Though Victor Mature's resume is full of much main mainstream fare as opposed to genre entries, he did make appearances aboard One Million B.C. (1940) and TV's Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea. Though he's no longer with us, Mature was born on this day in 1913.
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For a short time (about half a television season), actor Robert Pastene played legendary spaceman Buck Rogers aboard the early 1950's TV serial of the same name. Though he's no longer with us, Pastene was born on this day in 1918.
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Though the overwhelming bulk of her career was spent in mainstream fare, the lovely Dorothy Malone did squeeze in a genre appearance aboard The Being (1983) for Bill Osco Productions. Though she's no longer with us, Malone was born on this day in 1924.
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The lovely Katharine Ross showed the world what consequences beauty could bring in her work aboard the seminal The Stepford Wives (1975). Back in 2001, she enjoyed a role aboard the Fantasy/Cult film Donnie Darko for Pandora Cinema. Ross was born on this day in 1940.
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For the record:
At the 1976 Saturn Awards, Ross took home top honors in the category of 'Best Actress' for her work in 1975's The Stepford Wives.
ExtraExtra Alert:
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For the record:
At the 1976 Saturn Awards, Ross took home top honors in the category of 'Best Actress' for her work in 1975's The Stepford Wives.
ExtraExtra Alert:
- In 2021, I received a promotional copy of The Final Countdown (1980) -- in which Ross starred -- via a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
- In 2024, I purchased a DVD copy of The Stepford Wives (1975) to add to my own home video collection. Interested readers can find my review right here.
That immortal classic -- Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope -- is populated by faces that'll occupy our collective consciousness for centuries, if not longer. Today's evidence: actor Peter Sumner played the uncredited role of 'Lt. Pol Treidum' oh-so-briefly in the film, but he'll be remembered by fanatics forever because of it. Though he's no longer with us, Sumner was born on this day in 1942.
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Tom Selleck has enough charisma that even he can add gravitas to an unusually dull picture. Case in point: 1984's Runaway -- which incidentally was written and directed by the late Michael Crichton. Selleck plays an officer named 'Ramsay' who specializes in stopping malfunctioning robots. The film cast rock band KISS frontman Gene Simmons (the one with the tongue) as the heavy in his first theatrical role. Coolness. Selleck was born on this day in 1945.
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Actress Delia Boccardo enjoyed several decades in the entertainment spotlight. Though she's retired from such attention these days, fans have access to a few of her appearances to see what they've been missing. Watch for her aboard I Spy, A Black Ribbon For Deborah (1974), Tentacles (1977), and Hercules (1983). Boccardo was born on this day in 1948.
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In the 1980's, TV veteran Marc Singer had a terrific run as the face of the Earth's resistance against the alien threat of NBC's V (both the pair of miniseries and the subsequent television program). As 'Mike Donovan,' he showed those pesky, flesh-eating lizards a thing or two, didn't he? And which of the ladies can ever forget his turn as 'Dar' in The Beastmaster (1982) for Leisure Investment Company? Singer was born on this day in 1948.
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One of Ann Jillian's earliest screen appearances was aboard an episode of Rod Serling's landmark Fantasy television series The Twilight Zone. Jillian was born on this day in 1950.
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Italian actress Dalila Di Lazzaro has filled out roles big and small all across genre entertainment. Fans might know her best from such projects as Your Vice Is A Locked Room And Only I Have The Key (1972), Frankenstein '80 (1972), Flesh For Frankenstein (1973), Last Stop On The Night Train (1975), and Phenomena (1985). Di Lazzaro was born on this day in 1953.
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Paul Fusco is the talented actor who gave the puppety ALF his vocal existence across a handful of television properties. Fusco was born on this day in 1953.
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It takes a mighty big lady to make a grand entrance into the wide, wide world of cinematic Fantasy, and there are none heftier than media mogul Oprah Winfrey. In a world of extra larges, she's a double XL! In fact, she was one of the giant players recruited to headline Walt Disney's A Wrinkle In Time (2018) adaptation of the beloved Madeleine L'Engle novel. Perhaps deservedly (based on the reviews), the film crashed and burned at the box office. Winfrey was born on this day in 1954.
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The always impressive Terry Kinney played a troubled school teacher who finds himself distraught over what's become of his world aboard "The Father Thing," an episode of Amazon Studio's interesting Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams. Kinney was born on this day in 1954.
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Long-time television actress Judy Norton enjoyed a guest appearance aboard the long-running Stargate SG-1. She also visited the weird of TV's So Weird. Norton was born on this day in 1958.
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The talented Leif Andrée played a man frustrated at the intrusion of technology into his daily life aboard the Swedish SciFi original Real Humans. (I've seen this first season on DVD, and it's quite good, though I think I prefer the AMC adaptation more.) Andrée was born on this day in 1958.
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Jeph Loeb roared on to the comics' writing scene penning some absolutely stellar stories involving key characters like Batman, Superman, Spider-man, and the Hulk. It wasn't long before Hollywood came calling, and he's worked on such programs as Lost, Smallville, Heroes, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Loeb was born on this day in 1958.
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Jenny McShane hasn't done much by way of Science Fiction or Fantasy, but a recurring guest spot aboard NBC's popular Grimm deserves a mention. Plus she did have a role aboard Cyborg Cop III (1995) for Millennium Films. McShane was born on this day in 1965.
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Strong, confident women have a terrific history in filling out some wonderful roles in science fiction movies and television. And it doesn't hurt when you're as easy on the eyes as Bobbie Phillips. She first came to my attention in a wonderful yet small role in an episode of The X-Files, but she followed it up with even meatier work on Stargate: SG-1 and a trilogy of made-for-TV films (Chameleon) where she played a super-killer female cyborg. Phillips was born on this day in 1968.
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Critical darling Edward Burns tried Science Fiction on for size with a leading role in 2005's A Sound Of Thunder, an ambitious cinematic adaptation of a Ray Bradbury short story. Burns was born on this day in 1968.
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True Blood's Sam Trammell (above center) played a role aboard 2007's disappointing Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem for 20th Century Fox. Trammell was born on this day in 1969.
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If national treasure Heather Graham isn't a gift from God, then I don't know who is? I loved her when she burst onto the scene back in the early 90's as part of TV's Twin Peaks, and I loved her even more when she took over the role of 'Judy Robinson' in the Lost In Space reboot. Too bad that property didn't survive. Graham was born on this day in 1970.
