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THIS ISLAND EARTH On Blu-ray From Shout Factory

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day, Jr. on Jul 25, 2019

Universal's 1955 THIS ISLAND EARTH is one of the greatest science-fiction films ever made. It's a magnificent, colorful adventure, bigger and bolder than any of the black & white sci-fi features the studio made during the same time period. It is also never really been given its proper appreciat read more

This Island Earth

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Feb 25, 2016

This Island Earth Directed by Joseph Newman Written by Franklin Coen and George Callahan; story by Raymond F. Jones 1955/USA Universal International Pictures First viewing/Netflix rental Some interesting special effects accompany a plodding and puzzling screenplay. Dr. Cal Meacham (Rex Reason) is read more

This Island Earth – part 4

The Old Movie House Posted by Tom on Apr 5, 2012

Before Ruth and Cal can continue they must adjust to the difference in pressure. But before they go through with it Exeter insists they watch some of his crew go through it. The only woman on board is in charge of the procedure. After Ruth and Cal have their first encounter with the thermal barr read more

This Island Earth-part 3

The Old Movie House Posted by Tom on Mar 31, 2012

After a dinner that consists of barely acceptable wine, rubbery chicken, and mindless chit-chat Steve and Ruth take a chance and take Cal into their confidence. Apparently some of the people who have worked there have had a sudden reversal of opinion. There’s no truly polite way of saying it & read more

This Island Earth - part 2

The Old Movie House Posted by Tom on Mar 29, 2012

Just in case you’ve forgotten where we were in the film Cal and Joe observe a man on the screen of the Interociter. He says his name is Exeter, and that he is a peace engineer. He goes on to praise Cal for constructing the Interociter. Now I would like to point out, for the record, that t read more

This Island Earth-part 1

The Old Movie House Posted by Tom on Mar 24, 2012

Remember those days, long,long ago, when you could stroll down to your local movie house, when you could plunk your allowance money, sit in a theater seat that was built for grown ups three times your size, and chow down on the worlds biggest bag of popcorn without hearing your mother say “you read more

Monster Mash Blogathon: This Island Earth (1955)

Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Jul 28, 2011

Today's post is an entry in the Monster Mash Blogathon. The Forgotten Classics of Yesteryear/Monster Mash icon will bring you to a world of movie mayhem. What follows is a chock-full-of-spoilers look at:This Island Earth was brought to the screen by Universal in 1955. The director was Joseph M. read more

This Island Earth: 1950s Science Fiction Classic

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on Jun 22, 2011

This Island Earth: 1950s Science Fiction Classic During the 1950s, a new genre emerged in Hollywood: the science fiction film. There were science fiction films before the 1950s, but after World War II, they really flourished. Many of these films were low-budget second features shot in black and read more

This Island Earth: 1950s Science Fiction Classic

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on Jun 22, 2011

This Island Earth: 1950s Science Fiction Classic During the 1950s, a new genre emerged in Hollywood: the science fiction film. There were science fiction films before the 1950s, but after World War II, they really flourished. Many of these films were low-budget second features shot in black and read more