Author: mannd

I am a retired cardiac electrophysiologist who has worked both in private practice in Louisville, Kentucky and as a Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado in Denver. I am interested not only in medicine, but also in computer programming, music, science fiction, fantasy, 30s pulp literature, and a whole lot more.

Vertigo

Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece Vertigo is a film about obsession, so perhaps it is not strange that the film itself can become an obsession to the viewer. Scotty’s first view of Madeleine If you have not seen the film, stop right here and go out and get it on DVD or watch in on TV —… Continue reading Vertigo

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The Outer Limits Season I

I’m referring to the original series, circa 1963-64. I have never seen the new series, but have heard it is rather lame. When I first saw the original series I was in my formative years of 11-13. I remember reading a review of the series back then that made the point that the monsters weren’t… Continue reading The Outer Limits Season I

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Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea Screenshots

I having been taking some screenshots as I go through the VTTBOTS DVDs. These are from Season 2.  They make great wallpaper for your computer desktop.

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Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea

I am halfway through the second season of the DVD release of the 1960s TV show “Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea” (VTTBOTS), and taking great pleasure in reliving my teenage years in the process. This was one of my favorite shows at the time, and it is fascinating to see the shows again… Continue reading Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea

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