This site is on hiatus.
This site is on temporary hiatus and will return soon. In the meantime, please notice the new tabs on this site that will lead you to my music and short … Continue Reading This site is on hiatus.
Four Short Films About Metamorphosis Made During Quarantine
It’s been a while…again. Yes, I know how bad I am at maintaining this site. But in my defense, my focus recently has been on other projects, one of which … Continue Reading Four Short Films About Metamorphosis Made During Quarantine
I’m Not Gonna Debate You, Jerry: Why the Idea of Objectivity in Film Discourse Should Be Put in the Woodchipper
I sometimes wonder if these people even truly like watching movies or if they derive more pleasure and satisfaction from smugly believing they’ve won a debate with someone on Twitter and movies are merely a convenient subject for them.
Where is the Film Revolution? (A Plea for Radicalism in Digital Cinema)
Our taste is shaped by a myriad of factors, and they don’t lend themselves to anything approaching a comprehensive view of art. It isn’t possible. Anybody who prides themselves on … Continue Reading Where is the Film Revolution? (A Plea for Radicalism in Digital Cinema)
The State of This Blog (and Podcast)
This is a post I never thought I’d write. I never thought it would be necessary to do so. In the traditional sense, I still don’t think it’s necessary. Nobody … Continue Reading The State of This Blog (and Podcast)
Escaping the Spookhouse: HAUNT and the Lingering Trauma of Abuse
The Nightmare During Christmas continues with another guest article, once again courtesy of Jessica from the brilliant We Who Walk Here blog. In this one, she discusses the recent slasher … Continue Reading Escaping the Spookhouse: HAUNT and the Lingering Trauma of Abuse
Why ‘Satan’s Little Helper’ Should Be Part of Your Annual Halloween Lineup
The Nightmare During Christmas marches on with our first featured article by a guest contributor! This review of the 2004 Halloween-themed slasher Satan’s Little Helper comes courtesy of Jessica from … Continue Reading Why ‘Satan’s Little Helper’ Should Be Part of Your Annual Halloween Lineup
The Halloween Costume Contest, or: In Defense of “So Bad It’s Good” Movies
When I was six years old, my school held a Halloween costume contest whose result might have helped to shape my future taste. All of the students assembled in the … Continue Reading The Halloween Costume Contest, or: In Defense of “So Bad It’s Good” Movies
92 Days of Halloween: The First 31 (Part 1)
This article is part of The Nightmare During Christmas series. If you’re not caught up on what this series is about, please read the introduction article here. Ah, November 1st. … Continue Reading 92 Days of Halloween: The First 31 (Part 1)
Welcome to The Nightmare During Christmas: Two Full Months of Halloween
I haven’t written anything for this site in a while, and I apologize. That being said, like Jason Voorhees to a group of horny camp counselors, I feel as though … Continue Reading Welcome to The Nightmare During Christmas: Two Full Months of Halloween
John Carpenter’s America
“In England, I’m a horror movie director. In Germany, I’m a filmmaker. In the U.S., I’m a bum.” John Carpenter once said that about how he’s perceived in different countries. … Continue Reading John Carpenter’s America
Baywatch: ’90s Trash TV Reevaluated as Cult Oddity
Whether there is actually a renaissance of interest in Baywatch that is leading to its reevaluation as a time capsule masterpiece of campy junk food television or if that’s just … Continue Reading Baywatch: ’90s Trash TV Reevaluated as Cult Oddity
A Musical Tribute to Italian Genre Movies of the ‘60s and ‘70s
I thought I would try something a little different around here. You may have noticed in my writing here that I’m quite fond of Italian genre movies of the ’60s … Continue Reading A Musical Tribute to Italian Genre Movies of the ‘60s and ‘70s
Horror Movies with Brains (Literally): A History of Killer Brain Movies
It seems like every time a horror movie happens to become a hit with film critics, they always have to make it a point to say that it’s “a horror … Continue Reading Horror Movies with Brains (Literally): A History of Killer Brain Movies
A History of Crocsploitation (Crocodile and Alligator Movies, That Is)
Among killer animal movies, sharks tend to get the lion’s share (or shark’s share?) of the attention. Sharksploitation has been a full-fledged genre for a long time now, even predating … Continue Reading A History of Crocsploitation (Crocodile and Alligator Movies, That Is)
A Very Special Podcast Appearance!
I recently had the honor and pleasure of guest starring on the amazing Pairing Podcast to talk about movies with prominent cat characters. Listen to it here or find it on pretty … Continue Reading A Very Special Podcast Appearance!
