Tag: horror
BP Podcast, Episode 26: “A Couple of ‘Chainsaw’ Revisits”
After a little time off, we’re back! And for this episode, we revisit two random-ass franchise movies: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994) and Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013). One we didn’t dig when we first watched it and one we didn’t remember a damn thing about. And the re-viewing results are interesting! We also pay our respects… Read More ›
Virgin Fangs: My First Viewing of Lugosi’s ‘Dracula’
Watching the original Dracula for the first time in 2017 feels a bit absurd. But that’s the way it is. I’d never seen the movie before. Although when you put together every famous scene and still involving Bela Lugosi’s Dracula, I may as well have seen the whole film in pieces. One of the biggest… Read More ›
Horror Short Review: ‘Your Date is Here’ (2017)
Confession: I don’t often watch short films. And, really, there is zero reason behind it. Shorts are brisk, to the point, and I swear every time I see one, I am reminded that I need to watch more. This is such the case with 2017’s Your Date is Here, written and directed by Zak White and Todd Spence…. Read More ›
‘Tales from the Crypt’ nostalgia recap: “For Cryin’ Out Loud”
Season 2 | Episode 8 | Originally Aired May 22, 1990 Written & Directed by Jeffrey Price; co-written by Peter S. Seaman Man, I love a weird episode that goes deep into Bonker Town. And “For Cryin’ Out Loud” does not disappoint as it combines shock, rock, and morality into one colorful, LOUD story. Let’s have… Read More ›
BP Podcast, Episode 25: “Our Top Genre Movies from 1987”
So, 1987 turns 30 this year, and to honor that, we celebrate a shit load of movies! Man, it was a good year. We each picked our top 8 genre movies — there is some overlap — and have a good time. One caveat: Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors was excluded because, you know, it’s… Read More ›
BP Podcast, Episode 24: “‘My Bloody Valentine’ and Other Vday Viewing Traditions”
Join us this week as we celebrate Valentine’s Day! We chat up the original ’81 slasher My Bloody Valentine, its worthy ’09 remake, and a bunch of other standard (and not) Valentine’s Day viewing traditions. Ahem, sexy thrillers. We also talk about recent movie watches — including a (former) blindspot – Society! Plus, Pump Up the Volume, Dreamcatcher (Terror Tweet)… Read More ›
BP Podcast, Episode 23: “A ‘Waxwork’ Double Feature”
Happy New Year! We’re back and we’re talking Waxwork and its delightful sequel Waxwork II: Lost in Time! It’s been 10-ish years since we visited these flicks, so we figured…. why not start the new year off on a fun note? We also chat up recent movie viewings, including a few leftover holiday films and… Read More ›
Our Resolutions for the New Year
Now that we all can take a collective sigh of relief that the days of 2016 are gone (but not forgotten), let’s make plans for 2017. We each picked three movie-esque items to work on for the next year. And if all goes well, and Damon Killian doesn’t show up hosting some game show, then… Read More ›
BP Podcast, Episode 21: “A look back at ‘Silent Night Deadly Night 2’ & ‘Silent Night’ (2012)”
12 Days of Christmas #2 Happy holidays, friends! This week, we dive right into Christmas by chatting up a redemption viewing of Silent Night Deadly Night 2 (1987). We also rewatch the loose SNDN remake, Silent Night (2012), and discuss (is it still forgettable?). We also talk about recent movie viewings — including a lot of Thanksgiving and holiday flicks… Read More ›
Stuff I Like: A Holiday Shopping Guide
12 Days of Christmas #1 Don’t freak out, but the holidays are upon us. Yeah, it’s movies and treats and festive decor, but it’s also gift-buying season. And while it’s only early-ish December, that’s kinda-sorta late for Christmas shopping. So, while you’re on the quest to find the perfect something for that special someone, consider… Read More ›