Top 1960s Sci-fi Movies

[@AtomicSnackBar]

EPISODE NOTE - ROBINSON CRUSOE ON MARS: I realize there has been a wee bit of confusion during the "Robinson Crusoe on Mars" segment. What I was saying there was that George Pal produced "War of the Worlds." But I can see how it sounded like I meant he produced "Robinson Crusoe on Mars."

[@richardkohlhof]

@@AtomicSnackBar I thought you said he did both

[@Stoney_Snark]

Wow, I finally found another fan of Robinson Caruso On Mars! I’m old enough to have enjoyed this in a theater and now I own a copy. Also, The Time Machine was a life long favorite. I’ve got to shout out Fantastic Voyage, because Rachel Welch.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I forget what I said in the video, but I was a big fan of Robinson Crusoe on Mars as a lad. Still am. It's probably what started my love of sci-fi. And I want to say I saw Fantastic Voyage as a kid as well, but haven't caught it since. I should really rectify that. Thanks for stopping by, Randy.

[@vpower962]

The special effects of the Time Machine were really great, especially when compared to the typical film of that day.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I'll take it over most of the CG of today even.

[@richardcovello5367]

Saw Robinson Crusoe On Mars on it's 1st run on the big screen with my best buddy at the Saturday matinee. I had a bar of Ganong's Roman Nougat and Mike chose Kerr's Butterscotch toffee. Watched it again when came on TV, and at least once more as an adult. It still holds up. Great Flick! I think you should have included Fantastic Voyage as well.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

To see Robinson Crusoe on Mars on the big screen must have been amazing. I would love, even still, to be able to do that. These lists are purely subjective. Fantastic Voyage is a very neat film, but not one I grew up with or have any kind of attachment to. Thanks, Richard.

[@demongo2007]

The Last Man On Earth was the first film adaptation of the novel I Am Legend, and the screenplay was written by Richard Matheson-the novel’s author. Of course, Matheson was not happy with the way the film turned out so he’s credited under a pseudonym: he didn’t want his name on the movie… Note also that this film was a big inspiration for George Romero when he wrote Night of the Living Dead script. In I Am Legend, the infected are vampires: drinking blood, afraid of mirrors and crosses etc. Last Man On Earth treats them as vampires also, but also slow moving, violent, hollow-eyed monsters. And it’s these latter behaviors that Romero adopted for the zombies in his film series.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Not happy with the film, eh? I wonder what he thought about the Omega Man. Though I like both quite a bit. And I can certainly see the similarities between Night and Last Man. I don't think The Last Man on Earth gets the credit it deserves for helping to create that genre. Same with The Earth Dies Screaming.

[@martincolvill5453]

I remember seeing Robinson Carusoe on Mars in the Drive in Theater. Great movie.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

That's great. I would love to see that one on the big screen. It was probably the first true sci-fi film I ever really got into.

[@55Quirll]

I still loved the movie but was curious as to how he got the containers to place the yellow stones in to release the Oxygen and then pump it into an empty O2 cylinder. I am being picky but just curious.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@55Quirll Certainly questions above my paygrade. All I can say is.....science.

[@55Quirll]

@@AtomicSnackBar True, but still a good movie 👍

[@rogervandusen8361]

I must have seen Destroy All Monsters shortly after it was syndicated for US TV. It has long been a favorite of mine and turned into the "monster kid"that I still am after all these decades. Planet of The Apes is another fantastic classic that influenced my eternal geekdom.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Destroy All Monsters is one I wish I had seen a lad. But I just never caught it on TV or video. My Godzilla film like that was probably King Kong vs. Godzilla. It's the first I remember seeing. Other than Godzilla '85. But that one didn't leave the impression on me quite like the Showa stuff.

[@rogervandusen8361]

@@AtomicSnackBar King Kong vs Godzilla and Monster Zero were a must watch whenever they were shown on Saturday afternoon.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

​@@rogervandusen8361 I was always happy when my local K-Mart would get the Good Times Video releases on VHS.

[@rogervandusen8361]

@@AtomicSnackBar On one glorious day, more than a decade ago, during the collapse of video civilization, I came upon a Woolworth's that was selling off all their DVD stock just prior to shutting down. I ended up snagging copes of Destroy All Monsters, Gojira, Rodan/War of the Gargantuas, and a couple of Miyazaki animated films. It was strangely cosmic.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@rogervandusen8361 Oh man, I used to love Woolworth's as a kid. I think ours closed down in the early 90s. But I was able to score several Secret Wars villains figures for cheap right there at the end.

