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THE BURNING: Reflections on Writing a Remake

        A crucial part of the writing process takes place well after the last word’s  been put to the page.  A writer formulates an idea;  writes the piece;  and revises it.  Once that’s all been done, any … Continue reading

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MOTHER’S DAY (2012)

        As a rule, we’re not supposed to judge any artist by his art.  Wes Craven, the man behind such brutal works as THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT and THE HILLS HAVE EYES, is not a … Continue reading

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The Dee Wallace-Motherhood Equation

        I blame E.T.  Steven Spielberg’s 1982 tale of a kid and his new friend the alien was one of the biggest box office hits of all time when it came out, and it’s most likely where … Continue reading

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Dee Wallace- Sweetest Woman in Horror (Audio)

          Dee Wallace is my favorite horror actress.  I full well know I can count on her for two things:  being a dependable actress in horror films, and the sweetest person on the convention circuit.  Through … Continue reading

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