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July 4, 2016
BLOOD: YouTube Review April Fools Day (1986) from Horrors of the Universe
The kids at Horrors of the Universe give their take on 'April Fools Day'.
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And don't forget, the ZBFbook of the month for July is the 80s themed horror title, Big Cat. Check it out below and pick up a copy HERE in Paperback or Kindle.
BOWIE V. IBARRA is the author of the 'Down the Road' zombie horror series from Permuted Press. He's earned a BFA in Acting and a MA in Theatre History from Texas State University. Network with Bowie and check out his books at his official website, ZBFbooks.com.
BLOOD: YouTube Review 'Waxwork' (1988) by Horrors of the Universe
Horrors of the Universe returns with a review of 'Waxwork'.
Check it out in the link below. Subscribe HERE.
And don't forget, the ZBFbook of the month for July is the 80s themed horror title, Big Cat. Check it out below and pick up a copy HERE in Paperback or Kindle.
BOWIE V. IBARRA is the author of the 'Down the Road' zombie horror series from Permuted Press. He's earned a BFA in Acting and a MA in Theatre History from Texas State University. Network with Bowie and check out his books at his official website, ZBFbooks.com.
June 23, 2016
FIGHTS: Shoots! - Great Antonio vs. Antonio Inoki
ZBFbooks.com takes a look at some of the best shoots in pro-wrestling, as compiled by TopTenWrestling on YouTube.
Here's a crazy one. Inoki will not job!
Here's a crazy one. Inoki will not job!
FIGHTS: Shoots - Daniel Puder vs Kurt Angle
ZBFbooks.com takes a look at some of the best shoots in pro-wrestling, as suggested by TopTenWrestling on YouTube.
This one was crazy. MMA was on the verge of being mainstream, and Tough Enough was setting the standard for what would eventually become 'The Ultimate Fighter'.
Here's what happens when MMA and an Olympic Gold medalist collide in a WWE ring.
This one was crazy. MMA was on the verge of being mainstream, and Tough Enough was setting the standard for what would eventually become 'The Ultimate Fighter'.
Here's what happens when MMA and an Olympic Gold medalist collide in a WWE ring.
FIGHTS: Shoots - WCW Nitro: February 9th 1998: Goldberg vs. Steve Regal
ZBFbooks.com takes a look at some of the best shoots in pro-wrestling, as compiled by TopTenWrestling on YouTube.
Here's my personal favorite: Billy Regal vs. Goldberg. Remeber how stunned I was watching it live.
Check it out.
Here's my personal favorite: Billy Regal vs. Goldberg. Remeber how stunned I was watching it live.
Check it out.
June 21, 2016
BLOOD: YouTube Review 'Popcorn' (1991) Review by Horrors of the Universe
Check out the latest from Horrors of the Universe and get the review of 'Popcorn'.
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The story of 'The Texas Assassins' is coming soon. Join the Facebook page HERE for exclusive updates.
And pick up this month's featured ZBFbooks.com title, 'The Cruel Fate of Dr. Brewster McGill." It's the story of a snake oil salesman that tries to steal an ancient Aztec relic that can raise the dead. Pick up a copy in kindle or paperback HERE.
BOWIE V. IBARRA is the author of the 'Down the Road' zombie horror series from Permuted Press. He's earned a BFA in Acting and a MA in Theatre History from Texas State University. Network with Bowie and check out his books at his official website,ZBFbooks.com.
June 14, 2016
FIGHTS: CHAPTER 12 - The Iron Announcer is Born
At the end of my past life, I earned the right to be the first flat track derby announcer with the Texas Rollergirls.
What follows is a very old, very unauthorized, and very unedited version of the document I produced describing my experiences during the genesis of flat track derby. It would be some of the last moments of my past life.
Enjoy.
LOUDMOUTH: Confessions of a Flat Track Derby Announcer
By
Bowie V. Ibarra
Copyright 2007 Bowie V. Ibarra
“…To realize his dream he secretly started picking the top men in the world in various styles of cooking, and he named his men the Iron Chefs, the invincible men of culinary skill…”- From the opening of Iron Chef
Chapter XII: The Iron Announcer is born
It took several weeks before the hysteria of the Dust Devil Debacle to blow over. Thanks to encouragement from Jim, Chip, and Whiskey, I changed my mind. The next derby bout was a week after the Devil and I wisely chose to not be included in that particular bout. The subsequent bout would take place as a side event at Austin’s annual South by Southwest music extravaganza. Usually referred to as SxSW, it was a giant musical exposition taking place at venues all over Austin for just over a week. It was one of Austin’s newest traditions. A grand effort to cement their global claim of being “The Live Music Capital of the World”. The Rollergirls wisely booked an exhibition bout at the Austin Music Hall in conjunction with a show that would take place afterwards. The Dallas leagues would be joining us here this evening. It was an exciting time for all of us to be a part of an Austin Music Tradition.
