O.M.D. Time Travelling

 It's Obscure Movie Day!!

I realize that I've been doing mostly Disney films. I readily acknowledge that.

It's just that I'm particularly excellent at Disney films. That being stated I am on the lookout for lesser-known films you enjoy watching. I do ask any film recommended to be PG-13 and under.

Which leads me to find out something to do a quick write-up about this week. Getting back on track for this wayward blog.

For some of the entries, I've gone to the back of my DVD case (you read that right, case). Though now it's a bit more frustrating figuring out which to pick.

I suppose that for the sake of a new year, and a new time line . . . hmmm. . . .

Based on a novel of the same name by an author you're bound to recognize.

In 1999 Michael Crichton wrote a novel based on the science of time travel. He takes a group of archeologists from the modern era and twists their world up around.

In the midst of an unopened, unexplored site the group uncovers something unordinary. Something that looks centuries old, but couldn't possibly be.

A pair of glasses.

This leds them to a secret organization that's been making a time travelling machine.

The group travel back over six hundred years to confront a war between English and the French.

Check it out, it's a surprisingly fun film.

I'll catch you next week. Be safe and take joy in the little things.

OMD: Ghosts in the Halls

With Disney+ I've been going through a lot of old films I grew up watching.

There are films that hit me in the childhood and I will continue to write little blurbs about them when I can.

Film Title: The Ghosts of Buxley Hall

Studio: Walt Disney

Year: 1980-1981

This film came out as a two-parter on the Wonderful World of Disney.

While it may be over 30 years old (if not older, good golly!), the effects still remain amazing.

Buxley Hall is a military school that is having mortage problems. To try and solve them, they become co-ed, bringing in a girls' school which is also floundering.

However, the General who began Buxley isn't pleased with women in the ranks!

Cue three ghosts who go about trying to save the school from invansion!

But is it truly a bad deal to have women on campas, when even West Point is allowing women in?

Oh, let's not forget the heir to a fortune being part of the deal - if he goes, so goes the money.

There are a few twists and turns, but it's a fun film to check out.

What are some of your favorite films? Anything you think I should watch and blurb about? See you next week!

(Also, I am not paid for this blog - any name dropping is because it wouldn't make sense to not mention it.)

August 2019 - What a Week!

Greetings from the Sunshine State!

I am officially in Florida, a resident, new (used) car owner, and worker at Walt Disney World!

Move-in day was yesterday. It was.... an experience. I was the last on in. We have a 2 bedroom, 6 person layout. So - Top Bunk for me! Woo! New experiences!!

I winded up going late to the store for the important stuff: sheets, mattress pad, pillow/case, milk.


I also am renting a car to own - so yay for monthly car payments, insurence, safety!


It's been a whirwind of a weekend.

Saturday I drove down with a friend (who did the actual driving). We stayed at her brothers', who offered me the car.

Sunday we had to move things around as one car had issues and the new one was used.

Yesterday was a whole new experience. A rather strange experience, but one nevertheless. :D


Today I got my first car decal! I'm all set up for work and have the next two days off.


Comment your favorite Disney movie - animated or otherwise! And stay tuned! I will be starting a giveaway next week!!

Book Nook: The Rock-a-Who?

For the book this month I decided to review a comic based on a movie that I absolutely love. (The movie might be reviewed next week for Obscure Movie Day.)

Title: The Rocketeer
Author: Dave Stevens


Originally published in  1982 as a serial comic, this has easily become one of my top favorites.

Set in the 1930's, this follows Cliff Secord, a pilot working in an airshow; his best friend/mechanic, Peevy; and his bombshell girl, Betty.

When a couple of strangers leave a covered pack in his plane, Cliff discovers a rocket-pack. With the help of Peevy, and a helmet to prevent head damage - he takes off as the Rocketeer.

With this rocket pack he helps save a fellow pilot, thrusting his new persona into the limelight.

Although with news of the Rocketeer spreading fast, there comes many dangers knocking: G-men out to get the pack back, Gangsters who want it for crime, and Nazi spies out to get the to create soldiers!

With old friends coming to the aid, and new friends just around the corner, Cliff seems to have his work cut out for him.

I highly recommend checking this out in your near future!

What are you reading this month?
Leave a comment below.

OMD: Krull

Welcome to Obscure Movie Day!
(OMD for all title's going forward.)


As promised in my post last week (or the week before, whichever) - here is the topic for the week. The movie I decided to review is one of my favorites that came out of the 1980's. It super obscure (took me months to find a DVD copy!), but it is a lovable sci-fy fantasy movie from back when the genre was still relatively unliked. I give you:

KRULL

To start off with, I was going to add some clips from YouTube, when I found THE ENTIRE MOVIE! So - there you go.

Wow - the bounds of the internet still rather amaze me.

Okay - here is the brief synopsis of the movie:

The planet Krull has been invaded by a ruthless entity known only as the Beast. Each planet his mysterious castle has come to has been overtaken by he and his knights known as Slayers. The Beast has come to break an old prophecy telling of a Queen whose son shall rule the galaxy.

The Princess Lyssa and Prince Colwyn, who are from different kingdoms, decided to marry in order to form a union to defeat the Beast. On the eve of their wedding the Beast and his Slayers attack the party, kidnapping the princess and killing all but Colwny and Ynyr, the Old One.

Together they set out to find a mystical weapon known only as the Glaive, the only weapon that can defeat the Beast. On their quest they encounter a band of mercenaries, thieves, and bandits. With their small band they seek out how to find the castle of the Beast, which relocates every day to a different part of the world.

There are two mystics who can divine where the castle will be the following day. The Emerald Seer and the Widow of the Web. Ynyr goes to the Widow of the Web, the only other one who knows where the location of the Beast's castle will be. She grants him safe passage past the Crystal Spider on his way out to tell the others.

The group sets out soon after and find the castle. And then...

I'm afraid you'll have to go and watch the film.

Since it is on YouTube, you can easily watch it now. The music is lovely, and the cinematography is absolutely stunning! The costumes are of excellent condition and set you in the period of the piece.

With music by James Horner (the man responsible for the soundtrack to Titanic), you'll be pulled into the world of Krull and all its splendor!



If you have a film you think is obscure that I should review, leave a comment below. I love watching old movies - though try and keep it under PG-13 (there's some flicks I won't touch with a 30-ft pole!).

What are some obscure movies you love that most people don't know about?

Come back next month for another exciting round of Obscure Movie Day!

Free Day - An Ideal Day

What would you do if you had an entire day to yourself?

Shopping - day at the movies - hiking - sports - relaxing with a good book - ?

I think my ideal day would be spent in a mixture of things that I find relaxing.

I would start out the day with a light breakfast, to get myself going. Foods would include: apple, water, maybe a waffle or two.

Next would be some shopping, going out, walking around the mall (a great way to exercise by the way), getting various little things - or simply enjoy window shopping. Planning out things to purchase later on. This can also be done on the internet, if you don't want to go out.

For lunch I'd find a nice little spot either indoors or someplace shady outside. I would probably have just a baguette, some honey and cheese, and cranberry juice. With maybe a few Hershey kisses for dessert.

The afternoon would be spent out walking, or exploring one of the many gardens around the city. Taking pictures of the flowers, or some candid pictures of friends. I love taking photographs, so this would be ideal. Maybe I could convince then to make a short video or something.

I'd make it back in time to clean up and get ready for a night out.

I'd have a nice, brief dinner before heading to an 8PM show. Either a play or musical that interests me. Ideally it would be Phantom. Theatre is my favorite thing.



What would you consider an 'Ideal Day'?
A spa trip?
A long drive?

Leave a comment below describing how you would spend your day.