Another informative episode! 🙂 Thanks for the tip on the Brit-fi movie. I think I have all of the other ones mentioned (except for the serial) on DVD/BD. Just got the Republic Horror Collection set that has "The Lady and the Monster".
beautiful video. It's hard to comprehend the fast turnaround for some projects. Contracted picture deals also show how important star appeal was or was at least perceived to be. I'm a child of the 80's during that time and the 90's, there was a different kind of star appeal. People were heavily influenced by the actor, the type of movie seemed less important. People went to see the actor, where as later, people went to see the character of the movie.
Filming an entire feature film in 7 days seems crazy nowadays. They certainly didn't allow time for multiple takes. It's so true about the lack of star power today. Chris Evans can't sell movies tickets but Captain America does.
I have complimented you so many times in your past videos for your excellent research and tremendous presentation - this time I'd like to highlight your video's format - the run-down of the year's movies, then the other events in science, world events, the arts and cinema, then concluded with a brief re-cap/opinion of the year's offerings, just makes for a really cohesive, satisfying viewing experience - I realise I am gushing a little bit here, but I am really grateful for the quality of the videos you guys are producing - as always, thanks! (and take care), Terry, Australia.
Hi Terry, thank you so much. I learned something about making videos and telling stories as I worked on each episode. Hopefully, I'll have this whole process down by the time I start making episodes about the 1950s.
TIME FLIES: Once again, I have found out about a movie I didn't know existed. I enjoyed the Rifftrax send-up of VOODOO MAN, and it was nice to see your take on it. Gosh-all fishhooks!
Bravo! Another insightful episode... Rather incredible that Republic got film rights to Captain America for free... and then butchered the whole concept! Especially by leaving out the WW2 anti-Nazi motivation at the heart of it all. Thanks, Melissa, you've created another engaging chapter!
Republic did such a good job with The Adventures of Captain Marvel in 1941 so they know how to adapt comic book superheroes. I can understand why Timely Comics was unhappy. Steve Rogers in a World War 2 setting while the war was going on was a guaranteed money maker.
What a great overview of 1944! Amazing times and maybe not the best sci-fi films, but the future was coming (and the Film Noir did add lots of plots, cinematography [thanks for catching that John Alston film] and surreal, if not sci-fi, atmosphere).
Thanks so much. It's crazy that we're heading into the TV era in a few years. I'm thinking about keeping the focus on cinema but adding a short TV chapter similar to my literature chapter. Just mention the sci-fi television of that year. If I could clone myself I could do a whole other series just on sci-fi TV.
I love this channel so much!! It's gratifying to know someone else loves sci-fi as much as I do. I thought I was the only one trying to watch every science fiction movie out there!! Thanks again Melissa, I really enjoy watching your reviews and movie facts, as well as hearing your thoughts, as much as I enjoy watching these movies. Wonderful stuff as always- keep doing what you do.
Slim pickings in 1944. Of course, outside the movie house, the world was moving into some science fiction like world. In 1944, there was new weapons including the German V rockets, the decryption projects like Bletchley Park (including Colossus), and the Manhattan Project using nuclear physics to develop the atom bomb. Meanwhile, the Axis powers act like mad scientists and supervillains. I've never heard of Time Flies. Oddly, after seeing your video mentioning 1944's Captain America, I watched Terry Talks Movies who also mentions the serial as an early attempt at what would be the MCU. Odd coincidence. Since I mentioned your video there, I'll mention his video here too.
Thanks for the shoutout. I've heard a few mentions of Captain America recently and I'm not really a comic book person. I guess I have heard it a lot since I was working on this video.
Beyond excellent! I look forward to your videos each month and so appreciate how much work must go into the making of them. I think balancing the discussion of sci-fi from the perspective of what was occurring at the time is necessary to place these films in the correct context. Well done once again!
It's always a good day when a new Mars Wants Movies video comes out! I can safely say that I had never heard of any of 1944's science fiction-related films before today. I appreciate the education, Melissa, thank you as always.
This is one of those years where I learn a lot and have fun watching movies I haven't seen before. Time Flies was a nice surprise. I didn't expect the first Captain America to be so different from the comics. There are a few more sequels on the horizon in 1945. Hollywood learned early that sequels are good for business.
It was frustrating to edit clips from the film only for it to get blocked on copyright when uploading to TH-cam. It's the first time it happened to me after all the movies I've discussed. Luckily there's plenty of stills online. Now I'm on to 1945.
Another great episode Melissa. I guess They Came to a City (1944) is more a fantasy than science-fiction, which is why it didn't get a mention, but you've covered some other films that I really enjoy. And I love Children of Paradise.
Thank you for your mention of Lawrence Olivia's Henry V. I got the DVD from the library and the director's commentary points out what a singular movie this is, carefully drawing a modern audience into a typically off-putting Shakespeare play by cleverly drawing us into a play within a movie and then into the movie within the play which is actually subtle propaganda about a British Invasion of France which was actually about to happen in the current war.
