The character of Flash Gordon has had a long and rich history in pop culture lasting almost 100 years. The first appearance of the space bound all-American hero was found in a science-fiction comic strip created in 1934 by illustrator Alex Raymond and writer Don Moore. Former Olympian and actor Buster Crabbe appeared as the character in the classic Universal serials that depicted Flash Gordon's clashes with Ming the Merciless on the planet Mongo. Fondly remembered for their air of wispy nostalgia, the "Flash Gordon" serials always ended on a cliffhanger. I remember one in particular where Flash is thrown down a dark hole with no chance of escape, only to be saved by the sudden deployment of a net in the first scene of the next episode.
That is to say, "Flash Gordon" was always a little ridiculous.
The Buster Crabbe serials have certainly left their mark on film history, but...
That is to say, "Flash Gordon" was always a little ridiculous.
The Buster Crabbe serials have certainly left their mark on film history, but...
- 12/25/2022
- by Drew Tinnin
- Slash Film
Floyd Mayweather Jr. can’t stay out of the ring.
Tonight, the decorated fighter will take on Japanese Mma superstar Mikuru Asakura for his fourth exhibition bout since retiring 50-0 and beating Conor McGregor in 2017. In his three exhibition bouts thus far, Mayweather has taken down Tenshin Nasukawa, Logan Paul, and Don Moore.
Asakura, meantime, is an accomplished and well-known active Mma fighter in Japan’s Rizin Fighting Federation with a 16-3-1 professional record. Asakura also boasts an internet following of 2.73 million subscribers on YouTube (a likely motive for...
Tonight, the decorated fighter will take on Japanese Mma superstar Mikuru Asakura for his fourth exhibition bout since retiring 50-0 and beating Conor McGregor in 2017. In his three exhibition bouts thus far, Mayweather has taken down Tenshin Nasukawa, Logan Paul, and Don Moore.
Asakura, meantime, is an accomplished and well-known active Mma fighter in Japan’s Rizin Fighting Federation with a 16-3-1 professional record. Asakura also boasts an internet following of 2.73 million subscribers on YouTube (a likely motive for...
- 9/24/2022
- by Oscar Hartzog
- Rollingstone.com
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.