in China), high adventure went to the silver screen with the theatrical release of 7 Guardians Of The Tomb. Written (in part) and directed by Kimble Rendall, the Fantasy/Thriller starred Bingbing Li, Kelsey Grammer, and Kellan Lutz. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An innocent discovery of a well-preserved mummified Chinese Emperor from 200 B.C. unearths a two-thousand-year-old nightmare, a secret that should have remained buried."
"An innocent discovery of a well-preserved mummified Chinese Emperor from 200 B.C. unearths a two-thousand-year-old nightmare, a secret that should have remained buried."
On this day in 1952 (in the U.S.), Space Patrol aired "Lost In The Snow-Cap Region Of Mars." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by Solarguard.com:
"Carol follows a wanted criminal from the Mercury Space Port to Mars, where he and his accomplice have a hideout in the snow cap region. Carol is captured and Buzz and Happy are captured when they arrive to rescue her. Carol, under the effects of the cosmic smoke gun, wanders out of an abandoned cave and is lost in the snow covered terrain. Buzz And Happy must escape through an active volcano in the cave and find Carol before she freezes."
"Carol follows a wanted criminal from the Mercury Space Port to Mars, where he and his accomplice have a hideout in the snow cap region. Carol is captured and Buzz and Happy are captured when they arrive to rescue her. Carol, under the effects of the cosmic smoke gun, wanders out of an abandoned cave and is lost in the snow covered terrain. Buzz And Happy must escape through an active volcano in the cave and find Carol before she freezes."
On this day in 1959 (in the United Kingdom), the BBC aired the fifth part of Quatermass and the Pit. It was called "The Wild Hunt," and here's the plot summary as detailed by IMDB.com:
"A brain scanner reveals alien pictures in Barbara Judd's mind of 'the Wild Hunt' -the frenetic purging of the Martian hives. In the pit, a technician is killed as the capsule starts to glow."
"A brain scanner reveals alien pictures in Barbara Judd's mind of 'the Wild Hunt' -the frenetic purging of the Martian hives. In the pit, a technician is killed as the capsule starts to glow."
On this day in 1966 (in the U.S.), Lost In Space aired "The Keeper: Part 2." Officially, this served as the seventeenth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Troubles with The Keeper would be over if Dr. Smith hadn't skulked aboard his ship and released all the animals, putting The Keeper in a position to blackmail the Robinsons for their children."
"Troubles with The Keeper would be over if Dr. Smith hadn't skulked aboard his ship and released all the animals, putting The Keeper in a position to blackmail the Robinsons for their children."
On this day in 1968 (in the U.S.), Star Trek aired "The Immunity Syndrome." Officially, this served as the eighteenth episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Enterprise encounters a gigantic energy draining space organism that threatens the galaxy."
"The Enterprise encounters a gigantic energy draining space organism that threatens the galaxy."
On this day in 1974 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "Invasion of the Dinosaurs, Part 2." This served as the sixth episode of the program's eleventh season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"The Doctor and Sarah returns to present-day Earth, where they find London has been evacuated, and Dinosaurs are on the loose and they are mistaken for looters. Assisting U.N.I.T in the emergency, The Doctor and Sarah discovers corrupt politician Sir Charles Grover MP, renegade scientists Butler and Professor Whitaker and military officer General Finch are using a time machine to bring the dinosaurs from the past to the present as part of they scheme to bring the human race back to a "Golden Age" before the world was polluted."
"The Doctor and Sarah returns to present-day Earth, where they find London has been evacuated, and Dinosaurs are on the loose and they are mistaken for looters. Assisting U.N.I.T in the emergency, The Doctor and Sarah discovers corrupt politician Sir Charles Grover MP, renegade scientists Butler and Professor Whitaker and military officer General Finch are using a time machine to bring the dinosaurs from the past to the present as part of they scheme to bring the human race back to a "Golden Age" before the world was polluted."
On this day in 1975 (in the United Kingdom), Space:1999 aired "Earthbound." Officially, this served as the fourteenth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A vessel of alien pacifists, bound for Earth, lands on the moon. They are greeted as friends by all- except Commissioner Simmons who sees their vessel as way to return home."
"A vessel of alien pacifists, bound for Earth, lands on the moon. They are greeted as friends by all- except Commissioner Simmons who sees their vessel as way to return home."
On this day in 1977 (in the U.S.), The Bionic Woman aired "Doomsday Is Tomorrow" as part of its second season. Here's the episode summary from IMDB.com:
"Dr.Elijah Cooper invites four eminent scientists to present his Doomsday device - a Uthenium bomb that will go off the moment any country on Earth explodes a nuclear bomb. In effect he is forcing the world to live in peace or face the consequences."
