The Fascinating Saga of “Supermarionation”
The Fascinating Saga of “Supermarionation” Happy belated Birthday Gerry Anderson. You left us almost eight years ago. But we haven’t forgotten you. To us, your countless fans, your name brings…
Rover 2000 – “The Rebel of the Family?”
Rover 2000 – “Rebel of the Family” Cars made by Rover are dour, business-like and very serious stuff. Almost Churchillian British with a no-nonsense build and sense of purpose. Just…
“A Matter of Life and Death”(1946)
“A Matter of Life and Death”(1946) Films made during or around World War II fascinate me. Since, at the time, there was no knowing where the world was heading to.…
Cover Songs as Good as the Originals
Cover Songs as Good as the Originals Often artists revisit songs that have already been recorded by others. They have their own reasons for doing so. Sometimes these Covers become…
De Soto Automobiles – What Happened to the Icon?
De Soto Automobiles – What Happened to the Icon? De Soto Automobiles – What Happened to the Icon? We’ve all heard of this “De Soto” automobile. Few of us have…
What is the Mystery of the “Forbidden Planet”(1956)?
What is the Mystery of the “Forbidden Planet” (1956)? What is the Mystery of the “Forbidden Planet”(1956)? Sci-fi movies from the 50s are often underwhelming and “corny.” But this one…
Agnetha Fältskog – The Famous Introvert
Agnetha Fältskog – The Famous Introvert. Listening to the song, I knew she was familiar. Someone big, but I couldn’t recognize her. I had missed the rest of the intro,…
Is the 60s a Golden Decade for the Convertible?
Is the 60s a Golden Decade for the Convertible? Is the 60s a Golden Decade for the Convertible? Sure, we had roadsters/spyders/convertibles before, and since this decade. But it seems…
“Children of a Lesser God” (1986) – Still as Powerful
“Children of a Lesser God” (1986) – Still as Powerful A short while back, I got to watch “Children of a Lesser God” again – and it’s still as powerful…
A Look At The Original Mixed Tape
A Look at The Original Mixed Tape Let’s have a look at the original “mixed tape.” Although they were never called this at the time, the Philips Demonstration Music Cassette…
