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
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.
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
10 Batman Stories That Should Be Made into Movies
For over 70 years, children have been growing up with Batman. Each iteration is somebody’s first introduction to the character, whether it’s in print or on screen. And because
10 Quirky Authors in History
Great authors tend to possess a wild imagination and a unique perspective of the world. As a result, they’re usually kind of quirky. Whether it’s a strange habit, a bizarre
Embracing the Darkness of Modern TV
We watch comedies to laugh. We watch horror to be scared. Now, we watch TV to be…disturbed? Have you noticed that some of the most popular TV shows feature the
How Far Should You Go For Creative Success?
Competitive creativity It’s no secret that creative fields are competitive ones. For every successful artist there are 10 starving ones begging for attention. Getting yourself out there is easy these
Visiting Movie, TV, and Music Memorabilia
Our museums are stocked with an overview of humanity’s accomplishments. Some of my favorite pieces to seek out in these shrines are movie memorabilia.
Seeing Queen + Adam Lambert In Concert
Here is a recap of Queen's show at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh during their 2019 Rhapsody Tour.