DICK TRACY 1990, HOSTED BY THE HOUSELS

Michael & Donna Housel will host director/star Warren Beatty's 1990 adaptation of Dick Tracy at the Home Base Cinema, 1300 Franklin St, Trenton, NJ, on June 15 (Monday), at 6:30 pm at its outdoor, canopy-capped theater.

Beatty's movie, which was written by Jim Cash and Jack Epps Jr., and released by Buena Vista/Disney, was a big deal back in the day with its all-star cast, colorful sets, elaborate makeups and virile action.

Collectibles released for the movie will be displayed for one's historic insight and enjoyment. In addition, Michael will give a rundown on Tracy's history and legacy, which includes a fond look at his creator, Chester Gould. 

Snacks will be served during the movie, and for those who attend, a DVD of Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome, with Ralph Byrd and Boris Karloff, will be given to one and all!

If you plan to attend, please email Donna at bizarrechats@gmail.com no later than June 13 (Sat), noon, to secure your seat(s). Lawn chairs will be queued, but feel free to bring your own accommodating furnishings to ensure maximum comfort. 

Collection Recommendation: Mr. Lobo's Cinema Insomnia (Set 2) on Alpha DVD

Three, new entries of Mr. Lobo's "Cinema Insomnia" are now available through Alpha Video (oldies.com). Each presents exceptional, DVD entertainment, certain to satisfy one's offbeat and "misunderstood" urges. 

There's "Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome", a big-time favorite among fans, which spotlights the suave Ralph Byrd as the famous, comic-strip detective and the great Boris Karloff as Tracy's angry antagonist. Mr. Lobo injects cheerful charm into this one, per his dry wit and irreverent perspective. (There's even a special appearance from sexy Lady Skankenstein.) 

Next we have "(Gappa) Monster from a Prehistoric Planet": a Toho/Rodan-ish wannabe (and "Gorgo" variant) that more than matches the keenest, kaiju stompers. Thanks to Mr. Lobo, this quirky submission gets an ebullient face lift, with weird, exotic fillers woven throughout its apocalyptic run.

Our final submission is the uplifting "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians": a low-budget labor of love that's been misunderstood for decades. This Cold War entry sports sentimentality, sci-fi hi jinks and one helluva catchy theme song.  Mr. Lobo's celebratory, tongue-in-cheek exclamations make the production's colorful, cosmic concept all the jollier.

Add these cool, "Cinema Insomnia" additions to your library today:
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