Q&A with Josh Lanyon discussion
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JPerceval wrote: "I actually shy away from scary-scary movies..."I haven't seen Sweeney Todd yet, it's in my to watch pile.
Burton is very good at what he does. I enjoyed his version of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow very much.
LC wrote: "-> Phantasm (1979) - scared the bloody hell out of me, so I guess that would not be a fave. ;-)-> Army of Darkness - cracks me up every time.
-> Tales from the Crypt
-> Zombieland "
I love Army of Darkness! That is a fav of mine. However, The Evil Dead, scares the crap out of me - it's the tree scene
Zombieland had me laughing from the opening credits to the end credits
Another good Bruce Campbell movie that has horror elements is Bubba Ho-tep
LC wrote: "Andy wrote: "Another good Bruce Campbell movie that has horror elements is Bubba Ho-tep"Thanks Andy, I'll have to check that one out - especially if he's got that wickedly sarcastic sense of hu..."
It's typical Bruce.
Bubba Ho-tep is a 2002 black comedy film starring Bruce Campbell as Elvis Presley - now a resident in a nursing home. The film also stars Ossie Davis as Jack, a black man who claims to be John F. Kennedy (explaining that he was patched up after the assassination in Dallas, dyed black, and abandoned by Lyndon Johnson). The film was directed by Don Coscarelli. The title comes from a novella by Joe R. Lansdale which originally appeared in the anthology The King Is Dead: Tales of Elvis Post-Mortem.
While the novella and film revolve around an Ancient Egyptian mummy (played by Bob Ivy) terrorizing a retirement home, Bubba Ho-tep also involves the deeper theme of aging and growing old in a culture that values only the young. The film also features a cameo by Reggie Bannister, the cult hero of director Don Coscarelli's Phantasm series.
CarrieThe Nightmare Before Christmas
Silence of the Lambs
Zombieland
Nichem wrote: "CarrieThe Nightmare Before Christmas
Silence of the Lambs
Zombieland"
Silence of the Lambs was an excellent book and movie
Josh wrote: "I'm curious about MONSTERS.So...it's not books, but everyone's favorite Halloween movie(s)? Name the top three (any order is okay)."
I like Monsters, Inc. ; ) I'm a big baby; it's one of the reasons I read romance! But I do like Wizard of Oz and Phantom of the Opera.
My daughter saw Paranormal 2 this past weekend. She thought it was scarier than the first one and she loves scary.
I'm actually really curious about the Bruce Campbell movies. I adore him in Burn Notice. Maybe I'll risk the nightmares...!
JPerceval wrote: "I'm actually really curious about the Bruce Campbell movies. I adore him in Burn Notice. Maybe I'll risk the nightmares...!"He's the reason I started watching Burn Notice. Army of Darkness is more comedy than horror.
I'm currently reading Shadow of the Templar by M.Chandler. Loving this series :D the more mystery the merrier :)
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That's a new one to me. What's it about?
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I don't think I've ever managed to watch it all the way through. It freaks me out.
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The Nightmare Before Christmas
Silence of the Lambs
Zombieland"
Zombieland...is that comedy? Or am I thinking of something else?
Josh wrote: "Nichem wrote: "CarrieThe Nightmare Before Christmas
Silence of the Lambs
Zombieland"
Zombieland...is that comedy? Or am I thinking of something else?"
Zombieland was awesome campy horror. If you've seen Bill Murray as a zombie, you've seen Zombieland. Kinda hard to forget that, LOL
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-> Phantasm..."
LC, I used to be the same about action-adventure. There was a time when I'd seen pretty much every kung fu movie ever made in this country or overseas. No amount of violence seemed to register. And now I'm flinching and wincing and closing my eyes...I can't take it anymore.
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Oh it's about a FBI agent and an unpredictable international art thief, I know it's a very common theme, I mean two men on opposite sides of the law and all, but it's so beautifully written and new mystery on every page, simply amazing.There r 4 books and they r free read on the author's site :)
and talking of FBI agents, is there any possibililty of a sequel to Fair Game ??
Josh wrote: "Andy wrote: "Silence of the Lambs was an excellent book and movie"I don't think I've ever managed to watch it all the way through. It freaks me out."
I read the book to prepare myself for the movie -so I'd know when to look away. The book was excellent, hated the sequel. The movie was creepy but not as bloody as I had thought it would be.
Andy wrote: He's the reason I started watching Burn Notice. I have an icon I use at my LJ that reads: "Chuck Norris isn't unbeatable. He just hasn't met Bruce Campbell yet." *g*
JPerceval wrote: "I have an icon I use at my LJ that reads: "Chuck Norris isn't unbeatable. He just hasn't met Bruce Campbell yet." *g*"LOL that's perfect!
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I'll have to check those out.
Yes, there will eventually be a sequel to Fair Game. Originally planned for next year but now I'm dithering over it -- the idea of getting the official proposal written -- first three chapters, etc -- before the end of the year is just exhausting right now. I don't think it's in me.
No no please don't give up; Fair Game was an awesome book; we'd love to read about them again; I know we say it easily when in reality it's 1000times harder to actually write a whole book; but please keep it into consideration :(
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wow first a new book of I Spy... and now Fair Game ; is today a good day or what :D
Now I've started reading Psycop series by Jordan Castillo Price; and I'm loving it :D
It's a great series, I wish she'd get the next one done already like she's been promising.
This morning, I started Somebody Killed His Editor by some dude named Josh. Anyone know him? *g*I think it was watching Sherlock on PBS that got me in the mood for this, but whatever it was, I'm grateful, b/c this is goo-od! I'm really enjoying Christopher's self-deprecating voice. Adrien English's voice is self-deprecating too, but in an entirely different way. I can't quite put my finger on how yet, but it's fascinating.
