You all remember crazy Jack Nicholson…uttering horror’s most iconic line: Heeere’s Johnny! On this 27th day of “Shocktober”, let’s look at one of the most influential horror films of all time, from one of the world’s greatest filmmakers – need… Read More ›
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“The Thing” Shocks Halloween Horror Day #26! “Man Is The Warmest Place To Hide!”
“Man Is The Warmest Place To Hide.” With those words, Shocktober day #26 celebrates one of the greatest horror films ever: John Carpenter’s classic “The Thing!” This iconic image reminds me of what a classic, creepy and shocking film this… Read More ›
“Shocktober” Day #25 Slithers Like A “Lizard In A Woman’s Skin!” Shocking Halloween Horror!
A Bloody “Giallo” For Shocktober 2016! Yes, it’s time to celebrate Italy’s lurid “giallo” genre once again, as “Shocktober” day #25 slithers into Italy! Some of the most inventive thrillers ever made came from Italy, during a time when the… Read More ›
Shocktober 2016! Ten More Horror Classics For Halloween!
Having A Good Shocktober 2016? As you can see, Ernest Borgnine doesn’t like rats, but he’s just frightened by how much fun this Halloween season has been so far! Shocktober 2016 is counting down to Halloween night, and here is… Read More ›
Shocktober Day #14 Is A “Locked Room” Of Slashing Giallo!
PUT THE BLOODY KNIFE DOWN. Time To Talk About Day #14 Of “Shocktober!” It’s the fourteenth day of “Shocktober”, and time to slice and dice a new horror genre for you! If you don’t know about the classic Italian “giallo”… Read More ›
Amazing “Heat” Reunion! DeNiro-Pacino Showdown! New Oscar Face-off!
“Heat – A Los Angeles Crime Saga” This 1995 Michael Mann film is a modern classic, one of the greatest action thrillers of the era, and also remembered for making motion picture history: Amazingly, “Heat” was the first film to… Read More ›
Grab Your Pom Poms! Sexy “Cheerleader’s Wild Weekend” Will Make You “Rah Rah!”!
“It’ll Grab You By The Pom-Poms!” Ah, the happy days of grindhouse exploitation, when movie posters were full of double entendres and “hey now” one liners…one of the more popular genres was related to “Cheerleaders”… Cult erotic film Actress Kristine… Read More ›
Tokyo Food! Musical Bento Boxes! Sea Urchin Tempura! Biting Down Hard In Japan!
Bring On Tokyo’s Tastiest Food! Here is a look at some of the great food we’ve eaten in Tokyo – all types of great bites and beautiful plates, with delicious and unique tastes like this: Tokyo’s Dinner And A Concert!… Read More ›
Tokyo’s Legendary Fish Market! “Sushi For Breakfast” At Tsukiji! An Iconic Japanese Landmark Closes!
Time For Breakfast! There are many amazing things about Tokyo, but perhaps by favorite is “sushi for breakfast!” I have posted before about Tokyo’s legendary Tsukiji fish market, which is being moved at the end of 2016 to make room… Read More ›
The Magic Of Tokyo 2016! Eel Waiting Rooms! Golden Gai Drinking! Cat Ads!
Welcome To Tokyo 2016! I am back in one of the most magical cities in the world: Tokyo, where everywhere you turn you see something like this: I’m not sure what they are selling, but I’m buying! I brought my… Read More ›