Thursday, April 24, 2014

Reading Room: FLASH GORDON THE MOVIE Part 3: "...He's a Miracle...King of the Impossible..."

 When Last We Left Our Hero...
Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, and Dr Zarkov are prisoners of Prince Vultan and the HawkMen
Prince Barin of Arboria, also a prisoner, and believing Flash has stolen the affections of Princess Aura, has chosen the Earthman as his opponent in a fight to the death...
Part 3 "...He's a Miracle...King of the Impossible..."
 What could have been and what will be...
Tomorrow in the thrilling conclusion!

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Reading Room: FLASH GORDON THE MOVIE Part 2: "Gordon's ALIVE!"

 When Last We Left Our Hero...
Flash Gordon, Dale Arden and Dr Zarkov rocketed to the planet Mongo, which is rapidly approaching Earth.
They discover an advanced alien civilization made up of numerous species of humanoids, all dominated by Ming the Merciless.
Living up to his name, the alien dictator orders Flash put to death, Zarkov brainwashed, and Dale prepared to become his next bride.
Flash is executed with poison gas and his body put on display...
Part 2 "Gordon's ALIVE!"
Why is it always "...to the death"?
On that nervous note, we strongly suggest you join us tomorrow for the continuation of this thrilling tale!

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Reading Room: FLASH GORDON THE MOVIE Part 1: At the Mercy of the Merciless!

Based on an early draft of the screenplay by Lorenzo Semple, Jr, this adaptation by Bruce Jones (writer) and Al Williamson (artist) has a whole different "feel" than the movie.
Part 1: At the Mercy of the Merciless!
And on that somber note, we pause, until tomorrow...

Monday, April 21, 2014

Call Him "Merciless"! Call Him...MING!

As part of the Great Movie Villains Blogathon, We chose to do...
..the guy lovingly-referred to as "Merciless" 
on our "brother" RetroBlog Secret Sanctum of Captain Video...but as a multi-part post, since he appeared in several movie serials (as well a a feature film)!
Part 1 is HERE!
Part 2 is HERE!
Part 3 will be posted Tuesday
Part 4/Conclusion will appear on Wednesday!
Don't miss it.
You'll piss-off Ming, and he ain't called "Merciless" for nothing!