The Inconsistent Writer

'Tis the season to make at least one more post before we close the book on 2010 and what better way to celebrate than with my favorite Christmas Songs. Now this list is anything but traditional, but you'll find a few sprinkled throughout, along with a couple of classics.  Last year I may have   written something with a similar flair , but I implore you to read on as this will not be the same post re-hashed with just 50% new material. When I sat down to make this list, the first thing that came to mind was a conversation I had with Lisa . As we reminisced about our favorite songs, we came to the realization that the ones that are highly regarded as genuine "Christmas Classics" (specifically of the 1940s and 1950s) were considered very modern at the time of their initial release.  So, when you hear the "Next Generation X-mas Tunes" that plague the pop radio airwaves today, one could very well argue that they might be acknowledged as modern classics 50

AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON (1981) Written and Directed by  John Landis Originally written back in 1969, when John Landis was working on the set of Kelly's Heroes , An American Werewolf in London  was turned down by several studio heads as either being "too funny to be a horror movie," or "too scary to be a comedy." Thankfully, ten years later, after proving himself at the box office with hits like Animal House and The Blues Brothers , Landis had garnered enough reputation and was able to bring to life a "one of a kind" werewolf movie. Set in London in the early 1980s, David and Jack are two young American tourists travelling through the English countryside when they're attacked by a werewolf.  What eventually ensues is a roller-coaster ride of horrific proportions that also aims to tickle your funny bone (and quite well, I might add). Noted for its ground-breaking special effects make-up that catapulted Rick Baker 's career

Since it is the season, at least the season for ghouls, ghosts, and goblin, I felt inspired to share with you a few more of my favorite horror films that didn't make my original list back in 2006.  For those who are interested in reading that post, you can find it here . The reason for this list, to be completely honest is two-fold:  I either forgot about it when I wrote my first post or it grew on me immensely after several viewings over the past four years. In other words, creating this second list gives me a chance to write a little bit while I try to fight off a headache caused by the change in weather system that's currently moving through our part of the state.  The films have been placed in order of their release date. DRACULA (1931) Directed by Tod Browning Written by Hamilton Deane , John L. Balderston Adapted from the Play by Garrett Fort Based on the Novel by Bram Stoker Bela Lugosi had starred in dozens of films before landing the lead role in Tod Bro

... and the Power of the Dark Side. "If you only knew the power of the Dark Side." --Darth Vader,  The Empire Strikes Back This past Sunday afternoon, my wife and I had reached the crossroads of a serious dilemma: the desire to go out and eat at our favorite Indian restaurant,  The Clay Pit .  (If you love Indian Cuisine, or you're just curious to try, and live in the Middle Tennessee area, their prices are fair and they offer a fantastic all-you-can-eat dinner buffet for around $10 a person, drink not included.) Now under normal circumstances, this would not be a problem.  However, we are not currently living under normal circumstances.  Until I am gainfully employed again, going out to eat, whether it's five or twenty-five dollars a meal, is an extravagance we just aren't willing to relinquish.  Which brings me back to our current dilemma, the deep-seeded desire to eat Indian Cuisine. When we were being budget-conscience a couple of years ago, we decid

This was a Facebook post that I wrote last year. Felt it was worthy of lifting and placing here, since it has to do with movies. Here were the rules: Don't take too long to think about it. Fifteen movies you've seen that will always stick with you. First 15 you can recall in no more than 15 minutes. These are by no means in any specific order. And you know me; I can’t just name the movie. I usually have to give a reason as to why, which I feel is especially appropriate, considering the origin of the list in the first place. And you'd never guess, but I took longer than 15 minutes. 1. Fight Club – I looked at consumerism and individuality in a completely different light after seeing this movie for the first time. It’s also probably one of the most faithful adaptations from novel to screen I’ve ever seen, in my honest opinion. 2. Requiem for a Dream – The perfect "Don't Do Drugs" PSA Film. I still feel, to this day, that this film shoul