The Wain-wright stuff: Loudon's coming to FTC, and a whole bunch of other notes Jul 25, 2008
The gig is an after party for "Bikini Blood Bath II," a horror flick that is premiering at Channel One beforehand. Covin member Eric Schrader helped with the flick. (New Haven Register, CT)
Controversial director moves forward - one scandal at a time Jul 25, 2008
Breillat met Argento - a rising actress and daughter of Italian horror director Dario Argento - at the Toronto festival, while she spotted the unknown Ait Aattou sitting at a sidewalk caf. "It's like love at first sight; I sense immediately whether the person is right," says Breillat, who never rehearses her actors. (Globe and Mail)
Quirky U.S. spots, from $139 Jul 23, 2008
For example, the Exorcist Housethe home of the boy whose real-life story inspired the 1973 horror movieis just forty minutes south of Baltimore in Cottage City. Other sites include the faux-50s restaurant ("hon" being the standard form of greeting), the home of the beehive hairdo immortalized in native son filmmaker John Waters's movie "Hairspray". (MSNBC -- Travel)
Cop: 2-wheel warning Jul 23, 2008
To our horror, we saw a motorcycle going under a car with two people flying off the motorcycle, through the air, toward our van. I actually locked eyes with the driver of the motorcycle right before he hit the driver s side of our van. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Osian acquires Leonard Schrader Collection Jul 15, 2008
The collection promises to transport us into a unique aesthetic and intellectual adventure with its mix of comedy, horror, action, suspense and romance in many shapes and forms and many locations of the world, Mr Tuli said. Bookmark / Share. (Economic Times)
Sylvester Stallone's Return as RAMBO is Explosive in All Media Jun 9, 2008
The Rambo franchise continues to be strong during the digital age because it appeals to a very fervent fan base that receives its entertainment in many different formats from packaged media to all other digital options," said Ron Schwartz, Lionsgate General Manager and Executive Vice President. "The Rambo series has been a jewel of the Lionsgate library and this new installment to the franchise is an action-packed movie that has obviously thrilled old and new Rambo fans alike (Canada Newswire)
Stick around for thriller Stuck Jun 7, 2008
Stuart Gordon, a horror director best known for his 1985 Re-Animator, opens with parallel stories that share a dispirited view of life as a continuous, homicidal struggle for supremacy. Mena Suvari s Brandi, a conscientious health-care aide in a nursing home, is preyed upon by her Vampira-like supervisor, who promises her a promotion only if she continues to kowtow to her demands. (Boston Herald)
* OTHER RELEASES Jun 6, 2008
Way back in 1977, groundbreaking Italian horror director Dario Argento unleashed Suspiria, a stylish, intense and brutal tale of witches in a German dance school that ended up on critics' lists of the best horror films ever made - and which continues to amaze viewers today ... But the story - an increasingly deranged young man causes havoc in his parents' mansion, or so it seems - is no biographical yarn; it's an almost experimental exercise, which Variety called "near-brilliant," the Village... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
You know you are from Lodi if ... Jun 6, 2008
Watching in horror as Robbie would toss small children from the high board. Also swam summer league practice at the old Lodi High pool, upstairs. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Win 'Indiana Jones' Movie Collectibles Jun 3, 2008
The Prizes Sideshow Collectibles, world renown for its creation of high-end collectibles based on such film sagas as "Star Wars," "The Lord of the Rings," the James Bond movies and Universal Studios horror movies, is now creating collectibles based on the Indiana Jones movies. Among them is a Premium Format Indiana Jones figure, which presents the adventuring archaeologist as he appears in "Raiders of the Lost Ark." Standing 22 inches tall, the figure comes holding the film's iconic gold... (Click2Houston, TX)
This week's DVD report (June 1) Jun 1, 2008
Remaking an Asian horror import, Jessica Alba stars as a blind woman whose corneal transplant surgery leaves her plagued by frightening visions. She might not have seen all this before, but you sure have. (Boston Globe)
FDR memorabilia going on the auction block May 30, 2008
FDR was sitting for a portrait in his vacation cottage in Georgia on April 12, 1945, when to the painter's horror, he suddenly slumped forward in his chair. A short time later, the nation's 32nd president -- the only commander-in-chief in our nation's history to serve more than two terms -- lay dead of a cerebral hemorrhage at age 63. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Amid mess, 'shop' is their motto May 29, 2008