"Dr.Elijah Cooper invites four eminent scientists to present his Doomsday device - a Uthenium bomb that will go off the moment any country on Earth explodes a nuclear bomb. In effect he is forcing the world to live in peace or face the consequences."
On this day in 1982 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "Four To Doomsday, Part 2." This served as the sixth episode of the program's nineteenth season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"The doctor figures that the Urbankans have visited Earth several times over thousands of years, with each visit coming closer together, but this time the Urbankans have come to stay. Bigone reveals how he and the other cultural representatives, taken at each visit, have lived so long."
"The doctor figures that the Urbankans have visited Earth several times over thousands of years, with each visit coming closer together, but this time the Urbankans have come to stay. Bigone reveals how he and the other cultural representatives, taken at each visit, have lived so long."
On this day in 1983 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "Snakedance, Part 2." This served as the sixth episode of the program's twentieth season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"The Doctor talks to Ambril and Chela to try and stop the 500th anniversary celebrations. A possessed Tegan finds herself in Dugdale's Hall of Mirrors to where she summons Lon. The Doctor and Nyssa return to the caves."
"The Doctor talks to Ambril and Chela to try and stop the 500th anniversary celebrations. A possessed Tegan finds herself in Dugdale's Hall of Mirrors to where she summons Lon. The Doctor and Nyssa return to the caves."
On this day in 1984 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "The Awakening, Part 1." This served as the fifth episode to the program's twenty-first season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"The TARDIS arrives in Little Hodcombe. Tegan wants to visit her grandfather, only he's disappeared. There's also a war game going on, and it's getting out of hand."
"The TARDIS arrives in Little Hodcombe. Tegan wants to visit her grandfather, only he's disappeared. There's also a war game going on, and it's getting out of hand."
On this day in 1985 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "Vengeance on Varos, Part 1." This served as the third episode of the program's twenty-second season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"The TARDIS makes an emergency landing on Varos, a planet that used to be a penal colony, and where the native Varosians are presently entertained by broadcasts of real violence and death. Mistaken for rebels, the Doctor and Peri learn that Sil, an evil delegate of the Galatron mining corporation, bids to rule Varos and to control supplies of Zeiton 7 ore, which is the TARDIS's only fuel source."
"The TARDIS makes an emergency landing on Varos, a planet that used to be a penal colony, and where the native Varosians are presently entertained by broadcasts of real violence and death. Mistaken for rebels, the Doctor and Peri learn that Sil, an evil delegate of the Galatron mining corporation, bids to rule Varos and to control supplies of Zeiton 7 ore, which is the TARDIS's only fuel source."
On this day in 1991 (in the U.S.), Super Force rang in its new year with the airing of "Sins of the Father: Part 1." This served as the sixteenth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by TV.com:
"Zach honors a father's wish by protecting his fugitive son from a bounty hunter."
"Zach honors a father's wish by protecting his fugitive son from a bounty hunter."
On this day in 1991 (in the U.S.), Superboy aired "The Golem." Officially, this served as the fourteenth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"An elderly Jewish man creates the mythical creature Golem to protect him from racial bigotry. But when Golem goes on a rampage, Superboy has to step in and save the day."
"An elderly Jewish man creates the mythical creature Golem to protect him from racial bigotry. But when Golem goes on a rampage, Superboy has to step in and save the day."
On this day in 1995 (in the U.S.), TekWar aired "Stay Of Execution." This served as the fifth episode of the program's first (and only) season, and here's the plot summary as detailed on IMDB.com:
"A terrorist has taken control of the global weather control system and threatens to unleash deadly storms. Jake is paired with someone who has been on ice. He needs to find out if she is helping or just setting him up."
"A terrorist has taken control of the global weather control system and threatens to unleash deadly storms. Jake is paired with someone who has been on ice. He needs to find out if she is helping or just setting him up."
On this day in 2000 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: Voyager aired another episode as part of its sixth season. It was titled "Blink of an Eye," and here's the episode summary from IMDB.com:
"Voyager is trapped in orbit above a strange planet where time passes thousands of times faster than in the surrounding galaxy. As the population of the planet evolves Voyager becomes an integral part of their culture. Eventually they develop technology that allows them to send someone to the "Sky Ship"."
"Voyager is trapped in orbit above a strange planet where time passes thousands of times faster than in the surrounding galaxy. As the population of the planet evolves Voyager becomes an integral part of their culture. Eventually they develop technology that allows them to send someone to the "Sky Ship"."
