I meant to mention this yesterday but forgot to bring it up in my "Mikey's Revenge" post for the first Halloween film. Beau Starr was noticeably absent most of the film in the sequel to Part 4 which I found rather surprising considering he is a decently developed character in "Mikey's Return". As Sheriff Ben Meeker, he just seems to be restricted to a few minutes in "Mikey's Revenge". Not sure why, but perhaps during the script-writing and directorial process of Part 5 there just wasn't room for his character. And speaking of the Haddonfield police. Something right out of The Hitcher or The Terminator, Mikey was able to wipe out an entire police department...twice! Well, the second time with a little help. Rather ludicrous, but I often use the word *ludicrous* when describing these kinds of films.
4th of July 2025 Marathoning
McDowell and Comi prepare to leave for Mars. Aliens visiting the UN, dropping off their cook book, providing goodies for humans on Earth, easing them into trusting them, spiriting them away to be food for them on their home planet. To Serve Man is nearly 60 years ago. I've been watching Twilight Zone since I was a teenager in the mid 90s thanks to Sci Fi Channel. Many of my family have passed since (for instance, my mother's siblings are all about gone except one last sister), and it wouldn't be right to avoid a marathon during the 4th if just for nostalgic reasons. Syfy didn't see the value of TZ on Independence Day, except last year, so even though I cannot watch episodes like I do during New Year's Eve and Day, it is nice to try and sneak in a block of episodes whenever possible. I started with Death Ship from the fourth season, continuing with Stopover in a Quiet Town and The Gift . To Serve Man would feel like a later afternoon watch but SYFY showed it at 3:...
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