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During his time on our plane of existence, the late Brad Sihvon enjoyed a guest spot aboard the long-running Stargate: SG-1. Though he's no longer with us, Sihvon was born on this day in 1971.
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Though she's likely remembered more for her time in a swimsuit and saving swimmers aboard the popular Baywatch show, Kelly Packard paid a visit to the world of TV's Freakish during its run. Packard was born on this day in 1975.
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Sharif Atkins has only dabbled in the realm of Fantasy with some small roles aboard The 4400, Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), and Sleepy Hollow. Atkins was born on this day in 1975.
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Another day, another Power Rangers citation: Tracy Lynn Cruz played the 'Yellow Ranger' aboard a small handful of Power Rangers' properties. Cruz was born on this day in 1976.
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Actress and voice maiden Anna Acton has gone boldly where no one has gone before ... well, in some ways, I guess. Genre fans have been able to relish her pipes in such projects as Star Wars: Battlefront (2015), Doctor Who: Doom Coalition, Star Wars: Battlefront II (2017), and Doctor Who: The Fourth Doctor Adventures. Acton was born on this day in 1977.
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Oh, be still my fragile heart! The shockingly beautiful Suzie Kennedy is one of the world's most beautiful Marilyn Monroe lookalikes, and she enjoyed a background role as the screen siren herself aboard Blade Runner 2049 (2017). Kennedy was born on this day in 1977.
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Long before Stephen Amell did the Green Arrow justice aboard the popular Arrow program on the CW, Justin Hartley did it during his stint on the WB's Smallville. Hartley was born on this day in 1977.
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Andrew Keegan found himself shirtless and immortal as the star of 2002's Apocalyptic Teenage Caveman. He's also enjoyed brief screen time in the original Independence Day (1996). Keegan was born on this day in 1979.
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Actress, model, and Playboy Playmate Katie Lohmann enjoyed a wee bit of screen time aboard A.I. Artificial Intelligence for Steven Spielberg. Lohmann was born on this day in 1980.
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Around about the time when young Jason James Richter was taking a stand on behalf of whales everywhere to Free Willy, he also made an appearance in the underwhelming SciFi flick, Laserhawk. Richter was born on this day in 1980.
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Actress and stuntwoman Brooklynne James may not have a wealth of genre credits to celebrate, but -- as I always say -- we take what we can get! This lovely lady has served time aboard The Cape for good measure. James was born on this day in 1981.
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Remember what William Shakespeare said (at least, I think it was Shakespeare): watch out for a woman scorned! That lovely lady -- with the Transforming prosthetics coming out of her mouth -- is the comely Isabel Lucas. She appeared as Alice in the craptacular Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009). Lucas was born on this day in 1985.
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Everyone knows that good Fantasy is Science Fiction's "kissin' cousin," so kudos to the lovely Jessica Marais for her role as 'Denna' aboard the short-lived Legend of the Seeker. The actress also turned in excellent work as part of Starz Network's Magic City, a 60's era crime drama. Marais was born on this day in 1985.
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Catrin Stewart has enjoyed several popular appearances as the character of 'Jenny Flint' in the universe of Doctor Who! Stewart was born on this day in 1988.
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Fresh-faced MacKenzie Porter lit up the small screen during her guest run aboard the period drama Hell On Wheels, and thankfully she's appeared aboard such properties as Supernatural and Ice Quake (2010) so that I can give her a shoutout from these humble pages. More recently, she enjoyed major focus as part of the time travel mystery Travelers. Porter was born on this day in 1990.
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On this day in 1952 (in the Philippines), Flash Gordon Conquers The Universe enjoyed a theatrical release. Directed by Ford Beebe and Ray Taylor, the SciFi/Adventure starred Buster Crabbe, Carol Hughes, and Charles Middleton; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Flash Gordon, Dale Arden and Dr. Zarkov return to the planet Mongo for an antidote to the Purple Death, which wreaking destruction on Earth. However, Ming the Merciless has other plans for them."
"Flash Gordon, Dale Arden and Dr. Zarkov return to the planet Mongo for an antidote to the Purple Death, which wreaking destruction on Earth. However, Ming the Merciless has other plans for them."
A star is born!
On this day in 1956 (in Japan), audiences were delivered a dire Warning From Space (aka Uchûjin Tôkyô ni arawaru)! Kôji Shima directed from a story emerging from the minds of Gentaro Nakajima and Hideo Oguni; and the film starred Keizô Kawasaki, Toyomi Karita, and Bin Yagisawa. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"UFOs are seen around Tokyo. Because they look like giant starfish the aliens cannot approach us without creating panic. Hence one of them sacrifices itself and takes the form of a popular female singer. It/she warns mankind that a meteor will crash on Earth. While the approaching meteor causes hotter and hotter weather, mankind runs and builds a last-chance anti-meteor weapon."
For the record:
At the 1956 Asia-Pacific Film Festival, Warning From Space took home three big wins, scoring trophies in the categories of 'Best Cinematography,' 'Best Sound,' and 'Best Special Effects.'
ExtraExtra Alert:
Iin 2020, I was fortunate to have received a complimentary Blu-ray of Warning From Space from the good people at Arrow Films. Interested in knowing what I thought of this SciFi/Fantasy throwback? My review can be found right here.
"UFOs are seen around Tokyo. Because they look like giant starfish the aliens cannot approach us without creating panic. Hence one of them sacrifices itself and takes the form of a popular female singer. It/she warns mankind that a meteor will crash on Earth. While the approaching meteor causes hotter and hotter weather, mankind runs and builds a last-chance anti-meteor weapon."
For the record:
At the 1956 Asia-Pacific Film Festival, Warning From Space took home three big wins, scoring trophies in the categories of 'Best Cinematography,' 'Best Sound,' and 'Best Special Effects.'
ExtraExtra Alert:
Iin 2020, I was fortunate to have received a complimentary Blu-ray of Warning From Space from the good people at Arrow Films. Interested in knowing what I thought of this SciFi/Fantasy throwback? My review can be found right here.
A star is born!
