Latest Books
House of Illusions by Ruby Jean Jensen
Rating: 4 of 5 Justification for why I always hesitated at the door of the "Fun House" and, ultimately, never entered. No justification needed for avoiding clowns, though; they're scary, period. Here's the skinny: Amy, eleven years old, and … [Keep Reading...]
Bag of Bones by Stephen King
Rating: 3.5 of 5 A well-written novel with a multi-layered plot that features King's trademark descriptions - wordy and vivid - and seamless integration of the paranormal into everyday life. Here is Stephen King's most gripping and unforgettable … [Keep Reading...]
Hell House by Richard Matheson
Rating: 4.5 of 5 Hell House is built on a classic framework and then filled with modern sensibilities and indulgences; it's basically an R-rated version of the Haunting of Hill House. Here's the lowdown: Dr. Lionel Barrett, a physicist who's … [Keep Reading...]
Latest Movies
Monsters (2010) – Movie Review
You may recall Monsters (2010) as one of my suggestions in "5 More Must-See Indie Movies." Well I'm happy to report it most definitely *is* a must watch film for anyone who enjoys an alien invasion sci-fi thriller. 4 stars out of 5 Now, … [Continue...]
5 More Must-See Indie Horror Movies
A sequel to 7 Must-See Indie Horror Movies, one of my most visited posts, presents five more must-see independent horror movies for all the movie junkies out there. Okay, technically, a couple of these may not be classified as horror but rather … [Continue...]
Reflections on Themes in Film: Pediophobia
While logic attempts to rescue all pediophobic people from their fear of dolls, the majority are never saved. Why are dolls so scary? What is it about them that ups their freak factor? Pediophobia: The fear of dolls or, more generally, of false … [Continue...]
From Leah’s Journal
Update from Geekland: Redesign Underway
Awhile ago I hinted at the big changes planned for my future. Welp, I'm happy to report significant progress on one of them: my website redesign. Now, that may not seem excitin' to most folks but, for geeky me, it is. Partly because I've wanted to … [Continue...]
Songs for a Broken Heart
Music is powerful: it inspires, awakens, heals, soothes, and unites our souls. So here's a list of songs for a broken heart - before, during or after a breakup: (The links take you to a video on YouTube - I listen with my eyes closed.) I Want … [Continue...]
Guest Editorial: The Walking Dead on AMC
Basic cable television has become a bit redundant for a lot of viewers who are tired of seeing the same old shows over and over again. This is not to say there are not new shows coming out as well, or that all old shows have lost their flair; … [Continue...]
