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This is it. We finally cover Dino De Laurentis’ 1980 genre masterpiece that he made just before Dune, Flash Gordon. To guide us through this pinnacle of nostalgic adventure, providing incredible the behind the scenes details and knowledge, we welcome the author of Flash Gordon: The Official Story of the Film: John Walsh.
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*Also, how ‘bout that Alex Ross painting for the cover art? GOATed.

Chapters

Introduction (00:00:00)
Hatch News (00:14:34)
Flash Gordon Roundtable Discussion (00:17:48)
Your Letters (01:32:30)

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Flash Gordon (1980)

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