Dr. Strangelove: Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb is the kind of film that scholars love to call science fiction. In some respects, I suppose that's an accurate characterization (even IMDB.com lists it as that), but it's clearly much more of a comedy with satirical elements than it is anything else. On this day in 1964 (in the U.S. and beyond), it was first released to the masses-at-large. Written (in part) and directed by Stanley Kubrick, the film starred Peter Sellers, George C. Scott, and Sterling Hayden. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An insane American general orders a bombing attack on the Soviet Union, triggering a path to nuclear holocaust that a war room full of politicians and generals frantically tries to stop."
For the record:
"An insane American general orders a bombing attack on the Soviet Union, triggering a path to nuclear holocaust that a war room full of politicians and generals frantically tries to stop."
For the record:
- At the 1965 Academy Awards, Dr. Strangelove enjoyed nominations in the categories of 'Best Writing - Screenplay Based On Material From Another Medium,' 'Best Actor In A Leading Role,' 'Best Director,' and 'Best Picture.'
- At the 1965 Hugo Awards, the feature took home top honors in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
- In 1989, the film was inducted into the U.S.'s National Film Registry, the organization tasked with preserving features for their cultural, historical, and aesthetic importance to history.
What?! You've never seen Zaat?!?! Oh, dear Lord, you've no idea what you're missing! Written (in part) and directed by Don Barton, the SciFi/Horror starred Marshall Grauer, Wade Popwell, and Paul Galloway; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A mad scientist (and apparent former Nazi) unleashes his master plan: to transform himself into a mutated walking catfish, gain revenge on those who have spurned him, and kidnap nubile young women to similarly transform so that he can breed."
"A mad scientist (and apparent former Nazi) unleashes his master plan: to transform himself into a mutated walking catfish, gain revenge on those who have spurned him, and kidnap nubile young women to similarly transform so that he can breed."
On this day in 1972 (in Italy), Short Night Of Glass Dolls enjoyed a limited theatrical release. Written (in part) and directed by Aldo Lado, the Fantasy/Horror starred Ingrid Thulin, Jean Sorel, and Mario Adorf. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An American journalist temporarily stationed in Central Europe searches for his new girlfriend, who has suddenly disappeared."
"An American journalist temporarily stationed in Central Europe searches for his new girlfriend, who has suddenly disappeared."
A star is born!
On this day in 1975 (in Japan), A Haunted Turkish Bathhouse enjoyed its big screen unveiling. Directed by Kazuhiko Yamaguchi from a story by Masahiro Kakefuda and Nobuaki Nakajima, the Horror/Fantasy starred Misa Ohara, Naomi Tani, and Tomoko Mayama. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A sly gangster hatches a plot against his own wife, who works at a brothel-cum-bathhouse, with the help of the bathhouse owner's wife."
"A sly gangster hatches a plot against his own wife, who works at a brothel-cum-bathhouse, with the help of the bathhouse owner's wife."
On this day in 1978 (in the United Kingdom), George Lucas's original SciFi/Fantasy classic Star Wars opened in theatres. Written and directed by George Lucas, the feature starred Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the mysterious Darth Vader."
For the record:
To the delight of many, the original Star Wars did very well at the 1978 Academy Awards, taking home statues in the categories of 'Best Art Direction - Set Decoration,' 'Best Costume Design,' 'Best Sound,' 'Best Film Editing,' 'Best Effects - Visual Effects,' and 'Best Music - Original Score.' It also deservedly cleaned up at the Saturn Awards, taking home trophies for 'Best Science Fiction Film,' 'Best Supporting Actor,' 'Best Director,' 'Best Writing,' 'Best Music,' 'Best Costumes,' 'Best Make-Up,' 'Best Special Effects,' 'Outstanding Editing,' 'Outstanding Sound,' 'Outstanding Art Direction,' and 'Outstanding Set Decoration.' Lastly, it took home the Hugo Award for 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
"Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the mysterious Darth Vader."
For the record:
To the delight of many, the original Star Wars did very well at the 1978 Academy Awards, taking home statues in the categories of 'Best Art Direction - Set Decoration,' 'Best Costume Design,' 'Best Sound,' 'Best Film Editing,' 'Best Effects - Visual Effects,' and 'Best Music - Original Score.' It also deservedly cleaned up at the Saturn Awards, taking home trophies for 'Best Science Fiction Film,' 'Best Supporting Actor,' 'Best Director,' 'Best Writing,' 'Best Music,' 'Best Costumes,' 'Best Make-Up,' 'Best Special Effects,' 'Outstanding Editing,' 'Outstanding Sound,' 'Outstanding Art Direction,' and 'Outstanding Set Decoration.' Lastly, it took home the Hugo Award for 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
On this day in 1982 (in Canada and the U.S.), Venom sunk its fangs into the box office. Directed by Piers Haggard and Tobe Hooper, the film starred Klaus Kinski, Oliver Reed, and Nicol Williamson. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Terrorists in the process of kidnapping a child get trapped in a house with an extremely deadly snake."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Venom earned a wee bit of attention from a screening on the film festival circuit.
"Terrorists in the process of kidnapping a child get trapped in a house with an extremely deadly snake."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Venom earned a wee bit of attention from a screening on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 1988, Biggles: Adventures In Time found limited theatrical success. Directed by John Hough, the Fantasy/Adventure starred Neil Dickson, Alex Hyde-White, and Fiona Hutchison. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Daring British WWI fighter pilot James "Biggles" Bigglesworth and 1980s low-level business executive Jim Ferguson discover that they can time travel to each other's eras. They try to stop the Germans from changing the outcome of WWI."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Biggles: Adventures In Time earned a wee bit of praise from a screening on the film festival circuit.
"Daring British WWI fighter pilot James "Biggles" Bigglesworth and 1980s low-level business executive Jim Ferguson discover that they can time travel to each other's eras. They try to stop the Germans from changing the outcome of WWI."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Biggles: Adventures In Time earned a wee bit of praise from a screening on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 1988 (in the U.S.), Sorority Babes In The Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama enjoyed its unveiling to the general public. Directed by David DeCoteau from a story by Sergei Hasenecz, the Horror/Fantasy starred Andras Jones, Linnea Quigley, and Robin Stille. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"As part of a sorority ritual, pledges and their male companions steal a trophy from a bowling alley; unbeknownst to them, it contains a devilish imp who makes their lives a living Hell."
"As part of a sorority ritual, pledges and their male companions steal a trophy from a bowling alley; unbeknownst to them, it contains a devilish imp who makes their lives a living Hell."
A star is born!
