Retro Review: Return of the Living Dead

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When writer John Russo ended his collaboration with George Romero for their classic Night of the Living Dead, part of the arrangement was that he would retain the rights to utilize “Living Dead”… Continue reading

5 Modern Gothic Novels to Read

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Note: For the purpose of this blog, I’m defining modern as written in the 20th century or later. Honorable Mention: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier (1938) Rebecca is the oldest book on this… Continue reading

Five Strange Tourist Attractions

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Summer is officially here and it is time for us to load up our cars and hit the road. While you may have a destination in mind you might also want to stop… Continue reading

Movie Review: ‘Toy Story 4’

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Plot: Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz (Tim Allen), and the gang are enjoying renewed appreciation at the hands of their new owner Bonnie (Madeleine McGraw). However, change is coming as Bonnie is about to… Continue reading

Movie Review: ‘Spider-Man Far From Home’

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Director: Jon Watts Cast: Tom Holland, Samuel L. Jackson, Zendaya, Jake Gyllenhaal, Cobie Smulders, Jon Favreau, J.B. Smoove, Jacob Batalon, Martin Starr, Marisa Tomei, Angourie Rice Plot: Peter Parker is still the friendly… Continue reading

Vertigo: The Defining Comics

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In 1993 editor Karen Berger shook the comic world forever.  Wanting to publish comics that did not fit the mainstream model, she was given the green light from DC Comics to start her… Continue reading

Defunct Marvel Publishing Lines

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Over there long and storied history Marvel Comics has made interesting attempts to branch out and try something different. In doing so they have launched different publishing lines to shake things up, many… Continue reading

Late Movie Review: ‘VICE’

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Plot: A fictionalized exploration of the life of one of the most enigmatic politicians of all time, VICE chronicles the life of one Dick Cheney (Christian Bale). After less than stellar origins, Cheney… Continue reading

Movie Review: ‘John Wick: Chapter 3-Parabellum’ (Second Opinion)

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Plot: After killing a member of the High Table, John Wick (Keanu Reeves) has been declared excommunicado and a $14 million contract put on his head. Using his special set of skills, Wick… Continue reading

Movie Review: ‘Child’s Play’ (2019)

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Director: Lars Klevberg Cast: Mark Hamill, Aubrey Plaza, Gabriel Bateman, Brian Tyree Henry Plot: A single mother brings her young teen son a refurbished ‘Buddi’ doll, a high-tech smart toy that’s in very… Continue reading