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H'ween Horrorthon: 'Fright Night' (1985)
"What's the matter, Charley? Scared?!" —Chris Sarandon as vampire Jerry Dandridge Hello, and velcome. So, I'm one of those people who isn't very squeamish when it comes to certain acts I see in horror films, least of all bloodsucking. I've never found vampires or even vampire folklore to be that scary to begin with. And yet, there's a certain frightening allure to them. Somehow, the idea of being undead for all eternity with bulging yellow eyes and sharp fangs with the ability to bite and then suck blood out of a jugular vein seems rather sad and pathetic. But, the allure comes from what vampires can also do. They can shapeshift (turn into bats, wolves, maybe even a cat; perhaps, a raccoon?), and they can also gently coax and persuade their victims in order to feed their bloodlust. They either become vampires themselves, or are disposed of after the act.
By Carlos Gonzalez8 years ago in Geeks
Why Characters Need to Fail
The shame I feel at calling myself a comic book fan right now is sad on many levels. For too long, I have watched the comic book community deteriorate from the sidelines and I have decided to finally throw my opinion out into the void for whoever wishes to hear it.
By John Smith8 years ago in Geeks
Theatre Creates Change Vol. 2
Good Day, "Musical Mamis & Legit Lads"! This is your Artistic Endorser, D.C. With another entry from the DC Theatre Blog! Theatre continues breaks new ground in many ways; As a tool of self-discovery, allowing folks to grow as individuals, having had the experiences of another; As a means of reflection, as a performance, a scene or even a moment can connect as a representation of previous thoughts within one's own meander through life; As an inspirational muse pushing one to greatness or a mental challenge of the impossible, shown and proven. Take my own life as an example: As a young entertainer, I knew I wanted to become an established & well-respected professional artist. I also knew I had to work hard to get there, so I would double down and push hard in all situations... Sometimes to my detriment. People I've performed with will tell you with great certainty: I had the habits of Will Smith in his early days on the "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air".
By Darius Colquitt8 years ago in Geeks
Beth IS a Clone!
I am both a huge fan of The Film Theorists and Rick and Morty, however, after watching the Rick and Morty Season Finale last night, I was perfectly convinced that Beth was, indeed, the original copy. I had no qualms with this until I watched the brand new Film Theory episode on YouTube this morning. If you are not caught up on Rick and Morty or Film Theory, then I recommend that you do that before continuing to read this article.
By Liza Newheart8 years ago in Geeks
Conroy, Hamill, and Savage Headline Saturday's NYCC
Saturday is usually the busiest day at New York Comic Con (NYCC). The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center is packed with hundreds of thousands of fans, so expect long lines at Artists’ Alley and gridlock traffic on the showroom floor.
By Jacob Elyachar8 years ago in Geeks
Good Time (2017) — Cannes Film Festival Review
With Take One Magzine’s time at Cannes nearly done, the team managed to fit in one final red carpet appearance. To see them out was the latest from acclaimed directing duo Benny and Josh Safdie, Good Time, a film that, thankfully, little was known about. Amidst all of the excitement in the cool heat of the night, the film ahead would be one none of the team was prepared for. Taking place over the course of just one evening, the film follows Constantine ‘Connie’ Nikas (Robert Pattinson) as he desperately tries to free his unwitting partner in crime and mentally-handicapped brother Nick (Benny Safdie), while evading the law at every turn. Good Time proved to be an outstanding, stellar achievement across the board, whipping up an original adventure that can only be described as simply breathtaking.
By Darius Azdeh8 years ago in Geeks
Movies That Sequel Baited Pretty Hard
It's not uncommon for movies to plan their sequels far in advance. It's been pretty common practice to do contractually for a while in Hollywood. Noticeably, many films leave the story open to the possibility of a sequel for buzz reasons or to ease the mountains of anxiety that the Hollywood franchise writers surely suffer. Every once in a while, a film will have an ending that leaves the possibility of a sequel pretty doubtless. I figure it as a producer or studio exec betting on what they think is a sure horse. Then the sequel, for one reason or another, never comes which, the farther we get from release date, the more amusing this becomes — or maybe frustrating, depending on where your desires lie.
By Iris St.Lucy8 years ago in Geeks