Bob Noxious But I was not ready. With the loss of my zarape came the loss of my gimmick. Without the zarape, I was just a Mexican wearing a guayabera. There wasn’t much special about that. Sophisticated Mexicans in guayaberas were all over Texas. So my costume was nothing special anymore, especially compared to my colleagues, whose over the top gimmicks were quite the spectacle. How could the “Julio” gimmick be adjusted? I had become a huge fan of the Japanese import “Iron Chef”. I had even tried to push the gimmick to several rollergirls to take on the subtitle to their name. The Iron Rollergirl. No dice. Before “ZarapeGate” as it came to be known thanks to senior announcer statesman Bob Noxious, I had started calling myself Julio E. Glasses: The Iron Chef of Roller Derby. Perhaps it was time to make the jump and tweek the gimmick. No use stagnating. Like a piece of cheese, you don’t want to keep it out too long or it loses its color, flavor, and fun.
Muffin Tumble One of the things I loved about the Iron Chef show was the Japanese pride and sophistication, even when cooking. I really liked the chef outfits and thought they were super cool. Despite the uniform quality of the chef jackets, each chef had a distinctive style. Some were quite informal. Others were very formal. I really liked Tadamichi Ota’s Faction wearing white counter coats and black ties with a paper hat. Very slick. Taking on a chef gimmick would provide an immense flexibility in costume variations. I decided to seek out the formal outfit first and within a day my new outfit was complete. I was a new man walking into the Austin Music Hall. Dressed in a deep white counter coat and matching skull cap, an off white shirt with a black tie, shoes, and pants, the new Iron Announcer was born. The response was lukewarm. “I liked your other look better”, commented Muffin Tumble with her signature dimpled smile and ice melting charm. After three years of guayaberas and suits, the new look was going to have to grow on everyone.
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More to come...
What follows is a very old, very unauthorized, and very unedited version of the document I produced describing my experiences during the genesis of flat track derby. It would be some of the last moments of my past life.
Enjoy.
LOUDMOUTH: Confessions of a Flat Track Derby Announcer
By
Bowie V. Ibarra
Copyright 2007 Bowie V. Ibarra
“…To realize his dream he secretly started picking the top men in the world in various styles of cooking, and he named his men the Iron Chefs, the invincible men of culinary skill…”- From the opening of Iron Chef
Chapter XII: The Iron Announcer is born
It took several weeks before the hysteria of the Dust Devil Debacle to blow over. Thanks to encouragement from Jim, Chip, and Whiskey, I changed my mind. The next derby bout was a week after the Devil and I wisely chose to not be included in that particular bout. The subsequent bout would take place as a side event at Austin’s annual South by Southwest music extravaganza. Usually referred to as SxSW, it was a giant musical exposition taking place at venues all over Austin for just over a week. It was one of Austin’s newest traditions. A grand effort to cement their global claim of being “The Live Music Capital of the World”. The Rollergirls wisely booked an exhibition bout at the Austin Music Hall in conjunction with a show that would take place afterwards. The Dallas leagues would be joining us here this evening. It was an exciting time for all of us to be a part of an Austin Music Tradition.
Bob Noxious But I was not ready. With the loss of my zarape came the loss of my gimmick. Without the zarape, I was just a Mexican wearing a guayabera. There wasn’t much special about that. Sophisticated Mexicans in guayaberas were all over Texas. So my costume was nothing special anymore, especially compared to my colleagues, whose over the top gimmicks were quite the spectacle. How could the “Julio” gimmick be adjusted? I had become a huge fan of the Japanese import “Iron Chef”. I had even tried to push the gimmick to several rollergirls to take on the subtitle to their name. The Iron Rollergirl. No dice. Before “ZarapeGate” as it came to be known thanks to senior announcer statesman Bob Noxious, I had started calling myself Julio E. Glasses: The Iron Chef of Roller Derby. Perhaps it was time to make the jump and tweek the gimmick. No use stagnating. Like a piece of cheese, you don’t want to keep it out too long or it loses its color, flavor, and fun.
