Time for some overlooked classic sci-fi! This one doesn’t get taken out very much. I have enjoyed it every time I see it, and this particular copy looks great, once you get past the credits. We have an all-star cast with Bill Williams, Paul Frees, Lyn Thomas and Robert Ellis! I needed a spacey sci-fi film, we are low on those lately. And this fit the bill.
So what is it about? Today our plot summary comes from Paul White:
A space probe returns to Earth covered with a strange fungus. The fungus is accidentally tinged with human blood and is transformed into an ever-growing pile of space rust, dubbed “Blood Rust”. It is up to John Hand and Joe Rattigan to find the one woman who can stop the rust from spreading and taking over the world.
Many thanks to Paul! This is a great low-budget film that really does not get enough play. It’s well-written, believable and we have a nice clean copy. I had a VHS copy years ago that looked like it was transferred through a screen door. Back then when nobody had the internet, I was pleasantly surprised to see Moe appear out of nowhere. See below.
Trivia! Moe Howard was jobless at the time, and the director (at the slight prompting of Moe’s son-in-law Norman Maurer) called him up and got him a bit part in this film. He’s a cab driver. Moe doesn’t mention that in his book, I Stooged to Conquer, (It is in the Filmography) but if you like the Three Stooges this is a great read. Also, director Edward Bernds has previously directed the Stooges, and singularly, Shemp. Later he did at least one of their feature films.
Time to gird up, loiners! and attune your eyes to black and white tonight. Please enjoy this film full of paranoia, potential fungal plague, DEEP SPACE PROBES*, vintage automobiles and the dulcet voice of Paul Frees. It should make for a relaxing evening. For me at least.
So watch! Or Don’t! Everything is voluntary. Next week, we shall watch something new – Mark of the Werebeard!**
It’s Thursdays, remember there are no rules on Thursdays! Talk amongst yourselves about your garden, your bowels, or your pets! No rules apply!
*There. I put PROBES in all caps just for you, SPACE SMITH.
**Signs point to “this is good.” If I watch it and it absolutely sucks I will find something else.
Bonus Content
Just in case you did not get enough space paranoia, here is the very first episode of UFO! In case you cannot tell, this is a Gerry Anderson live action production. And this print is stunning.
Looks like tubi has all 26 episodes.
It does. Your weekend is made!
Unfortunately they don’t seem to have Project UFO.
It’s also available on YouTube.
Moe Howard was jobless at the time, and the director (at the slight prompting of Moe’s son-in-law Norman Maurer) called him up and got him a bit part in this film. He’s a cab driver.
oooo, neat!
Diving in in a few minutes.
I never saw Paul Frees as an asshole scientist. Good acting.
So two guys on their own decide to torch the place? Now that’s government efficiency!
Normally you have to fill out a form in triplicate!
You just know that a movie that starts with a bespeckled guvmint desk jockey reading the exposition to us is going to slap.
Well when the government tells you it’s a true story…
MOE!
That fire marshall seemed way too happy about burning that baggage car.
Let me show you something….
My wife printed the how to gird your loins instructions probably a decade ago and they are hanging in the shop.
Those are fantastic. Evan may not have seen those, I hope he enjoys.
Call me anytime.
https://ibb.co/B5M0CdS2
Ah! … since the For Sale sign obstructs a bit, looks like I’m to take a prodigious leak on a rag. Then, (vigorously) wipe my ass with it, followed by rushing into battle, wielding my (indeed, intimidating) shart-piss rag and waving it my enemy’s face.
(This plan… may work.)
Dick Pic incoming!
This one time my uncle was talking about the long travel 80s Bronco he was building with a turbo Windsor motor in it.
His eyes are none too good you see and he sent me a picture of the turbo and assorted parts.
Twas the same picture of the ‘blower’ he sent to his wife. Whipped out his member nest to the turbo for her.
I got the same picture.
I haven’t let him live that one down to this day.
“Linger in our neighborhood.”
A turd??
What happens if we dial that number, say from noon to dusk on a weekend?
*descends from Golden Cracky-colored mist* I’ve been summoned. Which ones are we talking about?
(…how do they pertain to me? My girders are properly… loined…)
“They’re holding the plane for you”
When was the last time that happened?
Depends – who are you?
That happens to me on the regular going through O’Hare.
Moe is their leader.
If he would just turn around and break the 4th wall with a well-timed “Spread out!” This film would be immensely improved.