[@abbynormal5849]

Thanks!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Most welcome, Abby.

[@DisheveledByDawn]

Great list as always sir !!!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

You are partially to thank for this one. I actually meant to mention that in the episode but forgot. Wasn't wearing my tinfoil hat.

[@DisheveledByDawn]

@@AtomicSnackBar we can never forget our tin fold hats lolol

[@demongo2007]

Another film that could be included is Planet Of The Vampires, an Italian film about two exploratory spaceships that land on a strange eerie planet after receiving a distress signal. One of ships inexplicably goes radio silent so the other crew investigates-and the sci-fi horror begins! If it sounds a bit like Alien it’s not surprising as this film influenced Dan O’Bannon when he wrote the script for Alien… Story, sets, acting, effects hold up , but the horror elements are what really distinguish it.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

You know, that's one I've never seen. I had it on my Prime list for a bit, but I don't think it's included anymore. After seeing Hercules in the Haunted World, it piqued my interest even more.

[@TrivialTheater]

Time Machine is one of the first 60s first sci fi movies I remember seeing. So good😁

[@AtomicSnackBar]

One of mine as well. But that doesn't come as a surprise, since I recently discovered we come from the same cloning facility.

[@TrivialTheater]

Well good taste is genetic 😘

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@TrivialTheater I read that in the dictionary.

[@TrivialTheater]

Good place to read it...you're clearly a cultured guy. I mean I should know that, I've watched your channel😁

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@TrivialTheater And the fact that I used to have "cultured guy" tattooed on my face.

[@kirksworks]

Great list. Many are my faves too, however, I should point out that I don’t think George Pal had anything to do with Robinson Crusoe on Mars. At least he wasn’t credited. I must have seen The Time Machine at least 100 times!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Oh man, you are absolutely right. That was a slip of the tongue. I meant to say Pal produced War of the Worlds. I just had Crusoe on Mars on the brain. I'm surprised no one has caught that before now. Thanks for letting me know, Kirk. And kudos on the polite way in which you did so.

[@eliasdeleone7059]

I remember seeing the time lapse sequences where the Morlock bodies were rapidly decomposing, it freaked me out as a kid. Good stuff tho. The band The Morlocks are pretty slick too Dirty Red would be right up your alley.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

That was a great effect that still looks really neat. Really, everything about that movie holds up. I wasn't familiar with the band The Morlocks. But I went and took a listen and I dug it. I do like that 60s rock sound. Thanks for watching, Elias.

[@donaldlamkin1305]

Great to see LAST MAN ON EARTH on the list. Such an underrated film and four years before NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Last Man on Earth is definitely an underrated classic. And quite a bit better than Night of the Living Dead in my opinion. It really deserves more credit for what it helped create. Thanks for stopping by again, Donald. I do quite appreciate it.

[@wayneclingman3275]

All great films !!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

You are a man of fine taste, as I have mentioned before.

[@wayneclingman3275]

@@AtomicSnackBar I am sir and thanks for saying so

[@williamcurry4868]

I’m still going through you videos and great to see Destroy all monsters here, as it just seemed to be the one that never got rerun on tv so much when I was growing up, but saw it at the movie matinee every summer

[@AtomicSnackBar]

That is very true. I actually didn't see it until I was an adult and it came out on DVD. As a kid, I was at the mercy of whatever Good Times Video releases were at my local K-Mart and Grandpa Munster's Super Scary Saturday on TBS. Neither of which, had Destroy All Monsters. But wow, would I love to have seen one of these Showa films on the big screen. That's quite spiffy.

[@williamcurry4868]

@@AtomicSnackBar Thanks for the reply! The first Showa I saw on the big screen was Godzilla vs The Bionic Monster, Aka the Cosmic Monster, and finally Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla on dvd. Saw that at the matinee, for 2.00$ including the striped box of popcorn and large coke. I miss those days☹️

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@williamcurry4868 But of course, good sir. I try to reply to every comment. Unless they vanish, which sometimes happens, you should be getting a whole bunch of responses in your notifications today. The good ol' striped boxes of popcorn. I actually picked up a replica one from the Dollar Tree a few years back. Have it up on my clown shelf.

