“The Force is strong with this one.” Star Wars has been a cash cow ever since the first film hit screens back in 1977. There have been countless books, TV shows, comics, and more that have been available for over four decades. Toys have always been a massive part of the brand and make upContinue reading “Star Wars: Galaxy Of Adventures”
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Classic Horror: The Exorcist (1973)
“What an excellent day for an exorcism.” Even with its fiftieth anniversary approaching next year, The Exorcist (1973) is still one of the most impressive supernatural horror films to ever hit the big screen. To this day, many people refuse to watch the film due to its subject matter (demonic possession). It was banned inContinue reading “Classic Horror: The Exorcist (1973)”
Resident Alien: The Fish Out Of Water Show That You Should Watch
“At least I’m killing them for a good reason.” When an alien crash lands while attempting to destroy all of the humans on Earth, he goes undercover as Dr. Harry Vanderspeigle, a doctor who the alien kills in self defense in the SyFy series Resident Alien. As he searches for the device that he needsContinue reading “Resident Alien: The Fish Out Of Water Show That You Should Watch”
The Year Of KISS: Hotter Than Hell (1974)
“You’re so young and so much different than I….” Just a few months after releasing their debut album in February of 1974, KISS’ second album, Hotter Than Hell, hit record store shelves on October 22nd. Sales of the album were worse than the group’s debut. Live shows weren’t the problem and many critics then andContinue reading “The Year Of KISS: Hotter Than Hell (1974)”
Throwback Thursday: The Challenger Explosion (January 28, 1986)
“I really don’t want to say goodbye to any of you people.” Christa McAuliffe Tomorrow marks the 36th anniversary of the Challenger disaster. As a kid who was hooked on science fiction, had a subscription to Odyssey magazine, visited the Johnson Space Center, and dreamed of being an astronaut in the 1980’s, the Challenger missionContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: The Challenger Explosion (January 28, 1986)”
Finally! I’m Going To A Convention (Or Two, Or Three)
Maybe, Just Maybe! The last couple of years have been pretty brutal to everyone. In my case and in the case of many others in southwest Louisiana, 2020 and 2021 were downright evil. From COVID-19 shutting down everything to Hurricane Laura destroying my family’s home to last year’s February freeze out that myself and myContinue reading “Finally! I’m Going To A Convention (Or Two, Or Three)”
The Year Of KISS: KISS (1974)
“Out on the streets for a living….” Formed in 1973 from the ashes of a band called Wicked Lester, KISS began recording their debut album, KISS, in October of that same year. Just a few months later on February 18, 1974, the album was released. Despite heavy promotion from Casablanca Records, the album only managedContinue reading “The Year Of KISS: KISS (1974)”
Throwback Thursday: 1983 Kenner Star Wars Speeder Bike
“Go for help! Go!” Everyone already knows that some of the coolest toys to ever grace a peg or a store shelf were the 3 3/4 Kenner Star Wars action figures and all of the playsets, vehicles, and blasters that came with them. I can’t tell you how many hours I spent playing with thoseContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: 1983 Kenner Star Wars Speeder Bike”
Scream (2022)
“Do you like scary movies????” This is a spoiler-free review. Read on with no worries. Taking place twenty-five years after the events of the original Scream, the new Scream film is a surprisingly well done sequel. It could have easily been just another whodunit that trucks out Sid, Dewey, and Gale. Instead, it brings thoseContinue reading “Scream (2022)”
The Year Of KISS: The Band
“You Wanted The Best! You Got The Best!” With my first official album review in The Year Of KISS coming next week, I thought that I’d give a very brief glimpse at the band’s lineup changes over the years. I’ll start with the original members and make my way to the newest one. I’ll listContinue reading “The Year Of KISS: The Band”
Ken's Alternate Universe! 