An Open Letter to Sir Anthony Hopkins

Dear Sir Anthony Hopkins: You used to be one of my favorite actors.  What the hell happened? No.  Seriously.  What the hell happened?  You used to epitomize suave sophistication on the silver screen, even under the most debaucherous of circumstances.  In your iconic, Oscar-winning performance as Hannibal Lecter, you elevated the horror genre above mere plebian status, proving with your portrayal that horror could be both intellectual and ...

Ten Putrid Picks for Halloween Horror

Some people like to (to paraphrase the words of a song from Sesame Street) “keep Christmas with them all through the year.”  There are, however, some whack jobs like myself who prefer to perpetuate the Halloween spirit throughout the year. Chances are, you’re probably bored with the same ol’ selections on the tube. (That is, if you can find any worth watching that haven’t been played ...