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Calcasieu Serialfest 2023!

Chapter 9! Calcasieu Serialfest returned to the Brimstone Museum Annex for its ninth year on July 29th! This year’s theme was science fiction and the robots, mad scientists, and space invaders were in full force! Flash Gordon was front and center, having two chapters from Flash Gordon’s Trip To Mars (1938) and one colorized chapterContinue reading “Calcasieu Serialfest 2023!”

Based On A True Story (2023)

“It’s really hard being good at something and no one knows it.” On June 8th of this year, NBC’s streaming service, Peacock, released an original series entitled Based On A True Story. The dark, satirical comedy stars Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina as Ava and Nathan Bartlett, a financially strapped couple that is about toContinue reading “Based On A True Story (2023)”

Throwback Thursday: Captain America (1990)

“Kirk…Mr. Lolley…He’s So Demanding!” Yes, I’m absolutely aware that the above quote is from 1985’s Teen Wolf. I’m also aware of the fact that some of you are probably scratching your heads as to why I’m quoting that film and not Captain America (1990), the film that is the subject of this post. Well, IContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: Captain America (1990)”

Calcasieu Serialfest Is This Weekend!

“Do you crave fortune and glory?” On Saturday, July 29th, the Brimstone Museum Annex will be home to the 9th Annual Calcasieu Serialfest! Join myself and other classic serial fans as we travel back to the days of the cliffhanger, cinematic serials that typically feature between twelve and fifteen chapters, each ending in a suspensefulContinue reading “Calcasieu Serialfest Is This Weekend!”

Classic Horror: Fade To Black (1980)

“You’ll be sorry, Big Ed!” 1980’s Fade To Black, starring Dennis Christopher, Tim Thomerson, Linda Kerridge, and Gwynne Gilford, tells the story of Eric Binford (Christopher), a bullied, mistreated, and socially awkward young man who loves two things in this world: classic movies and Marilyn Monroe. When he meets Marilyn O’Connor (Kerridge), a skating rinkContinue reading “Classic Horror: Fade To Black (1980)”

The Last Matinee (2020)

Montevideo on a rainy night, 1993 Imagine yourself in Montevideo, Uruguay way back in 1993. Heavy rain is falling and you want nothing more than to find your way into an old, rundown theater showing a lame horror flick so that you dry off for a bit and possibly enjoy the movie. Then, without warning,Continue reading “The Last Matinee (2020)”

Tunes: Life In The Fast Lane (2023)

“Why don’t you come to your senses?” Life In The Fast Lane: The Eagles’ Reckless Ride Down The Rock & Roll Highway is a very decent read. The author, Mick Wall, is notorious for his sometimes scathing looks at some of the biggest acts in rock and metal. This book plays nice for the mostContinue reading “Tunes: Life In The Fast Lane (2023)”

Throwback Thursday: Congo (1995)

“We are watching you….” While plenty of films based upon Michael Crichton novels were released prior to it, the success of 1993’s Jurassic Park ignited film studio interest in Michael Crichton’s books like never before. In quick succession, films based on Crichton’s work were cranked out by the Hollywood machine. None of them came closeContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: Congo (1995)”

August Will Be Spook-tacular!

“Totally!” August will indeed be spook-tacular for yours truly. I’ll be heading to the Houston Horror Film Festival once again! Last year was my first visit to the festival and I had a blast. I had so much fun, in fact, that I booked my hotel and secured my weekend pass as soon as theyContinue reading “August Will Be Spook-tacular!”