*typing into search box* “Vintage Halloween Aesthetic” “Homemade Early 2000s Halloween Vibes” “POV: You Wake Up In The 90s and It’s Halloween” “Childhood Halloween Ambiance” Nostalgia Nostalgia is centuries old, but the continued mass resurgence of aesthetics we’ve seen before is now fueled by a look rather than a feeling. Or maybe it’s a feeling
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Women’s History Month isn’t quite done yet, and I’ve spent most of it talking to female filmmakers in the horror space. They inspired me, made me laugh, and reignited my belief that I really, really need to go ahead and put my script into production. Getting a film made is a magic trick in which
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Every few months, a prompt along the lines of “what song instantly makes you time-travel,” or “name a song that came out when you were sixteen,” or “what song do you most associate with a specific event” goes around social media. We all can answer at least one of those. This exercise in nostalgia even
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Seasons Greetings! Shopping for gifts can be difficult on its own, and even more so if you’re trying to avoid Bezos or drop ship scams. We’ve curated a brief but comprehensive holiday gift guide for all types of horror lovers to keep their spirits bright. For the artsy horror lover: Prints from Anni Jyn (https://annijyn.com/collections/all)
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If the Halloween season seems to be slipping away, let it linger a little longer by indulging in a trip with me and your TV down nostalgia lane. Here are my top picks for the best Halloween episodes of some of our favorite shows: 1. Living Single – “Trick or Trust” (S2 Ep8) The gang’s
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And the Lord said unto Moses, They shall offer their offering, each prince on his day, for the dedicating of the altar. – Numbers 7:11 Dedication can be an ugly thing. You give yourself – over and over and over – to a process that you have little to no guarantee will tangibly reward you.
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Impactful works of art can provide a portal between worlds – so, too, can how we process them. Who we are before and after these works are different people, pushed into a new reality by our experience and a willingness to dissect our reactions. I was fortunate to attend the New York premiere of Bryn
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Summer is here, y’all, and with it comes the usual offerings of blockbusters, overpriced popcorn, and the sweet air conditioning only available in multiplexes. But let’s be real: not everyone wants to drop twenty bucks every weekend just to sit behind someone texting through the climax. Some of us are keeping it cozy, keeping it
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Recently I lamented that being an actor right now feels particularly up my own ass. A handful of well-meaning folks reminded me that during times of global struggle, art is needed, keeps us hopeful, and other such uplifting things. Those are great reminders. But right now, the conversations I’m having with other creators are more
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Jamie Kirsten Howard recently sat down with filmmaker Jamie Alvey to discuss her movies that upset all the right people. They chat about her career and America’s refusal to grieve, among so many other things. Read the full interview and keep an eye on Jamie Alvey’s website to see what’s next for her. Jamie Kirsten
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