It's Halloween, and to me, that means another viewing of "The Lost Skeleton Of Cadavra" (As well as another film, but I'll get to that one in another post). Paying homage to the B-movies of the 50s, this fun little black and white romp takes us into the woods with Dr. Paul Armstrong and his wife, Betty, as they looked for a meteorite made of Atmospherium, which, as the good doctor says, "You know what this meteor could mean to science? If we find it, and it's real, it could mean a lot. It could mean actual advances in the field of science." There are just so many little moments that I like in this movie that it's hard to choose only one, though the Amish terrarium, Ranger Brad's knowledge of bears, and Dr. Fleming's past dealing with skeletons would certainly be in the running. Not wanting to ruin anything (and I fear that if I did say too much, I would), I think that I should just recommend you take a gander at this little film and judge for yourself. You might like it. You might not. And if you really want me to choose a part, I'd have to do some thinking, but it could probably be done. (And if you do watch it and it just isn't your cup of tea, take a look at Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers and try to envision the aliens talking into a fan in Spanish without cracking a smile.)
Friday, October 31, 2008
Movie Moments XIV: 'Tis the season.
It's Halloween, and to me, that means another viewing of "The Lost Skeleton Of Cadavra" (As well as another film, but I'll get to that one in another post). Paying homage to the B-movies of the 50s, this fun little black and white romp takes us into the woods with Dr. Paul Armstrong and his wife, Betty, as they looked for a meteorite made of Atmospherium, which, as the good doctor says, "You know what this meteor could mean to science? If we find it, and it's real, it could mean a lot. It could mean actual advances in the field of science." There are just so many little moments that I like in this movie that it's hard to choose only one, though the Amish terrarium, Ranger Brad's knowledge of bears, and Dr. Fleming's past dealing with skeletons would certainly be in the running. Not wanting to ruin anything (and I fear that if I did say too much, I would), I think that I should just recommend you take a gander at this little film and judge for yourself. You might like it. You might not. And if you really want me to choose a part, I'd have to do some thinking, but it could probably be done. (And if you do watch it and it just isn't your cup of tea, take a look at Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers and try to envision the aliens talking into a fan in Spanish without cracking a smile.)
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