I can only add my thanx, to that others have given you, for your well researched and enjoyably informative content. Because of this, I am happy to like and share this series with my non sci-fi friends. Happy Easter. Peace All
I remember seeing the entirety of The Phantom Empire serial (I just called it "Radio Ranch") because it was featured on the public television show Matinee at the Bijou - a weekly feast of old-timey movie goodness. They had serials, cartoons, newsreels of the day, an A-movie and a B-movie. Radio Ranch was a highlight because of its ornately high-concept premise and its ludicrous cliffhangers. What a joy!
My favorite part about serials would have to be the crazy cliffhangers. I enjoy the serials of the 30s and how they just embrace the stories and characters.
@@marswantsmovies I just posted about your channel on MetaFilter - an old-school site where people share fine Internet links. I hope you like it and I hope you get a bump in traffic and patronage!
As always, an excellent vid. I have copies of The Phantom Empire, which I love, and The Lost City, which I can not recommend. Please keep this series going for a long time.
New to your channel and really loving it. Someone has already said what I was planning to but it deserves to be said again. Although more familiar with slightly later movies, going this far back is truly fascinating. What is really important is how you also show the cultural impacts of the era as well. This can be technology, filmmaking techniques, and social issues. It gives depth to what is going on and shows a snapshot of what is to come.
@@marswantsmovies what sort of springs to mind is Colombo. When certain social issues were present. Or something like an answering machine or remote control device was key to committing the crime. Something that was so innocuous to us even 30 years ago. But at the time, people wouldn’t have experienced it as part of their daily life.
I also really appreciate the wholistic view of science fiction (and the rest) that is given for each year. This is a great channel into what was happening in each year. Greatly appreciated.
I was expecting Mad Love to be included on this list, but maybe you classed that as a horror film, but I remember it being entertaining and a great performance by Peter Lorre.
That movie straddles several different genres at the same time. Science Fiction, Horror, Melodrama, Psychological Thriller, Tragic Romance, and a little bit of Comedy from the reporter character. A little bit of French Grand Guignol in an American movie.
I am an ardent fan of your intelligent series, Melissa. I have a copy of Bride of Frankenstein, which Mel Brookes mined respectfully yet hilariously for his Young Frankenstein. 😂 It would be good to know more about you and your background, and perhaps to have a glimpse of you, though I respect it if you prefer just to be a narrator. You might perhaps consider a brief appearance during opening remarks of each episode? Best wishes!
Thank you so much. I'm a rather introverted socially awkward girl but I'd love to eventually work up the nerve to livestream so I can talk to people more directly. Or maybe do a quick on-camera video just to say hello. Whenever I bring up Frankenstein while writing video scripts, it's so hard not to quote Young Frankenstein. Eventually, I'll get to the 70s and can talk about Gene Wilder and the gang.
@@marswantsmovies I understand. Sometime perhaps you will let us know a little about your background, so we can appreciate better the intellect behind this monumental undertaking. Best wishes!
So other than the beginning of Flash Gordon on the radio, and Bride of Frankenstein in theaters, 1935 was not a significant year for science fiction. Still though, we got a reference here to one of my childhood favorite sci-fi TV series, "V".
I rewatched V during the Covid lockdowns. I just love that series. Well, anything with Michael Ironside is automatically awesome in my book. Thank you so much for all your support.
The singing cowboy & aliens sci-fi film reminded me of the 2011 "Cowboys & Aliens" movie with Daniel Craig (007). preview trailer: ua-cam.com/video/zH7KZD5vGBY/v-deo.html
@@marswantsmovies Not your fault, but for some reason the style of the movie looked like a silent movie. Come on 1935, that's my fault for assuming and not using logic for the time.
Excellent overview of 1935 through a sci-fi lens. Thank yoou.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much.
Several more movies I hadn't heard of before! Thanks for doing this!
I love discovering new films with each video. It's a great excuse to watch movies.
Dear Melissa,
The diligence and research for your presentations are amazing. Please keep up the good work.
Frank.
Thanks so much, Frank.
another incredible episode......
another advanced class in science fiction history by MWM - ty again - 🛸✨
Thank you so much for all your hard work on these programs.
Enjoying this series very much. I appreciate the amount of work and research that goes into this. Very, very impressive!
Glad you enjoy it! It's so much fun researching and watching movies
I can only add my thanx, to that others have given you, for your well researched and enjoyably informative content. Because of this, I am happy to like and share this series with my non sci-fi friends. Happy Easter. Peace All
Thank you so much. Have a wonderful Easter.
Very good, as usual! I really look forward to the next installment
The way you combine the sci-fi films from this year with the historical events is a great synergy. It draws me in. So much happening in 1935!
My thoughts exactly. That puts things into context and makes me more appreciative of it all.
Plus my father was born halfway through 1935.
