Sadie (Lucy Liu) is a reporter who decides it would be a swell idea to explore the sketchy neighborhood where a series of killings occurred, all by herself. (Though in her defense, no one knows they were committed by vampires.) Here’s my paraphrase of the scene when Sadie is on the phone with her colleague,Continue reading “‘Rise: Blood Hunter’ is…well, Lucy Liu is Always Great”
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‘Holiday Hell’ is Entertaining, but Far from a Masterpiece
A young lady named Amelia (Meagan Karimi-Naser) is looking for the perfect Christmas present for her sister. She pops into Nevertold, a store that sells oddities and curiosities. As the shop owner (Jeffrey Combs) tells her, every item he sells has a story behind it. I wrote a coming soon article about this movie a whileContinue reading “‘Holiday Hell’ is Entertaining, but Far from a Masterpiece”
‘Unfriended: Dark Web’ is Definitely Better Than its Predecessor
Matias (Colin Woodell) has a fancy new computer, and the first thing he does is contact his girlfriend Amaya (Stephanie Nogueras) and show off the sign language app he got to help communicate better with her. She blows him off, so he engages in Skype game night with their friends, engaged couple Nari (Betty Gabriel)Continue reading “‘Unfriended: Dark Web’ is Definitely Better Than its Predecessor”
Top Ten Most Ridiculous “Sexy” Halloween Costumes
When you’re a kid, Halloween is all about the (literal) candy. When you’re an adult and can no longer trick-or-treat without facing severe social stigma for not having kids with you, it’s all about the (eye) candy. Women especially are encouraged to show off the goods, with costumes that vary from skimpy to WTF?! I’veContinue reading “Top Ten Most Ridiculous “Sexy” Halloween Costumes”
‘The Lighthouse’ is a Seriously Good Watch
It’s the late 1890s, and Ephraim (Robert Pattinson) is signing up for a one-month gig assisting at the titular (cockular?) lighthouse. Boss of the operation Tom (Willem Dafoe) is a cranky former seaman who’s jealously protective of the light tower. When they’re trapped together by a storm long after Ephraim’s stint is supposed to beContinue reading “‘The Lighthouse’ is a Seriously Good Watch”
The Dead Don’t Die is Darn Delightful!
A small town is forced to deal with a zombie apocalypse. We have the law: Chief Cliff (Bill Murray), Ronnie (Adam Driver), and Mindy (Chloë Sevigny). We have the store owners: hardware guy Hank (Danny Glover) and gas “and stuff” proprietor Bobby (Caleb Landry Jones). We have a trio of kids in juvie: Geronimo (JahiContinue reading “The Dead Don’t Die is Darn Delightful!”
Top Ten Cutest Halloween Costumes for Babies
It’s tough raising a baby. They cry constantly, eat constantly, and poo constantly. A parent takes one’s joys where he or she can. Like dressing the little bundle of joy in a crazy costume! I’ve scoured the internet for the most adorable ones. 10. Caterpillar This little love is conveying both confusion and a deepContinue reading “Top Ten Cutest Halloween Costumes for Babies”
Child’s Play (2019) is Surprisingly Likable
The original Child’s Play was released in 1988, and concerned a serial killer named Chucky (Brad Dourif) who, with his dying breath, transfers his soul to a mass-produced doll. He then torments his six-year-old owner, Andy. The reboot, 21 years later, features a disgruntled Vietnamese sweat shop employee (still less racist than the voodoo practice in theContinue reading “Child’s Play (2019) is Surprisingly Likable”
Amanda Sidoti’s Voodoo Bath and Apothecary is Stunning!
I first became acquainted with Amanda through a horror group on Facebook. We kept in touch, and I wanted to promote her awesome home business. The following is an interview between her and me, via Messenger, since we live in different states: Q: Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? A: K wantedContinue reading “Amanda Sidoti’s Voodoo Bath and Apothecary is Stunning!”
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is, Beyond a Doubt…Really…Something…
Alvin Schwartz’s series of three Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark books were published over forty years ago, and generations of people have grown up reading them. Now imagine the pressure of adapting those beloved books into one movie. Consider that the stories in the book are based on folklore and urban legends, andContinue reading “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is, Beyond a Doubt…Really…Something…”
