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Based on the comic strips and subsequent film serials of the 1930s, the 1980 adaptation was seen as too weird, too cheesy, too campy, and too colorful by many at the time. Over the years, however, those same elements, along with its incredible soundtrack by Queen, have turned it from frequently mocked misfire to cult classic.
John Champion of Roddneberry Entertainment joins Derick to discuss the film, its fandom, and its long journey into the cult canon.
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Based on the comic strips and subsequent film serials of the 1930s, the 1980 adaptation was seen as too weird, too cheesy, too campy, and too colorful by many at the time. Over the years, however, those same elements, along with its incredible soundtrack by Queen, have turned it from frequently mocked misfire to cult classic.
John Champion of Roddneberry Entertainment joins Derick to discuss the film, its fandom, and its long journey into the cult canon.
For more info, head to underratedmoviepodcast.com
Patreon:https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast
Instagram:https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast
TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
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