Ever watched a movie that someone warned you, so good, but, wow, tough to watch? Room might be it. You go in knowing danger lies ahead – especially if that … Read More
Film Review: ANTS ON A SHRIMP
Cooking is an inherently cinematic profession. Struggling chefs, who work long hours for nothing more than a pittance and a notch in their culinary reputation, make for compelling protagonists. The … Read More
Film Review: KILLBILLIES
Horror has never been a subtle genre; even the best of the best wear their ethos like a bright red overcoat dripping with entrails. But Killbillies—billed as “Slovenia’s First Horror … Read More
The Raven (1963) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, filmmaker and screenwriter Kevin DiNovis joins me to talk about a kid-friendly horror/comedy with an incredible cast – The Raven … Read More
Intruder (1989) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about an inventive, low budget slasher with a really interesting cast and crew – Intruder (1989)! Directed by Scott … Read More
The Head (1959) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about a creepy and atmospheric mad scientist movie from Germany – The Head (1959)! Written and directed by … Read More
Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933) – Halloween Horror Picks
Mystery of the Wax Museum In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, filmmaker Matt Dinan joins me to talk about one of the earliest color horror films … Read More
DVD Review: “City of Gold” offers a food critic’s vision of Los Angeles
At first glance, Jonathan Gold does not look like a remarkable figure. Instead, he just looks like a run-of-the-mill, fifty-something dad. He’s paunchy, his fashion sense is pretty ordinary, and … Read More
The Vagrant (1992) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about an overlooked and neglected horror comedy with a fantastic cast – The Vagrant (1992). Directed by Chris … Read More
The Beast with 1,000,000 Eyes (1955) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about one of Roger Corman’s very first creature features – The Beast with 1,000,000 Eyes (1955)! Produced by … Read More
The Dead Pit (1989) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, filmmaker Vincente DiSanti joins me to talk about a late 80s zombie/slasher mashup – The Dead Pit (1989)! Shot on … Read More
Alucarda (1977) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about one of the bloodiest and most hysterical horror films ever made – Alucarda (1977)! Directed by Juan … Read More
Black Zoo (1963) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about a nearly forgotten horror obscurity that is so strange it almost defies classification – Black Zoo (1963)! … Read More
The Dentist (1996) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about a 90s horror flick from the people who brought you Re-Animator (1985) and Society (1989) that is guaranteed … Read More