Post Weekend Open Thread (6/11/12)…
Let’s see. Rewatched Seeds of Doom, one of my favorite Doctor Who stories. A comparatively rare six-parter that holds up for me; I think the discrete first two chapters at the Arctic… Read Article →
Monster of the Day #493
From the mad scientist division of Scott’s Miracle-Gro.
Monster of the Day #492
The first truly iconic image of cinema? Quite possibly. Hard to believe this film is now 110 years old.
Monster of the Day #491
Not to shock the hell out of anyone, but this is my favorite pic of the week.
Upcoming Monster Bash in PA…
Wish I could be there!
RIP Ray Bradbury
Truly a giant in the fantasy / sci-fi field, and the second of a once seemingly immortal trio of fan icons; Forry Ackerman, Mr. Bradbury, and now the sole member of the… Read Article →
Monster of the Day #490
Truly a pioneer of cinema, Méliès was one of the first to exploit the eerie uncanniness of skeletons. And jazz hands. Dance ten, looks three.
Monster of the Day #489
Pee Wee’s Playhouse, circa
Tuesdays With Lorre: Background to Danger (1943)
This was easily the most satisfying film I’ve watched so far in my Unseen Lorre Fest. Passage to Marseille was probably a better film (and certainly portions of it were markedly superior)…. Read Article →
Monster of the Day #488
Take that, Teletubbies!