I enjoy serials. They are made poorly but are so entertaining that shows like Batman (66) purposely paid homage.
Some are worse than the rest (Captain America, Batman)
Some stand out - Flash Gordon (1936 Crabbe) being the serial by which all others would try to emulate. Lucas even took cues from this. I still love to watch these to this day.
I loved the 50's TV series starring Steve Holland.
I love the 1980 movie! Some criticize it's camp but it all seems intentional to me. To criticize somewhat cheesy sets, effects and dialogue in this would be they same as saying you hate the Adam West Batman because it isn't the Dark Knight. This film is action packed, fun to watch, great new takes on old characters, wonderfully cast and the sound track ain't half bad!!!
Tonight I gave the new series a shot. I think Lana's boyfriend is well cast. But ths show reaks of everyother tnt, sci fi series... "original" -there is nothing original. Maybe Hercules will come and pilot a ship for him. Don't get me wrong. It isn't bad. It just isn't worth watching.
Some are worse than the rest (Captain America, Batman)
Some stand out - Flash Gordon (1936 Crabbe) being the serial by which all others would try to emulate. Lucas even took cues from this. I still love to watch these to this day.
I loved the 50's TV series starring Steve Holland.
I love the 1980 movie! Some criticize it's camp but it all seems intentional to me. To criticize somewhat cheesy sets, effects and dialogue in this would be they same as saying you hate the Adam West Batman because it isn't the Dark Knight. This film is action packed, fun to watch, great new takes on old characters, wonderfully cast and the sound track ain't half bad!!!
Tonight I gave the new series a shot. I think Lana's boyfriend is well cast. But ths show reaks of everyother tnt, sci fi series... "original" -there is nothing original. Maybe Hercules will come and pilot a ship for him. Don't get me wrong. It isn't bad. It just isn't worth watching.
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