The reconstruction project, it would seem, is a horror for any downtown Chatham business owner. No summer tourists are driving up Main Street, and even locals familiar with downtown's network of stores might now consider the street too much of a hassle to traverse. (Albany Times Union)
Art and technology will meet in citywide exhibit May 12, 2008
The title is a reference both to the horror movie The Shining, and to the chandelier itself. At the jewelry shop Ornamentum, Hudson artist Kathe Izzo is doing a piece involving jewelry. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
A yard sale for the troops May 2, 2008
She treated both Iraqis and soldiers, and she told them about one 27-year-old Iraqi woman who came in with one arm torn off, clinging to her baby, and in her own language expressing to Tina-Marie the inexplicable horror of such losses, Moody said. It doesn t matter whether you re Republican or Democrat or for the war of against the war, I think we can all agree we want to see the troops come home, Moody said. (Danvers Herald, MA)
'Anamorph': Blood Simple, By Kurt Loder Apr 19, 2008
Having directed Dafoe to tamp down his trademark intensity, first-time feature director Henry Miller can't infuse the film with any energy even with cinematographer Fred Murphy doing a creditable job of replicating the clammy horror of Darius Khondji's work in "Se7en." Miller had the good fortune to be able to cast some engaging actors in the film, especially Scott Speedman as Stan's increasingly suspicious partner, and Clea DuVall as a young woman whose significance in the story unfortunately... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Prom Night delivers classic slasher fun Apr 12, 2008
This update of the 80s camp horror classic goes back to basics for a fun popcorn thriller ... They obviously haven t seen Scream or heard anything about horror film survival 101 ... Fans of over-the-top blood and guts horror such as Saw will be bored with this tame, old-fashioned slasher flick. (Boston Herald)
* Springs fever Apr 12, 2008
Its owner, Wes Skiles, has shot underwater scenes for Imax, National Geographic and PBS. A loyalist to the Florida springs, he prevailed upon Sony Pictures to hold the premiere of The Cave, a horror film for which he did underwater shots, in High Springs. For water, springs are a way out, Skiles said one day in February while negotiating the Santa Fe in his motorboat. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Value is in the eye of the collector Apr 8, 2008
But like they say, one man's treasure is another man's inspiration for a horror movie. The other similarity between pet people and flea market people is there is little difference between those on the service side and those on the consumer side. (NJ.com -- News)
Asian Pacific art gallery opens Apr 4, 2008
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Ideas on improving high schools? Apr 2, 2008
Your source of information and conversation about education in Georgia and the nation. The entry titled "Fixing high schools," and any of the comments about it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Thieves steal diamond necklace worth €1.2 million at Dutch arts fair Mar 8, 2008
A. O. Scott reviews "The Orphanage," a new Spanish horror film directed by Juan Antonio Bayona. A.O. Scott reviews "Charlie Wilson's War" starring Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts. (International Herald Tribune)
Letters to the Editor - 3/6/2008 Mar 7, 2008
" So, my natural question is: Why not other scientists who disagree with the IPCC, or these so-called Elite Scientific Journals? Regardless of who funds them, or their perspective? Science is a continuing debate, the process is one of poking and prodding to find holes in theory. Either to recreate it or not, thus validating it, or defeating it. If jealous reviewers prevent dissenting scientists from participation in elite journals, you do not have a real process. You, in fact, have an artificial... (North County Times)
Concern voiced over drop in overseas visitors to the U.S. Mar 6, 2008
Horror stories abound of travelers being shackled and strip-searched. Many cite harassment by overzealous immigration and security officials; there's a perception that foreign travelers are not welcome, and that the United States has the world's worst entry process. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Horror author to pen screenplay Mar 2, 2008
Stephen King is poised to bring his brand of horror to the Great White Way ... The Maine horrormeister has penned a script for Ghost Brothers of Darkland County, with music by singer-songwriter John Mellencamp. (Boston Herald)