[@henrya3530]

The measure of a truly great film is whether the story it tells remains relevant with the passage of time. George Pal's 1960 film 'The Time Machine' achieves this, I think. When the time traveller arrives in the year 800,000AD he encounters the beautiful Eloi leading an idyllic existence in a new Eden but soon realises they are not the dominant race. In return for a life free from hardship and strife they have given up education, literacy, creativity, and technological advancement. They are the sheep and the Morlocks are the farmer. It is well worth reading the original story written in 1895 if only to discover why museum exhibits can lead to disappointment in stressful situations. Trivia Fun Fact: The Über-Morlock from the 2002 remake was the inspiration for the Controller character seen in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. computer games.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Very well said. I fully agree. And whereas I didn't have a problem with the remake, it just didn't have the timeless quality, or the charm, of the Pal version. But to be fair, I do live in the past. I have a collection of H.G.Wells stories on my Amazon list, which includes The Time Machine. I just need to get around to picking it up. So many books though, so little time. I'm not familiar with the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games. But that is a neat tidbit. I am quite the video game fan. Thanks for watching, Henry.

[@jennifertochi6253]

Oh Groovy Video Sterling. I love your taste in Sci-Fi. Robinson Caruso On Mars is something that I caught after cartoon watching also I love it. I also agree with your number one. Planet Of The Apes is wonderful and hearing Roddy's voice always makes me happy since I watched this movie.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Roddy makes those movies for me. Clearly others too, being that he went on to star in every one of them. But still, he's so good. I think many people tend to think of him as Peter Vincent first and foremost, but Cornelius all the way. Though I do love some Peter Vincent also. I'm glad someone else has a love for Robinson Cruesoe on Mars. It's such an underrated classic. Thanks, as always, for stopping by the lounge, Jen.

[@jennifertochi6253]

I can't stay away from your wonderful Lounge Sterling. You do wonderful work. ❤

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@jennifertochi6253 I thank you kindly, Lady Tochi.

[@Negative13Prod]

These are all pretty cool. I’ll have to go check them out

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I assume you mean the quick shooter hat. You would look great wearing that to work.

[@atarikid282]

Fantastic list. Love your show by the way, here's to many more episodes. Cheers!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I do appreciate that. And great handle there. Retrogaming is another passion of mine.

[@ForgottenHorrorchannel]

Those Morlocks gave my sister nightmares lol love that film.... Great set of classic films here mate the last man on earth was awesome too... not seen it in years. Robinson Cruesoe thats another gem funny how you forget how awesome these films are... would love a Roy Rodgers quick shooter hat too lol destroy all monsters lol... Great fun🤘🤘 Great vid buddy hope you are well 👍 😀

[@AtomicSnackBar]

The Roy Rogers quick shooter has definitely been a hit with my viewers. Maybe we can get enough word out about it that quick shooter hats will come back in style. The Morlocks were definitely creepy. I can see how they would be some nightmare fuel. I wonder if they intended them to be quite so frightening. Thanks for stopping by the lounge again.

[@ForgottenHorrorchannel]

@@AtomicSnackBar What would be more scary than the Morlocks? The Morlocks with the Trigger hats lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣 cheers buddy 👍

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@ForgottenHorrorchannel Scary. Sexy. Whichever.

[@NeoNorse]

Gotta' Love Robinson Crusoe on Mars, Especially the futuristic thirty-pound luggable video player-recorder/transceiver or, as we call them, smartphones.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I know I love my futuristic thirty pound luggable video player-record/transceiver. Clearly, smartphones are a fad.

[@fakeshemptaboo]

@1:46 “like they should be hanging out with Rat Fink or something riding on a hot rod.” 😂 EPIC! ...Woah!! I really need to watch Destroy All Monsters ASAP! I still remember very vividly catching Planet of the Apes as a youngster on late night cable tv in the early 90s, totally captivated me on the edge of my seat. And now that I think of it, Last Man on Earth captivated me the same way. The others on your list I’m not familiar with, so it’ll be cool to see if they have the same captivating power on me 🤘🤘

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Just think how much cooler looking those Morlocks would have been had they ridden in on hot rods...rather than hanging out underground? I caught the Apes movies on cable as well. Granted they all were released before I was born, but I've never managed to catch them in revival either. Have you seen the full series? Which is your favorite?

