Flash Gordon is the Hero We All Need

When I was a kid, I was captivated by the 1980’s movie Flash Gordon. I’m not sure if it was because Queen did the soundtrack or it was set on another planet, but it damn sure made a big impression on me.

King of the impossible, right?

This is where I first was introduced to the character Prince Vultan and the other Hawkmen, who I thought were completely amazing. Big dudes who could fly – hell yes, I was there for it.

Gordon’s alive?! Indeed.

To this day, if this movie is on, I’m going to watch it and if you’re around me, you’re going to have to watch it, too. We can geek out on this cult Sci-Fi together, or maybe not, and then I’ll have to rethink everything.

“He’s for every one of us. Stand for every one of us. He’ll save every one of us. Every man, every woman, every child with a mighty Flash.”

Even as I write this, I am listening to this soundtrack. It is so beautifully done and just a lot of fun with the mix of synth sounds and movie clips. I feel like I’ve left Earth for a little while. It’s like an audio-cation away from the hustle and bustle.

“Just a man, with a man's courage
He knows nothing but a man
But he can never fail
No one but the pure in heart may find the golden grail”

That is his power. He’s an ordinary man with a heart of gold. He convinces two opposing leaders to join forces to combat the real enemy.

Flash, I love you.