Yearly Archives: 2004
Salvageland: Walt Disney World’s Final Frontier
Ever wonder where old amusement park rides go to die? What happens to once cherished attractions when the powers that be decide they are no longer magical enough? In the case of Walt Disney World, discontinued rides, or at least ...
Ted V. Mikels: A Video Primer
The following list of films is in no way intended as definitive, nor is it based on any criteria other than personal recommendation. This is merely a guide for those unfamiliar with Ted Mikels’ films to give them an entry ...
The Ted V. Mikels Interview
Hidden in a small industrial complex just a few miles off the Las Vegas Strip is an unassuming building that could easily house a lawn service or pest control office. Upon entering the front door though, visitors are immediately overwhelmed ...
20,000 Leagues Into The Toilet
Warning: The story you are about to read is true and has been compiled from a variety of sources I have been researching since 1994. I would like to give special mention to two websites, the incredible and highly recommended ...
Velveeta, Las Vegas!
I recently ventured into the wilds of 24-hour everything, legalized gambling, indoor amusement parks, and buffets the size of a warehouse to meet two legendary cult filmmakers, Ray Dennis Steckler and Ted V. Mikels. For those unfamiliar with the history, ...
The Invasion Of ED Tucker
Last Tuesday night, May 18th, a fairly rare opportunity arose by which four crazed contributors to this 'zine could actually co-exist under one roof, albeit for a brief amount of time. You know how I am about reunions. Anyway, Ed ...
Dawn of the Dead
Hi kids! Before we start today’s review, it’s time for another one of those history lessons I know you all enjoy so much! In 1978 George Romero created the first sequel to his cult film Night of the Living Dead. By ...
Megaconned Too
For those keeping score, 2004 is now my third time at bat for Megacon, the giant comic book / media convention in Orlando. Please see last year’s review for my philosophies regarding comic books, autographs, and “celebrity” status, if you ...
Johnny Sokko and his Flying Robot Series Retrospective
In light of the recent interest in the film Voyage into Space, the time seemed appropriate for a brief trip down memory lane to revisit the giant robot that so many of us wished we had as a kid and ...
DVD Review: Lost in Space – The Complete First Season
20th Century Fox Home Video 8 Disc DVD Box Set List Price $79.98 Released January 13, 2004 Review by ED Tucker This is the beginning. This is the day. You are watching the unfolding of one of history’s great adventures, Man’s colonization beyond the ...
F-ex 04
On Saturday, January 10, I attended FX 2004, the 15th annual Florida Extravaganza collectibles show in Orlando, Florida. The first FX I attended was in 1991 and my mind was immediately blown the moment I set foot inside the show ...