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Horror Aughts #9: ‘The Mothman Prophecies’ and The Frisson of the Paranormal The disquieting yet riveting thrill of believing in supernatural entities

For my Horror Aughts column, I revisited Mark Pellington’s "The Mothman Prophecies" from 2002, which made me recall some sweet memories alongside my initial fascination and love for horror and the paranormal.

Horror Aughts #9: ‘The Mothman Prophecies’ and The Frisson of the Paranormal The disquieting yet riveting thrill of believing in supernatural entities

For my Horror Aughts column, I revisited Mark Pellington’s "The Mothman Prophecies" from 2002, which made me recall some sweet memories alongside my initial fascination and love for horror and the paranormal.

Half the World Might Lose Their S**t When ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ Hits Netflix Controversy and outrage are practically a guarantee with this season

Wrote something while I eagerly and impatiently await the new season of Monster.

Jeremy Clarkson's Charming And Hilarious Reality Show On Amazon Prime Deserves Your Attention - SlashFilm Jeremy Clarkson, the host of Top Gear, has a very different reality show on Prime Video that's also worth your time and attention.

For /Film, I wrote about CLARKSON'S FARM, my latest TV obsession on Amazon Prime. An endearing, hilarious, and unique little reality show about being a farmer (or rather, trying to be) in rural England — led by Top Gear's own Jeremy Clarkson.

Apple TV+'s Wonderful New Sports Show Channels A Kevin Costner Classic - SlashFilm The Owen Wilson-led Apple TV+ sports dramedy series Stick works for many of the same reasons that a certain cult classic Kevin Costner movie does.

For Slashfilm, I wrote about Apple TV+’s new TV dramedy, #Stick, and how it channels one of the best golf movies, TIN CUP, made by the great Ron Shelton.

Jeremy Clarkson's Charming And Hilarious Reality Show On Amazon Prime Deserves Your Attention - SlashFilm Jeremy Clarkson, the host of Top Gear, has a very different reality show on Prime Video that's also worth your time and attention.

For /Film, I wrote about CLARKSON'S FARM, my latest TV obsession on Amazon Prime. An endearing, hilarious, and unique little reality show about being a farmer (or rather, trying to be) in rural England — led by Top Gear's own Jeremy Clarkson.

Apple TV+'s Wonderful New Sports Show Channels A Kevin Costner Classic - SlashFilm The Owen Wilson-led Apple TV+ sports dramedy series Stick works for many of the same reasons that a certain cult classic Kevin Costner movie does.

For Slashfilm, I wrote about Apple TV+’s new TV dramedy, #Stick, and how it channels one of the best golf movies, TIN CUP, made by the great Ron Shelton.

I rewatched M:I Ghost Protocol over the weekend alongside Rogue Nation. These 2 are the peak of the franchise for me: high-octane, stupendous, ridiculously entertaining action spectacles of the highest order. And soon, I'll get to write about one of them for @slashfilm.bsky.social. Yay!

I rewatched M:I Ghost Protocol over the weekend alongside Rogue Nation. These 2 are the peak of the franchise for me: high-octane, stupendous, ridiculously entertaining action spectacles of the highest order. And soon, I'll get to write about one of them for @slashfilm.bsky.social. Yay!

Finding a Kindred Spirit in the Deep Depths of Despair The poignant and fortuitous bond between strangers: ‘Lake George’

I wrote about Jeffrey Reiner’s neo-noir, Lake George, and the unexpected and tragic bond between two strangers that it captures beautifully. Did not expect this to hit this hard. Whigham and Coon are perfect together.

Finding a Kindred Spirit in the Deep Depths of Despair The poignant and fortuitous bond between strangers: ‘Lake George’

I wrote about Jeffrey Reiner’s neo-noir, Lake George, and the unexpected and tragic bond between two strangers that it captures beautifully. Did not expect this to hit this hard. Whigham and Coon are perfect together.

The Exquisite Eeriness of Bird Horrors Part III: 'Cuckoo' (2024) Bringing my series to a close with Tilman Singer’s deliciously deranged horror mystery that caws its way inside your head

Better late than never (or at least that's the defense I'm going with), I finally bring my Bird Horror series to a close with Tilman Singer's bonkers, if flawed, creature feature Cuckoo.

The Exquisite Eeriness of Bird Horrors Part III: 'Cuckoo' (2024) Bringing my series to a close with Tilman Singer’s deliciously deranged horror mystery that caws its way inside your head

Better late than never (or at least that's the defense I'm going with), I finally bring my Bird Horror series to a close with Tilman Singer's bonkers, if flawed, creature feature Cuckoo.