[@fakeshemptaboo]

@@AtomicSnackBar I’ve actually only seen the first one and the Tim Burton version. Years later in 97, when I was in the 6th grade I remember the sci-fi channel was going to air the whole series one weekend and pretty much every guy in my class was psyched for that, but I totally missed em... talk about experiencing the definition of FOMO before it was a common expression 😂. And after that I never even attempted to watch the whole series again. Did you see/like the Tim Burton version?

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@fakeshemptaboo I think I know the weekend you are speaking of. If I'm not mistaken, it was a Thanksgiving event. I remember watching that and it was the first time I think I had seen Battle For... I have seen the Tim Burton one. I only saw it the once though. I would need to watch again before I give an opinion on it.

[@fakeshemptaboo]

@@AtomicSnackBar 😂 Very cool!! I’m having Ted Striker (*Airplane! (1980) flashbacks ... “I don't think I'll ever be over Macho Grande.” 😂

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@fakeshemptaboo But don't call me Shirley.

[@MrDMagz]

Why i don't have an astronaut monkey co-pilot yet is beyond me.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Who needs an astronaut monkey co-pilot when you have a giant space hamster to hang out with?

[@MrDMagz]

@@AtomicSnackBar yes please

[@scottcleaves1040]

Criterion has a very good copy of Robinson Crusoe On Mars.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I got that for Christmas a few years back. An excellent release. Though I guess that goes without saying. It's Criterion.

[@robertnorton8519]

I've seen each one of the film's in this list

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Ah, a gentleman of good taste.

[@robertnorton8519]

@@AtomicSnackBar they are all fantastic films

[@robertnorton8519]

@AtomicSnackBar thank good sir.

[@RSEFX]

Thanks for the video. Having fun going thru these videos for first time, even tho they are years old in some cases. They just never really came across my deck before. Er, hate to be "Mr. Irritating Correction Man", but...George Pal had nada to do with ROBINSON CRUSOE ON MARS. Aubrey Schenck was the producer. This is a VERY common mistake. Also, the original title was, in fact, ROBINSON CRUSOE ON MARS. Haskin was the one who wanted the title changed to GRAVITY PROBE 1 because he hated the "Disney-like" title. The studio nixed that change. (Ib Melchior said that his title, or ROBINSON CRUSOE ON MARS was just a "place holder", a kind of short-hand description of the film's theme, BUT...the studio stuck with it. THE TIME MACHINE is a real favorite, along with THE LAST MAN ON EARTH. We interviewed Richard Matheson some 15-ish years ago and even he had to admit that it was, after all, the best version of his novel, even tho he had a lot of criticisms of it. It was a reluctant admission, but an honest realization.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

No worries at all. You are actually the second person to misunderstand me there. I was saying that Pal produced "War of the Worlds," because that's the film I was talking about in that aside. I just wasn't very clear. I should have said "that one" rather than "this one." But thanks for making note of it. I'll add a pinned comment about it.

[@RSEFX]

@@AtomicSnackBar Thanks. I don't want to be the annoying guy who keeps picking little things apart....but I have indeed done some of that. It really came down to a tiny bit of working, as you point out, which I should have listened to with sharper attention.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@RSEFX These older ones weren't nearly as structured and I tended to babble a bit more. I'm surprised I made any sense at all.

[@HobbsHorror]

I nees to work on my sci fi game! Awesome selections my friend

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Well any of these are a great place to start, Hobbs. Thanks for stopping by.

[@robertdee648]

Outstanding review. I saw the first Planet of the Apes movie at a drive-in theater in mid-winter, which only added to the effects, and I instantly fell in love with the genre.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

PotA at the drive-in. That's pretty darn spiffy right there.

[@davidabbott7270]

Seen every one of these movies except Robertson Caruso on Mars. As for which ones I like the best the one and two come on it's hard to pick between those two

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Robinson Crusoe on Mars is an excellent little film. Not sure if you are a physical media collector, but there is a Criterion release of it, if that tells you anything. You know, looking back on the list, Crusoe on Mars probably should have been at the number two spot. But like you said, it's really tough to pick between some of these.

[@scottcleaves1040]

The one movie that Toho put out that I have never seen nor do I hear people bring up is Gorath. It's a non Godzilla Sci Fi movie about a giant meteor. It does have a giant walrus in it. It was out on DVD and is a bit pricey. I don't know if it is still available

[@AtomicSnackBar]

You're right, that is an obscure one. I'm not sure I have ever run across it. Did a little searching tonight. Monsters in Motion has it for a decent price. But their shipping is so high, it may not be once that is factored in.

