Swords, Specters, & Stuff

Welcome to My World

I started this blog in January 2012 for one simple reason: I love to write. I named it “Swords, Specters, & Stuff” because I especially love to write about writing, about books and movies in my favorite genres, about authors that mean a great deal to me. But there’s more to it than that, which is why I included “Stuff” in the title. It is “Stuff” that gives me carte blanche to write about anything, which is why you’ll see stories about special trips to Cooperstown, Sedona, and other places; about getting older; about baseball; about the otherworldly way in which I met my soul mate; about the loss of good friends, and so much more. Enjoy! And feel free to leave a comment.

Val Kilmer: Out Of This World

Val Kilmer: Out Of This World

In my post earlier this month, which chronicled Val Kilmer’s untimely death, I mentioned some of his most noteworthy roles, such as in THUNDERHEART, TOMBSTONE, TOP GUN, THE DOORS, and others. But neither my post, nor the majority of other articles and obituaries, acknowledged that the versatile actor starred in a science fiction movie, RED PLANET (2000). I had written about this underappreciated film in the past and am repeating it here.

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Throwback Thursday—Part One: Which Kong Is King?

Throwback Thursday—Part One: Which Kong Is King?

Yes, this is going to be one of those IMHO posts, and you may or may not agree with which KING KONG film is my favorite. No problem, we all know what we like. I might also add that I’m only talking about the three American-made films actually titled KING KONG, as well as the 2017 version, KONG: SKULL ISLAND.

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