Shane Black returns to put his stamp on the PREDATOR franchise and the result is full of cinematic carnage.
‘The Predator’: The Flick Flack Movie Review
Giant Robot Monster Mash: A Subgenre Appreciation
A collection of some of my favorites of the kaiju subgenre that served as inspiration for Guillermo del Toro's PACIFIC RIM.
William Friedkin Peels Back ‘The Exorcist,’ ‘Sorcerer,’ ‘French Connection’ & More
I spoke with the legendary director about the secrets behind some of his greatest cinematic masterpieces -- and what frightens the man who helmed one of the scariest films ever made.
A Few Bites with Terry Wolfinger, Mad Monster Artist
Celebrated Famous Monsters cover artist Terry Wolfinger talks about his formative years and reveals the secrets to his commercial art success.
‘A Quiet Place’: The Flick Flack Movie Review
A near-flawless horror-thriller bristling with intelligence, A QUIET PLACE crackles with tension.
‘Annihilation’: The Flick Flack Movie Review
Natalie Portman's new Sci-Fi flick is a refreshingly cerebral thriller with intense visuals and even more intense questions.
Look Up! Look Out! Meteorite Movies!
I get a kick out of the meteor/asteroid disaster movie subgenre, so here are a few fave guilty pleasure picks of the deadly fireball variety.
Famous Monsters & Aliens: A Chat with Rick Baker, Monster Maker
I first interviewed Rick Baker in 2012 for ET. He was happy to discuss his humble beginnings and love for Famous Monsters.
‘The Shape of Water’: The Flick Flack Movie Review
Is this Guillermo del Toro's best film yet? How deep does it get? Dive in and find out...
‘Stranger Things 2’: The Flick Flack TV Review
Is the second trip into the Upside Down worthy of a binge-watch?
Awww, Chick! Vintage ‘Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein’ Lobby Cards
My favorite classic horror film to watch in the days leading up to Halloween is actually not a horror film at all, but a comedy.
Time to Revisit ‘The Exorcist’
When the autumn winds kick up, THE EXORCIST sits atop a demonic pedestal as my staple requirement in film, TV and print.
Basil Gogos: The Passing of a Monster Art Legend
Legendary Famous Monsters artist Basil Gogos may be gone, but his legacy lives on.
Stephen King’s ‘IT’: The Flick Flack Movie Review
Stephen King's epic novel finally hits the big-screen with a brand-new Pennywise. Does he one-up Tim Curry's iconic clown?
‘Twin Peaks’: The Flick Flack TV Review
That damn fine coffee you like is back 25 years later, and David Lynch spiked it with acid. Read the Flick Flack TV Review.
‘Dave Made a Maze’: The Flick Flack Movie Review
Is DAVE MADE A MAZE an a-MAZE-ing movie? Read the Flick Flack review!
A Conversation with SHAG: The Influence of ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Planet of the Apes’ & More on His Pop-Culture Painting
EXCLUSIVE: Talented artist SHAG talks pop-culture influences, licensed character work, what he refuses to paint, and what’s next!
Take a Bite Out of These Vintage ‘Jaws’ Lobby Cards
Since summer has officially kicked off, my obsession with lobby cards leads me to post original JAWS lobby cards from 1975, plus a few from the sequels for good measure.
Guilty Pleasure Picks: Humans vs. Dinos!
A list of some of my favorite guilty-pleasure dinos vs. humans flicks and TV shows. Which are your faves?
Spielberg Sells ‘Poltergeist’ in 1982: ‘It’s Land Jaws for Me’
POLTERGEIST debuted in theaters 35 years ago, and in celebration of one of the scariest movies ever made, I offer some insightful 1982 interviews with Steven Spielberg and Zelda Rubinstein at the time of the film's release.
Deconstructing ‘The Shining’ with a Different Kubrick Lens
An interesting perspective on the making of Kubrick's THE SHINING came by way of his teen daughter Vivian, who had unprecedented access to the set and filmed a documentary about it for the BBC.
‘Twin Peaks’ Through an Eerie Black-and-White Lens
I've always been mesmerized by the black-and-white, behind-the-scenes shots of the cast and crew taken by cast member Richard Beymer.
Damn Fine ‘Twin Peaks’ Japanese Coffee Commercials
Watch the four infamous David Lynch-directed Japanese TWIN PEAKS coffee commercials, then enjoy some damn fine coffee.
The Phantom Monster Show!
In 1953, two wonderful Universal Studios horror classics were re-released as a double bill titled THE PHANTOM MONSTER SHOW!
In Space, No One Can Hear ‘Alien’ 1979 Lobby Cards
Back in the days before the Internet, movie lobby cards were a powerful tool used by Hollywood studios to lure audiences into the darkened theater.
Meryl Streep as Ripley? Five Fun ‘Alien’ Facts
Prompted by Ridley Scott's second return to the ALIEN franchise, here are five little-known nuggets about his seminal 1979 saga.
Podcasts Featuring IT CAME FROM Creator David Weiner
I love to talk, and so naturally I love the podcast format, which provides a casual, fun, and freeform way to share all the things I love about genre pop culture.
A Moment to Revere Ray Harryhausen
Sunday marked the fourth anniversary of the passing of Ray Harryhausen. The stop-motion visual-effects master's work made a huge impact on my childhood and fueled my love for fantasy and monster movies.
Remembering Marvel Super Special Movie Adaptations
Being both a movie buff and avid comic-book reader had its perks in the '70s and '80s, especially when Marvel Comics rolled out its "Marvel Super Special" comic-book magazine series.
‘Star Wars’ and the End of Famous Monsters
I've assembled a bunch of fun STAR WARS-themed covers of Famous Monsters, classic and contemporary, for your viewing pleasure.
