Late Night Memories

As you no doubt remember, because I harp on about it frequently, I spent most Friday and Saturday nights in the early to mid-1990s watching B-movies on late-night television. And when Rhonda Shear hosted these gonzo cult movies on USA Up All Night I was absolutely glued to the boob tube. Ahem *cough cough* I … Continue reading Late Night Memories →

Elvira, French Maid of the Dark

It’s October, which means Halloween, which means horror, which means Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. If there’s one thing that consumes my thoughts as much as Halloween and horror, it’s Elvira, aka Cassandra Peterson. A dream of mine came true earlier this fall when I actually met Cassandra herself!! At a big, east coast horror … Continue reading Elvira, French Maid of the Dark →

Summer Vibing, Autumn Dreaming

With the summer solstice just a few days ago, I’m trying to live in the moment and appreciate summer while it’s here. You know me though, always with a third eye towards the next season, my beloved autumn. After all, we’re just a scant four months from Halloween. Speaking of beloved, my favorite autumnal deity, … Continue reading Summer Vibing, Autumn Dreaming →

The Art of the Ad: Sex, Lies, and Video Games, Part II

Last year we gazed back into the golden age of arcade and video game advertising, when ad agencies went all in on sexy (and often sexist) ad campaigns. It was a very different time. Well, there were more than enough examples to warrant a sequel post, so here it is. This time, with 100% more … Continue reading The Art of the Ad: Sex, Lies, and Video Games, Part II →

A Sampling of Movies with Big Anniversaries This Year

As always, a new year brings with it new, milestone anniversaries. For instance, 2023 is the twentieth anniversary of Lost in Translation (2003), the thirtieth anniversary of Dazed and Confused (1993), and the fortieth anniversary of Scarface (1983). It’s also the twenty-fifth anniversary of The Last Days of Disco (1998), the thirty-fifth anniversary of two … Continue reading A Sampling of Movies with Big Anniversaries This Year →