Creative Inspirations: Jim Henson
I’m starting a new series called “Creative Inspirations,” in which I highlight the figures who have inspired my writing. And for my first installment, it only made sense to start
Category: Arts and Entertainment
Posts about books, book, movie, music, and TV reviews. Also, arts and entertainment essays, pop culture, and pieces I’ve written for other sites.
Sometimes the Movie is Better Than the Book
There’s an unwritten rule that if you’re a reader, you always have to love the original source material more than its movie adaptation. There are a lot of good arguments
An Introduction to Black and White Horror Movies
Classic movies are like classic books. Everyone’s heard about them, and they might even know some facts about them, but a lot of people have never read or watched them.
10 of the Scariest Types of Horror Stories
For those of us who find entertainment in being scared, we each to be scared in different ways. Some want to jump out of their seats. Others like psychological horror.
Thoughts After Attending My First Comic-Con
In April of 2022, I attended my first comic-con. Late to the party, it’s something that I’ve wanted to do for a long time, and this time just felt like
“You’ll Be Okay” Short Film Review and Interview
As a cisgender, straight, white female, I don’t seem like a likely candidate to speak on stories about the transgender community. But I have plenty experience living as an outcast.
8 Great Ghost Story Tropes
Ghosts. Like most paranormal entities, they are not just one thing. Yet, they are immediately recognizable. Many believe ghosts to be the spirits of the dead. Others think of them
My Five Favorite Films: A Guest Post by Jonathan Edward Durham
Movie magic and movie mayhem Movies are as imperfect as an art form gets, which is why they’re absolute magic when they’re done right…and utter disasters when they’re not. To
10 Memorable Movie Theater Experiences
There are so many movies that are released in a year and so many platforms on which to watch them that movie theaters should have been made obsolete years ago.
How the Midwest Horror Was Won by filmmaker James Morley III
By: James Morley III If necessity is the mother of invention, then perhaps the father is desperation. In the spring of 2020, after many years of unsuccessful attempts to rejuvenate
Blood from Stone Film Review
If you’ve seen one vampire movie, you haven’t seen them all. Vampires are one of the most versatile movie monsters there are, and their immortality means that they’re used to
When Writers Change Genres by Francis H. Powell
By: Francis H. Powell Do writers write in a certain genre, because they are good at it? Perhaps they are trying to emulate their favourite writers. What about writers whose
‘Camp Death III in 2D’ PR Stunt: How to Get a Dumb Movie Released on Amazon Prime by Mother of Movies
By Vanessa Stewart of Mother of Movies Matt Frame is a filmmaker who’s gone to extraordinary lengths to not only get his film made but also in the promotion of
10 Podcasts About Celebrities and Hollywood
Podcasts are the definition of a godsend in this lonely world. They invite you to listen to a genuine conversation, lecture, or story on topics that you personally love. This
5 TV Show Binge Recommendations
I’m one of the few people who doesn’t subscribe to a streaming service or premium cable channel. Instead, I resort to DVD’s to binge watch and catch up on popular