I think it's fascinating to compare Olivier's version to Kenneth Branagh's especially the Battle of Agincourt with the bright skies of Olivier's version as a morale booster during the war against Branagh's grittier portrayal of battle.
Although sequels can bring in the money, I wonder if current filmmakers might see this and worry about their legacy as imitative and trite? Especially some of the current superhero movies?
Maybe I'm cynical, but I think there are too many filmmakers today who will take the job regardless of legacy they are leaving behind. Just when you think comic book movies were dying out a Deadpool comes along to signal to Hollywood that they need to get back into the sequel game.
Terrific episode as usual. Your series is fantastic. BTW, I laughed when I saw that you used a still from "The Brain That Wouldn't Die" to represent "The Brain" (1962) directed by Freddie Francis.
@@marswantsmovies I know what you mean. I do The Hidden Histories of San Jose Japantown TH-cam videos and would love to make minor edits to some of the videos.
J. Carrol Naish's name does not rhyme with dash. The "a" is long like "paid" or "raise". Phonetically, it would look like "Naysh". Otherwise, your videos are very entertaining. I'm 74 and still learning. Thanks. ❤
Thanks. I've received several notes from other viewers giving me different pronunciations of his name. I've heard both Nash and Naysh. I try to improve with each episode.
Another informative episode! 🙂 Thanks for the tip on the Brit-fi movie. I think I have all of the other ones mentioned (except for the serial) on DVD/BD. Just got the Republic Horror Collection set that has "The Lady and the Monster".
beautiful video. It's hard to comprehend the fast turnaround for some projects. Contracted picture deals also show how important star appeal was or was at least perceived to be. I'm a child of the 80's during that time and the 90's, there was a different kind of star appeal. People were heavily influenced by the actor, the type of movie seemed less important. People went to see the actor, where as later, people went to see the character of the movie.
Filming an entire feature film in 7 days seems crazy nowadays. They certainly didn't allow time for multiple takes. It's so true about the lack of star power today. Chris Evans can't sell movies tickets but Captain America does.
I have complimented you so many times in your past videos for your excellent research and tremendous presentation - this time I'd like to highlight your video's format - the run-down of the year's movies, then the other events in science, world events, the arts and cinema, then concluded with a brief re-cap/opinion of the year's offerings, just makes for a really cohesive, satisfying viewing experience - I realise I am gushing a little bit here, but I am really grateful for the quality of the videos you guys are producing - as always, thanks! (and take care), Terry, Australia.
Hi Terry, thank you so much. I learned something about making videos and telling stories as I worked on each episode. Hopefully, I'll have this whole process down by the time I start making episodes about the 1950s.
TIME FLIES: Once again, I have found out about a movie I didn't know existed.
I enjoyed the Rifftrax send-up of VOODOO MAN, and it was nice to see your take on it. Gosh-all fishhooks!
TIme Flies was a delightful surprise this year. No mad scientists or monsters turned out to be a nice change of pace.
Bravo! Another insightful episode... Rather incredible that Republic got film rights to Captain America for free... and then butchered the whole concept! Especially by leaving out the WW2 anti-Nazi motivation at the heart of it all. Thanks, Melissa, you've created another engaging chapter!
Republic did such a good job with The Adventures of Captain Marvel in 1941 so they know how to adapt comic book superheroes. I can understand why Timely Comics was unhappy. Steve Rogers in a World War 2 setting while the war was going on was a guaranteed money maker.
What a great overview of 1944! Amazing times and maybe not the best sci-fi films, but the future was coming (and the Film Noir did add lots of plots, cinematography [thanks for catching that John Alston film] and surreal, if not sci-fi, atmosphere).
Another great installment in your series. Great work! I’m interested in seeing how TV will be included when we step into that era.
Thanks so much. It's crazy that we're heading into the TV era in a few years. I'm thinking about keeping the focus on cinema but adding a short TV chapter similar to my literature chapter. Just mention the sci-fi television of that year. If I could clone myself I could do a whole other series just on sci-fi TV.
Another winner! Love your humorous and concise commentary. And introducing me to films I've never heard of like that British Comedy Sci-Fi film.
We need more British sci-fi comedies.
I love this channel so much!! It's gratifying to know someone else loves sci-fi as much as I do. I thought I was the only one trying to watch every science fiction movie out there!! Thanks again Melissa, I really enjoy watching your reviews and movie facts, as well as hearing your thoughts, as much as I enjoy watching these movies. Wonderful stuff as always- keep doing what you do.
I discover sci-fi films I've never heard of with each episode. For this year I loved finding Time Flies. Such a wonderful change of pace.
I always like these even before I watch them because you and your channel are SO effin cool.
