Yes, the MovieSucktastic podcast is back on schedule, after an extended hiatus so Icould (unsuccessfully) attempt to track down co-host Joey, who was abducted last month by militant Avatarfanatics in retaliation for my pastanti-Avatarreviews.
But the hunt is over now, and I am back in action and well into the MovieScottastic swing of things with my full-on review of The A-Team, which I screened at Becky's Drive-In. This, of course, also leads to a brief rant about moviegoers and drive-in moviegoers, and their never ending quest to ruin the movie-going experience for the general public. Here's a quick preview: what do you do when a crying baby isn't loud enough to disrupt the film? Bring the dogs along as well, of course.
So tune in and check out the latest on the A-Team, as well as my opinion on the film's lack of a Mr. T cameo. I pity the fool who doesn't listen to the latest episode, either at iTunes, Podcast Alley, Podcast.com or MovieSucktastic.com. Current plans for the next episode include reviews of Killers, The Human Centipede, and Deadtime Stories..
Some of my favorite news updates involve my own work. Yes, it is quite selfish. But there's nothing I love more than sharing my latest projects with people who might enjoy them.
In this case, I wanted to share the cover of my next book, Performed by Lugosi (due out in December), which is going through the final stages with my publishers, Idea Men Productions. This is looking to be the final version. What do you think?
Performed by Lugosi takes a closer look at several of Bela Lugosi's films that were adapted from or inspired by classic works of literature by some of the greatest authors of our time, such as Edgar Allan Poe, Bram Stoker, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Not only are the similarities between the stories and films examined, but Lugosi's performances, career, and personal life at the time of the productions is also discussed. This is going to be a great cross over book for people who enjoy classic genre fiction as well as classic cinema.
I'm not going to promote too much more about the book until the release date firms up, but I thought this would be a fun sneak peak. Be sure to let me know what you think.
It looks like work is finally coming to a close on the Bela Lugosi book. While the title is still tentative, the layout and texts are now entering the final editing stages.
This book takes a close look at a specific group of Lugosi films, those that were adapted from classic works of literature. In the book, eight selected Lugosi films are examined, dissected, and compared to the short story they were adapted from (reprinted in their entirety). A closer look
is also taken at the evolving career of Bela Lugosi, as well as how it both effected and was effected by the roles he chose.
I am really excited about this project. I think that the mix of materials presented will be enough to capture the interest of classic literature, film history, and Bela Lugosi himself.
Right now, we are aiming for a July release date. Considering the numerous printing issues that unexpectedly delayed Monster Rally, moving its Halloween release to a Christmas release, it is a very tentative release date. I will be giving sneak peeks of the cover art as it is developed and approved.
Keep checking in. I have a feeling that this is going to be a monstrous year.
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