I saw The Eye, it was ok, some cool effects, but nothing spectacular.
The Omega Man
Soylent Green
I just came across this oldie while searching, I couldn't rememcer the name during our discussion. Those martians used to give me the chills, and that head in the glass, whoa!
Hey Jeff, I never saw this happen before (if pics show up in this post). I had highlighted these films for the text, and when I pasted, the pics and links are showing up in the message submission box. Just in case above is blank,
"The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" was penned by Robert Louis Stevenson in a matter of days during one of his frequent bouts of ill health. Born in Edinburgh during 1850, his interest in the duality of man had begun when he found himself living a double life. The son of a respectable family, Stevenson became fascinated in the "dregs of humanity", something that the social elite pretended never existed. Tormented by his conscience, it is more likely that he drew on his own personal experiences for the story, but in 1879 Stevenson wrote a play titled "The Double Life of Deacon Brodie" founded upon the exploits of an Edinburgh counsellor who was hanged for burglary in 1799. After a frightful dream, Stevenson wrote about the events surrounding Dr. Jekyll in just three days, but his wife Fanny Osbourne described the first draft as nothing more than a "shilling shocker". Within a matter of weeks, Stevenson's rewritten manuscript was published by Longmans who released the novel in January of 1886. The book became an immediate success, selling over 40 thousand copies in the first six months. Only a year had passed when the story was adapted for the stage by theatrical entrepreneur Thomas Russell Sullivan who cast thirty year old matinee idol Richard Mansfield in the dual role. His first appearance as the infamous Dr. Jekyll took place at the Boston Museum on May 9th.1887 to a gathered crowd of dignitaries. Mansfield writhed and contorted himself, and with the aid of lighting would become the evil Mr. Hyde to the gasps of astonishment from the public. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde would remain in Mansfield's repertoire until his death in 1907 after touring through most of America and Europe. Other actors to take on the demanding dual role included Oscar Dane, Howard Pool and Daniel E. Bandmann who was credited as portraying the most grotesque seen on the stage. However, the greatest rival to all the actors were the all too real exploits of Jack the Ripper, a killer who was terrorising London with a series of murders in the Whitechapel district. So great was the public's fear that Mansfield's ten-week engagement at the Lyceum Theatre in London was closed down when the newspapers reported that ..."there is quite sufficient to make us shudder out of doors."
This is so cool that we can do pics now. and it was so easy!!
LOL was something supposed to be in that first post :)
I didn't know about that actor. Thanks ! But still not the 2nd one I was looking for. LOL I'm talking about films.
John Barrymore was the first one. Chaz got it. Though I'm not so sure about James Cruz . Seems to me he didn't use make up either. That was the first film. 1910 last about 15 min's.
Anyway answer two is a sound film. Think it was only on cable and DVD.
It's been a while since I had a chance to report in here, so I'd just like to mention I picked up a sci-fi box set of 14 movies on 4 DVD's for only $10 at Best Buys.
Radar Men From The Moon
The Brain That Wouldn't Die
The Giant Gila Monster
The phantom From 10,000 Leagues
Aliens From Space
Voyage To The Prehistoric Planet
They Came From Beyond Space
Abraxas: Guardian Of The Universe
First Spaceship On Venus
Cosmos: War Of The Planets
War Of The Robots
Unknown World
The Phantom Planet
The Amazing Transparent Man
What's so amazing is that it costs only 71 cents a movie. I wonder if they have to pay royalties from that.
As much as I hate Best Buys I might just have to go there for that. Check out Wal-Mart too. They have really good DVDs for only $5.50 each and some are boxed sets. Old moves and TV shows and recent films too.
Believe it or not, there is no Wal Mart by me! There have been several sites picked out, but as yet, they are still in negotiations. Occasionally I go to the mall and stop in Suncoast Video, they have a discount DVD section and sometimes you can find a hidden treasure..
Wow ! No Wal-Mart? LOL Maybe that's a good thing for some. They tend to put Mom and Pop places under. They do have good bargains though. In fact I'm on my way there now. Need to find a CD case. Knocked over CD's last night and now they're all out of order. Getting one of those wooden CD cases will keep that from happening again. Only trouble is I can't go in there without buying a DVD LOL.
Year Released: 1979 Rating: PG Length: 124 Mins. Picture: Color
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1/16x9
Audio:
Mono
Synopsis SHERLOCK HOLMES HUNTS HIS DEADLIEST ADVERSARY THE MADMAN KNOWN AS JACK THE RIPPER!
London, 1888: When Scotland Yard is unable to stop the gruesome rampage of Jack The Ripper, a citizens committee asks Sherlock Holmes (Christopher Plummer, in the role that won him Canadas award for Best Actor) and his trusted associate Dr. Watson (a deliciously sly performance by James Mason) to investigate. Now the brilliant pair must follow a terrifying trail of clues that includes a frightened psychic (Donald Sutherland), a suspicious Inspector (David Hemmings), an institutionalized woman (Geneviθve Bujold) and the Prime Minister of England (Sir John Gielgud). But even if Holmes and Watsons remarkable powers of deduction can unmask the maniacal fiend, are they prepared to face the most shocking secret of all?
Anthony Quayle, Susan Clark and Frank Finlay co-star in this masterful suspense thriller directed by Bob Clark (A CHRISTMAS STORY) that both fans and critics have called the most exciting and original Sherlock Holmes movie ever made.
Starring: Christopher Plummer, James Mason, Anthony Quayle, Frank Finlay, Donald Sutherland
Director: Bob Clark
Producer: Rene Dupont and Bob Clark
Quotes THE BEST SHERLOCK HOLMES MOVIE EVER MADE! Intelligent, Gripping and Totally Irresistible! ~Rex Reed, New York Daily News
The Abominable Snowman An exploration team searches for the famed Yeti and finds itself under attack from the very monster it is hunting. Starring Peter Cushing and Forrest Tucker.
Blood From The Mummy's Tomb A British expedition team in Egypt discovers the ancient sealed tomb of the evil Queen Tera. But when one of the archaeologists steals a mysterious ring from the corpse's severed hand, he unleashes a relentless curse upon his beautiful daughter.
The Devil Rides Out A devil cult is taking control of innocent people through hypnotic spells and demonic ceremonies. and the only hope to destroy it lies in the success of a potent ritual.
Dr. Jekyll And Sister Hyde Young Dr. Jekyll attempts to create an Elixir of Life using female hormones stolen from the glands of fresh corpses and is transformed into a beautiful woman with an unstoppable taste for mayhem.
Frankenstein Created Woman Baron Frankenstein embarks upon an experiment to capture the souls of the dead and transfer them into the living. Horror Of Frankenstein Young Victor Frankenstein returns from medical school with a depraved taste for beautiful women and fiendish experiments. But when he runs out of fresh body parts for his 'research' he turns to murder to complete his new creation. The Vengeance Of She A young woman, plagued by hallucinatory voices calling her "Ayesha", is thought to be the reincarnation of an ancient Queen. The Witches A troubled schooteacher unwittingly becomes the headmistress of a witchcraft-plagued school. Starring Joan Fontaine (Rebecca)