November 25, 2014

The Day the Blog Stood Still

hi·a·tus   noun \hī-ˈā-təs\
: an interruption in time or continuity : break; especially
: a period when something (as a program or activity) is suspended or interrupted
Courtesy of Merriam-Webster

Still - The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
Gort, I'm going to take a nap. Wake me up when the Earthlings
have learned to live in peace, love and harmony.
Four years ago, I boldly set out to explore strange old films, to seek out new life and new meaning in them, and to write about things few self-respecting adults have bothered to examine before.

Now, four years into the mission, I realize it's time to pull into the nearest port for some serious R&R.

I'm calling this a hiatus, because I want to keep all my options open. If and when Films From Beyond returns, it will probably be with a new scope -- more looks at other genres like film noir and westerns -- and a new format.

I've had a lot of fun with the blog. Here's a baker's dozen + 2 of the "best of the blog" (as determined by yours truly).

Safety Last: Close Calls in B Movie Stunt Work
Safety Last: Close Calls in B Movie Stunt Work

Fantastic Faceless Foes from 50s Sci-Fi
Fantastic Faceless Foes from 50s Sci-Fi

Alien Family Values
Alien Family Values

Don't Accept Dinner Invitations from Vampires
Don't Accept Dinner Invitations from Vampires

Two Heads are More Bitter than One
Two Heads are More Bitter than One

X Marks the Spot
X Marks the Spot

2163: A Czech Space Odyssey
2163: A Czech Space Odyssey

"Mommy Dearest, please put down that axe!"
"Mommy Dearest, please put down that axe!"

Science Meets Seance
Science Meets Seance

Dancing with the Horror Movie Stars
Dancing with the Horror Movie Stars

King Kitsch
King Kitsch

"Mummy will make it all better."
"Mummy will make it all better."

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Caveman
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Caveman

The Ronald Reagan Memorial Killer Tree
The Ronald Reagan Memorial Killer Tree

"Hang on to your parkas!"
"Hang on to your parkas!"