Saturday, May 30, 2020

XANADU - Video - 1980


ELO and Olivia Newton-John deliver the goods in this other Musical-On-Wheels. Gene Kelly still can tap-dance. I've forgotten who plays Olivia's love-interest and so will you. Link in comments.

Friday, May 29, 2020

Roller Boogie - Video - 1979


The tunes are nice - especially the one that Cher sings. The skating is fun and the ending is almost poignant. Some of these skaters will be seen again in XANADU. Link in comments.

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Buckaroo Banzai Declassified - 1984


This informative 20-minute promo was found on the Buckaroo Banzai Special Edition DVD. Also included is an original teaser-trailer for the film. Link in comments.

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Red Elvises - Better Than Sӗx - 1999


This is the 4th English language album from the quartet. "Red Lips Red Eyes Red Stockings" and "Strip Joint Is Closed" remained in their set list for a long while. Link in comments

Saturday, May 23, 2020

My Generation - 2018


This video documentary tells the story of the pop culture explosion in London in the 1960s. The Beatles are of course a part of all this. Link in comments.

Friday, May 22, 2020

Popeye - The Movie - 1980


You will quickly accept that these two are Popeye and Olive Oyl. Link in comments.

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Thunderbirds Are Go - 1968


The British TV show THUNDERBIRDS was also made into a movie that played stateside. Watch it again or for the first time right here. Do it. Link in comments.

Saturday, May 16, 2020

Celebrity Bowling 2


These shows were short so have one more. Link in comments.

Friday, May 15, 2020

Celebrity Bowling


Leslie Nielsen and Susan Saint James compete with other Hollywood Stars. They all need a lot more practice. Link in comments.

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Yӗllow Submarine - 1968


This film received widespread acclaim from critics and audiences alike - so says Wikipedia. I know someone who was 10 at the time and found it creepy. Link in comments.

Saturday, May 9, 2020

The Beatles Unauthorized - 1966


The first 24 minutes are from the previously posted Washington DC concert. Next are a few songs from the farewell show at the Hollywood Bowl. A TV appearance by a former Beatle is next. Last is a press conference by the Beatles that shows how much the lads have changed. Link in comments.

Friday, May 8, 2020

The Beatles Live At Budokan - 1966


Watch the Beatles play this large arena for 30 minutes. Link in comments.

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Primer - 2004


Here is the independent film PRIMER - along with a version of the movie with commentary by Shane Carruth - along with two video explanations of the movie - and along with two explanatory timeline charts. You've got time for all this, right? Link in comments.

Saturday, May 2, 2020

The Beatles Live At The Washington Coliseum - 1964


Their first performance stateside was on The Ed Sullivan Show. This video is of their second performance 2 days later in Washington DC. Link in comments.

Friday, May 1, 2020

When the Beatles Drove Us Wild - 1964


Watch The Beatles stir up Australia just as thoroughly as they stirred up the United States. About 1 hour. Link in comments.