The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day, Jr. on July 25, 2019

Universal's 1955 THIS ISLAND EARTH is one of the greatest science-fiction films ever made. It's a magnificent, colorful adventure, bigger and bolder than any of the black & white sci-fi features the studio made during the same time period. It is also never really been given its proper appreciat   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on February 25, 2016

This Island Earth Directed by Joseph Newman Written by Franklin Coen and George Callahan; story by Raymond F. Jones 1955/USA Universal International Pictures First viewing/Netflix rental Some interesting special effects accompany a plodding and puzzling screenplay. Dr. Cal Meacham (Rex Reason) is   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on July 28, 2011

Today's post is an entry in the Monster Mash Blogathon. The Forgotten Classics of Yesteryear/Monster Mash icon will bring you to a world of movie mayhem. What follows is a chock-full-of-spoilers look at:This Island Earth was brought to the screen by Universal in 1955. The director was Joseph M.   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on June 22, 2011

This Island Earth: 1950s Science Fiction Classic During the 1950s, a new genre emerged in Hollywood: the science fiction film. There were science fiction films before the 1950s, but after World War II, they really flourished. Many of these films were low-budget second features shot in black and   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on June 22, 2011

This Island Earth: 1950s Science Fiction Classic During the 1950s, a new genre emerged in Hollywood: the science fiction film. There were science fiction films before the 1950s, but after World War II, they really flourished. Many of these films were low-budget second features shot in black and   read more