If you’re like me then you hate to see movie consumers treated as if we’re pumpkin-headed idiots who need to be treated like we’re not bright enough to pick up plots or themes. The film has to be explained fully in a trailer. Everything has to be laid out. We see this in games as… Continue reading Tease Me
Tag: Art
The Spooky Chris Podcast – Get Physical Too
The post expresses concern about the potential loss of physical media due to the negligence of studios and streaming services. It emphasizes the importance of preserving physical formats and advocates for their continued relevance in the digital age. The author passionately defends the value of tangible media against growing digital indifference.
A Year In Review
https://youtu.be/22S9pVSkPlg?feature=shared Spooky Chris talks about his 2023.
The Spooky Chris Podcast – Neverending – a 2023 holiday story
In 2023, I read a holiday story themed by Ross Grimson. The content is available through the provided podcast link, where listeners can explore engaging narratives and themes for the season. The reading aims to highlight the essence of the holiday spirit through storytelling.
The Spooky Chris Podcast – Boutique Geeks
The piece discusses the rise of boutique movie releases and their impact on the collecting habits of movie enthusiasts. It also includes a retrospective on the film GRINDHOUSE. The insights highlight how these boutique releases are shaping the film culture among collectors and fans alike.
The Spooky Chris Podcast – Expectations
In which I talk about the expectations we bring to movies, music, books, and art, and how it gets in the way of enjoyment, and even understanding of the art. Sometimes you just need to get over yourself, ya know? Theme by Ross Grimson
Get Physical
As more and more of us turn to ‘streams’ to get our entertainment - and information - content there has been a stronger and stronger pushback from the creative and collecting sides of things. What was once looked at as a great convenience, to turn to a stream for movies and shows, has become the… Continue reading Get Physical
Remi Milligan: Lost Director – mockumentary review
I always have a hard time calling things ‘mockumentaries’. The word ‘mock’ catches me. In my head, I hear it as if it’s mocking a subject or style. Not imitating it but making fun of it. Pseudo-documentary feels better but is a lot of goop in the mouth and it doesn’t sound better. I shall,… Continue reading Remi Milligan: Lost Director – mockumentary review
Be A Fan
I think I have this same sort of feeling after every event I’ve put on myself or helped put on - Why? Why do it? Why put in the time, and the hours, and the money when the results can be…disappointing at best? This isn’t an O-Woe post, but a reality check for myself. I… Continue reading Be A Fan
The Spooky Chris Podcast – Film Festivals
In which I talk about film festivals and what makes them so special. https://spookychris.com/the-spooky-chris-podcast/
Putting It All Out There
There is this whole line of thought that you have to put something out there, to ‘put it into the universe’ to ‘manifest’ it. So if you want to be rich you are just like - I want to be rich. If you want to be loved you say - I want to be loved. … Continue reading Putting It All Out There
Anticipation
As a kid, I remember waiting with bated breath for fall. I was no fan of school, that’s to be sure, but I was desperate for the start of the fall cartoons and for the fall television slate. You see, in the ‘80s the fall season was when the new cartoons would debut as well… Continue reading Anticipation
Halloween Horror Curated
Hey there, if you're like me and love Halloween then darn it, there's something just for you! This is a great magazine from Horroraddicts.net and I have a piece in this issue about my favorite holiday and it's pretty rad. Some great folks and great articles in this one so give it a whirl, won't… Continue reading Halloween Horror Curated