“The first monster that an audience has to be scared of is the filmmaker. They have to feel in the presence of someone not confined by the normal rules of propriety and decency.” Wes Craven It is with this quote that Jason Zinoman opens his book, Shock Value: How a few eccentric outsiders gave… Continue reading Book Review: Shock Value
The Kids Are Alright… And They’re Raising Money for the Tommy Fund
Don’t say that “kids” are good for nothing these days — Fair Weather Records, an outfit put together by a couple young guys from the New Haven area, has recently released the compilation album The Kids Are Alright to benefit The Tommy Fund. Featuring 24 tracks from Connecticut indie bands, FWR plans to donate… Continue reading The Kids Are Alright… And They’re Raising Money for the Tommy Fund
Grown-Up Halloween Treats
I have a vivid memory of trick-or-treating as a kid. It must have been late 70’s early 80’s (yes, I’m that old) and apparently there was a lot of hoopla going on about razor blades in candy. Of course we didn’t have Snopes.com back then — we had the telephone game and you know how… Continue reading Grown-Up Halloween Treats
Vulgar Display of Garlic
Where can you get garlic ice cream? At the Connecticut Garlic & Harvest Festival of course! Last year we flocked to this festival where we were greeted by the scent of garlic before we even entered the grounds. I was amazed at how many other garlic-philes there are in society. These people are passionate… Continue reading Vulgar Display of Garlic
Review: The Monster of Florence
By Nicole Monroe “We all have a Monster within; the difference is in degree, not in kind.” – p. 203 Many people have a fascination with serial killers. There are countless television programs featuring profiles of serial killers. They are dissected in documentaries, mimicked and immortalized on film and in books, and haunt our imaginations.… Continue reading Review: The Monster of Florence
My Southwestern Connecticut Daycation
By Vanessa David Note to self: When planning a daycation don’t start it in Stamford – those are the people you’re trying to get away from. Our day began at the Lakeside Diner on Long Ridge Road, famous for their homemade donuts. Upon exiting our vehicle we witnessed a woman struggling with her kid and… Continue reading My Southwestern Connecticut Daycation
Tattoos: Men Only! (Nah, Girls Can Read It Too…)
By Christopher Baldwin Ah yes, an article on tattoos. And more specifically, a male’s point-of-view on tattoos, since Rachel already graced us with her article last month on the subject. Not that I would know anything about it. I’ve only wasted an estimated mere $4,000 on the 48 that I have. But I’ve decided to… Continue reading Tattoos: Men Only! (Nah, Girls Can Read It Too…)