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Sinful Cinema Episode 2-Violent Sentinel of the Outland
Sinful Cinema Episode 2-Violent Sentinel of the Outland
thelightningbugslair.com — T.L. Bugg (of the Lightning Bug's Lair) and Rev. Phantom (of Midnight Confessions) are back with Episode... 2 of their podcast Sinful Cinema. Come join us as well talk about the Nightmare on Elm Street remake, the horror classic The Sentinel, Sean Connery in Outland, and Bizarre Treasure Violent Rome. (more) Sinful Cinema Episode 2-Violent Sentinel of the Outland
Love, The Lair-ican Style- Cat People (1982): A Love That Could Not Be
Love, The Lair-ican Style- Cat People (1982): A Love That Could Not Be
thelightningbugslair.com — How does one put out fire with gasoline? Not very well I would imagine, but that is... the suggested method included in David Bowie’s theme song to Paul Schrader’s Cat People . More on that song later, but for now, I want to welcome everyone to the first installment of Love, The Lair-can Style , ... (more) Love, The Lair-ican Style- Cat People (1982): A Love ...
She Beast (1966): Oooh, oooh, Witchy Woman
She Beast (1966): Oooh, oooh, Witchy Woman
thelightningbugslair.com — As this has been pronounced Women in Horror month, I thought I should kick off the first... B.L.O.G entry for this month with one of my favorite horror film queen, Barbara Steele. Ms. Steele made a handful of films prior to Black Sunday , but Bava’s film really kicked started her career and led ... (more) She Beast (1966): Oooh, oooh, Witchy Woman
It Here! Sinful Cinema Episode 1 with T.L Bugg and Rev. Phantom
It Here! Sinful Cinema Episode 1 with T.L Bugg and Rev. Phantom
thelightningbugslair.com — That's right it's finally here the first episode of Sinful Cinema, and its available right here for... you to download or listen to right on the site. So check it out, and let us know what you think. It might be a little rough around the edges, but hey, it's episode one and we love movies that ... (more) It Here! Sinful Cinema Episode 1 with T.L Bugg and Rev. ...
Apocalypse domani (1980) [a.k.a Cannibal Apocolypse]: John Saxon Wants To Have You For Dinner
Apocalypse domani (1980) [a.k.a Cannibal Apocolypse]: John Saxon Wants To Have You For Dinner
thelightningbugslair.com — Antonio Margheriti is a director whose name will now be synonymous with Eli Roth. Not because they... share a similar style or vision, but instead because Quentin Tarantino joined the two. In Inglourious Basterds , when Roth’s character Donny is prodded to introduce himself at the movie theater, ... (more) Apocalypse domani (1980) [a.k.a Cannibal Apocolypse]: ...
Forty Guns (1957): Barbara Stanwyck Whips The Wild West
Forty Guns (1957): Barbara Stanwyck Whips The Wild West
thelightningbugslair.com — The first film I saw starring with Barbara Stanwyck was The Lady of Burlesque (1943) where the... actress was playing a thinly veiled version of Gypsy Rose Lee who had written the original novel. It detailed the rivalry between Stanwyck’s Dixie and dancing diva Princess Nirvena, and the whole ... (more) Forty Guns (1957): Barbara Stanwyck Whips The Wild West
Roadgames (1981): Rear Window on 18 Wheels
Roadgames (1981): Rear Window on 18 Wheels
thelightningbugslair.com — On a long car trip, I’m not opposed to playing a car game or two. Who doesn’t... like a rousing round of the Alphabet Game or Car bingo? One of the lesser known road trip pastimes is The Suspect That The Driver In A Creepy Van Is A Murderer And Try To Uncover The Truth With Assistance From ... (more) Roadgames (1981): Rear Window on 18 Wheels
Deliria a.k.a Stage Fright (1987): A Killer Who Gives a Hoot About his Work
Deliria a.k.a Stage Fright (1987): A Killer Who Gives a Hoot About his Work
thelightningbugslair.com — When I was a kid, before I committed myself to the written word, I had aspirations to... be an actor. I wanted to tread the boards, and nothing was going to stop me. I even ended up in a few productions, but as I got older, I found out that I wasn’t really keen on being in front of a large group ... (more) Deliria a.k.a Stage Fright (1987): A Killer Who Gives a ...