[@scottcleaves1040]

To my knowledge, I don't think it's ever been shown on TV where I grew up In Ohio or any where else for that matter

[@richardkohlhof]

You know those spaceships on gravity probe 1 looking awful lot like some other Mars spaceships, hmmmm?

[@westfieldentertainment2201]

Thanks for presenting this video! 1960s Sci-fi Movies🚀🚀

[@AtomicSnackBar]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@grey1951]

Great video! I saw Robinson Crusoe On Mars for the first time just a few years ago, and I loved it. The look of the film reminded me so much of Star Trek: The Original Series. Recently I watched all five of the Planet of the Apes films. The only one I'd seen was the first, which I saw in a theater in 1968. I had forgotten how good the movie was. The other four were very impressive and enjoyable as well. I also love The Time Machine. I need to get a copy of that one.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I actually did a big Planet of the Apes we-watch last month myself. They all hold up amazingly well. And that was the first time I had seen the alternate cut of Battle for. Quite a different ending. Speaking of Star Trek TOS, I think 60s sci-fi in general was some of the best looking of all time. Though I'm a sucker for 70s as well. The stuff before Alien came in and everything got gritty and dark. Thanks for stopping by the lounge, Grey.

[@unclegargameldgargameld4888]

destroy all monsters was x rated in the UK adults only Lol , the same chap who wrote Planet of the apes also wrote The Bridge on the river Kwai

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Another fun fact, Wlison's script was a re-write of an earlier script by Rod Serling. From what I understand, he was brought in to help lower the budget. Pretty neat.

[@interwebkaiju]

Need that quick shooter hat. Destroy All Monsters was definitely the first time I saw Varan. I agree on the makeup effects holding up in Apes. Did you like the recent movies?

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I do think the shooter hat would really tie your whole look together. We both could both get them. Start a club. And I did like the recent movies, the second being my favorite. I keep hoping they will do another. Or an actual adaption of Planet of the Apes.

[@interwebkaiju]

@@AtomicSnackBar I'll be honest I looked on ebay after I watched your video and sadly didn't find any.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@interwebkaiju If I ever run across one, you will be the first person I alert.

[@tonysantiago255]

And resell it to at a mark up! 😉 (just kidding)

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@tonysantiago255 I don't think Roy Rogers would approve of such behavior.

[@HorrificNightmaresJM]

Awesome list Slim. Ok now I have to find a Roy Rogers quick shooter hat. Wait a minute, did you say Godzilla vs. Megalon was you're favorite. That's mine as well. Yes, planet of the apes.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I think you would look quite good in a Roy Rogers quick shooter hat. And I did say Godzilla vs. Megalon is my favorite. Didn't you see that one on the big screen?

[@HorrificNightmaresJM]

@@AtomicSnackBar it was my very first theater experience. Also my favorite Godzilla movie.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@HorrificNightmaresJM Oh right, first theater experience as well. That is fantastic.

[@BrokeMoeHowardUHF]

Another awesome show my friend!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I thank you kindly, Mr. Howard. Thanks for stopping by the lounge.

[@paulbowler5345]

Planet of the Apes is one of my favourite Sci-Fi movies. It's a classic and the make-up SFX were superb.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Superb is a perfect word to describe it.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Another fun time at the lounge. Last Man on Earth with Vincent Price...yes...love it. I have to check out Destroy All Monsters again, it has been a many years since I've seen it.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Then it is definitely time to get some Destroy All Monsters back into your life. Co-inky dinkily, I was watching your Eye Of The Beholder episode just last night.

[@astrofist]

Great choices again...grinning ear to ear

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I thank you kindly, Captain Capley. I gotta go prepare for a giant RRRB attack though.

[@RSEFX]

PLANET OF THE APES drew SOME inspiration from WORLD WITHOUT END, which, it has been suggested, drew inspiration from THE TIME MACHINE (the novel, that is). Everything stands on the back of something earlier....generally speaking. There def are similarities between POTA and WWE, including a spaceship crash-landing back on Earth in the future. APES, is, of course, the film that is remembered and had a real budget, but WWE is not without its qualities, tenuous as they are at times.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I'll have to keep an eye out for "World Without Out." Is it a post apocalyptic future in WWE as well?

