by David Montgomery-Blake | Jan 5, 2024 | Articles, Movies
Well, I was born in 1974, so that officially makes me old. I’ll be turning 50 next year, so I thought I would look back at some of the movies, music, toys, and events that happened in 1974. Some of these things will have undoubtedly influenced my life, even if it was...
by David Montgomery-Blake | Oct 4, 2023 | Movies
Photo by Anastasia Kolchina I love a good musical. Who am I kidding, I love a bad musical, too. But I think I like musical surprises even more. I like it when there is a strange, full-on musical moment in a film that is otherwise not a musical. Like Britany...
by David Montgomery-Blake | Oct 1, 2023 | Movies
Photo by Fran Tobi Nagashi Menu The Nest (1987) Curtains (1983) Dolls (1986) The Burning (1981) Slaughter High (1986) Frightmare (1981) Blades (1989) Slaughterhouse (1987) Luther the Geek (1989) Slugs (1988) American Gothic (1987) Crawlspace (1986) Maniac (1980)...
by David Montgomery-Blake | Sep 20, 2023 | Movies, Music
The Apple (1980) The Apple was a pretty big flop when it was released, like most of the movies on this list. But it has gained cult status over the years for its weirdly camp nature and over-the-top performances. Plus the music isn’t half bad. It also took place in...
by David Montgomery-Blake | Sep 10, 2023 | Movies
Films from the Aughts that Terrified and Disgusted Audiences 2000-2009 Image by George from Pixabay I have long been a fan of horror films, and before I learned that I was color blind and did not have the patience or talent for makeup, I wanted to be a special effects...
by David Montgomery-Blake | Jul 23, 2023 | Articles, Movies
An American Werewolf in London (1981) I don’t remember how old I was, but I was pretty young. Probably ten or so years old. We went to a family gathering, and the adults stayed upstairs doing whatever adults did in the early 80s when their kids were downstairs...