Muffin Tumble One of the things I loved about the Iron Chef show was the Japanese pride and sophistication, even when cooking. I really liked the chef outfits and thought they were super cool. Despite the uniform quality of the chef jackets, each chef had a distinctive style. Some were quite informal. Others were very formal. I really liked Tadamichi Ota’s Faction wearing white counter coats and black ties with a paper hat. Very slick. Taking on a chef gimmick would provide an immense flexibility in costume variations. I decided to seek out the formal outfit first and within a day my new outfit was complete. I was a new man walking into the Austin Music Hall. Dressed in a deep white counter coat and matching skull cap, an off white shirt with a black tie, shoes, and pants, the new Iron Announcer was born. The response was lukewarm. “I liked your other look better”, commented Muffin Tumble with her signature dimpled smile and ice melting charm. After three years of guayaberas and suits, the new look was going to have to grow on everyone.=====
More to come...
June 12, 2016
BLOOD: YouTube Review The Burning (1981) by Horrors of the Universe
Check out the latest from Horrors of the Universe and get the review of 'The Burning'. Also, see why Dracula is listening to Arrested Development.
And while you're at it, subscribe to the YouTube page HERE.
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The story of 'The Texas Assassins' is coming soon. Join the Facebook page HERE for exclusive updates.
And pick up this month's featured ZBFbooks.com title, 'The Cruel Fate of Dr. Brewster McGill." It's the story of a snake oil salesman that tries to steal an ancient Aztec relic that can raise the dead. Pick up a copy in kindle or paperback HERE.
BOWIE V. IBARRA is the author of the 'Down the Road' zombie horror series from Permuted Press. He's earned a BFA in Acting and a MA in Theatre History from Texas State University. Network with Bowie and check out his books at his official website,ZBFbooks.com.
June 7, 2016
BLOOD: YouTube Review 'Graduation Day (1981) from Horrors of the Universe
It's 'Slasher Month' at Horrors of the Universe, and they start off the month with 'Graduation Day'.
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The story of 'The Texas Assassins' is coming soon. Join the Facebook page HERE for exclusive updates.
And pick up this month's featured ZBFbooks.com title, 'The Cruel Fate of Dr. Brewster McGill." It's the story of a snake oil salesman that tries to steal an ancient Aztec relic that can raise the dead. Pick up a copy in kindle or paperback HERE.
BOWIE V. IBARRA is the author of the 'Down the Road' zombie horror series from Permuted Press. He's earned a BFA in Acting and a MA in Theatre History from Texas State University. Network with Bowie and check out his books at his official website,ZBFbooks.com.
Follow Horrors of the Universe HERE.
The story of 'The Texas Assassins' is coming soon. Join the Facebook page HERE for exclusive updates.
And pick up this month's featured ZBFbooks.com title, 'The Cruel Fate of Dr. Brewster McGill." It's the story of a snake oil salesman that tries to steal an ancient Aztec relic that can raise the dead. Pick up a copy in kindle or paperback HERE.
BOWIE V. IBARRA is the author of the 'Down the Road' zombie horror series from Permuted Press. He's earned a BFA in Acting and a MA in Theatre History from Texas State University. Network with Bowie and check out his books at his official website,ZBFbooks.com.
BLOOD: YouTube Editorial Real Thoughts On Horror Parodies
STEVE AND NICK THE SNOB GIVE OPINIONS OF HORROR PARODIES
Check it out below, and stay for the end for a very special message from Steve.
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The story of 'The Texas Assassins' is coming soon. Join the Facebook page HERE for exclusive updates.
And pick up this month's featured ZBFbooks.com title, 'The Cruel Fate of Dr. Brewster McGill." It's the story of a snake oil salesman that tries to steal an ancient Aztec relic that can raise the dead. Pick up a copy in kindle or paperback HERE.
BOWIE V. IBARRA is the author of the 'Down the Road' zombie horror series from Permuted Press. He's earned a BFA in Acting and a MA in Theatre History from Texas State University. Network with Bowie and check out his books at his official website,ZBFbooks.com.
Check it out below, and stay for the end for a very special message from Steve.
Follow Horrors of the Universe HERE.
The story of 'The Texas Assassins' is coming soon. Join the Facebook page HERE for exclusive updates.
And pick up this month's featured ZBFbooks.com title, 'The Cruel Fate of Dr. Brewster McGill." It's the story of a snake oil salesman that tries to steal an ancient Aztec relic that can raise the dead. Pick up a copy in kindle or paperback HERE.
BOWIE V. IBARRA is the author of the 'Down the Road' zombie horror series from Permuted Press. He's earned a BFA in Acting and a MA in Theatre History from Texas State University. Network with Bowie and check out his books at his official website,ZBFbooks.com.
