Random thoughts...

[sholloman81]

Was checking out the upcoming author signings for the Poisoned Pen bookstore in Scottsdale AZ for the month of October and am very excited. Looks like Rich Chizmar & his son will be there on 10/03 for Widow's Point-the Complete Haunting, Phillip Fracassi will be there 10/09 for the Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre, & Joe Lansdale will be there 10/28 for Hatchet Girls. Going to do my best to attend all of these as the Poisoned Pen bookstore isn't too far from me.

[Ben Staad]

I was mainly interested in the signed rock hammer. XL clothes would go to charity I suppose.

Best of luck!

Thanks! I signed up, although the XL clothing would be wasted on me - I wear medium. The rest of the prizes would be nice to have, though.

[Dave1442397]

S&S Sweepstakes for some SK gear. Good luck, my friends.

https://www.simonandschuster.com/p/s...on-sweepstakes

Thanks! I signed up, although the XL clothing would be wasted on me - I wear medium. The rest of the prizes would be nice to have, though.

[Ben Staad]

S&S Sweepstakes for some SK gear. Good luck, my friends.

https://www.simonandschuster.com/p/s...on-sweepstakes

[Ben Staad]

I wouldn't doubt your theory about Sharon.

Ozzy was truly a music icon and his legacy of music will be around for many more generations.

That just broke my heart when I heard.

I halfway suspect that Sharon bumped him off to spike music sales and stoke interest in the theatrical release of his farewell concert....I'm kidding, but kind of not.

[dannyboy121070]

RIP Ozzy.

That just broke my heart when I heard.

I halfway suspect that Sharon bumped him off to spike music sales and stoke interest in the theatrical release of his farewell concert....I'm kidding, but kind of not.

[Ben Staad]

RIP Ozzy.

[Ben Staad]

LOL! LOL!

That is a great line. Seriously made me and my wife laugh. Thank you.

I appreciate the review as well. This sounds like something I should go see. I rarely venture to the theater anymore but I will try and go watch this one.

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[dannyboy121070]

Re-watched part of 28DL on Pluto or Freeform this week. I forgot some of the drama.

Spoiler!

The scene with his parents and the note they left for him was touching.

If you think about it I would love your feedback on the new movie. Thanks and have a wonderful time.

So, 28 YEARS LATER......Not at all what I was expecting, and since the reviews have been SO split, I suspect that this will be a love it or hate it for fans of the original. If you go in expecting a balls-out Horror movie, which I think a lot of people are, you'll be disappointed. (Having just watched the original, it isn't much of a Horror movie, either, with the soldiers being worse than the infected.) 28 YEARS LATER is more of a coming-of-age story, and a beautifully done, touching one, at that. The cast all excel, especially the young actor that plays Spike, the main character. Ralph Fiennes was excellent as well. I can't remember the last time I cried so much from a movie. (My wife and son did not shed a tear. I probably wouldn't have either, a few decades ago, but being a parent makes you sensitive in ways you never used to be pre-kids.) The ending is just bonkers, and will hopefully be followed up on in the next film, which is supposed to be coming later this year. (No teasers after the credits, so no need to stay.) The third film in the new trilogy has yet to be filmed, and will probably be abandoned if this one isn't a big hit, so...go see it.

Warning, following up on a thread on this board that I can't quite find: This film is filled with penises, including one that is just...massive. I've seen more penises in films and tv over the past few years than you can shake a dick at.

[Dave1442397]

Would love to know how many entries they end up getting overall.

Yeah, must be tens of thousands. I entered. It would be nice to get a signed copy at that price.

[sholloman81]

Would love to know how many entries they end up getting overall.

[Ben Staad]

**** Announcing the 2025 Constant Readers for a Cause Summer Fundraiser benefiting Binc!


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[Ben Staad]

Re-watched part of 28DL on Pluto or Freeform this week. I forgot some of the drama.

Spoiler!

The scene with his parents and the note they left for him was touching.

If you think about it I would love your feedback on the new movie. Thanks and have a wonderful time.

My wife and son joined me to watch 28 DAYS LATER last night, despite not being Horror fans, and they liked it enough to want to watch 28 WEEKS LATER tonight. Going to see the new one on Sunday, so I'll keep you posted. I mean, Alex Garland and Danny Boyle are both back, so...it's gotta be good.

[dannyboy121070]

RonClinton Great looking grand. Congrats!

On a side note has anyone watched the new 28 years later movie? I enjoyed the first two movies but the trailer for this one aren't really grabbing me. I may wait for this one to be streaming.

My wife and son joined me to watch 28 DAYS LATER last night, despite not being Horror fans, and they liked it enough to want to watch 28 WEEKS LATER tonight. Going to see the new one on Sunday, so I'll keep you posted. I mean, Alex Garland and Danny Boyle are both back, so...it's gotta be good.

[Ben Staad]

RonClinton Great looking grand. Congrats!

On a side note has anyone watched the new 28 years later movie? I enjoyed the first two movies but the trailer for this one aren't really grabbing me. I may wait for this one to be streaming.