Another great installment. :-)
Anxiously awaiting the arrival of the 1950s.
We're getting there. The 1950s are going to be so much fun to discuss.
Interesting/informative/entertaining. Vagely remember some of those episodes🤔.
marvelous content as always - nicely narrated MM - ty again - 🛸✨
Slim pickings in 1944. Of course, outside the movie house, the world was moving into some science fiction like world. In 1944, there was new weapons including the German V rockets, the decryption projects like Bletchley Park (including Colossus), and the Manhattan Project using nuclear physics to develop the atom bomb. Meanwhile, the Axis powers act like mad scientists and supervillains.
I've never heard of Time Flies. Oddly, after seeing your video mentioning 1944's Captain America, I watched Terry Talks Movies who also mentions the serial as an early attempt at what would be the MCU. Odd coincidence. Since I mentioned your video there, I'll mention his video here too.
Thanks for the shoutout. I've heard a few mentions of Captain America recently and I'm not really a comic book person. I guess I have heard it a lot since I was working on this video.
Beyond excellent! I look forward to your videos each month and so appreciate how much work must go into the making of them. I think balancing the discussion of sci-fi from the perspective of what was occurring at the time is necessary to place these films in the correct context. Well done once again!
Thanks so much. Its tough to leave out information in the history or Hollywood chapters. There's so much to talk about.
It's always a good day when a new Mars Wants Movies video comes out! I can safely say that I had never heard of any of 1944's science fiction-related films before today. I appreciate the education, Melissa, thank you as always.
This is one of those years where I learn a lot and have fun watching movies I haven't seen before. Time Flies was a nice surprise. I didn't expect the first Captain America to be so different from the comics. There are a few more sequels on the horizon in 1945. Hollywood learned early that sequels are good for business.
@@marswantsmovies Good for business or at least easier.
Finally, a new episode. Fantastic as usually. I think the little part with the stills worked well.
It was frustrating to edit clips from the film only for it to get blocked on copyright when uploading to TH-cam. It's the first time it happened to me after all the movies I've discussed. Luckily there's plenty of stills online. Now I'm on to 1945.
Jeremy Irons is starting to look an awful lot like Boris Karloff the older he gets
Now I'll picture Boris when I see Jeremy's face. LOL
Excellent, as always. See ya in '45!
Woohoo, half way through the decade.
Hey I'm in the first 75 to see this great video..thanx Mars . Luv your channel
Thank so much.
Another great episode Melissa. I guess They Came to a City (1944) is more a fantasy than science-fiction, which is why it didn't get a mention, but you've covered some other films that I really enjoy. And I love Children of Paradise.
I wish I could mention more movies outside of sci-fi like They Came to the City. There's always so many movies to discuss and some get cut for time.
Cool ,,,mars strikes again!
Happy Friday
Thank you for your mention of Lawrence Olivia's Henry V. I got the DVD from the library and the director's commentary points out what a singular movie this is, carefully drawing a modern audience into a typically off-putting Shakespeare play by cleverly drawing us into a play within a movie and then into the movie within the play which is actually subtle propaganda about a British Invasion of France which was actually about to happen in the current war.
I think it's fascinating to compare Olivier's version to Kenneth Branagh's especially the Battle of Agincourt with the bright skies of Olivier's version as a morale booster during the war against Branagh's grittier portrayal of battle.
Although sequels can bring in the money, I wonder if current filmmakers might see this and worry about their legacy as imitative and trite? Especially some of the current superhero movies?
Maybe I'm cynical, but I think there are too many filmmakers today who will take the job regardless of legacy they are leaving behind. Just when you think comic book movies were dying out a Deadpool comes along to signal to Hollywood that they need to get back into the sequel game.
@@marswantsmovies True! It's all money and not so much art or pride in one's legacy.
Terrific episode as usual. Your series is fantastic. BTW, I laughed when I saw that you used a still from "The Brain That Wouldn't Die" to represent "The Brain" (1962) directed by Freddie Francis.
One day TH-cam will let me switch out a photo without taking down the whole video once it's live. Happy Friday.
@@marswantsmovies I know what you mean. I do The Hidden Histories of San Jose Japantown TH-cam videos and would love to make minor edits to some of the videos.
J. Carrol Naish's name does not rhyme with dash. The "a" is long like "paid" or "raise". Phonetically, it would look like "Naysh". Otherwise, your videos are very entertaining. I'm 74 and still learning. Thanks. ❤
Thanks. I've received several notes from other viewers giving me different pronunciations of his name. I've heard both Nash and Naysh. I try to improve with each episode.
Please, please correct your pronunciation of Curt Siodmak. I knew and have interviewed Curt, and his last name is pronounced See-odd-mack.
Thanks for the note. I can't correct past episodes but make that correction in future episodes.
@@marswantsmovies Google can help with pronunciations.