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Countdown to October: Movies 37–39

It’s the “All Happy Endings” edition of Countdown to October! Okay, it’s really not, but these movies are all: The Thing Year: 1982Runtime: 1h 49mRated: R Director: John Carpenter Writers: Bill Lancaster, John W. Campbell Jr. Stars: Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, Keith David Initial: Been in the mood to rewatch The Thing for a while […]

Monday Miscellanea, 9/12/22

Last week, I was an unmotivated mess. My bad Monday became a bad week, as sometimes happens. Played a lot of Minecraft. Hid from the hot weather. Arizona hasn’t been especially hot for the time of year, not like some other parts of the country, but I am very, very tired of summer. On Friday, […]

Countdown to October: Movies 34–36

This post: two pieces of fluffy Blumhouse bread with A24 deli pastrami in between. The Black Phone Year: 2021Runtime: 1h 43mRated: R Director: Scott Derrickson Writers: Joe Hill, Scott Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill Stars: Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Ethan Hawke Initial: Heavily promoted and had gotten some good reviews. Production Notes: Based on a story […]

Monday Miscellanea, 9/5/22

Reading The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope became available from the library late last week, so that’s what I’m currently reading. I’m enjoying it quite a bit! Also working through Famous Modern Ghost Stories, edited by Dorothy Scarborough. Thus far, I’m two-for-two on thinking stories were rereads when they have not been. Shelf Maintenance […]

Countdown to October: Movies 31–33

Ganja & Hess Year: 1973Runtime: 1h 52mRated: R Director: Bill Gunn Writers: Bill Gunn Stars: Duane Jones, Marlene Clark, Bill Gunn Initial: Widely sited on “Best Vampire Movies” lists. I’ve wanted to see it because it’s one of Duane Jones’ few film performances. What Did I Think:Ganja & Hess is a very “film” film. Director […]

Readers Imbibing Peril & Something Wicked Fall

Autumn is my favorite season. Horror, mystery and the related are my favorite genres. So, of course, Readers Imbibing Peril (or, R.I.P.) is one of my favorite reading/blogging events! There are multiple categories of participation or “perils.” Check out the link for details. September and October are also the time for Something Wicked Fall at […]

Countdown to October: Movies 28–30

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors Year: 1987Runtime: 1h 36mRated: R Director: Chuck Russell Writers: Wes Craven, Bruce Wagner, Frank Darabont, Chuck Russell Stars: Heather Langenkamp, Robert Englund, Craig Wasson Initial: I was in the mood for 80s horror and ended up picking three sequels from 1987. As is not the case with […]

#20BooksOfSummer Review: Upright Women Wanted

Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey I picked up this book, one of the few I acquired in 2021, because the concept of a post-apocalyptic-ish distopian-ish western sounded cool. Plus, the main characters are librarians! Of a sort. The librarians are tasked with distributing “approved” materials to far-flung townships, but obviously their freedom to travel […]

Monday Miscellanea, 8/29/22

Reading Things didn’t work out with the ARC I was reading, so I picked a short book from my shelf to finish 20 Books of Summer: Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gaily. And I’ve already finished it! A short review and a 20Books wrap-up coming tomorrow. R. I. P. starts Thursday, so I’ll probably read […]

Countdown to October: Movies 25–27

Last Night in Soho Year: 2021Runtime: 1h 56mRated: R Director: Edgar Wright Writers: Edgar Wright, Krysty Wilson-Cairns Stars: Thomasin McKenzie, Anya Taylor-Joy, Matt Smith Initial: I was on the fence about whether this movie is “horror” enough. What Did I Think:An Edgar Wright film with a retro soundtrack and razor sharp editing? Inconceivable! At the […]