Observations from a Professional Observer - Aug 23, 2012

This is a new column I wanted to work on, since I consider myself an observer...from people watching, to movie watching, noticing the odd and even pointing out the obvious. While I'm not sure one can consider himself a "Professional" at observation, maybe I will be a trend setter.

* Starting in October I will finally push forward in Stand Up Comedy. I have enlisted Benny Michaels to be my mentor. You can listen to his podcast -Podcheese on iTunes. Benny has been doing stand up in Jersey and the Philly area for a while and sees potential in me...if only my 7th grade teacher could see me now! All those random fart noises during class are about too pay off.

* Just returning from Monster-Mania Con in Jersey, I went on a crazy DVD buying spree and picked up approx 20 different Horror titles. From The Groovy Ghoulies (which I'm watching as I write this drivel), Mighty Joe Young, Last House on Dead End Street, Nightbreed, Mr. Hush (which my review blurb is on the back of the DVD cover...and for the record, I had nothing to do with the cover art either ) and several other titles.

The two stand out titles I grabbed were both foreign films. The first was an amazing action film that I would highly recommend called "The Raid: Redemption". If you're a gamer that enjoys 1st person shooter games like Modern Warfare, this is a blind buy. Martial Arts mixed with some insane kills, The Raid is 100% high energy. Spend the extra money and buy the unrated version!


The other film was "The Life and Death of a Porno Gang" that was described as take on the controversial "A Serbian Film". I have too admit, I had high hopes, but this one failed me...on all levels. Lack of gore, no shock..very little smut, just a mess. I noticed it was labeled as a black comedy, but it never made me laugh. I was ready for a nap. Not worth a look unless you really are curious.

* While at Monster-Mania, I always visit the Fright-Rags table. I grabbed several shirts from them, like I always do. These guys do tremendous work and specialize in all forms of the genre. I was excited to grab the new "Chainsaw & Dave" shirt that is inspired by the Mark Harmon 80's film "Summer School"...sure, its kind of insider, but dammit it's cool!


* Summer is almost over and holy shit....buying school clothes for the kids, what a fiasco that is. Not just the clothes but even the supplies...these Big Box stores basically bend you over and rob you...without any lube!! Take it easy people...I live on a podcasters salary! Sneakers, shirts...and now, the trend of "destroyed" jeans. What does that mean? Well, it seems the more "destroyed" they are, the more expensive they are. And to think my Mom spent time patching my Garanimals (google them..if you don't know).


That's my Observations this week. Watch what you're doing, because chances are, I'll be observing you.
PS - get your #SocialMediaWhore t-shirts and help shut up crime!

Late Night gets some love from Kristy Jett

Late Night gets some Love from Kristy Jett

Some mornings it's so nice to wake up and have someone recognize what your doing as a Positive. Today, I woke up to Kristy Jett's post about the Tv show and the crew behind it. I am truly flattered that someone like her took a few minutes to give us a shout out.

For those who don't know Kristy (can't believe anyone out there doesn't know about her) she is one of the most kind and nicest people you will ever meet, seriously. She is the editor for The Blood Sprayer, she is a contributing writer for numerous sites like Fangoria, Dread Central, Ax Wound Magazine and works for the coolest Horror based T shirt company - Fright Rags. She is all over the net and has a passion for horror and is truly talented. 

She had a few things to say about our show - Speaking of Dimension, "Not only was he as friendly online as he was in person, but he also had a gang of equally awesome cohorts flanking him. This included his beautiful wife, and his two adorable kids. Not to mention the sexified John Cannon and the terrifyingly awesome sexpot known as Pigamortis Wrex."

"She continued with "The latter two help to run the Latenight Horror Hotel with Dimension. The Latenight Horror Hotel is a Horror host show that runs on public access in Philadelphia. However you can get episodes on dvd! And you should! I laughed more than 20 times in the one episode I watched."

We just wanted to say, Thank you for recognizing our hard work Kristy, you are Fantastic! To read her entire Blog - Visit here

The 2nd Batch of Promtional Videos

This group of promo videos are for the groups that have reached out to us or have been leaders in the genre, especially at Horror Conventions. Horror Conventions are a great way for fans of Horror to meet each, compare notes and have some Ghoulish times.

Chainsaw Sally - Has Created her own Niche' on her own, her own way. Hats off to April, JimmyO and the rest of the crew at Forbidden Pictures. The guys recommend what to watch when "your home all alone!"

Up next are a group that have helped promote us all within the Independent levels of Horror. Horror Society - these guys are always there to lend a hand (or heart...in a pinch) and have gone above and beyond for us many times.

Horror Society - your Voice for Independent Horror

House of Mysterious Secrets is every Horror Geeks heaven - selling T shirts, Stickers, Posters, Soundtracks, Action Figures and much more. We are gonna be trying to work closer with these guys and they are local to us (Philly)


Chef John catches Rob the Clerk ...ummm..playing with dolls -



Fright-Rags - one of the best in Horror T Shirts. If you have ever been to a Horror Convention, chances are you have seen Ben and the crew. They have even started with Special Edition T Shirts, currently it's a Plan 9 T Shirt...go check them out. Our co-host, John Cannon says "I own almost all of the shirts they ever released!"

The Guys express how cool Fright-Rags really are!!



Lastly - These guys are one of our Co-Hosts, Rob Dimension's, favorites. The artists from The Living Corpse Comic, Buz and Ken. If you haven't ever picked up a copy of The Living Corpse, do yourself a favor and check them out. Classic, horror style art work..plenty of gore and something that would make any Horror fan proud.

The guys talk about what to look for starting Episode 3 - The Living Corpse Comic