On this day in 1989 (in the U.S.), the gruesome spectacle that was Lobster Man From Mars first found theatrical airing for audiences of the Sundance Film Festival. Written (in part) and directed by Stanley Sheff, the feature starred Deborah Foreman Dean Jacobsen, and Anthony Hickox. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Young film student tries to sell his weird movie to a desperate film producer who is in need of a tax write-off. The producer screens the film "Lobster Man From Mars". What follows is one of the most bizarre and funny film within-a-film sendups: Mars suffers from an air leakage, and send the dreaded Lobster Man to Earth to steal its air. The plot is foiled by a mad scientist, a girl, and an army colonel. The producer buys the movie, but it makes a huge profit and the producer is sent to jail, with the film student taking his place as the studio hot shot."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Lobster Man From Mars earned a bit of extra love from a screening on the film festival circuit.
"Young film student tries to sell his weird movie to a desperate film producer who is in need of a tax write-off. The producer screens the film "Lobster Man From Mars". What follows is one of the most bizarre and funny film within-a-film sendups: Mars suffers from an air leakage, and send the dreaded Lobster Man to Earth to steal its air. The plot is foiled by a mad scientist, a girl, and an army colonel. The producer buys the movie, but it makes a huge profit and the producer is sent to jail, with the film student taking his place as the studio hot shot."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Lobster Man From Mars earned a bit of extra love from a screening on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 1993 (in the U.S.), audiences were reminded to eat their vegetables and like it with the silver screen release of Children Of The Corn II: The Final Sacrifice. Directed by David Price and based on a story from Stephen King, the Horror/Fantasy starred Terence Knox, Paul Scherrer, and Ryan Bollman. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A journalist and his son travel to Nebraska to investigate the mysterious town of Gatlin where, unbeknownst to them, a murderous cult of children are still waiting in the corn fields."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Children Of The Corn II earned a wee bit of attention from a screening on the film festival circuit.
"A journalist and his son travel to Nebraska to investigate the mysterious town of Gatlin where, unbeknownst to them, a murderous cult of children are still waiting in the corn fields."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Children Of The Corn II earned a wee bit of attention from a screening on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 1993 (in the U.S.), Albert Pyun's Nemesis premiered theatrically. Scripted by Rebecca Charles and directed by genre-favorite Albert Pyun, the SciFi/Thriller starred Olivier Gruner, Tim Thomerson, and Cary Hiroyuki-Tagawa; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Alex, a burned out LA cyborg cop, is forced by commissioner Farnsworth to find his former cyborg partner and lover Jared who's about to deliver sensitive data to cyborg terrorists who wish to wage war against humans. Is he being played?"
"Alex, a burned out LA cyborg cop, is forced by commissioner Farnsworth to find his former cyborg partner and lover Jared who's about to deliver sensitive data to cyborg terrorists who wish to wage war against humans. Is he being played?"
On this day in 1993 (in Romania), Total Recall manufactured memories with a run at the multiplexes. Directed by Paul Verhoeven and based on a story by Philip K. Dick, the film starred Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sharon Stone, and Ronny Cox. Here's the plot summary as provided by our friends at IMDB.com:
"When a man goes for virtual vacation memories of the planet Mars, an unexpected and harrowing series of events forces him to go to the planet for real."
For the record:
Truth be told, Paul Verhoeven's Total Recall languished in development for some time; I've read that it was written in the late 1970's and jumped around awhile before landing with the director and Schwarzenegger to complete. And complete it they did to an awful lot of praise from industry executives and film organizations. In 1991, it won an Academy Award for 'Special Achievement' in the field of visual effects. That same year, it took home the 'Best Science Fiction Film' Saturn Award from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films. Alas, it lost the 1991 Hugo Award for 'Best Dramatic Presentation' to -- ahem -- Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands. Sigh.
"When a man goes for virtual vacation memories of the planet Mars, an unexpected and harrowing series of events forces him to go to the planet for real."
For the record:
Truth be told, Paul Verhoeven's Total Recall languished in development for some time; I've read that it was written in the late 1970's and jumped around awhile before landing with the director and Schwarzenegger to complete. And complete it they did to an awful lot of praise from industry executives and film organizations. In 1991, it won an Academy Award for 'Special Achievement' in the field of visual effects. That same year, it took home the 'Best Science Fiction Film' Saturn Award from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films. Alas, it lost the 1991 Hugo Award for 'Best Dramatic Presentation' to -- ahem -- Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands. Sigh.
On this day in 1993 (in Italy), the good people of Rome were treated to an exclusive theatrical engagement of Univeral Soldier. Written by Richard Rothstein, Christopher Leitch, and Dean Devlin, the feature film was directed by genre favorite Roland Emmerich and starred Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundren, and Ally Walker. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Two rival soldiers who were killed in Vietnam are brought back to life in a top secret military experiment that creates superhuman warriors."
"Two rival soldiers who were killed in Vietnam are brought back to life in a top secret military experiment that creates superhuman warriors."
A star is born!
On this day in 2002 (in the U.S.), American Nightmare dished up a nightmare of American proportion for audiences on home video. Written and directed by Jon Keeyes, the Horror/Fantasy starred genre legend Debbie Rochon, Brandy Little, and Johnny Sneed. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A deranged female serial killer stalks seven young people whom phone a radio call-in show to discuss their darkest fears and a night-long game of cat-and-mouse is put into motion by the darkly sinister-looking murderess."
"A deranged female serial killer stalks seven young people whom phone a radio call-in show to discuss their darkest fears and a night-long game of cat-and-mouse is put into motion by the darkly sinister-looking murderess."
A star is born ... or was it manufactured?!?!
On this day in 2002 (in Iceland), audiences were tempted with the SciFi/Comedy of Repli-Kate. Directed by Frank Longo from a story by Stuart Gibbs and Russ Ryan, the film starred Ali Landry, Desmond Askew, and Eugene Levy. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A scientist and his sidekick accidentally clone a journalist and decide to turn the mistake into Repli-Kate, their idea of the perfect woman, who loves beer, football, and frat parties."
"A scientist and his sidekick accidentally clone a journalist and decide to turn the mistake into Repli-Kate, their idea of the perfect woman, who loves beer, football, and frat parties."
A star is born!
On this day in 2004 (in Canada), Tales From The Crapper enjoyed its first home video release. The Horror anthology was directed and written by a small army of folks; and the production starred Lloyd Kaufman, Julie Strain, and James Gunn. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A horror anthology that contains two chilling tales, set up by the "Crap Keeper"."
