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Imaginext DC Super Friends XL!

Look! Up In The Sky!!! Imaginext just released three awesome new action figures in their new DC Super Friends XL line. Based on their smaller counterparts, these three figures tower over other Imaginext toys at around ten inches tall. The first three characters to be released are Superman, Batman, and The Flash. I was fortunateContinue reading “Imaginext DC Super Friends XL!”

Calcasieu Serialfest!

Chapter 7! I’ve been going to Calcasieu Serialfest for a number of years now, and Chapter 7 will definitely go down as one of the most unique chapters in the festival’s history. COVID-19 has struck a massive blow to tons of events similar to Calcasieu Serialfest, but Serialfest’s smaller size and choice of venue allowedContinue reading “Calcasieu Serialfest!”

Edge Of Your Seat Action!

Saturday, July 25th, 2020, Sulphur, LA Thanks to COVID-19, there haven’t been very many comic or pop culture conventions or festivals of any sort since March. Luckily for folks in southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas, though, Calcasieu Serialfest is returning for another great year! As in prior years, Calcasieu Serialfest will focus on one person’sContinue reading “Edge Of Your Seat Action!”

Outpost: Wolf Rock Cave

Just East Of Rosepine, LA I use Instagram a lot. I probably use it too much. I have two accounts on Instagram including @kens_alternate_universe and a personal account. One of the accounts that I follow is @thetravelingcrawfish, a blogger who posts travel photos, facts, and more about the great state of Louisiana. On Saturday sheContinue reading “Outpost: Wolf Rock Cave”

Classic Horror: Scream (1996)

“There are certain rules that one must abide by in order to successfully survive a horror movie.” While it may not immediately come to mind whenever people think of classic horror, Scream definitely deserves to be considered as such. Directed by a legend of horror, Wes Craven, and written by Kevin Williamson, who would goContinue reading “Classic Horror: Scream (1996)”

A New Adventure

Cliffhangers: The Serial Talk Show! I’ve recently begun a new adventure with Patrick Bennett of Pop Ninja! We recently released the first episode of Cliffhangers: The Serial Talk Show! In the series, Patrick and I will be taking a closer look at classic serials from the 1930’s, 40’s, and beyond, including some serials made inContinue reading “A New Adventure”

Throwback Thursday: Dracula Untold (2014)

When The Bad Guy Is Actually Pretty Nice….. Dracula Untold (2014) is many things to many people. Some folks hate it because it humanizes one of horror’s most iconic monsters. Others hate it because they feel that the story is too bland, too drawn out, or just plain dumb. Many others (like myself) enjoy itContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: Dracula Untold (2014)”

Superman (1948)

He’s one fly guy! Despite some questionable and rather cheap special effects, 1948’s Superman is a very enjoyable serial. It starts with the story of Kal-El’s exodus from his home planet of Krypton just prior to its destruction. The first three chapters establish him as both Clark Kent and Superman on Earth. From there, weContinue reading “Superman (1948)”

Horrified!

The Stakes Have Been Raised! Regular readers of my blog know of my great love for the classic Universal Monsters. From the Wolf Man to Dracula, I love them all, so it’s only natural that I picked up Ravensburger’s Horrified game when it was released in October of last year. Between work and family, however,Continue reading “Horrified!”

Classic Horror: Alice, Sweet Alice (1976)

Unholy Communion Released in 1976, Alice, Sweet Alice may not be one of the first films to come to mind when one mentions classic horror, but it has definitely found a place in the hearts of many horror fans. Often considered one of the final proto-slasher films before the likes of Jason, Freddy, and MichaelContinue reading “Classic Horror: Alice, Sweet Alice (1976)”