One of the most fascinating books I ever read was Michael Capuzzo’s Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916. I didn’t pick the most ideal time to read it, though. It was while we were on vacation in St. Lucia in the early 2000s. I was engrossed inContinue Reading
Without leaving Earth, where would you go for either an out-of-this-world experience or to celebrate one of the six UFO or alien days that happen each year? That’s what I wondered. What are the top spots for UFO travel in America? Not necessarily to potentially see a UFO. Although, ifContinue Reading
Whether you believe in extraterrestrial life or not, one thing’s undeniable: how much the possibility of alien life pervades our culture. Sure, it’s been the inspiration for plenty of great science fiction movies and books. But join me in considering it from another angle. I submit into evidence Exhibit A:Continue Reading
“Don’t forget,” I reminded my husband as we boarded the train bound for the main terminal, “I want to stop and see Greg the Gargoyle again.” “Why? You’ve already done that.” “But he didn’t really talk much last time. I want to see if he’ll say more this time. I’veContinue Reading
Are you old enough to remember when the “original” Star Wars first came out in 1977? If not because you saw it for the first time decades later, you may appreciate what an iconic movie it is —or you may not. The force wasn’t with some who saw it evenContinue Reading
Alfred Hitchcock died on April 29, 1980, and won’t ever make a movie again, but he certainly earned his moniker, “The Master of Suspense.” Many Alfred Hitchcock movies are revered as classics to this day and some, (like Psycho and Rebecca, have inspired remakes. Writers and filmmakers who appreciate hisContinue Reading
Alien Day falls on April 26 every year, but what is it all about and what does it actually celebrate? Aliens in general or the movie franchise of the same name? (This post’s picture may give that answer away.) It’s always illuminating to discover the origin stories and histories forContinue Reading
Update Feb 2., 2023 A lot of people find this post searching for info about where the Peacock series The Resort was filmed. This post was initially about where to find the resort used in a horror movie of the same name. However, because I never want visitors to leaveContinue Reading
April has definitely seen its share of tragedies. Does it mean it’s cursed? I used to think so, but Cursed Films explained why that’s unlikely. Last year fellow writer Keith Langston introduced me to Shudder’s five-part series. If you haven’t seen it and are a horror movie cinephile, I highlyContinue Reading
In “April, Saturn, & Mercury Retrograde: Something Wicked This Way Comes,” I shared a theory that April is a cursed month. People with birthdays, anniversaries, or other happy April dates didn’t take kindly to the supposition. Understandably. But what they didn’t understand at first was the theory doesn’t speculate thatContinue Reading
If there’s a National Mermaid Day, which there is, then you know there has to be a National Unicorn Day too. Yep. But do you know when National Unicorn day is? (I know you uni lovers out there do!) What about why there’s such a day, or when the firstContinue Reading
If you could go back to visit any point in time, what period would you choose? One of the three periods of the Mesozoic Era (Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous)? Or has Jurassic Park ruined such an adventure for you? Maybe something more modern, like the Roaring 20s? The Victorian era? TheContinue Reading
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