Cloverfield Toy Pics Feb 16, 2008
Release Date: US (wide): January 18, 2008UK: February 1, 2008 Genre:Sci-Fi Other Genres:Action, Horror Studio:Paramount Pictures Language:English Click Here for More Movie Info. Huge selection and savings. (IGN FilmForce)
Mercedes prototype revealed Feb 1, 2008
It's been a long-held beef of mine that we overuse words like "tragedy", "horror", "hero" and "genius", to the point that when a real tragedy, hero or genius comes along, we don't ha. SPONSORED LINKS. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
We need people with dirty jobs. They contribute to progress, too. Jan 21, 2008
He finally found the crank "in the small of her back, but it's really sort of in her ass." Unfortunately, the technical director cut back to Rowe without warning: "Suddenly, I see myself live on the monitor, with Sister Mary Margaret's face in my crotch, my hand on her ass, and her habit around her neck. And the damn thing is playing 'Climb Every Mountain.'" Rowe froze in horror, then made an unfortunate gesture not suitable for prime time. "It was not good.". (FastCompany)
Oxford Street Jan 18, 2008
Our greatest fear was a pickpocket, an overweight drunk drag queen hitting on us (I was probably better looking then) or the look of horror on my girlfriend's face as I engaged in the banter. I don't think we can bring the old Oxford St back. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Financial insecurities of the suddenly wealthy Dec 29, 2007
Peter Wynn Thompson for The New York Times Janice More, with a replica of the Beatles album she sold through an auction in 2003. Published: December 28, 2007. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Political Grapevine Dec 27, 2007
com - Did Idaho Police Cadets Go Overboard. Send news tip to FOXNews. (Fox News)
The Dos and Don'ts of Regifting Dec 7, 2007
But that flicker of sheer horror on the recipient's face will come back to haunt you ... Keep track of the flow chart of gifting: There's no bigger horror than returning a gift that was bestowed to you back to its original giver. (MSNBC -- Business)
Creditors still going after bankrupt borrowers Nov 2, 2007
Fueling these miniature horror stories is an unlikely market in which seemingly extinguished debts are avidly bought and sold. The case of Van Rathavongsa illustrates how canceled debts regain vitality. (MSNBC -- Race)
Infotainment Nov 1, 2007
Horror-movie fans are like baseball enthusiasts ... Similarly, fans of scary movies have their favorite subgenre among horror films. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
More of this story Oct 25, 2007
Lilly Lawrence, who has owned the storied estate for almost 10 years, watched in horror as her irreplaceable family heirlooms and priceless antiques went up in smoke ... "Of course the horror of it is there was nothing like this anywhere in the world," she said. (Malibu Times, CA)
Halloween activities in Southwest Riverside County Oct 21, 2007
The second annual haunt will include recreations from popular horror movies. Tickets are 5, or 3 for students with identification. (North County Times)
Dear diary ... Oct 20, 2007
If I could funnel this into a novel, this fear, this horror - a frog sits on my belly. Stop hy you wash, why you dress, you go wild - it is as if love, pleasure, opportunity surrounded me and I were blind. (Guardian Unlimited)
New on DVD: There's no 'Love' crazier than Riss and Pugach's Oct 19, 2007
Not 1926's silent and substantially different same-namer that put young Alfred Hitchcock on the map, but director John Brahm's psychosexual Jack the Ripper portrait included on the new Fox Horror Classics box (1942-45, unrated, $27). Back story: Last week, I said that 1945's Brahm-Laird Cregar follow-up (Hangover Square) was this set's pinnacle. (USA Today -- Life)
On DVD: 'Transformers,' 'My Best Friend,' 'A Mighty Heart,' 'Hoax' Oct 17, 2007
Just for the horror of it all: Hilary Swank in the supernatural The Reaping ; psychological terror in Believers (from Blair Witch co-creator Daniel Myrick); the RSVP you don't want to accept Murder Party ; and mutated arachnids star in Ice Spiders ... Sony's Icon of Horror box tribute to B-movie maker Sam Katzman, filled with The Giant Claw, Zombies of Mora Tou, Creature with the Atom Brain and The Werewolf. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
The view from Main Street: Antique Alley dealer says business scene underappreciated Oct 17, 2007
The cult classics; Casablanca, Night of the Living Dead, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Movies like that. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Simpson's Vegas memorabilia case snares hodgepodge of characters Oct 7, 2007
