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Review: Fire Maidens of Outer Space

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In this ultra-cheap sci-fi B-movie, scientists discover that the 13th moon of Jupiter might be habitable for human life so they hop in a rocket (stock footage, of course) and blast off. Upon landing on the faraway moon, they see a fella in a black monster mask and tight off-the-rack black clothes (complete with very visible zippers) assaulting a pretty woman(Susan Shaw) in a short Roman-style toga. They run the monster off and follow the woman to her city--the viewer has to use their imaginations here, as the "city" consists of about two rooms with large Roman columns and lots of curtains. There they meet Prassus, the only man on Jupiter's 13th moon, who explains to them that he is the last survivor of Earth's Atlantis, and is now the father of this race of women (the fire maidens of the title) that are all apparently his own daughters. It's never explained why no men have been born or who their mother was--or if it is, I missed it.  But let's be real here, th...

Review: The Longhorn (1951)

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The 1950s were transformative for the western genre. Television was changing the game forever, with quality visual storytelling at home now competing with theatrical films for the attention spans of viewers. On the big screen, westerns were growing in scope (literally and figuratively) and taking on more complex nuances. This was even felt in the B-westerns of the era as the white hats and black hats were giving way to more complicated emotions, situations, and relationships. In short, the western was growing up.  1951's The Longhorn  embodies this shift. This Monogram picture stars "Wild Bill" Elliott , one of the many western heroes who had established himself as a B-movie hero in the 1930s and 1940s. His tenure at Columbia Pictures in the late 1930s had given way to a stint at Republic, but his late-career work at Monogram feels different from the simple plots that revolve around stopping bad guys with fists and six guns.  A scrolling text prologue at the start of...

Cheap, Quick and Dirty: What is Poverty Row Cinema? (feat. Film Expert C. Courtney Joyner)

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What is Poverty Row Cinema? Film expert C. Courtney Joyner returns to Cereal At Midnight for a discussion about the cheap, quick, and dirty B-movies from the Golden Age of Hollywood and explores how they often transcended their limitations to achieve something truly spectacular! Check out C. Courtney Joyner's previous appearances on Cereal At Midnight! - A Conversation with C. Courtney Joyner Part 1   - A Conversation with C. Courtney Joyner Part 2   CCJoyner.com facebook.com/ccourtney.joyner Links to discs featuring Mr. Joyner mentioned in this episode: Flight to Mars Frankenstein's Daughter The Amazing Mr. X The Incredible Shrinking Man High Sierra   We are viewer supported! To unlock this and over 100 (!!!) exclusive episodes of Cereal At Midnight PLUS access to our secret Facebook group, live streams, and more, visit Patreon.com/cerealatmidnight Thanks to those who make what we do possible by their support!

Silver Screams Cinema - Republic Pictures Horror Double Feature! (Imprint Films)

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We're digging deep into the SILVER SCREAMS CINEMA collection from Imprint. In this first installment, let's discuss a horror double feature from poverty row's Republic Pictures! Order yours here Want EVEN MORE Cereal At Midnight? We've got you covered! Support us on Patreon and gain access to our huge vault of exclusives, which includes over 90 videos that aren't available anywhere else. Find out more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight! CerealAtMidnight.com Facebook/CerealMidnight Twitter: CerealMidnight Instagram: CerealMidnight Letterboxd: CerealAtMidnite Shop: CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com

The Latest From Imprint - Hammer Horror, Silver Screams, And More!

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The latest titles from Imprint Films have just arrived and they're sure to curdle your blood! Hammer horror, Silver Screams from the Golden Age, The Dead Zone, AND MORE! This is Imprint's first "all horror" bundle, and we're screaming...with delight! https://viavision.com.au/shop/category/imprint-films/ Every Imprint video from Cereal At Midnight Want EVEN MORE Cereal At Midnight? We've got you covered! Support us on Patreon and gain access to our huge vault of exclusives, which includes over 90 videos that aren't available anywhere else. Find out more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight! CerealAtMidnight.com Facebook/CerealMidnight Twitter: CerealMidnight Instagram: CerealMidnight Letterboxd: CerealAtMidnite Shop: CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com

Review: Flight to Mars (The Film Detective)

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The Film Detective has just served up another outstanding slice of retro awesomeness with their new Blu-ray of FLIGHT TO MARS (1951), featuring a stunning new restoration and special features from Ballyhoo Motion Pictures! Full details about the film and the features in this review! Want EVEN MORE Cereal At Midnight? We've got you covered! Support us on Patreon and gain access to our huge vault of exclusives, which includes over 90 videos that aren't available anywhere else. Find out more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight! Purchase here: https://amzn.to/2VlcFUo

Collecting At Midnight Episode 12 (Patreon Exclusive)

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Is the latest installment of Collecting At Midnight the most eclectic yet? In this edition, we discuss a few 4K UHD pick-ups, Hamilton Book scores, and a whole cargo truck full of serials and low budget movies from Poverty Row! Throw in our usual music and book deep cuts, and you've got assortment of awesomeness! Oh, and did we mention the Bond movie that never made it to screen? Unlock this video by supporting Cereal At Midnight at five dollars or more, and you'll also unlock the entire Collecting At Midnight series, collection tours, behind-the-scenes videos, and exclusive audio commentaries that can only be heard on Patreon. For more details, visit patreon.com/cerealatmidnight!