We take a look at the original version of The Twilight Zone (it IS Twilight Zone Day, after all) and we catch up on the latest buzz inside the PGS. Plus genre entertainment, pop culture, and weird science news from throughout the known galaxy with today’s TRANSMISSION.
Happy Twilight Zone Day!
by Mike Bawden
Although it premiered in October of 1959, National Twilight Zone Day is May 11th. The show, created and hosted by Rod Serling, ran for five years (to 1964) and eventually led to spinoffs (Night Gallery) and remakes, both cinematic and on television.
The show left an enduring legacy on television (as explained in this great essay) and deserves time and attention from Imagination Connoisseurs of every age. For those not inclined to read essays, here’s a list of the eight ways The Twilight Zone influenced modern TV and Film (h/t Den of Geek).
Continuing our “Cronenberg Watch” as we march toward the premier of CRIMES OF THE FUTURE … the legendary director says he knows people will probably walk out of his film. In this article on the AV Club website, Cronenberg says “I do expect walkouts in Cannes, and that’s a very special thing. There are some very strong scenes.”
You know, ROBSERVATIONS host, Robert Meyer Burnett, covered this possibility in his show last month.
We have one thing to say about that. “Bring it.”
And talking about “bringing it” … if you’re excited to see an MCU Fantastic Four, here’s a little something worth reading that gives you the real-world backstory behind Marvel’s “first family” and the long, winding road taken to bring it into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Fascinating read from THR.
Finally, for all you AVATAR haters out there (LOL), it looks like the rest of the world is excited to see AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER (a/k/a AVATAR 2) – with the film’s teaser trailer racking up nearly 150 million views the first 24 hours it was out online.
Here’s a look at the trailer …
Why not join the conversation on the PGS Facebook Page …
Imagination Connoisseur Bob Connally asks the PGS why it took sixty years for actor James Hong to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Share your thoughts …
The one known as “The Existential Mr. Rogers,” Robert Meyer Burnett shared this post from the Aurelnauts that skewers the upcoming Obi-Wan series on Disney+. Get your dancin’ shoes and lightsabers ready, folks. It’s a good one.
Fellow PGS Member, James Kamakahi, asks Dr. Who fans for their “Top 5.” Do you have your faves? If so, share them here.
Sean Zink presented a clip of the “birth of the Sandman” from Spider-Man 3 as an example of a superhero villain creation “done right.” Thoughts?
According to this link provided by Imagination Connoisseur, Mitchell Hodack, Krypto the Super-Dog is coming to home video before the League of Super-Pets movie (which is expected this summer).
Connoisseur Antonio Choice-Diaz asks if the PGS is talking about “The Roddenberry Archive” and if not, why not?
And finally, long-time PGS Member/Contributor, Dean Micetich, has a serious Marvel Comics question. Just where, exactly, is the MCU and all of these stories (29 and counting) taking place? Be sure to provide your thoughts in the discussion thread.
Meme of the Day …
Imagination Connoisseur, S’wak Props, does it again, this time sharing a hilarious Jurassic Park meme (shown below). Post your comment to it by clicking here.
That’s it for today.
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Have a better day – I’ll be seeing you tomorrow!
Mike
Does “stunt casting” work?
Imagination Connoisseur, ROBB, shares his thoughts on how Star Trek: Discovery handled its casting of Democratic politician, Stacey Abrams, as the president of a united Earth in the show’s finale. Personal politics aside, ROBB seems to feel Star Trek’s producers missed an opportunity to send a message about unity at a time when we could all use it.
Will Superman be returning in 4K someday?
Long-time PGS Member, Kenny Kraly Jr., writes in to the LET’S GET PHYSICAL MEDIA show to ask for their predictions on the possibility of getting more Superman movies out on 4k Blu-Ray.
On the topic of “Gatekeeping” …
Imagination Connoisseur, Jason Miller, writes a letter of support for ROBSERVATIONS host, Robert Meyer Burnett, who has recently proclaimed himself the Gatekeeper of Geekdom. Jason shares his experience defending RMB’s joke (made on Twitter) and arrives at an inescapable conclusion that everyone should probably take to heart.
Attention Star Command, there seems to be a problem with Buzz Lightyear
ROADTRIPPIN’ co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Mike Bawden respond to letters from listeners proposing a variety of reasons as to why Pixar’s latest animated feature, LIGHTYEAR, didn’t meet expectations during its opening weekend. Was it a result of bad casting, a strained relationship between studios, convoluted marketing or stronger-than-expected competition? No one is sure – but it’s possible the problem runs much deeper than an origin story for an action figure might let on.
How to accept Star Trek now so you don’t go insane!
Imagination Connoisseur, Adam Talley, writes in to explain how he now views the Star Trek franchise – a way that acknowledges the “good old days” so many OG fans pine for and the new innovations we’re seeing in stores, online, and in theaters.
Why is Obi-Wan the most boring thing about the Obi-Wan Kenobi streaming series on Disney+?
ROADTRIPPIN’ co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Mike Bawden discuss the broader implications of a question posed by an Imagination Connoisseur who asks why Obi-Wan Kenobi is such a boring character in his own series. In fact, one could ask why so many Star Wars series seem to be “running in place” and not really going anywhere with characters who don’t seem to be doing all that much. Is there a larger force at work here that no one seems to acknowledge? And where have we heard THAT before?
Does it make sense to remake good movies?
ROADTRIPPIN’ co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Mike Bawden respond to a letter from an Imagination Connoisseur who asks why Hollywood seems content remaking and re-booting successful movies rather than making movies with “great potential” that might have not met expectations when they were first released to the public. As Rob and Mike point out, there’s a lot more involved in a successful remake than one might imagine.
Rob comes out and admits he’s THE Gatekeeper of Fandom
Co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Mike Bawden discuss Rob’s recent revelation that he is, in fact, THE GATEKEEPER OF ALL FANDOM and what Imagination Connoisseurs can now expect of him serving as the judge, jury and adjudicator of all things geeky. Plus interesting letters from fans.
Lots of Star Trek-y goodness on the Interwebs lately
In less time than it takes for a tribble to become a grandparent, here’s a list of the eight most interesting, Trek-related things we’ve found worth sharing with our fellow Imagination Connoisseurs …
Making a case for LIFE after ALIEN
Imagination Connoisseur, S’wak Props, thinks Ridley Scott could have done much better when it came to making a sequel to his 1979 sci-fi/horror classic, ALIEN. Instead of Scott’s ALIEN COVENANT, S’wak recommends you check out Daniel Espinosa’s LIFE which includes Jake Gyllenhaal and Ryan Reynolds among others in the cast.
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