Essays, Film, Interviews, Lit, Nonfiction

Interview: Bringing Background Characters to the Fore: A Talk with Author David Lazar

Sidekicks, comic foils, and other stock and background characters: cinephile and essayist David Lazar loves watching old movie character actors more than the leads. In his latest book, Celeste Holm […]

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Children's books, Comics and Graphic Novels, Fiction, Lit, Reviews

Review: Re-Animaniac: Dr. Herbert West & Astounding Tales of Medical Malpractice

Dr. Herbert West & Astounding Tales of Medical Malpractice By Bruce Brown and Thomas Boatwright Arcana Comics Howard Phillips Lovecraft was once a rare beast. Following a personal literary philosophy […]

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Fiction, Film, Lists, Lit

Third Ghost Reviews—A Collection of Horrifying Fictional Memories

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Hey! Remember that one particularly scary thing? You know… That terrifying tale you read or heard as a kid. That creepy commercial that came on late one night. That bit […]

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Music, Previews

The Master of Horror John Carpenter Is Bringing His Massive Soundtrack Themes to the Aragon Ballroom

I understand if the notion of a tour featuring a 69-year-old band leader performing instrumental songs doesn’t exactly sound like a rocking good time, but the show director, screenwriter, and […]

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