Peter Martin
@peteramartin.bsky.social
Watcher, reader, writer, editor. Creator, Everything But Horror newsletter. Managing Editor @screenanarchy.bsky.social. Editor, Dallas Film Now.
Kids are the smartest people.
November 26, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Kids are the smartest people.
Good start, James! Your site looks very inviting; I might even read something later. 🤓
November 21, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Good start, James! Your site looks very inviting; I might even read something later. 🤓
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Nico Mastorakis saw THE CRAZIES and screamed "crazier! crazier!" and we should all be grateful. Just a nonsensical ride loaded with gunfire and explosions. Wings Hauser, Brion James, George Kennedy, Bo Hopkins... and that helicopter chase. That helicopter chase! Irresponsible, dumb, and glorious.
November 15, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Nico Mastorakis saw THE CRAZIES and screamed "crazier! crazier!" and we should all be grateful. Just a nonsensical ride loaded with gunfire and explosions. Wings Hauser, Brion James, George Kennedy, Bo Hopkins... and that helicopter chase. That helicopter chase! Irresponsible, dumb, and glorious.
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THE PASSENGERS (1977) is probably the least seen Dean Koontz adaptation and a nifty, mean little thriller deserving of rediscovery. Some stellar DUEL-like car action, a truly disturbed and threatening villain, and fun European/period touches make for a great watch.
November 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
THE PASSENGERS (1977) is probably the least seen Dean Koontz adaptation and a nifty, mean little thriller deserving of rediscovery. Some stellar DUEL-like car action, a truly disturbed and threatening villain, and fun European/period touches make for a great watch.
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The first film is okay, but BLACK PHONE 2 is a meaty good time and the best Cargill/Derrickson since SINISTER. Minor nitpicks -- namely those ugly cg mattes -- but the kid kills are gnarly, Hawke is aces, score is terrific, and it's easily one of the better ELM ST riffs. Ready for part 3!
November 8, 2025 at 1:41 AM
The first film is okay, but BLACK PHONE 2 is a meaty good time and the best Cargill/Derrickson since SINISTER. Minor nitpicks -- namely those ugly cg mattes -- but the kid kills are gnarly, Hawke is aces, score is terrific, and it's easily one of the better ELM ST riffs. Ready for part 3!
Related: is this why Apple TV dropped the Plus?
November 8, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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