"A horror anthology that contains two chilling tales, set up by the "Crap Keeper"."
A star is born!
On this day in 2005 (in the U.S.), Chupacabra Terror enjoyed its home video debut. Written (in part) and directed by John Shepphird, the Fantasy/Horror starred John Rhys-Davies, Dylan Neal, and Chelan Simmons. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"When cryptozoologist Dr. Peña traps the legendary Chupacabra on a remote Caribbean island, he smuggles it aboard a cruise ship with disastrous results."
"When cryptozoologist Dr. Peña traps the legendary Chupacabra on a remote Caribbean island, he smuggles it aboard a cruise ship with disastrous results."
On this day in 2009 (in Estonia), Category 7: The End Of The World served up a visual spectacle exploring the end of the world as we know it. The project starred Cameron Daddo, Gina Gershon, and Shannen Doherty. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A deadly category 7 storm wreaks havoc on the world. Meanwhile, kidnappers threaten to make matters even worse."
For the record:
Though it would appear that Category 7 suffered a bit of critical drubbing, the presentation was not without some praise. Not only was it nominated in the category of 'Outstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special' for the 2006 Primetime Emmy Awards but also the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films nominated for the 2006 Saturn Award in the category of 'Best Television Presentation.'
"A deadly category 7 storm wreaks havoc on the world. Meanwhile, kidnappers threaten to make matters even worse."
For the record:
Though it would appear that Category 7 suffered a bit of critical drubbing, the presentation was not without some praise. Not only was it nominated in the category of 'Outstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special' for the 2006 Primetime Emmy Awards but also the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films nominated for the 2006 Saturn Award in the category of 'Best Television Presentation.'
A star is born!
On this day in 2009 (in the U.S.), the good people of Los Angeles, California were treated to an exclusive premiere engagement of Push. Directed by Paul McGuigan from a story by David Bourla, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Camilla Belle, Dakota Fanning, and Chris Evans. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Two young Americans with special abilities must race to find a girl in Hong Kong before a shadowy government organization called Division does."
"Two young Americans with special abilities must race to find a girl in Hong Kong before a shadowy government organization called Division does."
On this day in 2010 (in Italy), King Of Thorn (aka Ibara no O) enjoyed a special screening for audiences in attendance of the Future Film Festival. Written (in part) and directed by Kazuyoshi Katayama, the SciFi/Anime featured the voices of Kana Hanazawa, Toshiyuki Morikawa, and Eri Sendai. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A virus begins to grip the Earth's population and a group of hopeful survivors are cryogenically frozen in attempt to find a cure. But when the group awakens they are flung into a horrifying situation."
"A virus begins to grip the Earth's population and a group of hopeful survivors are cryogenically frozen in attempt to find a cure. But when the group awakens they are flung into a horrifying situation."
A star is born!
On this day in 2011 (in the U.S.), audiences at home were delighted with the small screen premiere of Mega Python Vs. Gatoroid. Directed by Mary Lambert from a story by Naomi L. Selfman, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Tiffany, Debbie Gibson, and A Martinez. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"There's a crisis in the Florida Everglades as giant pythons are threatening the alligator population."
"There's a crisis in the Florida Everglades as giant pythons are threatening the alligator population."
A star is born!
On this day in 2011 (in the U.S.), the SciFi/Telefilm Super Tanker saw its fortunes squandered. Written (in part) and directed by Jeffery Scott Lando, the feature starred Callum Blue, Jon Mack, and David Schofield. Here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"A Super Tanker is commissioned to carry a deadly cold war artifact (ICE-10, an anti-matter weapon developed from fragments brought to Earth by a meteor) and drop it in the deepest trench in the world. However the material is quite unstable and it should be contain until reach destination."
"A Super Tanker is commissioned to carry a deadly cold war artifact (ICE-10, an anti-matter weapon developed from fragments brought to Earth by a meteor) and drop it in the deepest trench in the world. However the material is quite unstable and it should be contain until reach destination."
A star is born!
On this day in 2013 (in the U.S.), The Brides Of Sodom enjoyed an exclusive home video release. Written and directed by Creep Creepersin, the SciFi/Horror starred Domiziano Arcangeli, Greg Duke, and Rachel Zeskind. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Set in a post apocalyptic world where vampires named for Greek gods, and witches rule. It is a classic vampire story with some real twists: The plot centers around a male vampire named Eros who falls in love with a human named Samuel. Eros wants to "save" Samuel and make him a vampire, but Eros evil vampire lover, Dionysus has other ideas. Matters are complicated by Eros' sister/lover, Persephone, an ambiguous Bookkeeper and three witches, who know secrets of the universe and The Laws Of Eternity.A deep tale of decadence,erotica and Major stylized horror themes,shot around surreal and post apocalyptic sets on one hand and lavish,dark Gothic atmospheres on the other."
"Set in a post apocalyptic world where vampires named for Greek gods, and witches rule. It is a classic vampire story with some real twists: The plot centers around a male vampire named Eros who falls in love with a human named Samuel. Eros wants to "save" Samuel and make him a vampire, but Eros evil vampire lover, Dionysus has other ideas. Matters are complicated by Eros' sister/lover, Persephone, an ambiguous Bookkeeper and three witches, who know secrets of the universe and The Laws Of Eternity.A deep tale of decadence,erotica and Major stylized horror themes,shot around surreal and post apocalyptic sets on one hand and lavish,dark Gothic atmospheres on the other."
A star is born!
On this day in 2016 (in Germany), Arrowhead (aka Alien Arrival) enjoyed its first exhibition ever with a home video release to the masses-at-large. Written and directed by Jesse O'Brien, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Dan Mor, Aleisha Rose, and Mark Redpath. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A tech is sprung from prison by a revolutionary leader who promises him an opportunity to save his father from a scheduled execution if he completes a data-stealing mission. But it goes awry, stranding him on a strange alien moon."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Arrowhead enjoyed a wee bit of attention from screenings on the film festival circuit.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2023, I purchased a DVD copy of Arrowhead and gave it a watch. Interested in knowing what I thought of the project? Readers can find my review right here.
