100 Years of Nosferatu
F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu, one of the greatest films — horror or otherwise — ever made, celebrates its centennial today. So much has been written about it already — some true, … Continue Reading 100 Years of Nosferatu
New Book(s) Available
I have just completed my first novella, entitled Just Blood. I truthfully don’t know how to describe it, but if you’re interested in fiction of the more experimental variety and … Continue Reading New Book(s) Available
A Literary High: Cronenberg’s Unfilmable Authors Trilogy
The notion of an “unfilmable” book has existed ever since screenplays have been adapted from literature. For a time, a book could garner this reputation simply because of the limitations … Continue Reading A Literary High: Cronenberg’s Unfilmable Authors Trilogy
A Halloween Treat: You Can Now Read This Blog in Book Form!
I have taken the step of publishing just about every article ever written for this blog in the form of a brand new book that is now available to anyone … Continue Reading A Halloween Treat: You Can Now Read This Blog in Book Form!
I Was a Child-Age Werewolf: A Memoir
Pretty much everyone agrees that there are very few pairings on this earth better than horror movies and pizza, but how many can honestly say that their very introduction to … Continue Reading I Was a Child-Age Werewolf: A Memoir
Looking for Horror Recommendations? Here’s the Horror I Love
Ah, October. For an avowed horror hound, it’s the High Holy Month, although I’m honestly not quite sure how much it really distinguishes itself from the rest of the year … Continue Reading Looking for Horror Recommendations? Here’s the Horror I Love
The 4th Annual Scare Crow Film Festival!
For those of you who aren’t aware, October 9th is a very special day. A sacred day, even. For you see, it is the birthday of my best friend (tied … Continue Reading The 4th Annual Scare Crow Film Festival!
An Open Letter to the Horror Community — And All Other Fandoms, For That Matter
I don’t know if this is a controversial position — or, ugh, a “hot take,” one of the worst things about the internet at the moment — but it has … Continue Reading An Open Letter to the Horror Community — And All Other Fandoms, For That Matter
So Just What Exactly Is a Cult Movie Anyway?
The term “cult movie” has probably never been as widely used as it is now, yet doing something as simple as googling the term “cult movies” will yield such an … Continue Reading So Just What Exactly Is a Cult Movie Anyway?
The Populist Problem in Movie Discourse
Imagine, for a moment, a person who eats almost exclusively fast food. Ignoring the health risks of such a diet, is there anything inherently wrong about this decision? No, not … Continue Reading The Populist Problem in Movie Discourse
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
Mondo Vulgare 