Tag Archive: geek

‘Salesman’ – 50th Anniversary Retrospective

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In the 1960’s getting your hands on filming equipment could be difficult, and when you got it you wanted to utilize your resources on something grand. But brothers, Albert and David Maysles decided… Continue reading

X-Men Top 5 Stories

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For decades the X-Men have been a persecuted minority in their universe. But in our universe they are the stars of one of the most beloved comic franchises ever published. They have even… Continue reading

Classic Scene: Werewolf Transformation

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Werewolf transformation An American Werewolf in London (1981) Dir. John Landis The Scene: David sits and tries to take his mind off of everything by reading a book. But the moon looms overhead… Continue reading

Basic Tools for Ghost Hunting

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For years now, television has been dominated with shows which follow ghost hunters investigating the paranomal. One thing that stands out to most is the use of hi-tech equipment used across all of… Continue reading

The Worst Justice League Members

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For over fifty years, the Justice League has stood as arguably the greatest team of superheroes ever put together. During this time their ranks have seen members like: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green… Continue reading

Retro Review: The Lost Boys

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Aside from slashers the other prevalent horror trend in 80’s cinema was finding ways to take classic monsters and present them in fresh modern ways. John Landis and Joe Dante gave a new… Continue reading

Book Review: ‘Universal Harvester’ by John Darnielle

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Singer John Darniellereleased his follow-up to 2014’s Wolf in the White Van, and it has garnered mixed reactions from around the reading world. This new book Universal Harvester follows three separate plots in… Continue reading

Cryptids in the Water

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In the field of cryptozoology many of the most intriguing subjects are the mysterious animals who could be living in our lakes and rivers. Around the world people have been seeing bizarre creatures… Continue reading

Spotlight On: Lon Chaney

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When he accepted his Golden Globe for Best Director, Guillmero del Toro name dropped an actor who many revere as the first monster of filmdom, Lon Chaney. Those who are not well versed… Continue reading

Retro Review – ‘Tombstone’

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Ever since the heyday of the Western, there have been dozens of film adaptations of Wyatt Earp taking on the Cowboys at the OK Corral to bring order to the town of Tombstone.… Continue reading