UFO Mail - No 020 - 2003

Magazine Overview

Title: Skandinavisk UFO Information
Issue: nr. 20
Date: May 31, 2003
Publisher: Danmarks UFO Forening

This issue of Skandinavisk UFO Information focuses on 'Mysteries on TV2 Zulu', highlighting two films scheduled to air on Saturday, May 31st: 'X-files: The Movie' (1998) at 8:00 PM and 'Philadelphia Experiment' (1984) at 10:00 PM. The magazine provides a synopsis of 'The Philadelphia Experiment', detailing its plot and historical context.

TV Program Listings

X-files: The Movie (1998)

This film was previously reviewed in UFO-Nyt nr. 3, 1998. The review, titled 'Mulder and Scully are in town', is available online.

Philadelphia Experiment (1984)

The magazine notes that UFO-Nyt has covered the Philadelphia Experiment multiple times, including in issue nr. 4, 1995. The most recent article on the subject is titled 'Old sailors debunk myth'.

Plot Summary: The Philadelphia Experiment

The film is set in 1943 during World War II, when the U.S. Navy conducted experiments at the Philadelphia naval base. The goal was to create an electronic camouflage system to make American ships invisible to enemy radar. The results of these experiments were never officially released. During the final experiment, which led to the project's abandonment, something went terribly wrong.

The American government reportedly denied any information about the events for over forty years, yet numerous books have been written, and theories abound. The film 'The Philadelphia Experiment' offers a new perspective on what actually happened.

The plot follows two young sailors, David Herdeg (Michael Paré) and Jim Parker (Bobby Di Cicco), aboard the destroyer USS Eldridge, which is involved in the 1943 experiment. Dr. Longstreet, the project's mastermind, monitors from the shore. As the experiment generator is activated, the ship not only disappears from radar but also from the harbor.

Onboard, chaos ensues as fires break out and people and machinery are affected. David and Jimmy jump overboard to escape the flames, but instead of landing in water, they find themselves in a desolate desert.

They have apparently landed in Nevada in the year 1984. Here, another experiment of a similar nature, conducted by a Dr. Longstreet from forty years prior, has created a rift in time and space. They meet a young woman named Allison (Nancy Allen) in a café. Initially skeptical of their incredible story, she eventually offers to help them.

The two sailors desperately want to return to their own time. There are indications that the rift in time and space, which is now consuming everything, may not close until its purpose is fulfilled.

• Actor Information:
• Michael Paré previously appeared in Walter Hill's 'Streets of Fire'.
• Nancy Allen is known for films like 'Dressed to Kill' and 'Blow Out', both directed by her husband, Brian de Palma.
• Bobby Di Cicco has previously been seen in '1941', 'Night Shift', and 'Splash'.

• Production Information:
• The film was produced by, among others, the renowned director John Carpenter.
• The direction was handled by Stewart Raffill, who previously directed 'The Ice Pirates' and 'Tammy and the T-Rex' (translated from 'Fræsende kugler og varme dollars').

Historical Audio

The magazine promotes two new historical audio releases from SUFOI, described as being from 'the good old days':

• Klodernes Kamp (CD): Sold out.
• Lyt til historien - Kenneth Arnolds beretning (Listen to the story - Kenneth Arnold's account): Available for order under order number L-004, priced at 35.00 DKK plus shipping and postage.

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Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue reflects a strong interest in UFO phenomena, particularly as presented through popular media like television films. The editorial stance appears to be one of promoting awareness and discussion of UFO-related topics, encouraging reader engagement through sharing the newsletter and providing access to historical accounts and materials. There is a clear effort to connect current media portrayals of unexplained phenomena with the ongoing study and reporting of UFO sightings and mysteries by organizations like SUFOI.