Category: Ray Harryhausen

Rewind, Review, and Re-Rate: ‘Jason and the Argonauts’: An Outstanding Adventure for the Entire Family

March 25, 2022
"Jason and the Argonauts"Arts & CultureBrightFilm & TVGreek mythsRay Harryhausen
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Having recently watched and reviewed the Sinbad Trilogy—“The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958),” “The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1974),” and “Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (1977)”—I’ve become of fan of both Charles H. Schneer and Ray Harryhausen, the main producer and special-effects master of the trio of films, respectively (although Harryhausen also produced…

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Rewind, Review, and Re-rate: ‘Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger’: A Fun Finale to the Highly Entertaining Sinbad Trilogy

March 15, 2022
"Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger""The Golden Voyage of Sinbad"Arts & CultureBrightFilm & TVRay HarryhausenThe 7th Voyage of Sinbad
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“Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger” rounds out the trilogy of Ray-powered (special effects man Ray Harryhausen, that is) Sinbad films, with 1973’s “The Golden Voyage of Sinbad,” and 1958’s “The 7th Voyage of Sinbad” as its predecessors. And it doesn’t disappoint. Swashbuckling action, beautiful damsels in distress, and exotic locales aplenty are all…

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Rewind, Review, and Re-rate: ‘The Golden Voyage of Sinbad’: A Rousing Adventure Full of Exotic Locales and Compelling Characters

March 11, 2022
Arts & CultureBrightDynamationFilm & TVRay HarryhausenSinbadTom Baker
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In this second Sinbad film, “The Golden Voyage of Sinbad,” John Phillip Law replaces Kerwin Mathews in the titular role of the legendary mariner for the first one, 1958’s “The 7th Voyage of Sinbad.” This sequel feels a bit grander (it’s also a little longer than “7th Voyage”) and the locales, score, and pace seem…

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