Lissa wrote: "It's a great series, I wish she'd get the next one done already like she's been promising."I cannot agree more; I'm on no.4 now and I soo wish the series wouldn't end; no.5 will be finished by tomorrow and the extras r too short; now the fingers r crossed for the brand new one :D
niquae wrote: "JPerceval, that name does sound familiar... Did he happen to sing "You Raise Me Up" some years ago? ;)Now there's an image! *g*
ETA: BTW, Bella, I recently discovered the PsyCop series too. :-)
JPerceval wrote: ETA: BTW, Bella, I recently discovered the Ps..."
Isn't it awesome! Now I wonder why did I keep avoiding the series all this time. I mean a cop and a psychic-it's my fav combo :P :D
I've been reading a lot of stuff in our crit group lately and am stuck on two pieces that aren't even finished. Argh! I wish people would write faster sometimes. Or in the case of Nano going on, I wish they would stick to one piece instead of hopping around to many. Sigh.
I just finished Catch Me If You Can and really loved it. Reminded me a bit of your writing style, a bit of Adrien English. I can't wait to read the sequel!!
I have so many project of my own I am supposed to be working on, but Mr. Lanyon was mean and just had to put his trailer for A Vintage Affair" on his facebook fan page. I haven't put it down. Jesus what an amazing book. I swear I can see, hear and smell all the things that Austin is witnessing.
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Oh! That IS frustrating. You just get int a story and the writer drops it for something else. ARGH.
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Oh, I'm glad! Even if it does interfere a bit with your own work. *g* I've had readers say they drank more wine reading that book than they did in a regular month! Heh.
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It's very entertaining, isn't it? A very fun vibe.
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Astrid Amara's HALF PASS. It's not actually out yet, it releases from Samhain next year. Anyway, it's an equestrian-themed mystery romance. The mystery is probably the weakest element. The romance and the world-building -- the main story -- is just great. She does such a terrific job describing the stable and the riding world. She gives you a glimpse of both the glamour and the horse shit (literally), and her characters -- including the horses -- are really well done. She's captured it wonderfully. There were so many parts I was smiling or laughing at.
She's got a solid romantic dynamic -- closeted Brazilian dressage trainer and the struggling, down-to-earth and openly out owner of the stable. Something a little more original than we usually see.
One thing Amara really conveyed -- and I haven't seen almost anyone other than Dick Francis get this across so effectively -- is how scary and dangerous horses are even when you love them dearly. They're big and they're heavy and they're sometimes unpredictable, and you can be badly hurt by them.
Anyway, I enjoyed this one very much! Keep an eye out for it.
I'm gonna go re-read Cut&Run and Sticks&Stones by Madeline Urban and Abigail Roux cause their new book of this series is coming out this December. Can't wait :D
I haven't read Sticks and Stones yet. They seemed to rapidly switch POV in Cut and Run and it annoyed me.
LC wrote: "I just finished both of those and loved them. The head-hopping in the first book was a bit much to take at first, but I got so into..."
I agree ; I read them months ago yet I can't forget their chemistry, Ty and Zane r awesome and very different types of characters; I was waiting forever for Fish and Chips. Now that Abigail Roux has confirmed it's coming dec 6th I just can't wait :D
i have it on my to-read list I just don't like the swift POV changes but i do plan to read on one day
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I do want to try the next book or two to see if the series grows on me, because that sometimes happens -- and there's got to be a reason people keep telling me I'm going to love these books.
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I don't know that I'd have the nerve to get back in the saddle after breaking my back.
LC wrote: " @Bella, you are so right! Strong characters, intense chemistry...."OMG don't remind me ;P I'm dying to hear those words <3
Lets hope this time they'll forget all those ego clashes and confess their REAL feelings for gods sake :P
Josh wrote: "I sympathize with readers who don't get the whole Adrien thing -- sometimes, nothing personal, the stories and characters aren't your kind of thing."I'm sorry I don't get it; Adrien is an awesome book with more awesome characters ; what's there not to get honestly O_o ??
Josh wrote: "I've made this commitment to read one ebook a week (fingers crossed), so last week was Astrid Amara's HALF PASS. It's not actually out yet, it releases from Samhain next year. Anyway, it's an eq..."
I'll watch out for it, I used to ride a lot when I was younger and richer! There is something about the horse world that is just special.
Thanks for the heads up.
LC wrote: "I'm ashamed to say I haven't read any Adrien English Mysteries yet. Please don't throw anything at me that will hurt. ;-) "
Throws a coke can to LC - maaan seriously ur loss; put them first on ur TBR
I'm reading Dark Horse by Kate Sherwood and I don't know how accurate it is, but it's pretty emotional up until now (20% of the book) and it's written in a not-so-common third-person present-tense point of view (should I hyphenate point of view? Not a native speaker, forgive me).
Emanuela wrote: "I'm reading Dark Horse by Kate Sherwood and I don't know how accurate it is, but it's pretty emotional "Wow I'm gonna read this too :)
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So...it's not books, but everyone's favorite Halloween movie(s)? Name the top three (any order is okay).
1. Dawn of the Dead (remake, tho the Romero original...Well, Romero is King of All Zombie Awesomeness, let's just say that)
2. Resident Evil (#1 and #3...#2 was okay, but...)
3. Cloverfield
None of these were particularly frightening to me, but I adored the monsters. And I liked looking for the easter eggs in Cloverfield.
If you want what scared me? Final Destination. My daughter and I escorted each other to the fricking bathroom after that one because neither one of us wanted to go anywhere by ourselves, LOL.[/wuss]