“Take me to your liter” – Department of Weights and Measures.
Kid: “I wanna see the liter! Where is it, Mr. Helpful?”
Avuncular SI Janitor: “Hey, youngin’! Just keep going down the hall! It’s right next to the kilogram!
*snickers as Kid happily marches along his quest to nowhere*
Well, that was quick. Thanks, RJ 🙂
Hence the question extra
GAAAAH! Extra feature! FEATURE! I hate this autocorrect!
https://frinkiac.com/caption/S09E24/458657
That’s what she said.
That was a time capsule.
Not one fight at the airport.
They save that up for the Carnival cruise now.
I’m out for the night, thanks RJ!
Hegseth taking names and kicking ass, not necessarily in that order
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hegseth-instates-highest-male-standard-only-combat-other-changes-declaring-dept-defense-is-over
Will this increase/decrease enlistments?
Does this include the Air Force?
Height/weight and PT testing when I was in 04-10, was full on retarded. The PT injured more people than it was worth, I injured my back at basic doing something they called the squat bender which is a stretch but the fools made us do it in time.
It won’t hurt recruitment because recruits rarely have a clue what a PT test is.
It will hurt retention and increase VA payouts and ortho surgeries.
He’s gone on a General firing spree today. Firing the Chief of the Army Chaplin Corps on Maundy Thursday is an interesting move.
https://www.stripes.com/branches/army/2026-04-02/army-general-randy-george-retirement-21263527.html
Heck. He could fire 50% of the sr Officer Corp and E6 and above and no one would notice other than the Dependabas.
Now do visible tattoos, you worthless drunken poser.
The successor to the Dept of war is the depts of army and Air Force. The dept of the navy was never under war. And the marines were subordinate to the Navy.
I wonder if he is the one who whispered “Department of War” into Donald’s ear.
“Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen, a rising Democratic star, was found dead, and her husband has been arrested, according to police. Bowen, 38, was found dead at her home around 10 a.m. after an investigation into her wellbeing.. [Police Chief] Mock didn’t say how Bowen died, he said her death was being investigated as a domestic violence incident.”
Her husband is in custody. “Bowen was elected in 2020 and again in 2024, and was the first Black and Haitian American woman commissioner of Coral Springs.”
*hand up* Gonna be a bit of an open ‘culturalist,’ here: I think black Haitians are very likely to be incredibly, and obviously, corrupt politicians.
Did they learn it at home or from the Clinton foundation?
Yes.
Great slush if ya get yer hooks in. Just collect grift and ‘give’ it to a completely fucked up country that’ll never ever preserve records of any kind, nor have any realistic chance of ‘doing’ any good whatsoever!
Just show pics of crying, lonely, doe-eyed and malnourished children over and over, then ???? –> Profit!
This seems appropriate for movie night.
https://x.com/TheCinesthetic/status/2039826457787044147?s=20
Showgirls?
Shortly after that he was able to laugh all the way to the bank as the home video sales of Showgirls went over $100 million. Then It hit cable and rivaled Beast Master for a while.
Nothing rivals Beast Master. But I’m glad for him. He gave us RoboCop. He has done all he needs too.
Not to mention Total Recall.
OMG, I forgot he did that too. He could could commit a felony and I’d bail him out.
That looks like a Hollywood party that’s actually fun. Good on him and them. It’s never been there in theater, but it’s nice to see humility from folk and not the ‘gotta play high ‘n mighty’ spiel. Actors, I think, don’t realize how endearing a trait that is, particularly in the professional and legal hooker-dom they work in. Sad, they’re are (often) remarkably boring people unless they’re told what to say and do. (Even then…)
Never seen Showgirls, but Saved by the Bell was big in my youth. There was something about Kelly, I didn’t know what it was, but I knew there was something there. Only later would I discover, but my attention, she had.
Tiffani Amber (already 🙄 in nomenclature) turned down replacing Shannen (ditto) Doherty on Charmed?!
OT, but I know The Other Kevin needs a new ride and this is no reserve, so could end up as a deal, and already has hand controls:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2017-volvo-v60-r-design-7/
Boy that is a nice wagon.
How was tonight’s seder?
More involved – hours of doing dishes afterwards. I hope yours went well.
The name Rattigan makes me think of The Great Mouse Detective. Basil Rathbone voiced Sherlock Holmes. A grand total of two, I think, lines?
