What's this about?

Lately, it seems like many of the movies/shows are just a rehash or reboot of things that have already been done. And so I started to dive into the past. It's been fun, but I find myself losing track of which ones I’ve seen and whether or not I enjoyed them. Sometimes the titles themselves just don't tell me enough to remember.

I wouldn’t have voluntarily watched a lot of these movies when I was younger. It’s strange how interests change. That goes for what I read, too. I have another blog that explores books. I’m mostly reading older fiction and memoirs, and some of the books have led me to movies/shows and vice versa. In those cases, I may post the book review over here as well.

There will be spoilers, which is different than my book reviews. That’s mostly because I want to have enough information to help me remember what I’ve seen. I’m getting older. The brain doesn’t cooperate like it used to. What can I say? The gray hairs are catching up with me!

Friday, June 26, 2026

The Return of Chandu - 1934

Just a random movie on a random afternoon...and it has Bela!

Princess Nadji is an Egyptian princess who is 100% dependent upon her mystic, Chandu. She's being targeted to be a sacrifice by the cult of Ubasti, and Chandu wants nothing more than to protect her.

This movie was pretty fun. Bela is not the villain in this movie, and that was a bit strange. He did get to do his "creepy eye" thing. The funny part was that Bela played the villain in the movie before this one. The cultists had the stupidest hats ever. I'd like to say I'm exaggerating, but they actually looked like small pillow cases. And the leader wore a turban meant for a larger-headed man. I also loved Bela's "sailing" outfit. His nephew's outfit just didn't fit the same...

I thought the woman was useless in this one, and so was everyone else. People were supposed to guard this princess who was in danger, and they left her alone all the time. I mean, she was pretty irritating, so maybe they were doing it on purpose.

Anyway, this one easily earns a Good Movie! review. Gather some friends and watch Bela in one of the few times he was cast as a hero! 

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