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A to Z Challenge – H – Cult Classics: Heavenly Creatures, Heavy Metal, Sammy Hagar, The Handmaid’s Tale, and More! Plus the Latest Movie Remakes

My tour stop today is with the multi-talented Samantha Redstreake Geary. This one is really special! Samantha is very connected with the music industry, and today’s spot features music by composer Steve Jablonsky. (He’s worked on soundtracks for the Transformers movies, The Island, etc.) So please hop over and see what Jablonsky scores match best with Dragon of the Stars!

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Movies –
Heavy Metal –
Based on the magazin...

A to Z Challenge – G – Cult Classics: Galaxy Quest, Ginger Snaps, Guns N Roses, and More! Plus the Scavenger Hunt is On…

Today my tour stop is with author David Powers King as I help him out with one of the characters from his book, Woven!



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Movies –
Ginger Snaps
A small, low budget film with a unique twist on the werewolf theme. This 2000 film won several awards and spawned two sequels.

Galaxy Quest
The perfect parody of Star Trek and its fans, done with love and humor. This 1999 film starred Tim Allen and Sigourney Weaver and won both...

A to Z Challenge – F – Cult Classics. And Dragon of the Stars is Available Today!!!

Today’s tour stop for Dragon of the Stars (which releases today!) is Edi’s Book Lighthouse - An Unusual Science Fiction Theme – The Power of Love

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Movies –
The Final Countdown
This alternate history film was met with moderate success upon its release and has since gained cult status. Released in 1980, it starred Kirk Douglas and Martin Sheen.

Flash Gordon
This cheesy British film, directed by Dino De Laurentis (no surp...

A to Z Challenge – E – Cult Classics: Eraserhead, Evil Dead II, ELO, Ender’s Game, and More! Plus Furious 7 Review and Last Hint – What Are the Kargrandes?

Today I have the honor of visiting Bob at Beauty in Ruins and taking over for him for E – Exploration!

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Movies –

Eraserhead
David Lynch’s first movie is horror at its most surrealistic. Shot in black and white and featuring disturbing, dream-like images, the film became a midnight movie staple. Released in 1977, it’s now preserved in the National Film Registry.


Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn
The first one gained director...

A to Z Challenge – D – Cult Classics: Dark City, Donnie Darko, Def Leppard, Dragonflight, and More! Plus X-Files and Blog Blitz.

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Movies –
Dark City
Director Alex Proyas’ first film after The Crow, the movie is a mind bend of lost memories and a city with no sun that moves every night. Released in 1998, it was nominated for Hugo and Saturn awards.

Donnie Darko
Featuring a young man who escapes a bizarre accident and has visions of a giant bunny, this film is good until the end–then it becomes brilliant. It won many awards and became a midnight...

A to Z Challenge – C – Cult Classics: The Crow, Cheap Trick, Childhood’s End, and More!

Today my tour stop is with the delightful C. Lee McKenzie at The Write Game. My topic - Curious About the Kargrandes? Want to know what real-life creature inspired the Kargrandes? Hop over and check it out!


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Movies –
The Crow
Brandon Lee’s last film, the movie carried a sad and haunting touch that could never be duplicated. Both the movie and the soundtrack did well, with the music winning several awards.

The Cook, T...

A to Z Challenge – B – Cult Classics Better Off Dead, Boston, Brave New World, and More! Plus Amazing Write Club News.

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Movies-
Better Off Dead
A funny take on 80’s teen romances with hundreds of quotable lines – I want my two dollars! This 1985 film became an instant classic on video.

Big Trouble in Little China
Carpenter at his most fun with almost every genre thrown in the blender. This 1986 film was not a hit upon its release, but has since gained ground and earned solid reviews.



Music album –
Boston – Boston
A debut album that sti...

Insecure Writer’s Support Group and A to Z Challenge – A – Cult Classics!

Double shot today! The A to Z Challenge kicks off with A and it’s IWSG post day.
It’s time for another group posting of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group! Time to release our fears to the world – or offer encouragement to those who are feeling neurotic. If you’d like to join us, click on the tab above and sign up. We post the first Wednesday of every month. I encourage everyone to visit at least a dozen new blogs and leave a comment. Your words might be the encouragement someone needs.

My a...

April Movie Preview, What Are the Kargrandes, The Machine Movie Review, New Releases, and My World During the A to Z Challenge

I am visiting the delightful Stephanie Faris today with a humorous and snarky piece on giving from the heart.

I’m also at the Insecure Writer’s Support Group, outlining what is to come in April.

And I updated my blogroll! It is now alphabetized and in smaller sections. If you're a regular here and don't find your blog listed, please let me know.

What Are the Kargrandes?
New clue today at What Are the Kargrandes? This is clue number twelve – only one more to go! New clues every Monday until the...

A to Z Challenge Theme Reveal, Weird and Future News, What Are the Kargrandes, Battle of the Bands Results, and Ninja News

Double A to Z Challenge shot today!

I’m a guest at Curiosity Quills Press, explaining why the Challenge is a great opportunity for writers and authors. (Post will be up very soon.)

I’m also at the A to Z Blog with tips on how to make friends.

Interesting Weird and Future Stuff
Caught these first two items at Edi’s Book Lighthouse:

From Web Urbanist - The Capital: Egypt Plans Largest From-Scratch City in History.
Slated to be constructed in just 7 years and cost $300 billion (more than the GDP o...