Master Sardus Archive Vol #4: The Weird & Wild World of Al Adamson

One of the key elements to the explosion of the drive-in culture of the 1950’s-70’s was the fact that these places offered something for everyone. Not only could the Drive-In theater provide a one stop family entertainment destination, it could also provide the perfect location to hang with some friends or spend some romantic times with a significant other. Very few entertainment venues can check off all those boxes at once. The key to being able to service all these different demographics comes down to one simple concept: VARIETY!

Master Sardus Archive Vol #3: Heavy Metal Horrors

Music and movies have a long-standing relationship, playing an integral part in each other’s development from the early days of cinema. This is exceptionally true when it comes to horror movies since music is an excellent method to accentuate a mood shift or sudden scare that is often a key component of horror cinema. Heavy Metal and Hard Rock n Roll have carved out a niche of being the ‘go-to” music of this film genre. It might be the blaring guitar riffs, the pulsating drums or the high pitch wails of the front man singing his lyrics… but whatever it is, Heavy Metal/Hard Rock & Horror seem to go HAND IN HAND!

Master Sardus Archive Vol #2: Rotten Romances

As much as the horror genre relies on blood & guts to establish tone, at its core the whole genre really is built on relationships. All different kinds of relationships are abundant in horror; killer vs victim, familial relationships (parents, siblings, etc), and of course romantic relationships. These relationships are what make the tales of horror compelling. They build stakes into the violence, with actions and reactions taken throughout the story based on the feelings those relationships induce. This is especially true of the romantic relationships in horror. Romantic relationships in horror run the gamut; it could be the reason that the killer is attacking someone, or the reason why someone is looking to foil the killer out of revenge! Incest, obsession, devotion… a little something for everyone!

There have been many wacky romantic relationships throughout horror movie history, and in honor of Valentine’s Day, here are the top 14 Rotten Romances of horror movie history!( I even included a few bonus picks, just in case you can’t get enough.) Here’s to love; may Cupid’s arrow hit you... right between the eyes!

Note: These movie overviews contain spoilers! Read at your own risk, or skip the bits for the movies you may not have seen! Fair warning!

Master Sardus Archive Vol #1: Christmas With The Creeps

Welcome to a special holiday horror edition of Master Sardus Archive. My name's Mike D and I will be your guide on this journey into celluloid depravity. Hope you sharpened your candy canes and your tree trimming shears… this is going to be a wild ride!

Gialli Dreams In Yellow: Volume #4 - Analyzing Argento's Animal Trilogy

Gialli Dreams in Yellow will be a series of articles, essays and reviews of my favorite horror sub-genre, Giallo. Giallo is the Italian word for YELLOW but is also used to describe the whole sub-genre of horror films that weave elements of mystery, thriller and horror all into one narrative... sprinkle in over the top violence alongside some gratuitous nudity and you got yourself a GIALLO!  Here are my thoughts on the genre... I hope to infuse some new opinions & views into what I consider the most diverse sub-genre in horror movie history.

Today I am going to attempt to analyze Dario Argento's "Animal Trilogy" to see which film is the "Gialliest" of them all... (see what I did there... hehehe)

Gialli Dreams In Yellow: Volume #3 - Short Night Of Glass Dolls (1971)

 

Gialli Dreams in Yellow will be a series of articles, essays and reviews of my favorite horror sub-genre, Giallo. Giallo is the Italian word for YELLOW, but is also used to describe the whole sub-genre of horror films that weave elements of mystery, thriller and horror all into one narrative... sprinkle in over the top violence alongside some gratuitous nudity and you got yourself a GIALLO!  Here are my thoughts on the genre... I hope to infuse some new opinions & views into what I consider the most diverse sub-genre in horror movie history.

First up, a genre bending Sci-Fi tinged Giallo: Short Night of Glass Dolls (1971)

 

Gialli Dreams In Yellow: Volume #2- Macabre (1980)

Gialli Dreams in Yellow will be a series of articles, essays and reviews of my favorite horror sub genre, Giallo. Giallo is the Italian word for YELLOW, but is also used to describe the whole sub-genre of horror films that weave elements of mystery, thriller and horror all into one narrative... sprinkle in over the top violence alongside some gratuitous nudity and you got yourself a GIALLO!  Here are my thoughts on the genre... I hope to infuse some new opinions & views into what I consider the most diverse sub-genre in horror movie history.

First up, a dip in the pool for the son of a Gialli legend: Macabre (1980)

Gialli Dreams in Yellow: Volume #1 - Torso (1973)

 

Gialli Dreams in Yellow will be a series of articles, essays and reviews of my favorite horror sub genre, Giallo. Giallo is the Italian word for YELLOW, but is also used to describe the whole sub-genre of horror films that weave elements of mystery, thriller and horror all into one narrative... sprinkle in over the top violence alongside some gratuitous nudity and you got yourself a GIALLO!  Here are my thoughts on the genre... I hope to infuse some new opinions & views into what I consider the most diverse sub-genre in horror movie history.

First up, a personal favorite: Torso (1973) by Sergio Martino

The Jacked Kirby Podcast: Episode #58 - Eternals... the Movie ?!?

Will the recently announced Eternals movie be the next big thing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Excited to see a purely Jack Kirby created series up on the big screen, Mike D and Tommy do some dream casting, plot ruminating and joke making... and as a bonus, we talk about the upcoming Sandman Netflix series!!!

Have fun and listen... and compare our choices for the cast against the recently officially announced cast!!!!

The Jacked Kirby Podcast: Episode #57 - Jack's Green Arrow

Green Arrow is not a superhero that Jack Kirby may be known for... but his work on the character in the late 1950's has had a lasting effect on the Oliver Queen mythos! Artist Kieran Quinn joins Mike D and Tommy to discuss the character, DC TV shows, the complexity of the Golden Age vs Modern Age of Comic Fandom and their upcoming art show at the Coney Island Brewery!

Another fun-filled ep of The Jacked Kirby Podcats!