"A tech is sprung from prison by a revolutionary leader who promises him an opportunity to save his father from a scheduled execution if he completes a data-stealing mission. But it goes awry, stranding him on a strange alien moon."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Arrowhead enjoyed a wee bit of attention from screenings on the film festival circuit.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2023, I purchased a DVD copy of Arrowhead and gave it a watch. Interested in knowing what I thought of the project? Readers can find my review right here.
A star is born!
On this day in 2016 (in the U.S.), the good people of Chicago, Illlinois were treated to an exclusive theatrical engagement of Conspiracy Theory. Written (in part) and directed by Jake Myers, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Ben Kobold, Jennifer Mills, and Jamie Bragg. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"While filming in southern Nevada, a television crew discovers a terrifying truth lurking beneath the waters of Lake Mead."
"While filming in southern Nevada, a television crew discovers a terrifying truth lurking beneath the waters of Lake Mead."
A star is born!
On this day in 2016 (in China), Lost In The Pacific crashed at the box office. (Well ... cinematically, that is.) Written (in part) and directed by Vincent Zhou, the SciFi/Thriller starred Brandon Routh, Yuqi Zhang, and Russell Wong. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A story centered around a group of elite passengers on board an inaugural luxury, transoceanic flight that turns into a disaster."
"A story centered around a group of elite passengers on board an inaugural luxury, transoceanic flight that turns into a disaster."
A star is born!
On this day in 2018 (in the U.S.), Marvel's Black Panther enjoyed its first theatrical engagement when it was screened for audiences in Los Angeles, California. Written (in part) and directed by Ryan Coogler, the Fantasy feature starred Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, and Lupita Nyong'o. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"T'Challa, heir to the hidden but advanced kingdom of Wakanda, must step forward to lead his people into a new future and must confront a challenger from his country's past."
For the record:
Black Panther was the recipient of a great amount of attention throughout the cinema's awards season.
"T'Challa, heir to the hidden but advanced kingdom of Wakanda, must step forward to lead his people into a new future and must confront a challenger from his country's past."
For the record:
Black Panther was the recipient of a great amount of attention throughout the cinema's awards season.
- At the 2018 Saturn Awards (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films), the film brought home trophies in the categories of 'Best Comic-To-Film Motion Picture,' 'Best Make-Up,' 'Best Production Design,' 'Best Supporting Actress,' and 'Best Director.' Unfortunately, it had to settle for nominations only the categories of 'Best Special Effects,' 'Best Editing,' 'Best Costume Design,' 'Best Music,' 'Best Performance By A Younger Actor,' 'Best Supporting Actor,' 'Best Actress,' and 'Best Writing.'
- At the 2019 Academy Awards, the film brought home trophies in the categories of 'Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score),' 'Best Achievement in Costume Design,' and 'Best Achievement in Production Design.' It did have to settle for the honor of receiving a nomination alone in the categories of 'Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song),' 'Best Motion Picture Of The Year,' 'Best Achievement In Sound Editing,' and 'Best Achievement In Sound Mixing.'
- At the 2019 Hugo Awards, Black Panther enjoyed a nomination in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation - Long Form.'
A star is born!
On this day in 2020 (in the Philippines), the creatures were hungry again with the theatrical release of Block Z. Written (in part) and directed by Mikhail Red, the Horror/Thriller starred Joshua Garcia, Julia Barretto, and Dimples Romana. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"At a quarantined university, a disparate group of students must band together if they are going to survive during a deadly viral infection outbreak."
For the record:
At the 2021 FAMAS Awards (the Filipino equivalent to the U.S.'s Academy Awards), Block Z earned an incredible seven nominations and yet only went home with a trophy in the category of 'Best Child Performer.'
"At a quarantined university, a disparate group of students must band together if they are going to survive during a deadly viral infection outbreak."
For the record:
At the 2021 FAMAS Awards (the Filipino equivalent to the U.S.'s Academy Awards), Block Z earned an incredible seven nominations and yet only went home with a trophy in the category of 'Best Child Performer.'
A star is born!
On this day in 2021 (in the U.S.), audiences of the Sundance Film Festival were treated to the theatrical premiere of Cryptozoo. Written and directed by Dash Shaw, the Animated/Fantasy featured the voice talents of Lake Bell, Michael Cera, and Zoe Kazan. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Cryptozookeepers try to capture a Baku, a dream-eating hybrid creature of legend, and start wondering if they should display these beasts or keep them hidden and unknown."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Cryptozoo earned a good deal of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
"Cryptozookeepers try to capture a Baku, a dream-eating hybrid creature of legend, and start wondering if they should display these beasts or keep them hidden and unknown."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Cryptozoo earned a good deal of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 1955 (in the U.S.), Space Patrol aired "Double Trouble." Officially, this served as the fifth episode of the program's fifth (and final) season, and here's the plot summary from TV.com:
"Yula and Ramo think that the Space Patrolmen have been abandoned in deep space so they travel to Terra to unlease their androids to capture the central world of the United Planets. In a final attempt to perserve the United Planets, Buzz Corry and Cadet Happy come back to Terra to confront Ramo and Yula."
"Yula and Ramo think that the Space Patrolmen have been abandoned in deep space so they travel to Terra to unlease their androids to capture the central world of the United Planets. In a final attempt to perserve the United Planets, Buzz Corry and Cadet Happy come back to Terra to confront Ramo and Yula."
On this day in 1955 (in the U.S.), Tom Corbett, Space Cadet aired "A Mighty Mite." Officially, this served as the seventh episode in the program's fourth season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's that adventure's plot summary:
"T.J. is constantly teased about his diminutive stature - that is until the Polaris springs a deadly fuel link and only a man T.J.'s size can affect the repairs to save the ship and its crew."
"T.J. is constantly teased about his diminutive stature - that is until the Polaris springs a deadly fuel link and only a man T.J.'s size can affect the repairs to save the ship and its crew."
On this day in 1960 (in the U.S.), Rod Serling through open the door for another look into The Twilight Zone. "The Fever" was the seventeenth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"An elderly man catches gambling fever from a slot machine that he believes is calling his name."
"An elderly man catches gambling fever from a slot machine that he believes is calling his name."
On this day in 1972 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who began an all-new adventure as part of his ninth season. The fifth episode was titled "The Curse of Peladon: Part 1," and the action as recorded by IMDB.com is as follows:
"The Doctor and Jo arrive on the medieval planet Peladon, where the Doctor is mistaken for the Earth Delegate of the Galactic Federation and Jo is mistaken for a princess. Where the Doctor uncovers a conspiracy, as he exposes the evil scheme of the high-priest Hepesh who bids to prevent King Peladon from joining the galactic Federation."
