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!”

Enjoy A “Short” Weekend!

Brimstone Museum, Sulphur, LA The 3rd Annual Calcasieu Parish Short Film Festival is happening this Saturday at the Brimstone Museum in Sulphur, LA. I’ve attended this festival every year and I really enjoy all of the wonderful short films created by independent artists. Shorts from all over the world are shown at the festival andContinue reading “Enjoy A “Short” Weekend!”

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!”

Throwback Thursday: I Wanna Go Back…(1980’s)

The Brimstone’s Totally Rad 80’s Party I spent my childhood growing up under the influence of pop culture icons like Alex P. Keaton (Michael J. Fox, Family Ties), ALF, and Macho Man Randy Savage. I listened to bands like Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, and KISS. I watched iconic films like The Empire Strikes Back andContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: I Wanna Go Back…(1980’s)”

The Next Chapter Is Coming!

Sulphur, LA For the sixth year in a row, the cliffhangers of yesteryear are returning to southwest Louisiana at Calcasieu Serialfest! This free event will once again be held at the Brimstone Museum in Sulphur. You’ll get to watch selected chapters from serials of the 1930’s and 40’s featuring such heroes and adventurers as SpyContinue reading “The Next Chapter Is Coming!”

7th Annual Lake Charles Film Festival

Southwest Louisiana On Friday, October 5th, at the Brimstone Museum in Sulphur, LA, the 7th Annual Lake Charles Film Festival kicked off with a series of short films and music videos and a screening of Tarzan of the Apes in celebration of the silent film’s 100th anniversary.  Kelsey Swire was the emcee for the eveningContinue reading “7th Annual Lake Charles Film Festival”

Adventure! Danger! Romance!

The Edge Of Your Seat! This Saturday, July 21st, at the Brimstone Museum in Sulphur, LA, the epic cliffhangers of the 1930’s and 40’s will make a grand return at Calcasieu Serialfest!  I’ve personally attended this event all but one year and have enjoyed it every time.  I’ve blogged about this event before, and allContinue reading “Adventure! Danger! Romance!”

A “Serial” Killer Event!

Sulphur, LA Over the weekend I had the grand opportunity to check out Calcasieu Serial Fest.  While most of the conventions that I attend are generalized comic, science fiction, and/or pop culture based events, Calcasieu Serial Fest is a niche event that focuses on the classic cliffhanger serials from the 1930’s, 1940’s, and 1950’s.  TheseContinue reading “A “Serial” Killer Event!”