For the Love of Price: Witchfinder General (1968)
For the Love of Price: Witchfinder General (1968)
thelightningbugslair.com — Some romances know not the bounds of time, space, distance, dimension, or the cinema screen. One such... romance has occurred between The LBL’s Fran Goria and Vincent Price. Once in a while the pull is just too overwhelming, and Miss Goria must put pen to paper for the love of the man, for the ... (more) For the Love of Price: Witchfinder General (1968)
Kansas City Bomber (1972): Raquel Welch and Roller Derby. Need I Say More?
Kansas City Bomber (1972): Raquel Welch and Roller Derby. Need I Say More?
thelightningbugslair.com — Before we get into the post today, I want to thank B-Sol for having me on his... new podcast Conversations in the Dark . Go on over to the Vault of Horror and check out the podcast to hear what happens when B-Sol meets the B-ugg to talk about upcoming releases. Of course, check it out after this ... (more) Kansas City Bomber (1972): Raquel Welch and Roller ...
Straight Jacket (1964): Ms. Crawford Goes from Wire Hangers to Bloody Axes
Straight Jacket (1964): Ms. Crawford Goes from Wire Hangers to Bloody Axes
thelightningbugslair.com — That’s right it’s once more time again for another Wednesday With William, and this week I’ve got... a film that I’ve wanted to see for a long, long time, 1964’s Straight Jacket . There are several reasons why this film enticed me, and I would be lying if I said one of those reasons was not the ... (more) Straight Jacket (1964): Ms. Crawford Goes from Wire ...
Phantom of the Paradise (1974): De Palma's Tale of Rock, Roll, and Revenge
Phantom of the Paradise (1974): De Palma's Tale of Rock, Roll, and Revenge
thelightningbugslair.com — Today’s selection for Terrifying Tuesday might be a little light on the terror, but it gains plenty... of horror cachet by taking its inspiration from Phantom of the Opera, Dorian Grey, and Faust. Plus, Paul Williams, even if he did write “The Rainbow Connection“, is a creepy little dude. The ... (more) Phantom of the Paradise (1974): De Palma's Tale of Rock, ...
The Beyond [L'aldilà] (1981): Lucio Fulci Throws Open the Gates.... To HELL!
The Beyond [L'aldilà] (1981): Lucio Fulci Throws Open the Gates.... To HELL!
thelightningbugslair.com — I was thinking of an appropriate film to celebrate Martin Luther King day with, and of course... the first thing that came to mind was Lucio Fulci’s film E tu vivrai nel terrore - L'aldilà , or The Beyond . The reason it sprang to mind is simple enough. King had a dream, and much of The Beyond ... (more) The Beyond [L'aldilà] (1981): Lucio Fulci Throws Open ...
Blow-up (1966): Antonioni's Misleadingly Titled Film Contains No Explosions
Blow-up (1966): Antonioni's Misleadingly Titled Film Contains No Explosions
thelightningbugslair.com — For the next few weeks I’m going to use my weekend watches for films that I think... I should have seen or haven’t seen in a while. The first film I’m going to talk about will be the former. There are films you really can’t seem to hardly avoid if you enjoy certain other films. With a love for ... (more) Blow-up (1966): Antonioni's Misleadingly Titled Film ...
Ladies Night Presents: Never Too Young To Die (1986): Double-O Stamos!
Ladies Night Presents: Never Too Young To Die (1986): Double-O Stamos!
thelightningbugslair.com — Once a Month, T.L. Bugg takes a day off and hands the keys of the Lair over... to his lovely wife, Miss Directed, and best friend, Fran Goria. The Ladies of the Lair take this chance to shine a spotlight on some of the best and worst films out there, and you never know what might happen when it's ... (more) Ladies Night Presents: Never Too Young To Die (1986): ...
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