In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about one of the bloodiest and most hysterical horror films ever made – Alucarda (1977)! Directed by Juan … Read More
Black Zoo (1963) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about a nearly forgotten horror obscurity that is so strange it almost defies classification – Black Zoo (1963)! … Read More
The Dentist (1996) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about a 90s horror flick from the people who brought you Re-Animator (1985) and Society (1989) that is guaranteed … Read More
Night Warning (1982) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about a criminally neglected cult gem that is also one of my favorites of the notorious Video Nasties … Read More
Deranged (1974) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about a gruesome 70s horror film premised on the real life crimes of notorious ghoul Ed Gein – … Read More
Review: Maria Bamford’s new comedy album, “20%,” is her best
Album Review: Maria Bamford 20% There’s an old saw about how comedians wish they could be rock stars and rock stars wish they could be comedians. The professions are two … Read More
Movie Review: Imperium
At this point, Daniel Radcliffe has appeared in enough different sorts of roles on screen (and on stage) to prove that he is a solid actor and not just a one-note … Read More
Book: Invasive (Chuck Wendig)
Invasive Chuck Wendig Harper Voyager Publishing August 16th, 2016 ISBN: 0062351575 (ISBN13: 9780062351579) Quick review: Hannah Stander is a futurist working as a consultant for the FBI. … Read More
Comedy Album Review: The Pat Brown “Sex Tape”
“I’m black, I’m gay, I’m female. I’m just so thankful I wasn’t left-handed.” New York-via-Atlanta comedian Pat Brown isn’t shy about her identity on her debut album, Sex Tape, but her easygoing, … Read More
DVD Review: 10 Cloverfield Lane
10 Cloverfield Lane is on DVD and all digital platforms now Starring: John Goodman (The Big Lebowski, TV’s Roseanne) Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, The Thing) John … Read More
Shadwen Review
THIS REVIEW ORIGINALLY APPEARED ON MY PERSONAL SITE, GAMES AND JUNK. Platforms: PC and Playstation 4 (reviewed) Shadwen is a stealth game that has Shadwen, the titular assassin you play … Read More
Film Review: Tabloid Vivant
Tabloid Vivant will be screened at Chicago’s Doc Theater on July 9th Starring: Jesse Woodrow (TV’s Charmed), Tamzin Brown (The Adderall Diaries), and Chris Carlisle (Dog tags) Written/Directed by: Kyle … Read More
Game Review: Gone Home
Gone Home (PS4) The Fullbright Company | August 2013 (PC/Mac), Jan 2016 (Console) Platforms: Playstation 4, Xbox One, Windows, Linux, Mac OS X This review is going to have two … Read More
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
Uncharted 4 for PS4 hit the shelves on May 10, and here’s my review. Don’t scroll past the trailer if you don’t want spoilers! “I am a man of fortune … Read More