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Baker’s Log – A Quick Look: 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957)

Thursday, May 27, 2021 Rock Baker 1

Columbia offered some cool sci-fi films in the 50s. 20 MILLION MILES TO EARTH, one of the most famous, is considered by many to be Ray Harryhausen’s master work of the B&W era.

Baker’s Log – Oddball Film Report: Bummer! (1973)

Thursday, October 1, 2020 Rock Baker 0

Calling your movie “Bummer!” would seem to be a bad omen, wouldn’t it? Hollywood is notorious for its superstitions, like never having a question mark in the title (thus, WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT was a statement rather than a question). I

Baker’s Log – A Quick Look: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969)

Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Rock Baker 0

Following You Only Live Twice, Sean Connery decided he’d had enough of 007. After a search for a new Bond, producers chose young unknown Australian actor, George Lazenby.

Baker’s Log – A Quick Look: A Bucket of Blood (1959)

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Rock Baker 0

A Bucket of Blood was one of Roger Corman’s experimental pictures. Presumably assigned a title and told to run with it, Corman crafted a hysterical comedy all about murder.

Baker’s Log – Bloke’s Terrible Tomb of Terror

Saturday, June 6, 2020 Rock Baker 0

I must admit some of the funnest work I’ve done involved drawing Warren-style, adult-themed horror stories for Bloke’s Terrible Tomb of Terror.

Baker’s Log – A Quick Look: You Only Live Twice (1967)

Friday, April 24, 2020 Rock Baker 0

You Only Live Twice was a pull-out-all-the-stops, give-the-audience-what they-want grand scale adventure Connery decided would be his last as the world’s most popular spy.

Baker’s Log – A Quick Look: Pajama Party (1964)

Saturday, April 11, 2020 Rock Baker 0

Besides Annette Funicello, this one introduced Bobbie Shaw. She did other parts, but she’ll be best remembered for her performance as the Swede in the fur-trimmed bikini.

Baker’s Log – A Quick Look: The War in Space (1977)

Friday, March 20, 2020 Rock Baker 0

The War in Space was Toho’s Star Wars cash-in. Pop singer Yuko Asano puts in a memorable bit when she’s captured by the enemy and forced to wear a black leather bathing suit.

Female Commando Films

Friday, February 28, 2020 Rock Baker 0

In the 1970s and early 1980s, when the drive-in movie theaters were still thriving, a new genre made the scene. Collectively, these films were informally known as the “Female Commando” genre.

The Batwoman

Monday, December 16, 2019 Rock Baker 0

The Batwoman is a masked wrestler and crime-fighter of the Santo mold. Her adventure places her at odds with a mad scientist who can grow his own gill-men! Seldom have I seen a picture so wonderfully wild and crammed with 60s pop.

Baker’s Log – A Quick Look: Prehistoric Women (1966)

Wednesday, November 6, 2019 Rock Baker 0

The title Prehistoric Women was re-used in 1966 by Hammer Film Studios. (The British title was Slave Girls.) At any rate, this Prehistoric Women has nothing to do with the 1950 film.

Baker’s Log – Femforce 161

Friday, September 20, 2019 Rock Baker 0

From Femforce 161. Story entitled “Book ’em, Synn!” was written by Mark Holmes with inks by Jeff Austin. It’s thanks to Jeff’s blog that I have these ink pages to share with you here to enjoy!