Was 2016 the greatest year for horror movies so far this century?
This was the greatest year for horror in the century.Partially because of how good the films were, and partially because of how scary reality actually was.
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Thanks for not talking at dinner time
THIS IS IT! The big day.. the first Thanksgiving since we were told the world ended when Donald Trump won the November election.. and forgive me for speaking politically in another post, but let’s face it: This election and reaction has been visceral.. As I write this in a dark room during what we have … Read moreThanks for not talking at dinner time
Bart to the future. And America in the present.
Yesterday was weird. Trump voters couldn’t conceal their smile, Hillary voters didn’t stop shedding tears. It was a tale of two nations.. some extreme went on Twitter to explain that Donald Trump was not their president, they said 11/9 was the new 9/11, and by nightfall several cities had protesters—even violent ones—exuding the idea that … Read moreBart to the future. And America in the present.
The political winds of Halloween: Trump asking for a hand out of candy as his mask outsells Hillary. But does it mean anything at all?
I recall after 9/11, that particular Halloween, how ultra-sensitive and weird things were.. I remember the political ramifications of what you wore–the outfit could put you in the wrong category.. Are you with ‘us’ or against us..? This year may be about the same. It was strange to watch the Al Smith dinner the other … Read moreThe political winds of Halloween: Trump asking for a hand out of candy as his mask outsells Hillary. But does it mean anything at all?
When truth is reality and fiction is real: The political climate we live in now entering DEFCON 3
Last night, Matt Drudge of Drudge Report top story linked an article appearing on Real Clear Politics. The story posted on that site showcased a YouTube video from personality Joey Salads. Salads claimed that he set up a hidden camera and placed a car with Trump for president signs in a ‘black neighborhood’–unnamed by the … Read moreWhen truth is reality and fiction is real: The political climate we live in now entering DEFCON 3
When stardom meets the Internet: Ken Boned
If you watched the debate.. you saw this: The new hero of the presidential campaign.. Kenneth Bone and his red sweater.. But since then, the world of red sweaters (and Halloween costumes of him) have become a little more uncomfortable.. Namely because of online sleuths and now mainstream reporters trying to dig into his digital past … Read moreWhen stardom meets the Internet: Ken Boned
The bombing of Blair Witch. Some proclaim the end of ‘found footage’ horror.. I say it’s just your usual generational shift
IT’S OVER! Sorta… The found horror movie crave is behind us.. So says Variety.. In an article celebrating the box office bomb that is the new BLAIR WITCH, the author, Owen Gleibermein, seems to celebrate the upcoming demise of the found horror movie. He also correctly points out that the demise may be far from happening–but the big profits … Read moreThe bombing of Blair Witch. Some proclaim the end of ‘found footage’ horror.. I say it’s just your usual generational shift
Halloween 16: Same old same old
Every year the National Retail Federation gives people a view into what may be the hot party outfit for Halloween.. What kids may be appearing at your door wearing.. What skimpy outfits could be the prized apparel in the 20-30 demo .. Here is this year’s breakdown: Among the children: Action/Superhero Princess Animal (Cat, Dog, … Read moreHalloween 16: Same old same old
When the best response is no response, people just keep talking
People have lost their ability for pensive thought.. private contemplation… personal judgement that stays inside. Instead, with the advent of all things social media, humanity has morphed into a strange array of over judgmental people with a taste for social justice warriors who offer nothing but vitriolic rage about everything.. We opine on every topic … Read moreWhen the best response is no response, people just keep talking