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14 Oct 2019

Usagi Yojimbo/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Complete Collection

My 35th anniversary celebration of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles continues! Next, I’m going to talk about another great book available from Dark Horse. This one is entitled Usagi Yojimbo/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Complete Collection As the name suggests, it’s a complete collection of the iconic team-ups for fans of all ages, collecting every existing Usagi Yojimbo/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover comic in existence. This book contains ”Turtle Soup and Rabbit Stew,” ”The Crossing,” ”The Treaty,” ”Shades of Green,” and the recent full-color tale ”Namazu.” This volume also includes tons of extra material from Stan Sakai’s studio. If you’re a fan of Ninja Turtles comic books and are looking for something out of the ordinary, this book is a great option.

Posted in Books, Review and tagged Book, Dark Horse, Michael Cavacini, Review, Stan Sakai, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Complete Collection, Usagi Yojimbo | Leave a comment

14 Oct 2019

The Art of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Published in June 2019, The Art of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a beautifully produced book focused on the popular 2012 animated series. This book is 200 pages in length, and it features behind-the-scenes stories, art, and more from all five seasons of the show. This tome also has a forward by Kevin Eastman, the co-creator of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. If you’re a big Ninja Turtles fan like I am, you can’t go wrong with this book, especially if you enjoy the 2012 iteration of these heroes in a half shell. The Art of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is yet another way to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

14 Oct 2019

Take It Off: KISS Truly Unmasked

On November 19, a new book about KISS is coming out. Unlike the many that came before it, this one is focused on the non-makeup era of the band, which is from 1983-1996. As a big fan of this KISS time period, I was eager to read this book and see if it lived up to the hype it has been getting. I’m glad to say that, overall, it’s an excellent book with a wealth of information. Inside you’ll find chapters on each album from the band during this era, as well as some additional subcategories. The author provides his thoughts for each of these, while also including insights from industry influencers and those that were either in the band or worked with KISS. My only complaint is I don’t like that Eddie Trunk was included in this book, specifically because Gene and Paul don’t like him (because he doesn’t support the current incarnation of the band) and, as a result, many KISS fans don’t like him either, including yours truly. I think Eddie Trunk’s prominence in this book hurts it and could have a negative impact on sales because of how vehemently opposed some fans are toward him. All of the other guest commentators in this book are perfectly fine, but it’s puzzling why the author chose to highlight someone as polarizing as Eddie Trunk, especially since he’s such a negative force in the KISS world. If you can set this aside, then you should definitely pick up a copy of Take It Off: KISS Truly Unmasked.

Posted in Books, Review and tagged Bruce Kulick, Eddie Trunk, Eric Carr, Gene Simmons, Greg Prato, KISS, Michael Cavacini, Paul Stanley, Unmasked | Leave a comment

10 Oct 2019

Review: In Search of Darkness

I’m a big horror movie fan, and I love the 1980s. So, I was very excited when I heard about In Search of Darkness – a horror documentary solely focused on the 1980s. Many consider the 1980s to be the golden age of horror movies. After all, it was the decade that brought us Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, Halloween sequels featuring Michael Myers, Hellraiser, Creepshow, Gremlins, The Lost Boys, and so much more. It’s also the decade when VCRs and VHS tapes became immensely popular, resulting in a wave of direct-to-video horror films for fans to enjoy. Clocking in at over four hours, In Search of Darkness covers all aspects of 1980s’ horror, and it features interviews with nearly 50 contributors. Some of these contributors include icons such as John Carpenter, Heather Lagenkamp, Doug Bradley, Kane Hodder, and Mick Garris, among others. Directed by David A. Weiner and filmed and finalized within 12 months, this documentary is a monumental achievement, especially considering this is the first film directed by Weiner.

07 Oct 2019

Monster-Mania With DDP

I’ve attended Monster-Mania in Cherry Hill numerous times, including this past August when I met Clive Barker. However, I’ve never gone to the events they put on in Maryland. When I saw that my friend Diamond Dallas Page was going to be there, I decided to make the trip. I hadn’t seen him since I attended his DDP Yoga workshop in July, and I also wanted to get a great professional photo with him. This was my chance to make that happen.

Posted in Pro Wrestling and tagged DDP, DDP Yoga, DDPY, Diamond Dallas Page, Kane Hodder, Michael Cavacini, Monster-Mania, Pro Wrestling, WCW, WWE | Leave a comment

07 Oct 2019

Joe Bob’s Halloween Hootenanny Premieres October 25

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thrillers and the supernatural, announced today that Joe Bob Briggs, the world’s foremost drive-in movie critic, will return on October 25 with an all-new special, Joe Bob’s Halloween Hootenanny. The hosted triple feature will stream live at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on Shudder in the U.S. and Canada. It will also be made available on demand later in October. Read more…

Posted in Horror, News and tagged Halloween, Halloween Hootenanny, Joe Bob Briggs, Michael Cavacini, Movie Marathon, Movies, Shudder | Leave a comment

04 Oct 2019

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A Conversation with Stephen Bishop

Stephen Bishop is a wonderful singer-songwriter who is still going strong. He has decades of albums and hits under his belt, and a ton of exciting projects on the horizon. Stephen’s newest album, We’ll Talk About It Later In The Car, is available now and it’s excellent. It features that signature songwriting and voice fans have come to know and love, and I highly recommend that everyone picks up a copy. Stephen was kind enough to speak with me about his new music and his impressive career. I hope you enjoy our discussion.

04 Oct 2019

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizza Cookbook

My celebration of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ 35th anniversary rolls on! Next up is my review of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizza Cookbook.

01 Oct 2019

Shudder October Highlights

October is upon us, and Halloween is just a few weeks away! With this in mind, there’s no better way to celebrate this spooky time of the year than by watching all of the excellent content on Shudder. Last week, the first episode of the long-awaited Creepshow series debuted and it’s spectacular. New episodes will drop every week throughout the month, so be on the look out for that, as well as a whole host of movies and shows, including new episodes of NOS4A2.

29 Sep 2019

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Ultimate Visual History

2019 marks the 35th anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. To celebrate the occasion, I’m reviewing several books about the heroes in a half shell, working on a massive article about all things Ninja Turtles, and more. I’m kicking things off with my video review of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Ultimate Visual History. Is this book a worthy way to celebrate 35 years of Ninja Turtles? Watch my book review below to find out.