Another wonderful episode in this fantastic series. Thank you for your hard work putting these together. Cheers
Thank you for your generous support. Have a wonderful day.
Excellent video
Congratulations on another terrific video instalment! Your great work is very much appreciated - see you in 1936. Regards from Terry, Australia
Hi, Terry. I'm working on 1936 now and it's going to be a wild year for sci-fi.
I remember seeing the entirety of The Phantom Empire serial (I just called it "Radio Ranch") because it was featured on the public television show Matinee at the Bijou - a weekly feast of old-timey movie goodness. They had serials, cartoons, newsreels of the day, an A-movie and a B-movie. Radio Ranch was a highlight because of its ornately high-concept premise and its ludicrous cliffhangers. What a joy!
My favorite part about serials would have to be the crazy cliffhangers. I enjoy the serials of the 30s and how they just embrace the stories and characters.
@@marswantsmovies I just posted about your channel on MetaFilter - an old-school site where people share fine Internet links. I hope you like it and I hope you get a bump in traffic and patronage!
As always, an excellent vid. I have copies of The Phantom Empire, which I love, and The Lost City, which I can not recommend. Please keep this series going for a long time.
I really liked The Phantom Empire. Who knew the world needed Gene Autry in a Sci-Fi Western with singing and robots?
I love your channel!!!!!
Thank you. I love connecting with other sci-fi enthusiasts.
New to your channel and really loving it. Someone has already said what I was planning to but it deserves to be said again. Although more familiar with slightly later movies, going this far back is truly fascinating. What is really important is how you also show the cultural impacts of the era as well. This can be technology, filmmaking techniques, and social issues. It gives depth to what is going on and shows a snapshot of what is to come.
Thank you so much. I love talking about history and cinema so this is a fun way to do both.
@@marswantsmovies what sort of springs to mind is Colombo. When certain social issues were present. Or something like an answering machine or remote control device was key to committing the crime. Something that was so innocuous to us even 30 years ago. But at the time, people wouldn’t have experienced it as part of their daily life.
I also really appreciate the wholistic view of science fiction (and the rest) that is given for each year. This is a great channel into what was happening in each year. Greatly appreciated.
I was expecting Mad Love to be included on this list, but maybe you classed that as a horror film, but I remember it being entertaining and a great performance by Peter Lorre.
I was debating on whether to add Mad Love but it did lean more horror. Hopefully, someone will start a History of Horror channel someday soon.
That movie straddles several different genres at the same time. Science Fiction, Horror, Melodrama, Psychological Thriller, Tragic Romance, and a little bit of Comedy from the reporter character. A little bit of French Grand Guignol in an American movie.
I am an ardent fan of your intelligent series, Melissa. I have a copy of Bride of Frankenstein, which Mel Brookes mined respectfully yet hilariously for his Young Frankenstein. 😂
It would be good to know more about you and your background, and perhaps to have a glimpse of you, though I respect it if you prefer just to be a narrator. You might perhaps consider a brief appearance during opening remarks of each episode? Best wishes!
Thank you so much. I'm a rather introverted socially awkward girl but I'd love to eventually work up the nerve to livestream so I can talk to people more directly. Or maybe do a quick on-camera video just to say hello.
Whenever I bring up Frankenstein while writing video scripts, it's so hard not to quote Young Frankenstein. Eventually, I'll get to the 70s and can talk about Gene Wilder and the gang.
@@marswantsmovies I understand. Sometime perhaps you will let us know a little about your background, so we can appreciate better the intellect behind this monumental undertaking. Best wishes!
@@marswantsmovies Yes, do so!
Becky Sharp is an astonishingly beautiful film, and the story is not bad either! Highly recommended.
NGL my first crush as a kid was Elsa Lancaster as bride of Frankenstein,next was Honey West
Elsa was beautiful and had a wonderful on-screen presence. I wish she was in more of the film.
So other than the beginning of Flash Gordon on the radio, and Bride of Frankenstein in theaters, 1935 was not a significant year for science fiction. Still though, we got a reference here to one of my childhood favorite sci-fi TV series, "V".
I rewatched V during the Covid lockdowns. I just love that series. Well, anything with Michael Ironside is automatically awesome in my book.
Thank you so much for all your support.
The singing cowboy & aliens sci-fi film reminded me of the 2011 "Cowboys & Aliens" movie with Daniel Craig (007). preview trailer: ua-cam.com/video/zH7KZD5vGBY/v-deo.html
Cowboys and Aliens is a great title for a movie.
when you talked of kodachrome i looked up the paul simmon song mama don't take my kodachrome away
I take it that Russian films in 1935 were still in the silent film era, unlike the U.S .
Greetings. All the films had sound. I just didn't have a good, but short, dialgue clip from the film so I live the visuals speak for the film.
@@marswantsmovies Not your fault, but for some reason the style of the movie looked like a silent movie. Come on 1935, that's my fault for assuming and not using logic for the time.