“My first responsibility is to save human lives, not sea serpents!” It might be a terrible film, but 1977’s The Crater Lake Monster has something about it that makes it difficult to dislike. The film was written by William R. Stromberg (who also directed) and Richard Cardella (who starred in the film as Sheriff SteveContinue reading “Cult Classic: The Crater Lake Monster (1977)”
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Throwback Thursday: River’s Edge (1986)
“Did the sight of this dead girl move you in any particular way?” River’s Edge is a brutal film to watch. It’s blunt, emotional and emotionless at the same time, and will make you feel uneasy. That’s what makes this film so brilliant and weird. The 1986 film focuses on the aftermath of the murderContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: River’s Edge (1986)”
Classic Cinema: A Night In The Show (1915)
“Get in line and wait your turn!” Charlie Chaplin works double duty in front of and behind the camera in the 1915 silent classic A Night In The Show. Chaplin wrote and directed the film, basing it upon Mumming Birds, a stage play that Chaplin worked on while with the Karno Company in London. InContinue reading “Classic Cinema: A Night In The Show (1915)”
The End Of Louisiana Comic Con
The End Of An Era Earlier this week I was blindsided by some sad news. A post from the official Louisiana Comic Con page popped up in which an announcement was made that there would not be an event in 2027. The post also mentioned that the convention director would be retiring from doing venueContinue reading “The End Of Louisiana Comic Con”
Lee Cronin’s The Mummy (2026)
“Don’t worry, grandma, it’s fun to be dead!” Calling this film Lee Cronin’s The Mummy was a smart move on the part of James Wan, Jason Blum, and Kevin Keville, who produced the film, because this ain’t no mummy I’ve ever heard of before! Written and directed by Cronin, the film is a reimagining ofContinue reading “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy (2026)”
Obsession (2025)
“You wished for this.” Written and directed by Curry Barker, 2025’s Obsession was a darling of the Toronto International Film Festival and the indie film circuit prior to its big-time release by Focus Features and Blumhouse, which led to the film becoming a massive hit at the box office and an instant classic for GenContinue reading “Obsession (2025)”
The Devil’s Mouth (2026)
“I’m not afraid of the water, just what might be in it.” Kathryn Newton has been on a role in recent years. With starring roles in successful films like Lisa Frankenstein (2024), Abigail (2024), Freaky (2020), and Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come (2026), and supporting roles in hits like Ant-Man And The Wasp:Continue reading “The Devil’s Mouth (2026)”
Masters Of The Universe (2026)
“They call me a devil, but I mean to be a god.” I love this movie. I could stop right there, but there’s so much more to talk about when it comes to 2026’s Masters Of The Universe. As a child of the 80s, I had more than my fair share of Masters of theContinue reading “Masters Of The Universe (2026)”
Calcasieu Serialfest: Chapter 12!
Take a trip back to the Golden Age of Cinema!!! It’s that time of year yet again! This Saturday, July 25th, the Brimstone Museum Annex will play host to classic cliffhangers, science fiction, and adventure as Calcasieu Serialfest returns for its twelfth chapter! Fans from all over will be in attendance to witness serials featuringContinue reading “Calcasieu Serialfest: Chapter 12!”
Classic Cinema: Captain Kidd’s Kids (1919)
“Suffering sunfish! GIRL pirates!!!“ The 1919 silent short film, Captain Kidd’s Kids, starred silent film legend Harold Lloyd, his longtime co-star, Bebe Daniels, and two other Harold Lloyd regulars, the perpetual second fiddle (but no less of a star) Snub Pollard, and Helen Gilmore, who had a successful career in a number of projects byContinue reading “Classic Cinema: Captain Kidd’s Kids (1919)”
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