Alex J. Cavanaugh's Blog, page 35

A to Z Challenge – R – Cult Classics: Rush, Reservoir Dogs, Ringworld, and More! Plus New Jurassic World Trailer and New Releases

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Movies –
Re-Animator
Loosely based on an H.P. Lovecraft story, this film is one of Entertainment Weekly’s top cult films and launched actor Jeffrey Combs’ career.

Reservoir Dogs
Quentin Tarantino’s debut film features an all-star cast and extreme violence. A favorite at its Sundance Film Festival debut, it’s heralded by Empire magazine as the greatest independent film ever made.



Music –
Rush – Hemispheres
The band’s si...

A to Z Challenge – Q – Cult Classics: Queensryche, The Quiet Earth, Q, and More! Plus Blood, Boobs and Carnage Blogfest and New Releases!

Today I am visiting author extraordinaire and champion of world naked domination, Hart Johnson, who had a few questions for me…


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Movies –
The Quiet Earth
This post-apocalyptic film from New Zealand follows three survivors of The Effect and wraps up with an ambiguous ending.

Q
This cheesy 1982 film stared Michael Moriarty and David Carradine and was directed by Larry Cohen of It’s Alive fame. The poster art was painted...

A to Z Challenge – P – Cult Classics: Princes Bride, Pantera, Pink Floyd, Puppet Masters, and More! Plus A to Z Challenge T-shirt and Ninja News

A to Z Challenge– Cult Classics – PMovies-Music-Sci-fi Book-Bloggers-Dragon Term





Movies –
The Princess Bride
Adapted from William Goldman’s book, this ‘romantic, comedy, fantasy, adventure’ movie is on several, of the American Film Institute’s top one hundred lists.

Plan Nine From Outer Space
This Ed Wood film featured Vampira and Bela Lugosi, and was given the Golden Turkey Award for worst director and worst film ever.



Music –
Pantera – Vulgar Display of Power
Released in 1992, it’s one of the mos...

A to Z Challenge – O – Cult Classics: One Million Years BC, Ozzy, CS Lewis, and More! Plus the Latest Star Wars Trailer and the Periscope App.

Today I have the great honor of visiting a top-notch site, Adventures in YA Publishing. Think the writing ends when you finish the book? Think again! I have a whole list of writing that follows ‘The End.’


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Movie –
One Million Years BC
This British 1966 film was a remake of a 1940 movie. It featured Ray Harryhausen stop-motion dinosaurs and a sexy Raquel Welch.



Music –
Ozzy Osbourne – Blizzard of Ozz
This was Ozzy’s fir...

A to Z Challenge – N – Cult Classics: Near Dark, Nightbreed, Nazareth, Nirvana, 1984, and More! Plus New Mad Max: Fury Road Trailer and Other Movie News.

A to Z Challenge– Cult Classics – NMovies-Music-Sci-fi Book-Bloggers-Dragon Term



Movies –
Near Dark
While it didn’t do well initially at the box office, this early effort of director Kathryn Bigelow, a Western vampire tale with a great cast, now has a huge following. Note that never once are the bloodsuckers referred to as vampires.

Nightbreed
This fantasy-horror film was directed by Clive Barker and based on his novella Cabal. Featuring director David Cronenberg in a key role, this quirky film i...

A to Z Challenge – M – Cult Classics: Mad Max, Manos, Manhunter, Marillion, Metallica, and more! Plus New PAN Movie Poster and Superhero Movie News

Today I am visiting the awesome Julie Musil, author and writing tips extraordinaire. I’m covering ‘The Differences Between a Series and a Stand Alone Book.’

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Movies –
Mad Max
This 1979 top-grossing Australian film held the Guinness record for most profitable film for year. It spawned two sequels (third one coming this year) and launched Mel Gibson’s career.

Manhunter
This stylized thriller, based on Harris’ book Red...

A to Z Challenge – L – Cult Classics: Legend, Living Color, Logan’s Run, and More! Plus Birdman Review and New Releases

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Movie –
Legend
Directed by Ridley Scott, this surreal fantasy harkens back to darker fairy tales. There is a director’s cut and the original USA theatrical release which features haunting music by Tangerine Dream.


Music –
Living Color – Vivid
This album debuted in 1988 and went Double Platinum, with the song Cult of Personality winning a Grammy.


Science Fiction Book –
Logan’s Run - William F. Nolan and George Clayton
Wr...

A to Z Challenge – K – Cult Classics: Kung Fu Hustle, Kansas, King’’s X, Kindred, Kargrandes, and More! Plus Some Upcoming Science Fiction Cons and the Mini-Alex Scavenger Hunt Answers and Winner

Today I have the honor of visiting Natalie at Literary Rambles, one of the largest book blogs on the web. She asked some interesting questions, so check it out.



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Movie –
Kung Fu Hustle
This quirky 2004 Chinese film mixes action, comedy, and martial arts, and it won numerous awards.




Music –
Kansas – Point of Know Return
The band’s most successful album made them an FM staple and was certified Quadruple Platinum. Its big...

A to Z Challenge – I – Cult Classics – Jacob’s Ladder, Journey, Judas Priest, Jurassic Park, and More! Plus Some Cool Links For Writers

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Movies –
Jacob’s Ladder
Directed by Adrian Lyne in 1990, this psychological thriller featured bizarre elements and unnerving scenes.



Music – 
Journey – Escape
Their best-selling studio album, Escape produced four hits, including the staple Don’t Stop Believin’. It even spawned a video game.

Judas Priest – Screaming for Vengeance
The band’s eighth album was their big commercial breakthrough, selling five million c...

A to Z Challenge – I – Cult Classics – The Iron Giant, Iron Maiden, I Am Legend, and More! Plus a Special Tribute…

Today I am visiting Damy at Daily (w)rite. She’s been a very special friend for many years, and I’ve really missed her presence on the A to Z Challenge Team. I’m discussing the ‘What If’ of writing, so be sure to stop by!

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Movie –
The Iron Giant
Based on a 1968 book, the story harkens back to a more simple and innocent time and features Vin Diesel as the voice of the giant. (It was also the first DVD I ever purchased...