"The Doctor and Jo arrive on the medieval planet Peladon, where the Doctor is mistaken for the Earth Delegate of the Galactic Federation and Jo is mistaken for a princess. Where the Doctor uncovers a conspiracy, as he exposes the evil scheme of the high-priest Hepesh who bids to prevent King Peladon from joining the galactic Federation."
On this day in 1976 (in the United Kingdom), Space:1999 started ticking down the final episodes of its first season with the airing of "Space Brain." Officially, this served as the twenty-first episode in the program's first season. Here's the plot summary, as provided by IMDB.com:
"Alien hieroglyphics appear on all of Alpha's screens and Koenig sends an Eagle to investigate. The Eagle is lost and the pilot is taken over by a huge, alien 'Space Brain', using him as a channel to make the Alphans do its bidding. Koenig has to destroy it."
"Alien hieroglyphics appear on all of Alpha's screens and Koenig sends an Eagle to investigate. The Eagle is lost and the pilot is taken over by a huge, alien 'Space Brain', using him as a channel to make the Alphans do its bidding. Koenig has to destroy it."
On this day in 1979 (in the U.S.), Battle Of The Planets aired "Mad New Ruler of Spectra." Officially, this served as the eighteenth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by TV.com:
"Professor Doriarity is recruited by Spectra to make a robot horse army. The Great Spirit makes the Professor the new Ruler of Spectra in exchange for the army and G-Force goes to Spectra to stop him. They arrive to find that Spectra has turned on the Professor and they must now rescue the Professor and stop the robot horse army."
"Professor Doriarity is recruited by Spectra to make a robot horse army. The Great Spirit makes the Professor the new Ruler of Spectra in exchange for the army and G-Force goes to Spectra to stop him. They arrive to find that Spectra has turned on the Professor and they must now rescue the Professor and stop the robot horse army."
On this day in 1979 (in the U.S.), Salvage 1 aired "Dark Island." This was the first official episode of the recurring series (following the pilot telefilm), and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"The Salvage 1 crew become stranded on a remote island off the coast of Africa and are menaced by a gigantic ape."
"The Salvage 1 crew become stranded on a remote island off the coast of Africa and are menaced by a gigantic ape."
On this day in 1981 (in the U.S.),Buck Rogers In The 25th Century aired "The Guardians." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's second season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Buck and Hawk discover an old man dying on a uncharted planet while searching for evidence of human settlements. He says it was destiny that brought him to this time and destiny that brought him to that planet. He entrusts Buck with a green jade box and tells him to take it to the next guardian. It's a legendary box and strange things start to happened to those who touch the box. Horrific future visions, but Asimov wants to get to his R and R, so he throws the box on the back burner. But they soon realize is if they don't take the box right away, that the time shifts may destroy them all."
"Buck and Hawk discover an old man dying on a uncharted planet while searching for evidence of human settlements. He says it was destiny that brought him to this time and destiny that brought him to that planet. He entrusts Buck with a green jade box and tells him to take it to the next guardian. It's a legendary box and strange things start to happened to those who touch the box. Horrific future visions, but Asimov wants to get to his R and R, so he throws the box on the back burner. But they soon realize is if they don't take the box right away, that the time shifts may destroy them all."
On this day in 1990 (in the U.S.), Alien Nation aired "Generation to Generation." Officially, this served as the thirteenth episode of the program's only season, and here's the plot summary as detailed by IMDB.com:
"Several parties claim ownership of a mysterious Tenctonese box that leaves a trail of death in its wake, including Francisco's eccentric Uncle Moodri."
"Several parties claim ownership of a mysterious Tenctonese box that leaves a trail of death in its wake, including Francisco's eccentric Uncle Moodri."
On this day in 1990 (in the U.S.), War of the Worlds aired "Time to Reap." Officially, this served as the eleventh episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary from TV.com:
"The Eternal instructs Malzor on how he can go back in time to 1953 in the aftermath of the failed invasion to ensure victory by inoculating his brethren from Earth's bacteria in order to change the course of history in the favour of the Morthren race. However, Blackwood and Kincaid have followed him through the same time tunnel to stop him from succeeding in giving the aliens a huge advantage in their conquest."
"The Eternal instructs Malzor on how he can go back in time to 1953 in the aftermath of the failed invasion to ensure victory by inoculating his brethren from Earth's bacteria in order to change the course of history in the favour of the Morthren race. However, Blackwood and Kincaid have followed him through the same time tunnel to stop him from succeeding in giving the aliens a huge advantage in their conquest."
On this day in 1994 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: The Next Generation aired "Sub Rosa." Officially, this served as the fourteenth episode in the program's seventh (and final) season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Enterprise visit a colony which recreates the Scottish Highlands, where Dr. Beverly Crusher's very old grandmother is buried. Captain Picard accepts governor Maturin's invitation to stay and help repair the storm-damaged power supply. Her best friend, Ned Quint, warns against an heirloom and the ghost of her lover Ronin in general, about whom granny's diary is extraordinarily explicit. Beverly spends sometime in the house she inherits, and has an incredibly intense experience of dream-contact with the lover. Gradually she learns more about her 'inherited' virtual lover. Thus Ned's warning starts to make sense, but only after he got himself killed trying to sabotage the Enterprise power."
"The Enterprise visit a colony which recreates the Scottish Highlands, where Dr. Beverly Crusher's very old grandmother is buried. Captain Picard accepts governor Maturin's invitation to stay and help repair the storm-damaged power supply. Her best friend, Ned Quint, warns against an heirloom and the ghost of her lover Ronin in general, about whom granny's diary is extraordinarily explicit. Beverly spends sometime in the house she inherits, and has an incredibly intense experience of dream-contact with the lover. Gradually she learns more about her 'inherited' virtual lover. Thus Ned's warning starts to make sense, but only after he got himself killed trying to sabotage the Enterprise power."
On this day in 1996 (in the U.S.), Babylon 5 aired "Voices of Authority." Officially, this served as the fifth episode to the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Sheridan has an interesting time dealing with the new Political Officer stationed by EarthGov and Ivonova visits the planet below Babylon 5 in search of the "first ones"."
"Sheridan has an interesting time dealing with the new Political Officer stationed by EarthGov and Ivonova visits the planet below Babylon 5 in search of the "first ones"."
