I love the way Neil Gaiman writes. Anytime I try to be creative, I read something he does, and I’m simply gobsmacked. I’m always happy to curl up with one of his books, and this collection of short stories is no exception. Composed of ten stories, and one poem, this collection is a fairly…
Author: TD Rideout
The Rockford Files (1977) – Just Another Polish Wedding & New Life, Old Dragons
Jim Rockford (James Garner) welcomes back some familiar faces in this week`s dual installment of The Rockford Files. Up first we have Just Another Polish Wedding. This episode originally aired 18 February, 1977, and was written by Cannell. The phone gag, featured a call from Malibu Space Watch, wondering if Jim had seen anything…
Touch of Evil (1958) – Orson Welles
The next recommendation from the Great Movies – 100 Years of Film book for my screening of Citizen Kane, is this noir film starring Welles, Charlton Heston and Janet Leigh. This film was stunning for the beautiful camera work alone. Everyone talks about the opening shot, but it’s always amazing to see it. And…
The Lady From Shanghai (1947) – Orson Welles
Welles takes us in to the film noir world as he writes, directs and stars in this adaptation of Sherwood King’s novel; the next recommendation from the Great Movies – 100 Years of Film book following my screening of Citizen Kane. Welles plays Michael O’Hara, replete with Irish accent, a rough and tumble sailor,…
Watch “The Mind Reels Chats With Heather Langenkamp” on YouTube
And just like that we scored the Nightmare On Elm Street trifecta by chatting with the lovely Heather Langenkamp, click the link below! The Mind Reels Chats With Heather Langenkamp: http://youtu.be/kjeSpSd_HTs
Watch “The Mind Reels Chats With Robert Englund” on YouTube
We were absolutely floored to be able to talk with the icon, the legend… Robert Englund!!! Check the link below! The Mind Reels Chats With Robert Englund: http://youtu.be/Qdrop67A7xQ
Watch “The Mind Reels Chats With Michael Rooker” on YouTube
The interviews continued as we were given some time to laugh and chat with the very cool – Michael Rooker!! Check it out on the link below… The Mind Reels Chats With Michael Rooker: http://youtu.be/S42-evaF-Tg
Watch “The Mind Reels with John Saxon” on YouTube
Fan Expo continued gloriously yesterday, and it got under way with a photo call for some of the guests. A photo call that Sue and I were lucky enough to be invited to. And we were delighted to be able to chat with some amazing folks, including the legendary John Saxon. Click the link…
Doctor Who (Patrick Troughton) – The Underwater Menace
The first Patrick Troughton story that has film intact so I can finally see Doctor number two in action!! Geoffrey Orme wrote this four part story that aired from 14 January to 4 February, 1967. Returning to Earth, the TARDIS arrives on a volcanic island, where the Doctor (Troughton), Jamie (Frazer Hines), Polly (Anneke…
Fan Expo 2014
It’s that time of year! Geekery abounds, the stars show up, costumes come out and there is a lot of fun to be had. Sprawling across both buildings of the Metro Toronto Convention Center, Fan Expo has grown and this is a big year, as many previous and beloved guests are coming back for…