Has the Time Come to Stop ‘Eating the Rich’? Apple TV’s new cheeky comfort show, ‘Your Friends and Neighbors,’ offers a self-reflective and delightful alternative

Jon Hamm redefines the wealthy asshole stereotype by going broke. Doozy and delightful, 'Your Friends and Neighbors' is cheeky comfort TV — which also made me reflect on where we stand on eat-the-rich movies and shows.

Has the Time Come to Stop ‘Eating the Rich’? Apple TV’s new cheeky comfort show, ‘Your Friends and Neighbors,’ offers a self-reflective and delightful alternative

Jon Hamm redefines the wealthy asshole stereotype by going broke. Doozy and delightful, 'Your Friends and Neighbors' is cheeky comfort TV — which also made me reflect on where we stand on eat-the-rich movies and shows.

Black Mirror Season 7 Review: Heartfelt Drama That Misses The Show's Sci-Fi Edge - Looper As "Black Mirror" enters its seventh season and veers further from its initial concept, it has us asking: is this format worth sustaining?

BLACK MIRROR is back again, and Season 7 is surprisingly good, even if the series is not as unpredictable and innovative as it used to be. My review:

Horror Aughts #8: 'Hostel' and The Chainsaw Politics of Comeuppance In 2006, Eli Roth served up toxic masculinity and then gouged its eye out

Forgot to share my latest Horror Aughts entry: Hostel is still inelegant, schlocky, and full-on, but it’s also a relentless B-movie hitting your nerves with a blood-soaked meat pounder.

Horror Aughts #8: 'Hostel' and The Chainsaw Politics of Comeuppance In 2006, Eli Roth served up toxic masculinity and then gouged its eye out

Forgot to share my latest Horror Aughts entry: Hostel is still inelegant, schlocky, and full-on, but it’s also a relentless B-movie hitting your nerves with a blood-soaked meat pounder.

Last night, I had the chance to rewatch the Irish remake of the War of the Buttons, a forgotten gem that greatly contributed to my childhood back in the 90s. It’s still a mischievous, funny, and subtly moving little film that evokes the beauty of what it meant to be a kid in a simpler time.

I loved it even back then, but now I have a much greater appreciation for it. As you said: Time. It hits different.

How We Made Brands Out of Cancer and Mental Illness Disease Debauchery: 'Apple Cider Vinegar'

"Illnesses — uncomfortable, debilitating, terminal, or otherwise — are similar in many ways, but the torment they put us through is never identical."

I wrote about Netflix's sensational miniseries 'Apple Cider Vinegar'.

Unforgiven still hits hard.

Open Discussion: ‘Severance’ Season 2 Finale Questions, theories, suspicions — gimme it!

Severance heads, gather! I need your help — let’s talk this season 2 finale out.

How We Made Brands Out of Cancer and Mental Illness Disease Debauchery: 'Apple Cider Vinegar'

"Illnesses — uncomfortable, debilitating, terminal, or otherwise — are similar in many ways, but the torment they put us through is never identical."

I wrote about Netflix's sensational miniseries 'Apple Cider Vinegar'.

Open Discussion: ‘Severance’ Season 2 Finale Questions, theories, suspicions — gimme it!

Severance heads, gather! I need your help — let’s talk this season 2 finale out.

‘Common Side Effects’ — A Psychedelic Delicacy This world could use some healing

The best adult animated series on TV right now that you aren’t watching — but I hope you will. My review of 'Common Side Effects.'

‘Common Side Effects’ — A Psychedelic Delicacy This world could use some healing

The best adult animated series on TV right now that you aren’t watching — but I hope you will. My review of 'Common Side Effects.'

Horror Aughts #7: ‘The Hills Have Eyes’ and the Boundary-Pushing Evolution of Schlock Horrors Alexandre Aja’s 2006 remake isn’t nearly as shocking as it once was — why’s that?

After a 3-month hiatus, my Horror Aughts series is back with Alexandre Aja’s The Hills Have Eyes remake, which isn’t nearly as shocking as it was 19 years ago. I touch on why that is while I also briefly explore how schlock horror evolved in the past two decades.

Horror Aughts #7: ‘The Hills Have Eyes’ and the Boundary-Pushing Evolution of Schlock Horrors Alexandre Aja’s 2006 remake isn’t nearly as shocking as it once was — why’s that?

After a 3-month hiatus, my Horror Aughts series is back with Alexandre Aja’s The Hills Have Eyes remake, which isn’t nearly as shocking as it was 19 years ago. I touch on why that is while I also briefly explore how schlock horror evolved in the past two decades.

The ‘Bloodborne’-esque Milieu of ‘Nosferatu’ Beguiled Me The beauty of shadows

Though the Oscars snubbed Nosferatu’s magnificent style and cinematography, I did not. In fact, I compared it to one of the most beloved From Software videogames, the iconic action-horror RPG, Bloodborne.