“For fools rush in where angels fear to tread”
“Pray for death!” John Carpenter’s Prince of Darkness is so nearly a classic horror film, if not for some truly atrocious pacing and acting. But there are so many wonderful and scary ideas packed into it, enough for two movies. … Continue reading The Night Thread has a Message for You … And You’re Not Going to Like it (July 9)
Welcome … to the Kingdom of the party animals of the Eukaryotes! There are over 144,000 known species of organisms that are classed as fungi, including mushrooms, mildews, molds, yeasts, and smuts. Here are just three of them! (Disclaimer: I … Continue reading The Fungi Day Thread (July 9)
Today is Kevin Bacon’s birthday. Bacon was Ren in Footloose (1984). Have a spectacular night! Continue reading Footloose Night Thread (7/8/20)
Kevin Bacon is 62 years old today. It might be easier to list the movies he hasn’t been in, but a few highlights include Footloose, A Few Good Men, Apollo 13, and X-Men: First Class. (I’m sure I’ve forgotten your … Continue reading The Kevin Bacon Day Thread (7/8)
Dog Man is a series of ridiculous children’s graphic novels by Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants, about a half-man, half-dog creature who is also a terrible police officer. He was formed when a cop and a police dog were … Continue reading Dog Man Night Thread (7/7/20)
The Forever War by Joe Haldeman is one of my favourite novels and a masterpiece of science fiction. Written in 1974, it draws heavily for inspiration from the author’s experiences in Vietnam. In his own words, it’s “mainly about war, … Continue reading The Forever War Day Thread (July 7)
Today is Eva Green’s birthday. Eva Green was Vanessa Ives in Penny Dreadful. Have a great night! Continue reading Penny Dreadful Night Thread (7/6/20)
I love Momo from Avatar: The Last Airbender. Momo is a winged lemur and a loyal companion of Avatar Aang and friends. Momo was discovered at the Southern Air Temple by Aang, Katara and Sukko. Aang decided to keep the lemur as … Continue reading Momo Day Thread (7/6/20)
Today would’ve been the 221st birthday of French artist Jean Cocteau. Although he was known to some a poet, playwright, novelist, designer, filmmaker, visual artist, critic and many others in his résumé, he is more well known for directing the … Continue reading A Jean Cocteau Night Thread
I’m watching Avatar: The Last Airbender for the first time and absolutely love Appa. Appa is a sky flat-tailed flying bison. This large mammal-like creature flies through airbending and steers through air currents with its broad tail. Appa is Avatar Aang’s loyal sky … Continue reading Appa Day Thread (7/5/20)
Hungarian-born artist and photographer László Moholy-Nagy (1895-1946) was a “relentless experimentalist” who taught at the Bauhaus in Germany, most influential Modernist art school of the 20th century. He was a self-taught artist who started drawing during his military service during … Continue reading The Moholy-Nagy Photograms Night Thread (July 4)
July 4 is the birthday of Mary Edmonia Lewis (1844-1907), the first Black American professional sculptor and the first artist of African-American and Native-American heritage to enjoy international fame and critical recognition. Lewis was a younger contemporary of Harriet Hosmer, … Continue reading The Edmonia Lewis Day Thread
Do you wanna party? IT’S PARTY TIME!!!!!! The movie Return of the Living Dead takes place on July 3rd, 1984. This horror comedy directed by Dan O’Bannon and released in 1985 stars Clu Gulager, James Karen, Don Calfa, Thom Matthews, … Continue reading Return of the Living Dead Night Thread
In 1859 a terrible storm off the coast of Anglesey in England led to the deaths of 800 people and the sinking of 133 ships, including the clipper Royal Charter; on which alone 450 lives were lost. The British Admiralty … Continue reading The Shipping Forecast Day Thread (July 3)
“WILDFIRE!!” started life as a Vocaloid song by Circrush, a collaboration between artists Circus-P and Crusher-P. The version posted above is a cover by JubyPhonic, aka Juliet Simmons, a voice actress who works mainly in anime dubs who also records … Continue reading The July 2nd Night Thread Is A Pyromaniac And Your Veins Are Full Of Gas
Andy Daly is one of my favourite comedians. As well as his peerless Comedy Central show Review, you will probably seen him pop up in one of your favourite shows: Eastbound & Down, Black-ish, Silicon Valley, Brooklyn 99, the Good … Continue reading The Andy Daly Day Thread (July 2)
Every July 4, our town pool holds a local tradition. A group of child volunteers are split into a small number of teams. Each team is handed a whole watermelon that is covered in grease and instructed to put it … Continue reading The 7/1 Night Thread has a Greased Watermelon Race
The North American House Hippo is a small, mostly nocturnal creature found throughout Canada and the Eastern United States. House hippos have adapted very well to urban landscapes, and are frequently found inhabiting people’s homes, surviving on foraged food and … Continue reading The North American House Hippo Day Thread
As I conclude my Pride Song spotlight for the month of June, I present to you with yet another song from Robyn. It has been a decade since this song was first released and it’s still timeless as it is … Continue reading The Night Thread Is Dancing On it’s Own
This is my favorite George Michael song of all time. Although the song itself is also successful, the music video, directed by David Fincher, in support of the single helped is more iconic and considered as one of the best … Continue reading The Day Thread Celebrates Freedom (’90)
The Mahoning Drive-In is located in Leighton, Pennsylvania and has been showing movies since 1949. My first visit to the Mahoning Drive- In was to see a Salute to Wes Craven Weekend. My friend Charles, who you may remember from … Continue reading Let’s Go to the Drive In Night Thread
