Tag Archives: Kevin McCarthy

THE HOWLING

Posted on April 9, 2012 at 8:48 PM by Fasso

          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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Edgy and Brilliant: The Will Keenan Review Bonanza

Posted on March 31, 2012 at 2:58 PM by Fasso

        To say that CHOP eluded me would be a gross understatement.  Best Buy and FYE by me didn’t carry it.  None of the Redbox or their various knockoffs within 20 miles of me rented a single … Continue reading →

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GHASTLY LOVE OF JOHNNY X Poster Contest

Posted on February 27, 2012 at 8:48 PM by Fasso

        Director Paul Bunnell has come through for Death Ensemble once again.  He’s graciously agreed to donate a GHASTLY LOVE OF JOHNNY X poster, signed by the film’s director.  If you love black-and-white, sci-fi, zombies, retro 1950s … Continue reading →

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THE GHASTLY LOVE OF JOHNNY X

Posted on February 19, 2012 at 11:42 AM by Fasso

        In 1956, Kevin McCarthy starred in INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS.  His most famous film, it rages against the evils of conformity and how we lose everything when we sacrifice those things that make us individuals.  … Continue reading →

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Paul Bunnell- The Ghastly Mind of a Director (Audio)

Posted on February 17, 2012 at 6:21 PM by Fasso

          Every once in a while, a movie comes across that’s something really special, that stands out from the crowd.  THE GHASTLY LOVE OF JOHNNY X is one such movie.  A black-and-white sci-fi musical throwback to … Continue reading →

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Howling in Innerspace with Piranhas: The Kevin McCarthy/ Joe Dante Connection

Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:11 PM by Fasso

        All this recent buzz about THE GHASTLY LOVE OF JOHNNY X has Kevin McCarthy on my brain.  The dashing movie star would have been 98 yesterday, and with fond memories of meeting Kevin many times on … Continue reading →

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New JOHNNY X Clip Asks, What’s Up with Johnny?

Posted on February 15, 2012 at 8:49 PM by Fasso

    Maybe I’m obsessed.  All I know is every time I see new stuff from THE GHASTLY LOVE OF JOHNNY X, I fall in love a little deeper.  A new clip gets me jazzed, and I want to jazz … Continue reading →

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Death Ensemble Exclusive: JOHNNY X Promo Clip 2

Posted on February 2, 2012 at 9:25 PM by Fasso

    Paul Bunnell has come through again for Death Ensemble.  The director of THE GHASTLY LOVE OF JOHNNY X has been extremely generous to DE as we promote and support his Kevin McCarthy/ Will Keenan sci-fi musical opus, and … Continue reading →

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More Neat Press Stuff from JOHNNY X

Posted on January 19, 2012 at 8:08 PM by Fasso

          Fortunately for our loyal Death Ensemble followers, THE GHASTLY LOVE OF JOHNNY X director Paul Bunnell has become a fast friend of our beloved site.  Paul and I have been in contact the last few … Continue reading →

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Kevin McCarthy and Will Keenan Grace the Silver Screen Together!

Posted on January 16, 2012 at 10:26 PM by Fasso

        Almost five years ago, on a quest for material on Kevin McCarthy, I came across a gem.  Dashing Mr. McCarthy, my first inductee into the Hell of Fame, was to appear in a sci-fi space musical.  … Continue reading →

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