Monthly Archives: May 2023

Killer Klowns from Outer Space: 35 Years of Laughs and Terror

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Stephen Wilds

Are clowns scary? I’ve met a few people who certainly think they are. Even as a kid, though, I found Killer Klowns from Outer Space more intriguing than frightening. Each viewing offered me something else I’d missed before, another scene to laugh … Continue reading →

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Saved by the Bell: The College Years Is an Interesting Time Capsule

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Stephen Wilds

That transition from high school to college is rough. Not everyone handles it well, especially when someone goes from being the most popular person in the hallways to nobody important. The elite from Bayside graduated, leaving Mr. Belding and the … Continue reading →

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Six FMV Games to Explore the Genre

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Stephen Wilds

Lately, it feels like FMV games have been going through a small but important renaissance, and my time with Mia and the Dragon Princess has furthered this notion. It’s a game that may not do it for everyone, but the hours I’ve … Continue reading →

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Enter the Matrix Remains an Ambitious Movie Tie-in Game 20 Years Later

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Stephen Wilds

It’s time to jack back in and re-experience the movie tie-in game that tried to be more than just a slick advertisement. There was a time when the attempt to secure a pipeline straight from blockbuster films to video game releases was … Continue reading →

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The Tommyknockers: Stephen King Miniseries Still Disappoints 30 Years Later

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Stephen Wilds

We all know that Stephen King is a prolific author, so it isn’t surprising that so many of his works were turned into films and television miniseries, and it’s less surprising that several of those adaptations are often forgotten. There was a … Continue reading →

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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Story & Ending Is Better for Being Depressing

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Stephen Wilds

Star Wars has never gripped me, force or otherwise. Not sure why. It’s a classic, and I’m a big fan of the genre, but it’s always felt like if I didn’t imprint on it as a kid, then I missed the … Continue reading →

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X2: X-Men United Is Still the Best X-Men Movie 20 Years Later

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Stephen Wilds

After X-Men laid the groundwork for FOX’s version of Marvel’s mutants, the world was ripe for expansion, and the new rise of superhero movies showed that fans wanted more. X2: X-Men United is one of those rare entries that delivered on what … Continue reading →

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