Geek Opera Stories
31 Days of Halloween: Supernatural’s Scarecrow
Scarecrow – Supernatural S1: E11 (2006)******** (8 out of 10 stars)Starring: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Nicki Aycox, John DeSantis “”You’re my brother. I’d die for you.” –Dean Winchester When I asked for recommendations on what to watch for Halloween, one response stood out and piqued my interest. A friend mentioned that she enjoys watching Halloween…
Read More31 Days of Halloween: Thrill Ride to Buson
Train to Buson (2016)********* (9 out of 10 Stars) Directed by Yeon Sang-HoStarring: Gong Yoo, Jung Yu-mi, and Ma Dong-seok “Dad, you only care about yourself. That’s why mommy left.” – Soo-an In “Train to Busan,” Seok-woo, a committed yet detached father, agrees to accompany his young daughter, Su-an, to Busan for her birthday.…
Read More31 Days of Halloween #11 The Exorcist Revisited
The Exorcist (1973)Rating: ******** 8 out of 10 StarsStarring: Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair, Jason Miller, Lee J. Cobb “I think the point is to make us despair… to see ourselves as animal and ugly. To make us reject the possibility that God could love us.” – Father Merrin I first watched The Exorcist at a…
Read More31 Days of Halloween #10: Dracula’s Comedy Bite
Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995)****** (6 out of 10 Stars)Starring: Leslie Nielsen, Steven Weber, Peter MacNicol, and Mel Brooks Mel Brooks dives headfirst into the legendary Dracula saga with his signature blend of absurdity and wit. “Dracula: Dead and Loving It” emerges as a humorous take on the classic vampire narrative, packed with Brooks’…
Read More31 Days of Halloween #9: Chills on Haunted Hill
House on Haunted Hill (1959)******** (8 out of 10 Stars)Starring: Vincent Price, Carol Ohmart “The ghosts are moving tonight…restless…hungry.” – Watson Pritchard Vincent Price, in his inimitable style, invites us to a night of terror with “House on Haunted Hill.” The premise is deceptively simple: survive one night in a haunted mansion and walk away…
Read More31 Days of Halloween #8: Omen’s Dark Legacy
The Omen (1976)******* (7 out of 10 Stars)Starring: Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, Harvey Stephens“Look at me Damien… It’s all for you!” – Holly Warning: If you haven’t seen this film, this review contains spoilers. This film commands respect. It masterfully weaves dread into its narrative, introducing evil under the deceptive veil of innocence. It illustrates…
Read More31 Days of Halloween #5: Chopping Mall
***** (5 out of 10 Stars) Directed by Jim Wynorski “The System is Absolutely Foolproof. Now everyone connected with the mall has been issued an ID badge so that when the mechanism goes online the Protectors will make Park Plaza the safest mall in the state. Trust me. Absolutely nothing can go wrong.” Back in…
Read More31 Days of Halloween #3: A Timeless Terror
The Wolf Man (1941)******** (8 out of 10 stars)Starring Lon Chaney Jr.“Even a man who is pure in heart and says his prayers by night, may become a wolf when the wolfbane blooms and the autumn moon is bright.” There’s something timeless about classic horror, especially when it comes to “The Wolf Man,” a film…
Read MoreWorlds of Pulp: New Adventures Await
Hey everyone, T. Glenn Bane here! It’s been a while, but I’ve got some incredible news to share with you all—especially my die-hard fans. I’ve been hard at work since last year, diving back into the core rulebook for Bare Bones Beyond, and I’m thrilled to announce the launch of the most complete version of…
Read MoreThe Dark, Wild Worlds of Pulp Fantasy
A Realm of Unimaginable Wonders Ladies and gentlemen, one of the oldest and most beloved genres in the world of role-playing games is fantasy. With Worlds of Pulp: Savage Twilight™ set to release in 2024, I want to take a few moments to discuss three of the most popular sub-genres of Pulp Fantasy: Dark Fantasy,…
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