Lost horizon![skyline-bd](http://psychotronic.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/skyline-bd.jpg)
This ambitious sci-fi thriller had the earmarks of a surefire hit. It’s an alien invasion epic with lots of scary monsters, explosions and battles, spiced with a few fresh ideas and served via excellent special effects work. It’s the brainchild of Chicago-born brothers Colin and Greg Strause, who designed f/x for 300, Avatar, 2012, and lots of other big effects pictures. So, why did it disappear so quickly from theaters after opening last November? Continue reading
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer DVD
One of these is a filmed introduction by co-producer Arthur Rankin, who gives a bit of intriguing behind scenes information, and a lot of dull analysis. The idea for Rudolph began with a song by Johnny Marks, which became a huge hit for singing cowboy Gene Autry. Rankin touches briefly on the Rankin-Bass Studios’ affiliation with the Japanese, and doesn’t mention at all that the Fleischer Studios produced a very nice cartoon short based on the song in 1944. He does spend a lot of time commenting on the complete story, complete with clips, completely spoiling it for anyone who hasn’t seen it yet. Continue reading →