he first made headlines when he brought Simpson to a horror convention in Los Angeles for an autograph signing after Simpson was acquitted. He later sold Anna Nicole Smith's handwritten diary. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Simpson named suspect in Vegas robbery Sep 15, 2007
O.J. Simpson signs autographs in this Sept. 30, 2005 file photo, during an event hosted by the ``NecroComicon'' horror convention at Pacific Northridge Cinemas in Northridge, Calif. O.J. Simpson says he only went into a casino hotel room to retrieve memorabilia that he felt was stolen from him. (SunOnline)
Meet Bruce Littlefield, flea-market king Aug 31, 2007
It was a movie theater lobby card from the 1971 Shelley Winters-Debbie Reynolds horror classic, "What's the Matter With Helen?" Asking price. A mere $10. (Boston Globe)
Revenge of the nerd cars Aug 28, 2007
Here's what one car connoisseur had to say about the survey's top pick, the AMC Pacer: "Zero to sixty in four-and-a-half hours. AMC's only conceivable excuse for this stylistic horror would be if their design crew was tripping on massive quantities of acid, and even then it wouldn't be a good excuse.". In all, three AMC cars from the 1970s made the all-time top 10 worst list the Pacer, the Gremlin, and the Matador a station wagon that was frequently used by police departments. (MSNBC -- Business)
Don't Mind Me Aug 23, 2007
"The history of this planet is one of geological violence on a scale we can scarcely imagine. Take meteor or comet impacts. We don't think about those as often as we should, yet the earth was struck at least twice within the last 100 years." "What's the proper protocol for that?" screamed Nancy, her eyes wide with horror. "I think that will be when prayer comes back to public schools," I said. (Pictorial Gazette, CT)
It's 'Action!' in film contest Aug 21, 2007
Epidemic': Matthew Carter, 16, of Titusville creates a horror film about a zombie outbreak. Watched 18 Time(s)VOTE. (Florida Today)
Today's Entrepreneur: Her plan for pomegranates bears fruit Aug 13, 2007
Interesting fact: Daughter of Jack Harris, producer of several movies, including the 1958 horror classic The Blob. A few favorites: Book: Swan in Love by Eve Bunting. (USA Today -- Money)
Navarre Corporation Announces Relocation of BCI Corporate Office Aug 2, 2007
Working with licensors from around the world, BCI has acquired an extensive library including animation, action, sports, horror, drama and special interest programming ... The diversity of product has led to the creation of BCI's labels -- Ink & Paint (animation), International Voyage (international programming), Ronin Entertainment (film and television programming from Japan) and Deimos Entertainment (horror, cult and sci-fi films). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Jul 26, 2007
A sci-fi film about global cooling, "Sunshine" reunites director Danny Boyle, writer Alex Garland and actor Cillian Murphy, who created a phenomenon with the near-futuristic horror film "28 Days Later ..." 400. RELIGION. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
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Sioux City Journal: Stolen Cook-Red Cloud artifacts recovered. July 25, 2007 ONLINE EDITION. (Sioux City Journal)
Making it out of a horror flick alive Jul 20, 2007
This is one of the canny tips proffered by Seth Grahame-Smith, author of "How To Survive a Horror Movie: All the Skills To Dodge the Kills" (Quirk Books, 176 pp ... You are a character in a horror movie, and if you don't take the book's advice, you'll get a machete in the head ... Grahame-Smith's little volume is just like a horror movie: entertaining and, in the grand scheme, meaningless, a fun afternoon's diversion. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Kerwin Mathews, 81, star of '50s science fiction films Jul 15, 2007
Mr. Mathews, who was best known for his fantasy and horror films, died July 5 in his sleep at his San Francisco home. Mr. Mathews, tall and dark-haired, was a Columbia Pictures contract player when he was cast as the lead in "The 7th Voyage of Sinbad," which featured stop- motion animated creatures by the special effects legend Ray Harryhausen. (Boston Globe)
Kerwin Mathews, 81; fantasy film hero Jul 11, 2007
Mathews, who was best known for his fantasy and horror films, died in his sleep at his San Francisco home Wednesday night or Thursday morning, said Tom Nicoll, his partner of 46 years. The tall, dark-haired Mathews was a Columbia Pictures contract player when he was cast as the lead in "The 7th Voyage of Sinbad," which featured stop-motion animated creatures created by special effects legend Ray Harryhausen. (Los Angeles Times)
