Episode 159 - Masters of the Universe (1987)

In this episode of Missing Frames, Shawn and returning guest John Mills tackle one of the most gloriously baffling cult films of the 1980s: Masters of the Universe.

Technically speaking? It’s not a good movie.

Emotionally speaking? They kind of love it anyway.

Together, Shawn and John dive deep into the strange, earnest, deeply endearing world of Cannon Films’ live-action adaptation of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, starring Dolph Lundgren as He-Man and a gloriously committed Frank Langella as Skeletor. Along the way, they unpack the film’s bizarre production history, its unmistakable “Cannon Films energy,” and why the movie’s sincerity and lack of cynicism make it weirdly lovable. They also discuss that odd moment when a "bad" movie ends up being far more endearing and memorable than a competent one.

By the Power of Grayskull, this one has the power. 

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
John Mills