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Classic Cinema: The Unknown (1927)

“Hands! Men’s Hands! How I Hate Them!” Considered by many to be the greatest film collaboration between director Tod Browning and the legendary Lon Chaney, 1927’s The Unknown is a twisted silent film that features a love triangle, murder, deception, and heartbreak. It stars Lon Chaney as Alonzo the Armless, Joan Crawford as Nanon, NormanContinue reading “Classic Cinema: The Unknown (1927)”

Throwback Thursday: Chris Latta (1939-1994)

“My time will come.” Odds are that if you were between the ages of six and sixty at any point during the 1980s and early 90s, you came into contact with the work of Chris Latta. Latta, who was also credited as Christopher Collins, voiced many of the iconic villains (and a few heroes) fromContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: Chris Latta (1939-1994)”

Upcoming: Lake Charles Film Festival October 6th & 7th

Less Than One Month Away!!! Be sure to join me at the Lake Charles Film Festival next month Enjoy two days of independent feature-length films, short films, special presentations, vendors, and more at the Holiday Inn & Suites located at 2940 Lake Street in Lake Charles, LA. Filmmakers from all over the world have submittedContinue reading “Upcoming: Lake Charles Film Festival October 6th & 7th”

The Crucifixion (2017)

Be Careful What You Pray For…. Something that I’ve picked up on about the twin brothers of terror, Chad and Carey W. Hayes, is that their horror writing almost always falls into one of two categories: 1) dull but watchable and 2) downright chilling. The duo penned the remake of House Of Wax (2005), TheContinue reading “The Crucifixion (2017)”

The Flash (2023)

“Don’t let your tragedy define you.” 2011’s Flashpoint story, which played out across multiple DC titles, provides the backbone….and not much else, for 2023’s The Flash. If you’re familiar with Geoff Johns’ story, you know that in it, Barry Allen upsets the timeline by traveling back to the point where his mother dies and preventingContinue reading “The Flash (2023)”

Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Revenge Of The Slashers!!!

The Mayhem Is One Month Away!!! That’s right, kids! We are one month away from the 2023 edition of Thirty-One Days O’Horror! This year’s theme is Revenge Of The Slashers! I’m currently compiling my list of bad boys and bad girls that you’ll get to check out beginning October 1st. I have a few daysContinue reading “Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Revenge Of The Slashers!!!”

Throwback Thursday: Debbie Gibson and Tiffany (1980s-90s)

“I think we’re alone now, so let me get lost in your eyes!” Okay, I’ll admit that my heading is a tad lame, but I wanted to find a way in which to combine two of the biggest songs for two of the biggest stars of the late 1980s/early 1990s without showing any favoritism. TiffanyContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: Debbie Gibson and Tiffany (1980s-90s)”

Classic Cinema: Three Ages (1923)

“…..the only thing that has not changed since the world began is LOVE.” The first feature length film that Buster Keaton wrote, directed, produced, and starred in, 1923’s Three Ages tells us a timeless tale of love. It is the same story told across three different time periods: stereotypical caveman times, Ancient Rome, and theContinue reading “Classic Cinema: Three Ages (1923)”

Cult Classic: Mortuary (1982)

“Hey Boogeyman! Let’s boogie!” Christie Parson loses her father in an apparent swimming accident, but she believes that he was murdered. When more people in her town go missing, she and her boyfriend, Greg, zero in on the local mortuary owner, Hank Andrews, and his bizarre son, Paul, as potential suspects. Throw in a fewContinue reading “Cult Classic: Mortuary (1982)”

Hosting A Convention Panel

“I have something to say…..” Have you ever thought of presenting a panel at a pop culture, comic, or anime convention? I’ve presented panels since 2009 and have only increased the amount of panels I’ve presented at conventions as the years have passed. For the last few years, I’ve usually presented a minimum of twoContinue reading “Hosting A Convention Panel”