I was standing in the checkout line at a thrift store in Charlotte, North Carolina—a place where the prices are optimistic, the lighting is unforgiving, and every object seems to have a backstory it would rather not discuss. I absolutely love going to thrift stores as...
With velvet gowns, torchlit villagers, and a cursed vampire bloodline, Hammer’s Karnstein Trilogy remains one of the studio’s most atmospheric creations. Dive into the history, cast, and gothic settings of The Vampire Lovers, Lust for a Vampire, and Twins of Evil.
If you enjoy your historical dramas with a side of eerie enchantment, moonlit landscapes, well-placed snark, and the occasional gentleman trying to resurrect the entire English magical tradition, then Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell is absolutely your cup of tea....
When you’ve had enough of your own family on Thanksgiving, here’s a great film to watch!
This year, I’m hosting a small Friendsgiving, and I’m keeping everything simple, streamlined, and budget-friendly. A solid plan makes the whole day run smoothly, so here’s a straightforward menu and timeline to help you pull off a relaxed, cheerful Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving.
There are comedies. And then there is What’s Up, Doc? I first saw this film in its original release as a young boy at The Arabian Theater in Laurel, Mississippi and loved it! When I finally rewatched it as an adult, I loved it even more! Directed by Peter Bogdanovich,...
The Georgia coast has a rhythm all its own, and nowhere is that more evident than in the Golden Isles — St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island, and the mainland city of Brunswick. These coastal gems offer exceptional natural beauty, small-town charm, and plenty of...
What a Way to Go! — Shirley MacLaine, Pink Mansions, and the “Imitation of Mink” Life If you’ve ever wondered what happens when 1960s Hollywood throws every movie star, feather boa, and rhinestone it can find into one Technicolor blender — the answer is What a Way to...
Introduction: A Night at the Fright House with a Gag If Hammer horror had ever been spliced with a wink, a nudge, and a bucket of hair gel, the result would be Carry On Screaming! — the 1966 horror-comedy from Britain’s most beloved band of cheeky filmmakers. Part...