Welcome to the New Year! Kind of feels like a lazy Saturday afternoon to me today, so I am going to reproduce a lazy Saturday in front of the TV. We have a stunning copy (looks restored or something) of Warlords of Atlantis from 1978 and as a bonus I threw in an episode of Thundarr the Barbarian, one of the weirdest limited animation cartoons to come out of the early eighties. And that’s saying something.
Warlords of the Deep sure looks like a Hammer film with some amazing split screen/stop motion thrown in – but it isn’t a Hammer film. Director Kevin Connor worked extensively at Pinewood, performing editing and cutting his teeth on directing so the influence is clear: It has all the bright colors and vintage costumes of a Hammer film. But special effects wise, this is a big step up from anything Hammer could accomplish. EMI ended up bankrolling this film.
Trivia! Doug McClure, the stylish American actor, worked with director Kevin Connor on three other adventure films. Must have been a great partnership for both of them. This included The Land That Time Forgot (1974), At the Earth’s Core (1976), and The People That Time Forgot (1977). All of those are Saturday afternoon classics.
So what is Warlords of Atlantis about? From IMDB:
Searching for the lost world of Atlantis, Prof. Aitken, his son Charles, and Greg Collinson are betrayed by the crew of their expedition’s ship, attracted by the fabulous treasures of Atlantis. The diving bell destroyed, a deep sea monster attacks the boat. They all are dragged to the bottom of the sea, where they meet the inhabitants of the lost continent, an advance alien race that makes slaves of the ship-wrecked sailors. The aliens want to rule the human world to create a Nazi state.
…And hilarity ensues! The undersea dwellers seem to all have helmet haircuts and the monsters are uncommonly good. Overall this is an enjoyable romp with a decent plot and as usual, somebody trying to conquer the word. I personally don’t remember anyone talking about a Nazi state in the film, I think this is editorializing from IMDB. It’s just the standard world-conquering/W.E.F. stuff. If anything, it shows the struggle of ordinary people against scientific elites, which is what we deal with on a daily basis now.
So watch! Or don’t! Everything is voluntary! Next week we have a Jess Franco spy film classic, Attack of the Robots! I hope you had a great New Years’ celebration! Remember, put down the bottle of Vantablack pills until at least March.
Bonus!
Thundarr the Barbarian: Harvest of Doom Digging some Thundarr? There were two seasons of this, both on Tubi. This is from early in season one.
Yeah, TUBI pulled the motherfucking film. Fuck you, Tubi!
That sucks, it looks entertaining.
NNNOOOO!!!!
YASSSSS QUEEN!
Bastards. Now what?
Is that where the Simpsons got Troy McClure?
He is Doug’s brother.
He would have liked Atlantis. Lots of fish.
You inspired me to watch the Danger 5 episode in Atlantis.
I cannot find any alternative stream. You folks enjoy talking amongst yourselves, at least they did not pull Thundarr the Barbarian.
Is this it? YouTube is blocking me, again.
Forgot link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tgaFSTT6VU
It is not. I saw that too, not sure what that is.
I demand a refund.
Diving into Thundarr. I remember seeing some Thundarr when I was a kid. I wonder if I’ll remember this one?
Who hasnt wanted to destroy a car or two?
I don’t remember it.
I liked it. A little campy and weird and good.
It was like a Star Wars He-Man mashup.
I have two Thundarr tee shirts.
Excellent
A classic Who is coming on Pluto at 8:19 – The Invasion of Time.
I might check out Thundarr after. I do recall that from peak tween years.
Is that one where the Master is traveling in a grandfather clock?
No – I vaguely recall that one but couldn’t tell you its name.
The Deadly Assassin is the one you’re thinking of
OK, Thanks!
lol You would know
Where Tom Baker whistles Colonel Bogey March and does a Dirty Dozen pastiche.
2026 After Dark.
https://archive.is/5ZSAN
NSFW.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/jim-beam-shuts-iconic-kentucky-distillery-least-year-market-downturn
😳
What they’re going to stop distilling is Jim Beam. All the other brands and distilleries are still open. And they’re retooling the one they’re halting.
Not even all of Beam. Most/all white label comes from Boston. Warehousing and bottling will continue at Clermont too. Plenty of distillate to work through.
WTF is wrong with Americans?
Don’t look at me. I’m doing my part, in gin.
I’ve been doing my part this Christmas break.
I’m doing my part. Bought a bottle of rye for sipping and a bottle of bourbon for cocktails on NYE.
I’m vodkaing up to the extent I can given that I have to work tomorrow. 😔
I’m doing Dry January
*hangs head in shame*
I should do a dry month.
Just not this month.
My dry month was between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
That was rough.
Blame the kids drinking seltzer water and cider.
Its no mexican volleyball ass-slap. But……https://imgur.com/gallery/remember-LsCOODV
Aren’t they about 75 pounds too slim for you?
I can mix it up every now and then. Ex Mrs. Cool was about 130 lbs when she was fighting.
“My girl isnt much of a wrestler. But you should see her box.”
Threesome. Their combined weight should be close enough.
Well, this is a first.
I’ve girded my loins for no good reason.
My life is ruined. What am I going to do now?
I blame toobi. I’m going to send hopping zombies to eat their brains.
Ungird yourself with what has girdened you.
Indeed. I lost my Stoic. Don’t go losing yours.
“…girded my loins for no good reason.”
Just wear underwear and pants like a normal 2026 person.
Apparently you did not get the memo. In 2026, pants are out. Girds are in.
So I should ditch the codpiece?
The cod piece enhances your masculinity.
Maybe make it larger.
Definitely stick with the codpiece.
https://www.threads.com/@waspfanclub/post/C4QsY8hC_5w/media
I hate pants. Pants are oppression by the matriarchy.
RJ, you are just a stud. Many thanks for your numerous contributions to the site. I’ve been slacking lately (“too busy”, pfeh). I don’t share your enthusiasm for, umm, obscure movies, but I like the insight into that world. Thanks again, bro.
Ditto all of this.
Greatly appreciated.
Egg, cheese, bacon, biscuits made
Egg, cheese, ham, burritos made.
Deviled eggs made.
Spinach dip made.
Smoked herring pate made.
I just need to purchase a spear fish license.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnq96W9jtuw
As this did not play, I am watching The Final Option
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGiWPLLYQs4