TCM in October…

TCM in October…

Correspondent Michael C. saved me a LOT Of time (assuming I'd have thought of it, now that I don't have TV anymore) and assembled a list of TCM's offerings for the Halloween season. So time to fire up the DVRs. It should be noted that all the times listed are EASTERN standard time. [And…
Monster of the Day #776

Monster of the Day #776

We wrap up our re-posts of Readers' MoD week with this entry from Cullen. Quoteth the man himself: You have no idea how hard it is for me not to just type "Goodnight!", hit submit, then run off some place giggling like an idiot. None. That's my level of humor in a nutshell, folks.…
Monster of the Day #775

Monster of the Day #775

Reader's MoD Week, the Rev. Edition. He testifies: "Sadly, these kind of faded images are probably the best look we'll ever get at this particular kaiju. I know that sometimes a lost movie will be found, like a few years ago with that great print of Metropolis. However, that was a recognized classic that…
Monster of the Day #774

Monster of the Day #774

Quoth the Rock: "Given the chance to do a MOTD is a thrill, and I came up with several good choices. Ultimately, I felt this was the best one to go with." Ken could do a whole week of this theme, Monsters That Were Only On The Poster!" Editor Ken: Indeed, despite being legitimately…
Monster of the Day #773

Monster of the Day #773

Recap of Readers MoD Week continues with Ericb's contribution: Well, nobody said they had to be good monsters, this is the realm of Jabootu after all. Anyway, I had to wear a neck brace after watching this one. Oh, and yes, these are supposed to represent the same monster.
Monster of the Day #772

Monster of the Day #772

Reader MoD Entry: From Gamera: I don't think Ken's done this lil' guy yet. I have to wonder after Peter Jackson's early splatterfest comedies why anyone thought 'yeah this is the perfect guy for the fantasy epic The Lord of the Rings'...

Least enticing ad tagline ever….

Exclusive Deepak Chopra Priority Offer You know me so well, Chicago Tribune. I should note the ad refers to Mr. Chopra as a "leading world-renowned figure," as opposed to the other kind, and further offers one an "unforgettable life-changing evening." Not like those more plebeian, eminently forgettable ones. Anyway, with wordsmithery like that, one…