[@RSEFX]

@@AtomicSnackBar Yes. Other films in that mode from the "early days" also has to include CAPTIVE WOMEN (aka 1,000 YEARS FROM NOW). Dark, gloomy black and white with some cool views of NY in atomically-devastated shape. As well as a rare morally uplifting theme mixed in (which may not appeal to everyone,, but I liked it for a change.). a so-so copy of it is on YT. Very very hard film to find otherwise. (I now a bit more about it because its star, Robert Clarke, was a friend of mine for many years. I used to bug him with questions about that film , as well as BEYOND THE TIME BARRIER---which has things in common with CAPTIVE WOMEN---MAN FROM PLANET X etc, films I grew up seeing in the theater when they originally were released. He was one of the nicest human beings I ever met.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@RSEFX I'm also a fan of Clarke's son, Cam, who you probably know is a prolific voice actor and was one of the voices of the 1980s.

[@tonysantiago255]

Great choices all. Of course, sci-fi is my favorite genre, so I'm biased. Robinson Crusoe on Mars is SO underrated. Thanks for including that one. George Pal knew how to entertain his audience. Check out The Seven Faces of Dr. Lau if you haven't seen that one. The original Time Machine novel reads at times like a horror story. H.G.Wells was 'da Man. OMG! Escape from the Planet of the Apes is my favorite (not to take anything away from the original) too! The plot is actually very similar to the French novel(in France it was called: Monkey Planet). I met Vincent Price when I was a student in college. He epitomized the term: Gentleman. What a great screen presence as well. I always enjoyed his performances. Another entertaining video. Keep 'em coming'.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I really didn't realize what an interesting and talented guy George Pal was until I started doing the research for this episode. Director, producer, and animator. I just ran to look up 7 Faces of Dr. Lao and the poster alone has me intrigued. Thanks for the recommendation! I really do need to start reading some H.G.Wells. It's just when I do have free time to read, I always find myself going back to Philip Jose Farmer. I'm trying to read and collect everything he's ever done. A daunting task, to say the least. I did though force myself to buy something else and get a Robert Bloch collection. Monkey Planet certainly has a lighter sound to it. It almost sounds like a fun place to visit. But I was thinking about Escape from....and a big part of the appeal is that Cornelius is front and center. At least, that is the appeal for me. Thanks so much dropping by, Tony. It's great to hear from you again.

[@tonysantiago255]

Yeah Roddy McDowell made that series continue to work. When I was in high school, the movie series had just finished and one of the kids I met doing theater found out I could do a dead on imitation of Cornelius saying:"Zira!" It would put him on the floor with laughter. I was 'ape' for those movies growing up.

[@tonysantiago255]

Forgive me for rambling on, but you have your pulse on one of my passions. I left a couple of comments on the other commentors(?)...comments. One of them suggested you watch 2001. I have very strong opinions about that one. Please check out my... remarks.

[@tonysantiago255]

It was under HorrorHands. Thanks.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@tonysantiago255 Not sure if you are a toy collector at all. But Mego is about to re-release the Apes figures from back in the 70s. Cornelius is supposed to be out this month. Caesar and Ursus come out soon as well.

[@MySideoftheLaundryRoom]

Got to get me a Quick Shooter hat!!!! To surprise my pals, of course. Great list!! A few I haven't seen, but I'll change that soon.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

And by pals, you mean the Ewoks as you take over their village. I have your number, sir. If you haven't seen Robinson Cruesoe on Mars, I think you would like it a lot.

[@jimkuna8687]

Check out panic in the year zero.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I want to say I have that one on my Amazon list. I hear good things.

[@horrorhands666]

Haven’t seen Last Man On Earth for years. Robinson Crusoe On Mars looks intriguing, I think Criterion released that one. That monster fight at the end of Destroy All Monsters is still one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen. Check out Son Of Godzilla if you want to see more of Kumonga. Surprised 2001 wasn’t on your list although it was waaaaaay to trippy for me to get into

[@AtomicSnackBar]

A Criterion release you say? That I will have to look into. I would love to own that movie on bluray. And this may be surprising, but I don't think I've ever seen 2001. And if I did, I was really small and don't remember it. Speaking of Son of Godzilla, I had that one on tape as a kid. Taped it off TV.

