Here we go! Time to share my notes on one of the most Americana monster movies ever made: The Blob (1958). Something I forgot to mention during the episode 62 broadcast was that I’ve been a huge fan of Steve McQueen since I was a kid. Him and James Dean and, of course, Nick Adams (my “spirit animal”). Those should come as no surprise to anyone. Hell, I once took a martial arts lesson as a youth in the 1970s from Mr. McQueen, who was trained by Bruce Lee. So, you could say I vicariously learned from the best.
Anyway, let’s get into my notes:
- “Kaiju doo-doo”? Let’s not insult the Blob like that! Besides, I’ve talked with Ricky the kaiju zookeeper, and he says kaiju crap is different from monster to monster.
- I let Nate have it every day. It’s part of my job description as his “intrepid producer” and his friend.
- I checked the filming locations for the film, which, according to Wikipedia, were “around Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, principal photography took place at Valley Forge Studios. Several scenes were filmed in the towns of Chester Springs, Downingtown, Phoenixville, and Royersford, including the basement of a local restaurant which is today named Downingtown Diner.”
- I hereby challenge Nate to Unmatched! Now I just need to decide who is my main….
- Blobfest was held this year.
- The game you were thinking of, Nate, was De Blob.
- It’s “One-Eyed, One-Horned, Flying Purple People Eater,” Eric. You got the order wrong.
- I taught Eric everything he knows about fact-checking radio hosts. He’s a good padawan.
- My ego has recovered from the fact-checking. My storied life has made me resilient in mind and body.
- The timeline for the sequels and remakes is 1972 and 1988.
- I found Blobermouth on YouTube. We should have Eric on for a follow-up.
- Whatever, Blobermouth (aka Nate—if that is your real name! Are you an alien? That’d explain some things).
- The Blob will scare the hell out of you—at least according to the church-folk who made it. I confirmed this with Rev. Mifune.
- “Frog and Toad” thing, huh? Haha!
- SpaceGodzilla scat? That’s a theory, all right. I doubt there are any scientists who would agree with it…except maybe Dr. Dourif.
- If I was Cobra Commander, I’d be ruling the world by now. I’ve read the “Evil Overlord List.” Be glad I have refrained from universal conquest.
- “Presetellar,” Nate? You meant, “prestellar.” As in, “before stars.” This NASA man knows this! Typos are your kryptonite, it seems, writer-boy. 😛
Here are Nate’s uncut notes:
Hot diggity-dog! Two in one day! If working in the space industry has taught me anything, it’s to coast on your zero-G momentum. Onward!
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