tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212867859094085036.post7492557235122555956..comments2024-03-28T17:53:45.682-04:00Comments on GREAT OLD MOVIES: JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS (1963)Williamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03053290865549099074noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212867859094085036.post-88731147823013061102023-11-06T11:06:42.676-05:002023-11-06T11:06:42.676-05:00Yes, the super-8 home movies!! I don't recall ...Yes, the super-8 home movies!! I don't recall if I had "Jason" but I did have "Tarantula," "Cosmic Monsters" and several others and was always thrilled when a new one came out. Now of course, you can own full versions of these movies, something I used to dream about when I was a boy. <br /><br />Yes, "Jason" still holds up after all these years. What a shame that it was a box office failure. It's simply a stunning achievement. Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053290865549099074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212867859094085036.post-68311767840887919182023-11-06T05:21:08.819-05:002023-11-06T05:21:08.819-05:00I totally agree. As far as classic Hollywood myth...I totally agree. As far as classic Hollywood mythic fantasy, nothing else comes close. It's the perfect combination of virtually every element, from the jaw-dropping Harryhausen effects (arguably his best), to the terrific actors, to the stunning color, to one of Herrmann's most dynamic and adroit scores. Sheer perfection. Another film I've lost count of how many times I've seen it. As a kid I had the 4 Columbia super-8 condensations which I ran to death for family and friends--they were very popular. The first LP album release that had a few cuts from JASON (as well as several other fantasy film favorites) was conducted by Herrmann himself, but for whatever reason he'd slowed the tempo to a crawl. It was very disconcerting! <br /><br />Another on-target review!<br /><br />--MarkMark Shawnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212867859094085036.post-17534005893382223812021-05-04T15:59:12.521-04:002021-05-04T15:59:12.521-04:00Yes, you're right. I think they did a TV remak...Yes, you're right. I think they did a TV remake some years ago and I've never had the slightest desire to see it again. This movie just seems to get better every time I see it! Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053290865549099074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212867859094085036.post-82902558700501553062021-05-04T12:52:24.219-04:002021-05-04T12:52:24.219-04:00I totally agree with your rave review. Have seen t...I totally agree with your rave review. Have seen this many times since I was a kid and this is an awesome movie for all ages! There is something about the classic special effects, vibrant colors, well-made script, that make this timeless. Just like Wizard of Oz never gets old and updated contemporary versions can’t improve on it...<br />- Chris angelman66https://www.blogger.com/profile/16471674180789592940noreply@blogger.com