Archive for 2015
Stay Away from Captain Howdy
Thursday, July 16th, 2015
I’m sure you noticed that now and again I put up a celebrity encounter of an actor or actress who had a very small and possibly inconsequential role in some film or TV show that I like, but I don’t think you’ll encounter a performer who had less screen time than Eileen Dietz. When I say that I’m referring only to her role in the iconic Oscar nominated film The Exorcist. But as you can see below if you’re not familiar with her, that face won’t soon be forgotten and will likely to be pop up in some of your worst dreams. I got the chance to meet her in person at the Scarefest in Lexington, Kentucky on September 15, 2013. Read the rest of this entry »
Protected: WDW Spring 2015 Day 1: Magic Kingdom
Wednesday, July 1st, 2015“Halloween” Had Final Girls Too
Thursday, June 25th, 2015
The 1980’s were about the only time in film history that horror/slasher flicks were doled out in such insanely generous portions that those addicted to bloodlust could be almost continually satisfied on a monthly basis. The Halloween and Friday the 13th franchise seemed to feed off each other. Although the Friday series ultimately yielded the most films, Halloween was first… and that first film was head and shoulders the best. But I’m sure you’ve noticed that pretty much all of the slasher films followed the basic plot outline, with the most creative of them offering little twists and turns here and there. Read the rest of this entry »