Rathbone is one of the best names ever.
On with the show!
*softly pushes play* (long day. am tired.)
re my ex and FinDom. It’s *the* most glibtastic kink out there!
Findom (financial domination) is a kink or BDSM subculture where individuals (often called “finsubs” or “paypigs”) derive pleasure from giving money or gifts to a dominant person, usually known as a “findomme” or “money mistress”. This power-exchange relationship is often, but not always, conducted online, with money sent voluntarily for humiliation, control, or to satisfy a niche desire.
Key Aspects of Findom:
Power Play: The core of findom is the psychological gratification a submissive gets from surrendering financial control to a dominant, not just the financial transaction
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Sounds like the pleasure Libs get from being ever so (inclusively!) wallet -fucked by their benighted clergy! Their inner guilt must be purged.
JFC, now that’s a mental illness.
Dood, dontcha ever sleep? 😉
You’re up too.
Sometimes.
Somewhat better than being called a simp and a retard I suppose.
Happy Friday!
⛪️🌤️😊
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOfvPNaNEMA
🎶🎶
Is it Friday?
Good morning, Sean, U, and Ted’S.!
Morning, GT.
Hey there. How are you today?
I donno. I was late getting to sleep, so I slept through until just before my alarm. I managed to not fall back asleep, and got on the road on the ideal commute timetable, leaving the store at 6:05 and the lot at 6:06, putting me on the “pre-congestion” timetable that was pretty smooth sailing. I even caught green lights on intersections which often I catch reds.
I was contemplating how I’m not craving carbs as much as I once did. That should make it easier to not devistatingly fall off the wagon. Unfortunately, my scale reading this morning was 302 😱 I realize it’s within water weight fluctuation of where I’ve been, so I should be back below 300 before long.
(I mean, I was still drinking water at 1am, so what are the odds more of it was still in my system when I got on the scale at 5am?)
That’s more than twice my weight.
I hope you’re not 6’3″, you’d be skeletal.
I’m aiming for 200-220ish
Craving carbs less is a good start!
🥗
☕️ 😀
🥯 🍩
😠
Sean, UCS, Ted, and GT can figure out whose is whose.
One of the lines is only rendering the salad with a “missing symbol” box before it. Still, I have to assume that’s a breakfast salad.
I know I’m not in the coffee drinker’s club.
The emoji U can’t see looks like the “flushed face” smiley.
Hmmm… I drink coffee…but I may not be the only one.
5’8″ or so.
Bleary emoji; new to my OS too.
Helping GT make the doughnuts [sic], or at least bring the bagels.
Things OK at home, Ted?
Other than the weather, nothing particularly wrong here.
Dad’s complaining about his hearing aids, and I had to buy ant traps.
Wait, does that mean the narrowed gaze is for me?
o.O
I drink coffee too.
Coffee is for Sean.
Ted, remember the glare Trixie Delight gives Imogene?
😀
Since there’s been talk about “autism centers” scamming Medicaid, I noticed this story in the local newspaper:
This the center that used to run an ad every day just after I got off work, claiming the incidence of autism rose from 1 in 69 to something like 1 in 41. Gotta find more clients, I suppose.
It’s all fun and games until somebody catches a felony.
I wonder what the frequency would be if they used the diagnostic criteria that was in place in the 1980s.
I had never heard of it until Rain Man. Well after RM I still hadn’t, much.
You get more of what you subsidize.
suh’ fam
yo whats goody
Good morning, homey!
…and a Good Friday morning to each and every Glib/Glibette…
Winter storm on the horizon tonight/tomorrow.
A good Good Friday to you, 4(20)!
Batten down the hatches before that storm!
I’ll bring in a wheelbarrowful of firewood, a few groceries and settle in.
The boondoogles never seem to stop. Welcome to Minnesota.
Got a scam? C’mon in. Need to get this started before Walz leaves.
https://www.fox9.com/news/bill-seeks-20-million-state-funding-minnesota-hockey-hall-fame
Morning!
I wonder if my C-shift techs are deliberately trying to piss me off. And I wonder if they forgot my boss is out today and I’m therefore the highest ranking member of the org onsite. Oh well, operations meeting in 5 minutes!
Time to do a Hegseth and clean up the personnel.
Have you tried giving them a better horoscope?
SOPs, JBIs and PTPs do NOT change with celestial alignments!
They change at the whims of management and document Control!
Mornin’