On this day in 1996 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: Deep Space Nine aired "Crossfire." Officially, this served as the twelfth episode in the program's fourth season. Here's the episode summary from IMDB.com:
"First Minister Shakaar visits the station, despite a threat of assassination. He falls in love with Kira much to Odo's dismay."
"First Minister Shakaar visits the station, despite a threat of assassination. He falls in love with Kira much to Odo's dismay."
Oh, salamander commander! On this day in 1996 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: Voyager showed us what happens when a pilot goes too far too fast ... and then he spoons with his captain! Here's the episode summary for "Threshold" -- officially the fifteenth episode in the program's second season -- compliments of TrekCore.com:
"Paris attempts to travel in a shuttle at Warp 10 and successfully breaks the barrier, but then he begins to mutate into an amphibian and his tongue falls out. Though the Doctor devises a treatment, Paris escapes, kidnapping Janeway and forcing her to transform as well."
"Paris attempts to travel in a shuttle at Warp 10 and successfully breaks the barrier, but then he begins to mutate into an amphibian and his tongue falls out. Though the Doctor devises a treatment, Paris escapes, kidnapping Janeway and forcing her to transform as well."
On this day in 1997 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: Voyager aired "Coda" ... and a whole world of slash fan-fiction was brought to life. Officially, this served as the fifteenth episode in the program's third season. Here's the episode summary for this hour which aired during the program's third season:
"Chakotay and Janeway crash on a planet and are are stuck in a time loop where Janeway dies."
"Chakotay and Janeway crash on a planet and are are stuck in a time loop where Janeway dies."
On this day in 1999 (in the U.S.), Stargate: SG-1 aired "A Matter of Time." Officially, this served as the sixteenth episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Stargate Command opens a wormhole to a planet with a black hole in orbit."
"Stargate Command opens a wormhole to a planet with a black hole in orbit."
On this day in 2000 (in Australia), Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World aired "Camelot" into television syndication. Officially, this served as the fourteenth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"When a powerful 16-year-old king takes a liking to her, Marguerite finds herself in trouble."
"When a powerful 16-year-old king takes a liking to her, Marguerite finds herself in trouble."
On this day in 2001 (in the U.S.), Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda aired "The Mathematics Of Tears." Officially, this served as the twelfth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"While Trance has taken an unannounced vacation, Dylan and the rest of the crew investigate the remains of a derelict High Guard starship, the Pax Magellanic. There they find the last of the crew over 300 years old, but seemingly unaffected by age. They claim that it is due to radiation from the destroyed planet nearby and since their slipstream drive was irreparably damaged, they have remained in the asteroid ruins of the planet."
"While Trance has taken an unannounced vacation, Dylan and the rest of the crew investigate the remains of a derelict High Guard starship, the Pax Magellanic. There they find the last of the crew over 300 years old, but seemingly unaffected by age. They claim that it is due to radiation from the destroyed planet nearby and since their slipstream drive was irreparably damaged, they have remained in the asteroid ruins of the planet."
On this day in 2002 (in the U.S.), the WB's Smallville aired "Shimmer." Officially, this served as the tenth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Lex and his girlfriend, Victoria, are attacked by an invisible entity. Suspicion falls upon the Palmer family, who are caretakers at Lex's mansion. Chloe believes that daughter Anna Palmer is responsible because of her jealousy of Victoria."
"Lex and his girlfriend, Victoria, are attacked by an invisible entity. Suspicion falls upon the Palmer family, who are caretakers at Lex's mansion. Chloe believes that daughter Anna Palmer is responsible because of her jealousy of Victoria."
On this day in 2003 (in the United Kingdom), Odyssey 5 aired "Follow the Leader." Officially, this served as the sixteenth episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence; and here's the summary from TV.com:
"The team uncovers a Sentient plot to use elementary school students in the creation of a Doomsday weapon."
"The team uncovers a Sentient plot to use elementary school students in the creation of a Doomsday weapon."
On this day in 2010 (in the U.S.), Star Wars: The Clone Wars unveiled "The Mandalore Plot." Officially, this served as the twelfth episode in the program's second season. According to IMDB.com, here's the summary:
"Firmly opposed to war, Duchess Satine of Mandalore heads The Council of Neutral Systems. Obi-Wan Kenobi investigates rumors of the resurgence of the so-called Death Watch on her planet."
"Firmly opposed to war, Duchess Satine of Mandalore heads The Council of Neutral Systems. Obi-Wan Kenobi investigates rumors of the resurgence of the so-called Death Watch on her planet."
On this day in 2011 (in the United Kingdom), Primeval aired "The Brave Bride." Officially, this served as the six episode in the program's fourth season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the relevant plot points for those interested:
"Doglike Hyenadons come through an anomaly in the basement of a stately home and when the team go to investigate they meet ex-ARC worker Jenny Lewis,who is about to get married in the hall. It is a true epiphany for Jennifer's groom,unaware of her background,as he and other terrified guests watch Jenny and her old colleagues push the creatures back through the portal. Jess saves Becker from being killed by a booby trap rigged up by Ethan,whose police record from 1900 shows him to be a wanted assassin and anarchist in his own time. Matt learns that Emily was once the subject of a marriage of convenience before promising his expiring father, Gideon,that he will catch Ethan."
"Doglike Hyenadons come through an anomaly in the basement of a stately home and when the team go to investigate they meet ex-ARC worker Jenny Lewis,who is about to get married in the hall. It is a true epiphany for Jennifer's groom,unaware of her background,as he and other terrified guests watch Jenny and her old colleagues push the creatures back through the portal. Jess saves Becker from being killed by a booby trap rigged up by Ethan,whose police record from 1900 shows him to be a wanted assassin and anarchist in his own time. Matt learns that Emily was once the subject of a marriage of convenience before promising his expiring father, Gideon,that he will catch Ethan."
On this day in 2016 (in the U.S.), Fox TV's Second Chance aired "From Darkness, The Sun." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's only season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Pritchard tries to prove to Duval that he was a better police officer and man than his son ever knew. Meanwhile, he and Duval go up against a deadly psycho and another father-son duo that is out to cause trouble."
"Pritchard tries to prove to Duval that he was a better police officer and man than his son ever knew. Meanwhile, he and Duval go up against a deadly psycho and another father-son duo that is out to cause trouble."
