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Jul 23, 20244 min read

The Gloriousness, Brilliantness, and Geniusness of "Ridiculousness."

Is a shockingly simple, often idiotic, viral-video clip show on MTV, really one of the greatest, most entertaining, most hilarious, and...

Jul 22, 20242 min read

Every second Wednesday of the month, I am honored to host a fun movie screening at the beautiful Lake Theater in Oak Park. We call it...

Jul 21, 20243 min read

In the spring of 1979 a low-budget horror film called "Phantasm" was released, and to put it mildly, I lost my (almost) 14 year-old mind....

Jul 20, 20244 min read

I have been watching television talk shows for as far back as I can remember, particularly the late night shows. When I was a kid, I...

Jul 19, 20242 min read

We recently passed the 7th anniversary of the death of the remarkable filmmaker George A. Romero. So, I wanted to share some Romero stuff...

Jul 18, 20244 min read

Yes, you read that title correctly. There was indeed, a children's coloring and activity book tied-in with a David Lynch movie! I...

Jul 17, 20244 min read

NOTE: In this post, anytime that I compliment and/or rave about some of the huge special effects/action sequences in the new movie...

Jul 16, 20243 min read

Two of the biggest theater chains in the country, Regal and AMC, do this thing in which they only charge a $5 admission to see a new...

Jul 14, 20243 min read

As we get into a new work week, how about going back to last week, and listening to (and subscribing to) my podcasts! First, The Nick D...

Jul 14, 20244 min read

Today is Bastille Day, which is not just a massive jam by awesome Canadian Rock Gods Rush, but it is also French National Day,...