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The latest annotated episode is 706- LASERBLAST.
 Riichiro Manabe, a Japanese film composer in the 1960s and ’70s, died January 29. He was 90.
MSTies will remember his music for the movie in episode 212- GODZILLA VS. MEGALON. In addition to the score, he also wrote the song “Godzilla and Jaguar, Punch Punch Punch!” or, as Joel and the Bots called it, “The Jet Jaguar Fight Song.” He also scored “Godzilla vs. Hedorah” (a.k.a. “Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster”). His Godzilla soundtracks have been alternately praised and criticized by fans for their offbeat, jazzy and sometimes psychedelic styles. His work on “The Miliatarists” (1970) is more highly regarded. He also made the music for Toho’s “Vampire Trilogy” (“The Vampire Doll,” “Lake of Dracula,” and “Evil of Dracula”) as well as films for prolific director Nagisa Oshima, such as “Naked Youth” (1960). Thanks to our buddy Jay for the info. 
Starring Lash LaRue at his Lash-iest. Stream or download here. Alert reader Chris suggests:
Check out my new band, Shtemlo, and our hit, “Watch out for Snakes.” What’s your pick?  MENLO PARK, CALIF.–Robert Blees, a writer and producer for film and television, died here Jan. 31. He penned the screenplays for “Magnificent Obsession” and “Autumn Leaves.” He was 96.MSTies will recall him as the co-screenwriter of the movie in episode 113- THE BLACK SCORPION. Thanks to Paul for the heads up. |
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