Returning to Batman Returns

My favorite Christmas movies are not ones that your standard normies would choose. No It’s a Wonderful Life in my top five or even ten. Instead, and to give you an idea of how I roll, my two favorite Christmas movies are Batman Returns (1992) and Black Christmas (1974). Clearly, I like my Yuletide cinema … Continue reading Returning to Batman Returns

Late Night Memories: Sizzle Kisses

It’s another Friday night in 1991 where I’m home watching USA Up All Night with my favorite late night date, the bubbly and bodacious Rhonda Shear. Rhonda is never anything short of absolutely, positively scrumpdillyicious in every single episode she hosts, but some nights still stand out in my nostalgic memory banks as particularly tasty. … Continue reading Late Night Memories: Sizzle Kisses

Miss Baltimore Crabs

In which we further sing the praises of Bad Girl Supreme, Miss Baltimore Crabs 1945 herself, Velma Von Tussle. Those poor runner-ups might still hold some grudges. They padded their cups,  but I screwed the judges. — Velma Von Tussle By all accounts, Hairspray’s resident villainess Velma Von Tussle is a reprehensible character. She’s snide, … Continue reading Miss Baltimore Crabs

Lost and Found: There’s Nothing Out There

In which spring breaking college kids—including a bikini babe hall of fame final girl—fight off an alien attack at a remote cabin in the woods. Many have claimed that Rolfe Kanefsky’s 1991 horror comedy There’s Nothing Out There is the first movie to feature the now-trope of the self-aware horror-watching nerd character. Yes, years before … Continue reading Lost and Found: There’s Nothing Out There

Full Moon Pfever

I’ve got a pfever, and the only prescription is more Pfeiffer. In honor of tonight’s full harvest moon glowing orange in the night sky, I’m watching Wolf (1994) again for the umpteenth time. An annual October watch for me, Wolf is obviously also tailor-made for full moon viewing. You’ve heard of full moon fever? Well, … Continue reading Full Moon Pfever

Dr. Loomis and the Leggy Vampire Lover

Yoooo, check this out! Just when I thought the internet had revealed all there was to know about the world, this set of photos with two legendary horror actors surfaced and proceeded to blow my mind. Just a couple of icons, sharing coffee and some laughs. Amazing. Donald Pleasance made a lot of movies, horror … Continue reading Dr. Loomis and the Leggy Vampire Lover