“Remember, avoid the knife, keep your life.” Kiernan Shipka (Mad Men, Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina) heads up the time traveling whodunit Totally Killer. The 2023 slasher/sci-fi/dark comedy/mystery has a lot going on in it with two plots running parallel in the present and way back in 1987. In the film, Shipka plays Jamie Hughes, aContinue reading “Totally Killer (2023)”
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Upcoming: Lake Charles Film Festival October 6th & 7th
Less Than One Month Away!!! Be sure to join me at the Lake Charles Film Festival next month Enjoy two days of independent feature-length films, short films, special presentations, vendors, and more at the Holiday Inn & Suites located at 2940 Lake Street in Lake Charles, LA. Filmmakers from all over the world have submittedContinue reading “Upcoming: Lake Charles Film Festival October 6th & 7th”
Houston Horror Film Fest 2023!
Houston Marriott Westchase, August 11-13th Hell descended upon H-Town once again as the Houston Horror Film Festival returned to the Houston Marriott Westchase over the weekend. The event was a massive success, with an excellent crowd on Friday evening and a shoulder-to-shoulder group in attendance on Saturday. I was unable to attend on Sunday, butContinue reading “Houston Horror Film Fest 2023!”
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!”
Throwback Thursday: Reign Of Fire (2002)
“Keep both eyes on the sky.” Batman, Wooderson, a Bond Girl, King Leonidas, Dr. Bashir, the Borg Queen, and Joffrey Baratheon walk into a post-apocalyptic world ruled by dragons…..Sounds like a bad joke, right? Well, in 2002’s Reign of Fire, that’s exactly what happened. Christian Bale, Matthew McConaughey, Izabella Scorupco, Gerard Butler, Alexander Siddig, AliceContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: Reign Of Fire (2002)”
65 (2023)
“Family….” I remember seeing trailers for the Adam Driver epic 65. I even remember seeing posters for the film while checking out other movies at the theater. What I don’t remember about the film is people talking about it once it was released. This film just sort of arrived and then quietly exited theaters withContinue reading “65 (2023)”
Outpost: Top Notch Hamburgers
7525 Burnet Rd, Austin, Texas As I’ve said many, many times over the year, Dazed And Confused is one of my favorite films. From Wooderson and Cynthia to Pink and Jodi, I love all of the characters in the movie. I love the music, the style, and the overall feel of this movie. It isContinue reading “Outpost: Top Notch Hamburgers”
Shazam! Fury Of The Gods (2023)
“I’m an idiot. I don’t deserve these powers.” As a fan of Captain Marvel/Shazam from way back, I really enjoyed 2019’s Shazam! film. It was funny, had a solid cast and story, and I felt that it really captured the essence of the modern Shazam! comics. I hoped that 2023’s Shazam! Fury Of The GodsContinue reading “Shazam! Fury Of The Gods (2023)”
Coming Soon!
Saturday, July 29, 2023! In two months, Calcasieu Serialfest will be returning to the Brimstone Museum Annex in Sulphur, LA. Join me (representing Ken’s Alternate Universe) and the festival director, Patrick Bennett of Pop Ninja, as we share chapters from classic serials from the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. Also in attendance will be William Necessary,Continue reading “Coming Soon!”
Throwback Thursday: The Mummy (1999)
“For the record, if I don’t make it out of here, don’t put me down for mummification.” Universal Pictures has attempted to revive its classic Universal Monsters lineup in recent years. The Wolfman (2010), The Mummy (2017), and Dracula Untold (2014) have all been met with mixed reviews. In fact, The Mummy was such aContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: The Mummy (1999)”
Ken's Alternate Universe! 