November movie preview: the overflowing cornucopia of hollywood

November Movie Preview: The Overflowing Cornucopia of Hollywood

It’s difficult to predict how movie theaters are going to pick and choose which of the massive list of November movies they are going to put on their screens. In addition to the carry-over from October, there are 16 wide release movies coming out this month. Not to mention the limited and special event titles…

‘pet sematary’ comes back, but it’s not the same in latest trailer

‘Pet Sematary’ Comes Back, But It’s Not the Same in Latest Trailer

I have watched the newest Pet Sematary trailer three times in the past two hours. I don’t know if that is a healthy number of times to watch a trailer, but I choose not to delve too deeply into the psychological implications of my compulsive re-watches. It’s legitimately great, which I’m going to count as…

‘Castle Rock’ Recap S1E06: “Filter”

Life is nothing shy of a mystery for the townspeople of Castle Rock. It is only a matter of time before the truths that haunt this town come to the surface. As the first season of Castle Rock has progressed, so have the depth of mysteries and the tensions. Until the arrival of The Kid,…

‘castle rock’ recap s1e03: “local color”

‘Castle Rock’ Recap S1E03: “Local Color”

Season 1 – Episode 3: “Local Color” While the secrets that murk the waters of Castle Rock are still hidden beneath the surface, there is still much revealed. In Castle Rock episode 3: “Local Color,” a few of our questions are answered but so many more crop up in their stead. Molly Strand Young Molly…

‘castle rock’ recap s1e01: “severance”

‘Castle Rock’ Recap S1E01: “Severance”

Any horror geek will tell you that Stephen King is one of the greatest horror novelists of all time. He is known for creating a world in which monsters are real and live within us. A born native to Maine, many of King’s storylines are centered around fictional towns that lie within the borders of…

The itunes $0. 99 movie of the week: ‘the dark tower’

The iTunes $0.99 Movie of the Week: ‘The Dark Tower’

Every week, the folks at iTunes find a movie they like and make it available to rent for the low, low price of $0.99. I’m here to tell you whether that film is worth your hard-earned dollar. This week, a sullen teen with psychic powers helps save the universe in The Dark Tower. You Can’t Stop…

Can We Talk About ‘It’ and Beverly’s Damsel in Distress Trope?

Stephen King’s It has been adapted a second time, this time in film. The movie was released September 8th, and ever since, viewers have been bringing up a certain scene that was in the book and wondering how it would play out in the film. In the novel, after the kids have defeated Pennywise, they…

September movie preview: a chill in the air and a scare in the theater

September Movie Preview: A Chill in the Air and a Scare in the Theater

On the money side of things, this summer was a major dud at the box office. But there were still some titles that had fans willing to break out their wallets. Just apparently not enough of them. This September movie lineup is pretty similar. There are a few that will do well. Some look promising…

August movie preview: the summer heat wave cools off

August Movie Preview: The Summer Heat Wave Cools Off

If you have read our recent movie previews, you know I am a big fan of the summer blockbuster movies. Well August usually rounds out that time with some franchise titles. But this list of August movies is all over the place. So let’s bust out the metal detector, hit the beach and look for…

Netflix in november: everything coming and going

Netflix in November: Everything Coming and Going

October is basically over and November is flying in alongside a bunch of new movies and shows coming to Netflix. Even though Halloween will be over, Netflix is bringing a few Stephen King films to the service, Cujo and Thinner (please don’t watch Thinner, it’s terrible). E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, The Core, and the return of…

Bill Skarsgård to Play Pennywise in ‘IT’ Remake

When you think of handsome Swedish vampires, the next thing that comes to mind is killer clown, right? Of course not. You’re normal. Nonetheless, as contrary to logic as it might be, that’s what New Line Cinema thought. Bill Skarsgård of Hemlock Grove is donning the infamous make up for the remake of Stephen King’s…

5 books that have amazing potential to be video games

5 Books That Have Amazing Potential to Be Video Games

Games like The Walking Dead and The Last of Us remind us that the power a great narrative can take a video game to the next level. Video games have a lot to gain from literature. Authors create ideas that have the potential inspire compelling games. These video games don’t have to follow the same plot of the…

Adapting the impossible: stephen king’s ‘the stand’

Adapting the Impossible: Stephen King’s ‘The Stand’

There’s always talk of adapting impossible movies but somehow studios go for it anyway. People raised eyebrows when books like As I Lay Dying or The Road were made into movies (the second was actually pretty good) but adapting a Stephen King book seems like a no brainer. His plots are interesting, his characters real and his language works…

Stephen king’s new novel isn’t horror…so what will it be?

Stephen King’s New Novel Isn’t Horror…So What Will It Be?

Apparently, the next great Stephen King masterpiece is not going to be a horrific novel. Meaning, of course, that it falls into the crime/thriller genre, instead of under the horror/fantasy label under which most of his works are found. This new novel, Mr. Mercedes, pursues the story of a serial killer that targets the unemployed….

Reading challenges for casual readers and bookworms alike

Reading Challenges For Casual Readers And Bookworms Alike

I like books. I find them cooler than hi tech gadgets. In fact, I like these printed gems more than people – human beings are tricky, you see. Bookworms will second that, i’m sure. Most avid readers found their love for the written word from a young age – including me. I’ve had my fair…