Nothing in life is certain. Even the old “Death and Taxes” quote Benjamin Franklin coined now doesn’t apply to the wealthy who use tax laws and lobbying to cheat paying taxes. I’m sure conservative lobbyists and politicians in Kansas thought the abortion amendment to the state’s constitution was a sure deal. And to secure theContinue reading “Kansas Abortion Vote Shows A Long Battle Ahead For Both Sides”
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‘They/Them’ Sure To Upset Anyone And Everyone
They/Them is a horror movie about a conversion therapy camp, which alone should be terrifying enough, but the movie also throws a slasher subplot into the mix. It’s struggling with its own identity. To put it bluntly, it plays like Ryan Murphy fanfiction, a combination of American Horror Story with Glee because at one pointContinue reading “‘They/Them’ Sure To Upset Anyone And Everyone”
‘Unforgiven’ Destroyed The Western Archetype
I never did like John Wayne. Even before I learned of just how awful a person he was, I didn’t understand this fascination with a man who was played the same character over and over with no range. He wasn’t a real cowboy and he really never served in war time combat. So, I don’tContinue reading “‘Unforgiven’ Destroyed The Western Archetype”
‘Fright Night’ Brought Queer Horror To The Reaganeighties
By the time Fright Night hit theaters in early August 1985, HIV/AIDS was becoming more known in the heartland. It may have been still referred to as the “gay cancer” in some circles but more people were taking it seriously. A week before Fright Night hit theaters, Rock Hudson had announced to the world thatContinue reading “‘Fright Night’ Brought Queer Horror To The Reaganeighties”
‘Blow Out’ Explores 1970s Paranoia
John Travolta going into the 1980s was flying high following Saturday Night Fever and Grease. Even Urban Cowboy helped revived the cowboy country-western look despite the absurdity of people riding a mechanical bull. So, what could go wrong? Well, Blow Out opened during the summer of 1981 and despite good reviews (some of the bestContinue reading “‘Blow Out’ Explores 1970s Paranoia”
The Emmys Got It Right Snubbing ‘Reservation Dogs’
The marketing for Reservation Dogs‘ second season seem to showcase what every minute of every episode is like. We see the four characters sitting around looking up at the sky. Then one of them throws a rock or something up in the air. Why? We don’t know. Then she high-fives the person next to her.Continue reading “The Emmys Got It Right Snubbing ‘Reservation Dogs’”
Nic Cage, Lovecraft Make ‘Color Out Of Space’ Perfect B-Movie Combo
Well, it had to happen at some time in his career. Nicolas Cage would sooner or later appear in an adaptation of an H.P. Lovecraft story. To add some extra flavor to this match-up is that it’s co-written and directed by that crazy son of a bitch Richard Stanley. While some may not know whoContinue reading “Nic Cage, Lovecraft Make ‘Color Out Of Space’ Perfect B-Movie Combo”
‘The Old Man’ Ends First Season Leaving Us Wanting More
This past weekend, I turned into Hulu to see the latest episode of The Old Man only to find out that there were just seven and there wouldn’t be anymore for a while. The series aired on FX and next day on Hulu, which typically runs eight episodes for a series. Disney-Plus does six. NetflixContinue reading “‘The Old Man’ Ends First Season Leaving Us Wanting More”
‘The Lost Boys’ Brought Vampires To The MTV Generation
When The Lost Boys hit theaters on this date, July 31, in 1987, it seemed to be a welcome change to all the John Hughes teeanager flicks and movies horny kids who want to have a little sex. It’s a teen angst movie but with vampires. Alex Winter who plays the vampire Marko would laterContinue reading “‘The Lost Boys’ Brought Vampires To The MTV Generation”
Helping Out For Disability Awareness
July is Disability Awareness Month and while it doesn’t get as much attention as other months, we can’t turn our backs on people with physical disabilities. I just found out this past week that Wheels of Happiness will be having their annual gala fund-raiser in Atlanta on Sept. 24. My late girlfriend was on theirContinue reading “Helping Out For Disability Awareness”
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