Sci-fi classic ‘Forbidden Planet’ returns for classic film tribute at Joslyn next month (UPDATED)

[Omaha Steve]

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POSTED: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 1:00 AM
By Micah Mertes / World-Herald staff writer

“Forbidden Planet,” one of the most influential sci-fi films of all time, is coming to the big screen in 35 mm next month.

Omaha film historian Bruce Crawford will host his 37th tribute to classic films with a special screening at 7 p.m. Oct. 23 on the stagewide screen in Witherspoon Hall of the Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St.

Actor Robert Dix, who portrayed crewman Grey in “Forbidden Planet,” will be the event’s special guest.

Artist Nicolosi will once again create a commemorative U.S. Postal Service envelope honoring the film.

FULL story at link.

We met Anne Francis in 2002: http://www.steveandmarta.com/graveyards/tzcon2002.htm

Anne Francis was very gracious. I had a TZ shot for her to sign, and asked her about her appearance in "Search." She didn't remember "Search" at all. I went through the actor's on the show and the premise, but she couldn't remember anything about it. My husband mentioned that he's had a huge crush on her when "Honey West" was on (I imagine half of the men in America who are between 45 and 60 could say the same!), and asked if he could give her a hug. She said sure, and he leaned over the table. She had expected him to come around the back and went "Whooaa!!" He apologized, and went around the back of the table, and she said the last person to do that had been Robert Blake, who leapt over a table at her. So now I'm teasing my husband that he lunged at Anne Francis.



I'll be in a tux again like the photo below with Debbie Reynolds. She was the guest of honor for the "Singing in the Rain" event.

[shenmue]

1. Yes

Cool!

[CanonRay]

2. Great movie

Monsters from the ID. Wonder what Ted Cruz' ID looks like...

[Codeine]

3. I was really surprised by how good it is.

I expected "cheesy b-movie" and got "damned fine film" instead.

[olddots]

4. this film inspired so many film makers

brilliant roots before formula branding .

[Binkie The Clown]

5. I was 11 years old and obsessed with outer space when this movie came out.

It blew my mind. I still watch it from time to time on DVD.

[spanone]

6. one of my favorite movies of all time.

[ThoughtCriminal]

7. Amazing movie

and one of the most terrifying movie monsters. But there is far more to than just a monster on the loose.

[kentauros]

8. And the greatest science-fiction soundtrack ever!

Not simply an original composition, but on original instruments. They didn't exist before this movie

[Omaha Steve]

9. The Omaha Film Event site

http://www.omahafilmevent.com/index.htm

I've been in Bruce's hosting group since 2001.

Bruce's past events: http://www.omahafilmevent.com/past/index.htm

Special guest will be actor, author and producer Robert Dix. Dix portrayed "Crewman Grey" in the film:

[edhopper]

10. The inspiration for

Star Trek.