Frankenstein, a Blackeyed Theatre production at the Greenwich Theatre, directed by Eliot Giuralarocca and adapted by John Ginman. Confession: I couldn’t remember if I had read this book. I’d definitely … Read More
Review: “Train Station” is an Experimental Success
To speak of the directing, acting, and cinematography is no small feat when writing about the experimental drama Train Station (2017). Boasting 40 writer/directors from 25 countries, the truly remarkable aspects … Read More
DVD Review: Jim Jarmusch’s doc about The Stooges, “Gimme Danger”
The new documentary, Gimme Danger, is a brisk and entertaining look at the history of the seminal Detroit rock band, The Stooges, who are often credited with laying the sonic groundwork … Read More
Album review: Neil Young is weary but unbowed on the new “Peace Trail”
Only five short months have elapsed since Neil Young’s last album, a live collection called Earth, hit the marketplace, and already the classic rocker is back with a batch of … Read More
Movie Review: “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is too elaborate, but good fun
The tendency toward serialization in current pop culture has proven a boon for television, with shows becoming more addictive and binge-able as the stories that are unpacked become more complex. Unfortunately, … Read More
The Raven (1963) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, filmmaker and screenwriter Kevin DiNovis joins me to talk about a kid-friendly horror/comedy with an incredible cast – The Raven … Read More
Intruder (1989) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about an inventive, low budget slasher with a really interesting cast and crew – Intruder (1989)! Directed by Scott … Read More
The Head (1959) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about a creepy and atmospheric mad scientist movie from Germany – The Head (1959)! Written and directed by … Read More
Blood for Dracula (1974) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about a campy cult classic that is also one of the funniest vampire movies ever made – Blood … Read More
The Mutilator (1984) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about an infamous, regional slasher from North Carolina – The Mutilator (1984)! Filmed in Atlantic Beach and Morehead … Read More
Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933) – Halloween Horror Picks
Mystery of the Wax Museum In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, filmmaker Matt Dinan joins me to talk about one of the earliest color horror films … Read More
The Vagrant (1992) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about an overlooked and neglected horror comedy with a fantastic cast – The Vagrant (1992). Directed by Chris … Read More
Poor Pretty Eddie (1975) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about my favorite grindhouse movie of all time – Poor Pretty Eddie (1975)! Produced by gangster/pornographer/murderer Michael Thevis … Read More
The Beast with 1,000,000 Eyes (1955) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about one of Roger Corman’s very first creature features – The Beast with 1,000,000 Eyes (1955)! Produced by … Read More