The 1980s…a favorite decade for many. Those who lived through it, those who came after it, all agree there is something surreal about that decade that spawned some of the most pivotal turning points in our modern times. From fashion to music, the fashion and hairstyles were unforgettable. The language that emerged in the 80s was radical, bodacious, gnarly, and, yes, totally awesome!
Ask any horror fan who their favorite horror slasher, killer, madman, or horror legend is, and you’ll get a wide variety of answers. However, you can make a Vegas bet you’ll get three names repeatedly: Jason, Freddy, and Michael. Of those three, the debate of who is the “number one best horror character of all time”, well, that’s going to be a debate as long as time itself. However, it is safe to say that the majority of the voters will say… MICHAEL MYERS!
In life, people remember their first “firsts”. First car, first kiss, first record they ever bought, so on and so on. But do you remember (in details) the first movie you ever saw? I do. It was JAWS in the summer of 1975.
Stephen King has changed the literary world and film world for over 5 decades. From his first novel, Carrie to his latest novel, Never Flinch – King has brought us nightmares and unforgettable stories that has scared us and touched our every emotion. So, with this much reading material and just as many TV and film adaptations, how does one keep track? Informed? Or help new readers to King’s works understand it all a little better? Well, that’s when Stephen King scholars step in. One of those scholars is Hans-Ake Lilja.
When it comes to the next generation of authors, certain names come to mind: H.G. Well’s son, Anthony West, Roald Dahl’s daughter, Tessa Dahl, Stephen King’s two sons, Joe Hill and Owen King, and Richard Chizmar’s son…William “Billy” Chizmar.
When I think of great women authors of horror, the macabre, fantasy, romance, and gothic genres, authors such as Mary Shelley, V.C. Andrews, Anne Rice, and Brooklyn Ann come to mind, and now another, MS Chambers, author of THE SISTERS OF THE MOON Trilogy. I’ve read this trilogy recently, and now I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing the books and interviewing author MS Chambers. I’m sure you will enjoy both.
Who could have imagined that fifty years on, author Stephen King’s writing career would become a veritable universe of its own. From websites, fan clubs, fan pages on social media, film festivals, and entire book clubs dedicated to his work alone, one could discover something new indefinitely. There are even writers and webmasters who call themselves Stephen King ‘scholars’.
Imagine, a warm summer’s Saturday night in the early 1980′s. At the local theater excitement fills the air, everyone is anxiously awaiting the lights to dim, the curtains to pull back, the previews to finish, and for the main feature to begin. Finally, the entire theater is quiet, all eyes fixed forward, and you hold your breath as the larger than life title flashes on the screen…FRIDAY THE 13th!
There has been no other decade in the history of modern times that has been referenced to, admired, inspiring, and seems to be loved more than the 1980′s. If you look at television shows, music, or fashion today, many of them have been patterned after the 80′s. This includes films as well.
To say Marie D. Jones wears many hats would be an understatement. She has an extensive list of credits to her name, from author, filmmaker, podcast guest, and many others in between.
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THE SHAPE OF WATER – Guillermo del Toro | |
(English) Generation Tarantino: The Last Wave Of Young Turks In Hollywood – Andrew J. Rausch
(English) You Can’t Kill The Boogeyman: The Ongoing Halloween Saga – Wayne Byrne
UNA SCOMODA CIRCOSTANZA – Darren Aronofsky
Il 3 Ottobre torna Narnia Terror Night!
(English) FINATICS: 50 YEARS OF JAWS – Michael Smith
I FANTASTICI 4: GLI INIZI – Matt Shakman
SUPERMAN – James Gunn
STEPHEN KING:ODDS & ENDS – review and interview with Hans-Ake Lilja
28 ANNI DOPO – Danny Boyle
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FINAL RECKONING – Christopher McQuarrie
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