Remembering Jim Henson
The Muppets prove that silly songs, whoopie-cushions and tribute letters from fans are enough to remember Jim Henson on his birthday.
George Lucas Strikes Back
Imprisoned in one room for 20 years, George Lucas wants revenge. (Thanks, John!)
The Art of Horror Movie Music
Stephen Thrower writes a retrospective soundtracks and composers for horror movies spanning from Psycho to the present, and ends with a call for more innovation and “a neat draft of madness.” (via @AwesomeBMovies_)
My Little Pony: About 20% Cooler
I was uncertain about My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. I don’t fondly remember the toy-hawking cartoons of the 1980s and I’ve always had an uneasy relationship with the girly. Dying my hair pink in my 20s was my solution to the impossibility of girlhood. But then I […]
Scratching the Surface of Indonesian Cult Cinema
At the Midnight Madness blog, Carol scratches the surface of Indonesian cult cinema.
Star Trek: The Next Generation: To Boldly Stay
In her series of essays looking over the entire run of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Abigail Nussbaum gets to a more pround change from the original Star Trek than tunic colors. By the second season, the Starfleet has decided to boldly stay within Federation borders. “[I]t’s clear […]
The Cultural Gutter 