[@horrorhands666]

@@AtomicSnackBar It was the first Godzilla movie I ever saw 😁👍

[@tonysantiago255]

I have the Criterion bluray of Robinson Crusoe on Mars. Well worth the money. I am the of the very FEW dissenters when it comes to 2001:a space Odyssey. The visual effects from 1969 have yet to be equalled and beyond stand up over time. The use of the music is equally effective. But aside from the conflict between the main protagonist and the computer, it is mind numbingly long and tedious. Philosophical hogwash. Arthur C.Clarke and Stanley Kubrick shared a BIG bong before making that movie. But again, it rates at least in top 5 of every critic's list since forever. Watch it while you're very awake.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@tonysantiago255 That is actually the biggest reason why I have never sought 2001 out. I've heard time and again that it is slow, tedious, and a bit artsy. Artsy films and myself rarely see eye to eye. Though there are a few exceptions. I really like House(Hausu) from Japan.

[@tonysantiago255]

A bit artsy is being too kind. It is pretentious, self aggrandizing, science as religion,philosophical banta poo-doo. But again, I am in the great minority.

[@airspeedmph]

"I never read the original book" What? Why?!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I take it you recommend it?

[@richardkohlhof]

The Time Machine book is quite a bit different

[@AtomicSnackBar]

It is indeed. I got a nice little hardcover collection for Christmas last year. That's the first story I read.

[@jsuperawesome]

The Time Machine looks fantastic. I actually added it to my Amazon wish list after we talked about. Oh man you are going to hate me for this one but I’m not the biggest fan of Last Man On Earth. I’m not really going to go into details about that here. Of course you already know I love Destroy All Monsters. It’s a absolute classic. The fact that it has some of the most obscure monsters really makes it a stand out. Much like Destroy All Monsters you already know my feelings about Planet Of The Apes. It’s a overall fantastic series and just like you I like the original series better than the updated versions but at least the updated versions are still good and they didn’t butcher it. Anyway this was another excellent video. I highly enjoyed it. I hope you are having a superawesome weekend good buddy.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

The Time is Machine is definitely fun and those Morlocks are just too groovy looking. They almost look like a 60s monster rock band. I'd buy that album. Destroy All Monsters is indeed a classic. Makes me think a bit of the NES game with all the obscure monsters. Too bad Hedorah wasn't in it. That would have been pretty spiffy. I remember we talked about the Planet of the Apes series, but I don't recall which was your favorite. But thanks as always for watching, pal. I was actually doing a Skype with the Monster Magazine boys tonight and I had them watch your Full Moon Con video.

[@jsuperawesome]

The Wacky World Lounge I actually not committed to naming a favorite Planet Of The Apes movie because it has been years since I have seen them all. So I’m trying to find a good deal on the Blu-ray collection. I totally agree about Destroy All Monsters. It almost feels like the game makes used that movie as a inspiration. I will probably be picking up The Time Machine in the near future. I have so many orders placed right now I’m trying to let some of them get in before placing more orders. You are very welcome. I always enjoy watching your videos. It always gives me new ideas for things to watch. And well that’s what part of this is all about. Anyway Take Care.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@jsuperawesome I've been looking for that PotA set as well. I can't believe Amazon doesn't have it. I would have thought those movies would never go out of print. I did find some on ebay though.

[@dwaynelangerhr6985]

Really I thought Rod Taylor was mostly famous for The Time Machine.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

That could very well be the case in sci-fi circles. But I would think for the average folks The Birds would be a more famous film. I could be mistaken. It has happened.

[@thatwhitegti]

Not sure how but we gotta get you like 100k more subs you deserve the hell out of it

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I really appreciate that. And you're right. We just need a plan. But where will we find that much tinfoil?

[@thatwhitegti]

@@AtomicSnackBar we don’t need tinfoil where we’re going

[@richardgreeter4918]

My top 5 were time machine definitely ribinson Crusoe on mars mothra vs. Godzilla 2001 a space Odyssey and planet of the apes other favorites were ghidora the three headed monster last man on earth barbaralla village of the damned and mothra

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Village of the Damned is another good one.

[@richardgreeter4918]

@@AtomicSnackBar i liked village of the damned

[@barbd8022]

The book is much more bleak. There is another version where the lead tries to go back in time to save his fiance from murder. Spoiler--it didn't work.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

It's been so long since I filmed this episode....I'm not actually sure which book you refer. But that is probably saving me from your spoiler, young lady.

[@papajupe5319]

Great video! Planet of The Apes is my favorite sci-fi movie. Enjoyed watching!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

A fine choice for a favorite. It's a darn good film. I really need to grab the blurays while I still can. Looks like they are getting rare. Thanks for stopping by the lounge, Jupe.

