by mike | Sep 26, 2016 | Books, Bookstores, Editing, Films About Books, Films About Writers, Horror, Horror Movies, Movies, Nightmares, Publishing, Uncategorized, Writing |
It is pretty well accepted that reading books can influence people in many ways, both positively and negatively. But can they drive readers to madness and murder? In the Mouth of Madness, the bizarre 1995 film—its title is an homage to H.P. Lovecraft’s At the...
by mike | Sep 19, 2016 | Guilty Pleasures, Humor, Movies, Uncategorized |
I may be the only person on the planet who found the 1999 “steampunk western action comedy” film, Wild Wild West, a “pleasure” to watch. Heck, even its star, Will Smith, hated this movie. But, as I’ve said a thousand times, I’m easily entertained, and I got a kick out...
by mike | Sep 12, 2016 | Books, California, Horror, Horror Movies, Movies, Science Fiction, Uncategorized, Writing |
During my many decades—or is that centuries?—living on this planet I have encountered a number of people who’ve shared the same childhood nightmare. In it, they awaken one morning to discover that their mother is not their mother, or their favorite uncle is no longer...
by mike | Sep 5, 2016 | Humor, Movie Lines, Movies, Uncategorized |
A comedic genius has left us. Gene Wilder passed away last week. But he left us a great legacy of humor in his many films. Here is a small sampling of his best lines. THE PRODUCERS (As Leo Bloom, neurotic accountant, foil and partner to Max Bialystock, played...
by mike | Aug 29, 2016 | Books, Editing, Humor, Uncategorized, Writing, Writing Quotes |
Writers have never shied away from sharing thoughts about their craft, among other topics. In this occasional series we will have a look at some of their insights. I’ll begin with one of my favorite quotes EVER. “Substitute ‘damn’ every time you’re inclined to write...
