Author Archives: lyzmadness

Et Al. Sep23

Posted on September 22, 2023 by lyzmadness

Der Dämon des Himalaya (1935) Well. I swore after 713 Prosit Posadku that I wouldn’t do this again, but here I am trying to make sense of a non-English-language film—led astray this time partly by the suggestion of more demons … Continue reading →

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Et Al. Aug23

Posted on August 23, 2023 by lyzmadness

The Saga Of Gösta Berling (1924) Based upon the novel by Selma Lagerlöf. Gösta Berling (Lars Hansen), a minister, is defrocked after responding to criticism of his drinking by denouncing the hypocrisy of his congregation. He finds a new position … Continue reading →

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Et Al. June23

Posted on June 21, 2023 by lyzmadness

The Grim Game (1919) Millionaire-miser Dudley Cameron (Thomas Jefferson) lives behind high walls and locked and guarded gates, seeing few people. His nephew, Harvey Hanford (Harry Houdini), is not one of them; however, in love with his uncle’s ward, Mary … Continue reading →

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Et Al. May23

Posted on May 24, 2023 by lyzmadness

The Master Mystery (1919, 15 chapters) International Patents Inc. is a company that makes its profits by buying patents on the promise of marketing products for their inventors, but then suppressing them for the benefit of those products’ competitors. The … Continue reading →

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Silent Predators (1999)

Posted on May 12, 2023 by lyzmadness

“This snake is a real killer. It has characteristics of both the tropical rattlesnake and the western diamondback, and yet it’s neither one…”   Director:  Noel Nosseck Starring:  Harry Hamlin, Shannon Sturges, Jack Scalia, Patty McCormack, David Spielberg, Phillip Troy … Continue reading →

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The Revenge Of Hercules (1960)

Posted on May 6, 2023 by lyzmadness

“O, God of Vengeance! For you I descended to Hades and fought Cerberus! I even deserted my ill-fated land. But if peace is still denied me, I must seek revenge!”   [Original title: La Vendetta di Ercole] Director:  Vittorio Cottafavi … Continue reading →

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Hercules Unchained (1959)

Posted on May 4, 2023 by lyzmadness

“Either I am successful in overcoming the madness of these men, or I’ll believe that I, Hercules, am deserted by the gods!”   [Original title: Ercole e la regina di Lidia (Hercules And The Queen Of Lidia)] Director:  Pietro Francisci … Continue reading →

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Et Al. April23

Posted on April 27, 2023 by lyzmadness

One Exciting Night (1922) Agnes Harrington (Carol Dempster) is forced into an unwanted engagement to J. Wilson Rockmaine (Morgan Wallace), when the latter sees Mrs Harrington (Margaret Dale) stealing a valuable trinket and uses this as blackmail. Meanwhile, John Fairfax … Continue reading →

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Juggernaut (1936)

Posted on April 7, 2023 by lyzmadness

Director:  Henry Edwards Starring:  Boris Karloff, Joan Wyndham, Mona Goya, Arthur Margetson, Morton Selten, Anthony Ireland, Nina Boucicault Screenplay:  Cyril Campion, H. Fowler Mear and Heinrich Fraenkel, based upon the novel by Alice Campbell         Ah, Juggernaut! … Continue reading →

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The Beast Of Borneo (1934)

Posted on April 6, 2023 by lyzmadness

Director:  Harry Garson Starring:  John Preston, Mae Stuart, Eugene Sigaloff, Van Duran, Doris Brook, Alexander Schoenberg, John S. Peters Screenplay:  Alfred Hustwick, based upon a story by Alfred Hustwick and Frank J. Murray     The Beast Of Borneo is … Continue reading →

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