On this day in 2001 (in the U.S.), John Crichton took the battle for his sanity to the heights with the airing of "Liars, Guns, and Money Part 3: Plan B" as part of Farscape's second season. Here's the episode summary, compliments of IMDB.com:
"The crew is going to break into the depository to free Crichton. Crichton is being tortured for wormhole technology. Nothing is going like planned with those mercenaries but unexpected arrival of Talyn helps them to break free. They get rid of Scorpius but their losses are too big, among which Crichton's sanity."
"The crew is going to break into the depository to free Crichton. Crichton is being tortured for wormhole technology. Nothing is going like planned with those mercenaries but unexpected arrival of Talyn helps them to break free. They get rid of Scorpius but their losses are too big, among which Crichton's sanity."
On this day in 2001 (in the U.S.), Stargate: SG-1 aired "Absolute Power." Officially, this served as the seventeenth episode in the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When a "chosen" boy found on planet Abydos is brought to SGC, he sends a telepathic message, causing Daniel Jackson's personality to undergo disturbing changes. Will the rest of SG-1 be able to solve the mystery of the boy's origin before he becomes a power-hungry warmonger?"
"When a "chosen" boy found on planet Abydos is brought to SGC, he sends a telepathic message, causing Daniel Jackson's personality to undergo disturbing changes. Will the rest of SG-1 be able to solve the mystery of the boy's origin before he becomes a power-hungry warmonger?"
On this day in 2004 (in Canada and the U.S.), Andromeda aired "Exalted Reason, Resplendent Daughter." Officially, this served as the tenth episode in the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The daughter of a King is kidnapped by a ruthless renegade. But when the crew finds her, she says her father tried to kill her, and the Renegade is actually a hero. Who's telling the truth?"
"The daughter of a King is kidnapped by a ruthless renegade. But when the crew finds her, she says her father tried to kill her, and the Renegade is actually a hero. Who's telling the truth?"
On this day in 2004 (in the U.S.), Mutant X aired "Brother's Keeper." This served as the tenth episode in the program's third (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Mutant X team learns about Lexa's estranged twin brother when he becomes the main target of an underground operation harvesting mutant organs."
"The Mutant X team learns about Lexa's estranged twin brother when he becomes the main target of an underground operation harvesting mutant organs."
On this day in 2006 (in the U.S.), Smallville aired "Lockdown." Officially, this served as the eleventh episode in the program's fifth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A deranged policeman who survived the attack of the Kryptonians and his policewoman fiancée break into Lex's mansion asking for the location of the spaceship so they can go public with the news of "aliens on Earth". But Lex locks himself in the panic room. Clark accidentally finds the association of Lana with Lex in their research of the spacecraft when Lana is kidnapped by the renegade cops to force Luthor to leave the room. Lex gets shot, but Lana escapes to the panic room with him. Meanwhile, Jonathan presses Lois to find out who is funding his campaign and Martha tells the truth about Lionel."
"A deranged policeman who survived the attack of the Kryptonians and his policewoman fiancée break into Lex's mansion asking for the location of the spaceship so they can go public with the news of "aliens on Earth". But Lex locks himself in the panic room. Clark accidentally finds the association of Lana with Lex in their research of the spacecraft when Lana is kidnapped by the renegade cops to force Luthor to leave the room. Lex gets shot, but Lana escapes to the panic room with him. Meanwhile, Jonathan presses Lois to find out who is funding his campaign and Martha tells the truth about Lionel."
On this day in 2009 (in the U.S.), Kyle XY aired "Psychic Friend." Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's third (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Kyle fears for Amanda's life after some psychic gives him a strong warning."
"Kyle fears for Amanda's life after some psychic gives him a strong warning."
On this day in 2013 (in the U.S.), Star Wars: The Clone Wars aired "Eminence." Officially, this served as the fourteenth episode in the program's fifth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Darth Maul and Savage Opress join forces with the Death Watch and together they recruit the Black Sun and Hutt crime lords to form the Shadow Collective."
"Darth Maul and Savage Opress join forces with the Death Watch and together they recruit the Black Sun and Hutt crime lords to form the Shadow Collective."
On this day in 2016 (in the U.S.), The Expanse aired "Windmills." Officially, this served as the seventh episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Holden and crew realize that they're not alone on the Rocinante and find themselves up against a Martian Marine blockade. Miller's dark night of the soul, believing all is lost, finds a new reason to keep going. Avasarala visits Holden's family in Montana."
"Holden and crew realize that they're not alone on the Rocinante and find themselves up against a Martian Marine blockade. Miller's dark night of the soul, believing all is lost, finds a new reason to keep going. Avasarala visits Holden's family in Montana."
