EXCLUSIVE: Talented artist SHAG talks pop-culture influences, licensed character work, what he refuses to paint, and what’s next!
A Conversation with SHAG: The Influence of ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Planet of the Apes’ & More on His Pop-Culture Painting
Why William Friedkin’s ‘Sorcerer’ was a ‘Ballbreaker’
45 years after the release of William Friedkin's amazing SORCERER, the veteran director told me he was "obsessed" and driven to make it.
Vintage ‘RoboCop’ Set-Visit Footage with a Quirky Peter Weller
Watch amazing behind-the-scenes footage of ROBOCOP, complete with Peter Weller's quirky personal tour of the set and that unwieldy Robo-suit.
The Police: Censored in Their Prime?
Were Sting and The Police banned from speaking their minds by Stewart Copeland's manager brother, Miles?
How George Lazenby Bluffed His Way to Bond
I interviewed one-time 007 George Lazenby to get his take on arguably the worst career decision in the history of Hollywood: Quitting James Bond
The Call of Cthulhu: Living in a Lovecraftian World
Why the refusal by so many to challenge their minds, politics, & belief systems? Ask Cthulhu.
A Trip Through the ‘Trek’ Archives
I took a personal tour of Roddenberry Entertainment to see rare STAR TREK memorabilia and more.
When ‘Jaws’ Changed the Game
50 years ago, JAWS emerged from the depths and made movie history. Are you still afraid to go into the water?
Junket Fatigue: The Mind-Numbing Repetition of Movie Promotion
A look at what actors must endure to promote their latest product. Junkets can be psychological torture, a dark tunnel of repetition with no end in sight.
Time Capsule Footage: Filming ‘Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan’
During my days working at ET, I gleefully raided the ET vault for vintage set-visit video of STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN to assemble a tribute video and was not disappointed.
Spielberg Sells ‘Poltergeist’ in 1982: ‘It’s Land Jaws for Me’
POLTERGEIST debuted in theaters 40 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.
Phone Home: Spielberg and Kids on the Set of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
E.T. the EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL is now 40 years old, so in celebration I've got a vintage interview with Steven Spielberg and the kids on the set, as well as my 30th anniversary interview with Dee Wallace.
Lynda Carter Reflects on Wonder Woman’s Rocky Road to the Spotlight
Wonder Woman is finally cool again, and it's been a long time coming. I spoke with original TV WONDER WOMAN Lynda Carter about her glory days and she had choice words about why so many WW projects failed.
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.
My ‘Star Wars’ Story and Mark Hamill Musings on the Blockbuster’s 40th Anniversary
STAR WARS first arrived in theaters 40 years ago today. Like so many of my generation, the movie rocked my world and changed the trajectory of my future aspirations. This is my story, along with excerpts of my first interview with Mark Hamill.
Nobody Does It Better: Remembering Roger Moore
Sir Roger Moore has passed away, and his death is a gut punch to my childhood.
LISTEN NOW: 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.
To Be or Not To Be a Replicant?
Will BLADE RUNNER 2049 assume everyone thinks Deckard is a Replicant? Or will it eschew revisionist history and keep it as an open-ended question?
Happy Star Wars Day!
Happy STAR WARS Day! Enjoy a few curated links to exclusive interviews and general excitement related to the film that changed fandom 40 years ago.
My ‘Twin Peaks’ (Alternate) Reality
A few fresh tales of TWIN PEAKS, from my love of the show to working with and interviewing some of its stars. “That gum you like is going to come back in style..."
James Cameron: ‘Aliens Still Holds Up Pretty Damn Well’
A look back at how my exclusive James Cameron ALIENS 30th anniversary interview came to be for Famous Monsters magazine.
An Epic ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ Party
How often does one get to drink STAR TREK-themed drinks and sit in the Enterprise Captain's Chair with the frickin' Endeavour on display behind you?
Joel Hodgson on the Zeitgeist Spark of MST3K
With MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000: THE RETURN now on Netflix, I thought I'd resurrect a fun interview I had with Joel Hodgson for Entertainment Tonight back in 2013 in honor of the show's 25th anniversary.
Zach Galligan on Gizmo, ‘Gremlins,’ and More Importantly, Phoebe Cates
That time I turned a HATCHET III interview with Zach Galligan into a GREMLINS love fest for Entertainment Tonight.
An Interview with Me, Myself & I
Curious to find out a little more about who the heck is writing this blog? Here's a brief interview I did for MUCK RACK that may provide some insight into who I am.
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