Valley Memories: Agnes: 35 years later; Elected officials, residents reflect back on the flood of ‘72 ... Sayre Borough: Stetz offers no comment on ‘phantom loan' allegation ... Casey, Carney move forward with expanded GI Bill education benefits ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="20px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Sunday, July 01, 2007 This is the view on Saturday, June 24, 1972 from the rear of John Simonds' residence on South Main Street in Athens Borough. Note the playhouse on the right.Photo provided by Jack Patterson Valley Memories: Agnes: 35 years later; Elected officials, residents reflect back on the flood of ‘72 Jul 1, 2007
Wood-Walter's eyes fill with tears as she thinks about the sacrifices her parents went through as a result of the flood -- how much they lost, but at the same time the way in which they sheltered her from the horror of it all. Her parents were calm during their evacuation, never letting on how dangerous the situation could become. (Sayre Evening Times, PA)
'1408': This scary little number stays faithful to King's vision Jun 22, 2007
But it shouldn't be enough to scare away audiences looking for something other than the assembly-line slice-and-dice horror films of late. Just stay away from the room service. (USA Today -- Life)
Shop offers variety of collectibles to customers Jun 21, 2007
Roslyn said when he was younger he read old horror comics that no longer exist and he tries to pick up older books to read, and to keep. don't sell them, Roslyn said. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
In a university not far away, sci-fi heaven Jun 21, 2007
UC Riverside's library of science fiction, fantasy and horror books is the world's largest and a necessary trek for scholars ... But for research on Capt. Kirk, Frankenstein or Harry Potter, nothing tops the 110,000-volume Eaton collection at UC Riverside, the world's largest library of science fiction, fantasy and horror books ... IN 1969, English professor Robert Gleckner helped the school acquire 7,500 rare science fiction, fantasy and horror novels from an eccentric Bay Area physician, J.... (Los Angeles Times)
* Julie Delpy: Up in smoke Jun 14, 2007
Even in An American Werewolf In Paris (1997) X which, like her brief spell in TVs ER, was one of the few mainstream concessions in a stubbornly marginal career X she is a smiling lycanthropic temptress, never quite dredging up the darkness necessary to tip that film from comedy into horror. The woman herself is another matter. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Cracking Down on "Murderabilia" Jun 7, 2007
But most notorious prison art, Kahan says, only inspires more pain and horror for the victims. In April, Denise Johnson and Victoria Snider, whose husband and sister, respectively, were killed in 2002 by the Beltway Sniper, Lee Boyd Malvo, were shocked when they learned that his sketch of Osama bin Laden was for sale on murderauction. (Time.com)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale May 23, 2007
Finnish rockers make horror film. MOST READ. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Art's great hope left hanging May 5, 2007
Foolishly fighting against it, the museum was "saved" from the horror of expansion, as if sharing floor space with a fashion outlet would be such a big deal. We find ourselves in a situation where Sydney's public art museums can really compare themselves favourably only to Perth or possibly Darwin. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
4 skulls + 1 pot = Hot water May 4, 2007
But when Shaw heard about it, the whole thing sounded like a Hollywood horror movie. "I told him he had to call the police," Shaw recalled Wednesday, "and that if there was nothing nefarious going on, [Sloan] wouldn't get in trouble.". (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Old roller coasters don't die May 3, 2007
"As preservation director for the American Coaster Enthusiasts club, Crowther keeps track of roller coasters as they move around the country. Every year, coasters and other amusement rides are sold, scrapped or relocated as parks try to update their offerings or, in some cases, close their doors. Parks have been buying, selling and trading rides more often in recent years, said Len Soled, who sells new and used rides through his company Rides-4-U in Somerville, N.J.One reason, he said, is the... (The Morning Star)
Dive into 'Body Surfing' Apr 26, 2007
Her hair, she guesses, must be a horror of Gorgonlike dreads from the salt water. Mrs. Edwards, who has previously seemed cold, is animated with her sons. (USA Today -- Life)
Pine Mountain remembers one of its own Apr 18, 2007
"In view of the horror that was visited upon our world, we would not be anywhere else but here," college President Stuart Gulley said. The service was the first of two planned to remember Christopher James Bishop, who everyone called Jamie. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
