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Throwback Thursday: Riding The Bullet (2004)

“The Bullet is constant.” Released in 2004, Stephen King’s Riding The Bullet is a generic thriller that tries desperately to be more than it is. The film has flashes of brilliance that are spread too far apart by long sequences of awkward interactions, failed attempts at art house-styled scenes, and mundane moments. It was directedContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: Riding The Bullet (2004)”

Filmsquatch Podcast Debuts Today!

Bigfoot is out there…..you better watch your back! Well, it’s time to make a pretty big announcement! Yours truly and Pop Ninja Podcast host, Patrick Bennett, have set out to watch ALL of the Bigfoot films that are out there in the wild. As we watch them, we’ll review them and share our thoughts onContinue reading “Filmsquatch Podcast Debuts Today!”

Throwback Thursday: The Mist (2007)

“There’s something in the mist….” Frank Darabont adapts a Stephen King story for the fourth time with 2007’s The Mist. Darabont already did The Woman In The Room, The Shawshank Redemption, and The Green Mile, but this was the first time that Darabont tackled a full blown tale of terror from King. With amazing performancesContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: The Mist (2007)”

NECA Halloween II Toy Capsules

Perhaps they came from a sadistic Easter Bunny??? When I saw this bag of nine toy capsules sitting on the shelf at Walmart, I was a tad perplexed. Sure, I’d already seen and passed on the Universal Monsters Toy Capsules, but these Halloween II capsules caught my attention. Perhaps it was the orange and blackContinue reading “NECA Halloween II Toy Capsules”

Enso Rings Star Wars Collection

“I can feel your anger.” Enso Rings has released a number of silicone rings in their Star Wars Collection. I believe that the initial release was earlier last year. Since then, there have been character rings, lightsaber rings, and more with the most recent collection based upon the Disney+ Series Obi-Wan Kenobi. Another recent collectionContinue reading “Enso Rings Star Wars Collection”

The Year Of KISS: Peter Criss (1978)

“Vaccinated with a Victrola needle….” In a daring attempt to bring a little bit of sanity back into the world of KISS, Paul, Gene, Peter, and Ace went their separate ways to write, record, and release four solo albums, one for each member of the group. All four of the albums, released on September 18,Continue reading “The Year Of KISS: Peter Criss (1978)”

The Year Of KISS: Ken Kelly, Artist (1946-2022)

Destroyer, Love Gun Cover Artist Passes Away On June 3, 2022, the art world and the rock world lost one of its most iconic creators. Ken Kelly, a sword and sorcery artist who KISS fans know as the cover artist for two of KISS’ most iconic albums: Destroyer and Love Gun. Kelly produced artwork forContinue reading “The Year Of KISS: Ken Kelly, Artist (1946-2022)”

Fouke Monster Festival 2022

“Here, the Sulphur River flows….” On Saturday, June 18th, myself and a friend attended the Fouke Monster Festival. Not only does this festival celebrate the legendary Fouke Monster, it celebrates all things Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Yeti, Booger, and pretty much anything else that falls into the field of cryptozoology. It’s also a celebration of the townContinue reading “Fouke Monster Festival 2022”

The Year Of KISS: Ace Frehley (1978)

“I hope you suffer…..” KISS was on top of the world in 1978…..at least on the surface. Behind the scenes the band was falling apart. What was really going on with the band? It depends on who you ask. Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley have been accused of being control freaks who tried to bendContinue reading “The Year Of KISS: Ace Frehley (1978)”