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GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH

        Okay, so Phil isn’t exactly enamored with every movie Joe Dante’s made.  To this day 22 years later, he can’t decide if the excruciating sunburn or GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH was the more painful that … Continue reading

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PIRANHA

        As we celebrate the release of Joe Dante’s THE HOLE at DE, Phil takes a look at one of his favorite Dante flicks, his first solo directorial effort PIRANHA.  Phil notes that the titular fish act … Continue reading

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THE HOWLING

          Werewolves have been cool for a long time.  Back in 1941, Universal Pictures unleashed THE WOLF MAN a decade into its Classic Monsters run, giving horror fans one of the genre’s most fun monsters.  Also … Continue reading

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Face the Slayer- Who We’ve Met

  I’ve been attending conventions since April 2004, and in that time, I’ve met a lot of celebrities, most of whom I was fortunate enough to sit next to for a photo.  I’ve also made friends with a number of … Continue reading

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Convention Report: Saturday Nightmares June 2011

    A Noble Second Effort, Not Enough Support (or, Why did Fans Re-Route?)   Saturday Nightmares, East Rutherford, NJ June 13, 2011 at the Sheraton Meadowlands     Anybody who’s kept up with my work, here or on Icons … Continue reading

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