INTRODUCTION Obviously I wrote this story a looong time ago. I mean, c’mon. A Falcon? The last Falcon rolled off the Ford assembly line in 1970, according to Dr. Google. But that’s OK because the central conceit of “Paradise Café”… READ MORE
Warner Bros.
“Evil Dead Burn” starring Souheila Yacoub as I’ve‑Had‑Enough Alice; Hunter Doohan as weakling and coward Joseph; Luciane Buchanan as Up‑Yours Thya; Erroll Shand as bitter, mean, angry, and resentful Edgar; Tandi Wright as Gotta‑Keep‑Everything‑Together Susan; Maude Davey as funny, Alzheimer’s-addled… READ MORE
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INTRODUCTION I hate writing. I really do. I think my attitude toward writing is similar to that of my friend, Ray Aldridge, who once said (and I think he was quoting yet another writer), “I enjoy having written.” That suits… READ MORE
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INTRODUCTION The Rocket Slide exists! It’s a real thing and I stole it directly from a creepy, hidden-away playground in my old neighborhood. Whether it can be used by a vengeful ex-husband to kidnap his children … that’s another matter…. READ MORE
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“Obsession” Starring Michael Johnston as Bear, Inde Navarrette as Nikki, Cooper Tomlinson as Ian, Megan Lawless as Sarah, and others. Written and directed by Curry Barker. 1 hour, 48 minutes. Rated R. Theatrical release. Plot summary: A man who’s hopelessly… READ MORE
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INTRODUCTION Does comedic horror exist? The producers of the “Scream” movies would say so, I think. But in fact, is “Scream” funny? Well, it is my studied opinion that within the context of horror, yes, it is funny. I would… READ MORE
Universal Studios
“Disclosure Day” Starring Emily Blunt as Margaret Fairchild, Josh O’Connor as Dr. Daniel Kellner, Colin Firth as Noah Scanlon, and others. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Two hours, 25 minutes. Rated PG-13. Theatrical release. Plot summary: Dr. Daniel Kellner is being… READ MORE
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“Passenger” starring Lou Llobell as not-always-making-the-best-choice Maddie Brecker, Jacob Scipio as not-always-making-the-best-choice Tyler Genocchio, Melissa Leo as damn-I-didn’t know-that-a-neck-could-do-that Diana Larson, Miles Fowler as Lucas Tedesco and Alan Trong as Daniel, the onset victims, and others. Directed by André Øvredal…. READ MORE
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“Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” Starring Pedro Pascal as The Mandalorian, Sigourney Weaver as Colonel Ward, and the voice of Martin Scorsese as Hugo Durant, among others. Directed by John Favreau. Two hours, 12 minutes. Rated PG-13. Plot summary:… READ MORE
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Something weird is happening in Choctawhatchee Bay. It’s changing, in ways we may not like. I base this hypothesis, first, on the anecdotal evidence of my own eyes. You’re probably tired of hearing me say I’ve lived in Fort Walton… READ MORE