Retro Revelations

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Here's an 80s sci fi gem, one I remember seeing on TV as a kid. A bizarre but fun "slice of life", with aliens!

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Here's a random RR surprise: another obscure and absolutely ridiculous #80s comedy! This is "Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam", a crazy experimental film of sorts, from the director of the Ernest films, and centered around Jim Varney himself. Cheers!

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It's been awhile, but here's a new piece I wrote, on the majestic Queen epic "The Prophet's Song", a deep cut that more people need to know and experience.

Classic Songs: The Prophet's Song

A blog about all things retro. With a strong focus on classic movies, but also featuring classic video games, comics, books, music, toys, et

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A friendly reminder of what the REAL Infinity Gems looked like. H Anyone could hold them, they didn't harm you by touching them, they didn't have alternate forms, JUST small smooth gems, and the only thing you had to do to get one, is find it, or take it from whoever had it last. And they were absolutely indestructible. Have a nice day!

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The Babbling Book (1932), George Burns & Gracie Allen

For this year's New Year's Comedy, I thought I'd share something special. George Burns is, without a doubt, one of the single greatest comed

Happy New Year('s Eve)! Here's this year's New Year comedy classic, "The Babbling Book" starring George Burns and Gracie Allen.

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For this year's Christmas treat, here is an obscure, quirky episode from the old claymation Gumby show, featuring his pal Pokey and the Witty Witch, trying to fill in for a sick Santa Claus, and save Christmas!

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Here's an awesome Pumpkinzilla pic I found. Happy Halloween, Merry Samhain!

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For this year's Halloween treat, I decided to share something a little different. "The Man Who Laughs" is a relatively obscure gem from the silent era, about a young man, stuck with a permanent ghastly grin, and his trials. Enjoy!

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For this year's Halloween piece, I present to you one of the greatest horror classics of all time: Night of the Demon! https://retrorevelations.blogspot.com/2025/10/silver-screen-stories-night-of-demon.html

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Meet Igor

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Pretty succinctly sums up my feelings about hot weather.

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It's been awhile, but it's time for a new Retro Revelations piece! This time, I take a look at some of my favorite #GameBoy Advance games!

My Top Favorite Game Boy Advance Games

A blog about all things retro. With a strong focus on classic movies, but also featuring classic video games, comics, books, music, toys, et

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Here's my tribute to my favorite, and in this man's opinion the BEST Doctor, the singular and amazing Jon Pertwee. http://retrorevelations.blogspot.com/2017/11/for-love-of-jon-pertwee-why-third.html

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For this year's Halloween piece, I wrote about the classic Hollywood movie monsters, and the films that I feel best represent them! Hope you all have a happy spooky season! https://retrorevelations.blogspot.com/2024/10/creatures-of-night-best-of-classic.html

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For Throwback Thursday, here's a piece I wrote on one of the best things from my pre-teen years: Are You Afraid of the Dark! https://retrorevelations.blogspot.com/2015/10/childhood-memories-are-you-afraid-of.html

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