[@tonysantiago255]

There was a boxed set released about 6 years ago on bluray. I think I paid 20 bucks at Bestbuy back then, so EBay probably has it at a reasonable price.

[@EdwardGerman]

Great review Rob, The original Planet of the Apes is indeed one of the best sci-fi movies ever, and a fave of mine is Roberson Crouse of Mars.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Robinson Cruesoe on Mars is truly an underrated gem. It might even be what started my love of sci-fi.

[@EdwardGerman]

@@AtomicSnackBar For me ti was the Time Machine, Gorge Pal production that I first learned the term Science Fiction.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@EdwardGerman A darn fine one to start you on your way.

[@EdwardGerman]

@@AtomicSnackBar yep.

[@richardkohlhof]

So this doesn't necessarily have anything to do with anything yet I think it does because I need an explanation as to what Herbie the Love Bug the movie is concerned to be as far as what genre is it science fiction is it comedy is it a romance is it all of those things I mean the car is magical,,,,wtf help my brainurisms

[@AtomicSnackBar]

You know, I don't think I've ever seen that one. I was under the impression, though, that it was a comedy film.

[@wimvanderstraeten6521]

Planet of The Apes is definitely my favorite 60's sci fi movie. I'm a bit surprised you didn't put 2001: A Space Odyssey and Fantastic Voyage on this list. BTW: The Time Machine was remade in 2002. Have you seen that movie?

[@AtomicSnackBar]

To be honest, Wim, I'm not positive I've seen 2001. Surprising, I know. Fantastic Voyage would have been a good choice as well for numbers 6 through 10. And I did actually see the remake. I thought it was fair, even if it did lack the charm of the original.

[@tonysantiago255]

NOOOOOOO!!!!! The Time Machine novel(which is only about a hundred pages) is my favorite story. The George Pal movie is a much beloved classic. I call the 2002 remake: "The Abomination of Desolation." Right next to the remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still. And I like Keeanu Reeves. But not in that piece of fill in the blank.

[@55Quirll]

@@AtomicSnackBar I saw it - the remake - and didn't care for it since it didn't follow the book, him going back to his own time period. The original will always be my favorite, the second was the one - made for TV - with John Beck, in 1978 I believe. Of the 3 renditions of the book I Am Legend, the one with Vincent Price is the best, Will Smith is the worst, not because of his acting, but because of changing the infected into fast-racing zombies, Charlton's one is good for being a contemporary one, I was just a teenager when it came out so I could relate to it. The original Planet of the Apes is the best of the series, though some have suggested that the title of the movie should have been saved for the closing credits so as not to give away the plot. A series of movie reviews, Waiting for some more. Take care and stay well.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@55Quirll I do love that original Apes film. But I have to go with Escape as my favorite. Planet would be a close second though. I don't recall much about the Will Smith I am Legend except for not being a fan and really awful CG.

[@55Quirll]

@@AtomicSnackBar Will Smith is a good actor but there was nothing he could do with that movie. The thing about the Planet of the Apes movies is after the 1st, the continuity breaks down 1. 3972 is the year they landed 2. 3955 for Brents's ship but how did they get there and why? 3. The ship is just a small capsule now without any hibernation chambers or rear thrusters or such - I'd be surprised if there were any seats. I did enjoy watching the movies and the comics that Marvel put and the book is very good - though it only takes 600 years not 2,000 to get to their destination. Any plans for the New Trilogy? That would be a good Binge to watch: The Last Trilogy telling how things happened followed by the ones with Taylor and Roddy MacDowell. Leave out Tim Burton's, it made no sense.

[@kelvinh8327]

So, no 2001 a Space Odyssey 9r Silent Running? Seriously, dude.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

As I said in the video, these are just my favorites. 2001 isn't a favorite of mine and Silent Running is a 70s movie.

[@kelvinh8327]

@@AtomicSnackBar Fair comment 👌

[@kelvinh8327]

@AtomicSnackBar Fair call. I must admit that I find Silent Running is a bit emotionally taxing and 2001 requires the brain set in high-gear. Your choices are a lot more enjoyable 😉

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@kelvinh8327 I've been wanting to cover Silent Running for awhile now, but I'm probably going to save it for my Sci-fi Robots series. I really like those little guys. Thanks for stopping by, Kelvin.