Exterior of the Clown Motel in Tonopah Nevada 2018

Did you know the first week of August is International Clown Week and the first Saturday of International Clown Week is National Clown Day? And in case you’re wondering… Yep. Those dates came from the Weird Holidays & Observances page, which never fails to inspire post ideas. In this case,Continue Reading

Silhouette of alien standing in beam of light from UFO hovering above the ground.

Whether you believe in extraterrestrial life or not, one thing’s undeniable: how much the possibility of alien life pervades our culture. Sure, it’s been the inspiration for plenty of great science fiction movies and books. But join me in considering it from another angle. I submit into evidence Exhibit A:Continue Reading

Night Parade-Carnival of Nice 2019

Alfred Hitchcock died on April 29, 1980, and won’t ever make a movie again, but he certainly earned his moniker, “The Master of Suspense.” Many Alfred Hitchcock movies are revered as classics to this day and some, (like Psycho and Rebecca, have inspired remakes. Writers and filmmakers who appreciate hisContinue Reading