Heroes vs. Villains
It might be Round 7, but it’s not too late to particpate in Cinematical’s Heroes vs. Villains tournament. Vote here.
The Grave of Bela Lugosi
Today is Bela Lugosi’s birthday. Happy Birthday, Bela! J. W. Ocker writes about Bela’s perfection as a vampire and about the sadness of his grave.
The United Monster Talent Agency
Movietone News: The United Monster Talent Agency helps bring monsters to a screen near you!
61 Pages of Connie Willis
61 pages from Connie Willis’ new book, Blackout.
RIP, Gloria Stuart
Gloria Stuart has died at 100. Most of the media remembers her as the elder Rose in Titanic. The Gutter remembers her in the James Whale classic, The Old Dark House. The New York Times obituary discusses her many accomplishments outside film here.
Disconnected Viewing
I don’t have cable right now so I’m rewatching old shows and movies. A lot of them are animated. Such is my way. I’d like to have a nobler reason for rewatching them–something like when James revisited his favorite childhood books. And it’s true—he did inspire me. But […]
The Cultural Gutter 