With October, fall, and Halloween around the corner. It is the best time to watch some movies to get you in the mood. Here are five recommendations:
Night of the Reaper (2025): directed by Brandon Christenson and starring Jessica Clement and Ryan Robbins. This is a recent release with a movie set in the 1980s, and it just has all the vibes of a good slasher movie.
Available to watch on Shudder and AMC.
Storm of the Century (1999), directed by Craig R. Baxley and starring Tim Daly and Colm Feore. I discovered this miniseries a couple of months ago by accident while searching for something completely different, and I was intrigued by the synopsis, so I made a blind buy. This three-episode series is a very slow build-up, but well worth the wait. There are many DVD versions of this miniseries to buy.
The Monkey (2025), directed by Oz Perkins and starring Theo James and Tatiana Maslany. This is a good mix of horror and dark humor that is based around this drummer monkey.
Available to rent through Prime Video.
Tales from the Hood (1995), directed by Rusty Cundieff and starring Clarence Williams III, Rosalind Cash, and David Alan Grier. This is one of my favorite movies. The first time I watched this was during a sleepover, and the segment with the dolls FREAKED ME OUT!!!!! However, I always tend to watch this movie every now and again and have grown a fondness for it.
Available to watch on Shudder.
The Crow (1994), directed by Alex Proyas and starring Brandon Lee and Ernie Hudson. This movie I remember watching fondly, and it screams fall vibes. This movie is available to watch on Pluto TV!
What movies are on your to-watch list this fall? Comment below!
I recently watched the Conjuring: Last Rites movie. The movie was based on the Smurl Family from a small town in Pennsylvania.
There was a claim from the family that from 1974 until 1989, their home was taken over by a demon who wanted to cause harm and destruction to them.
The allegations about the demons were made by Jack and Janet Smurl, who went to the press. And the hauntings and possessions became a worldwide sensation, which caused Ed and Lorraine Warren to investigate these allegations that were made by the family.
The Smurl family claimed that their house had been inhabited by a demon who created uncomfortable smells and loud sounds throughout the house. The demon was also terrorizing their dog, shaking various items throughout their home, making one of the family members fall down the stairs, and, lastly, different family members were assaulted both physically and sexually.
Ed and Lorraine Warren first started investigating the family and house around 1986. While investigating, Ed Warren believed that the demon that took over the Smurl house and its occupants was an extremely powerful demon.
The demon also did not tolerate music that surrounded religion and any prayers that took place in the house. The Warrens were an unwelcome presence in the house by the demon because it would give them signs on the mirrors in the house, informing them to leave.
There were also critics of the Warrens and the Smurl family during this time, especially Professor Paul Kurtz from the State University of New York at Buffalo, who happened to be the chairperson of the Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal.
Professor Kurtz believed that the Warrens were not credible people regarding investigating the Smurls’ claims of Demonic possession. And also that the Smurl family was going through the throes of “delusions, hallucinations, and brain impairment.” (Wikipedia, 2025).
The Smurl family finally had enough ridicule from the press and non-believers of their claims and decided to co-author a book with Ed and Lorrain Warren called The Haunted.
In 1987, things with the Smurl family regarding the demonic nightmare had lessened immensely. The family felt it was because they had escalated their praying, and they decided to move from the house in 1987. When a new owner moved into the house in 1988, into the old Smurl family house, she informed others that she never felt or saw any demons in the dwelling.
Carrie Bradshaw was the It Girl for a generation of Sex and the City fans. For Meredith Bailey and Ricky Zayshley, co-hosts of And Just Like What? A Sex and the City Podcast, she made them who they are today.
The First Watch by Meredith Bailey:
(Meredith channeling kooky Carrie in a garage sale scarf and summer halter dress over khaki pants.)
“I first watched a full season of Sex and the City (SATC) when I was 18 and pursuing a theatre arts diploma at a community college. My friend, Melissa, had seasons one to four on a VHS box set. The show premiered in the summer when I was entering high school, so I was a little too young for it to be on my radar at first. (Unlike my gracefully aging co-host.) Melissa lived in a student residence on campus: a relatively well-kept three-level townhome with a cozy kitchen and living room on the main floor. A gaggle of us would go to her place during our lunch hours or on long breaks between rehearsals. The program we were in was for theatre kids and offered both a performance stream and a production stream. My pals and I were in the performance stream, and SATC felt like exactly our vibe. Miranda seemed impossibly responsible, Charlotte was too uptight, and none of us were in Samantha’s league.
(Carrie, blonde with a drink in hand.)
We all wanted to be Carrie. Carrie was cool, fashionable, smart, curious, and brave. At the time, she felt like the leader of the pack, a good friend, and the type of woman who knew how to navigate relationships without losing sight of herself. Upon multiple rewatches, I now know she’s occasionally a lousy friend, self-centred, inflexible, and a secret prude. Watching the show crammed onto Melissa’s white slip-covered Ikea-brand loveseat, surrounded by my theatre-school pals, felt synchronistic. I, too, was a cool, fashionable babe, and my friends and I felt like Calgary was our own Big Apple. The world was ours to discover, and relationships were waiting like unopened books, ready to rock us with romance, confusion, lust, and heartbreak.
The First Rewatch The first time I did a full rewatch of SATC was in my mid-20s when I was living in Vancouver, Canada with my husband, Stafford, who was my boyfriend at the time. Stafford was working in theatre, which meant he was away for three to six months at a time, working in different parts of the country. Meanwhile, I had booked some work on a few film and TV projects, which meant I had enough money to only need a part-time job at a yoga studio and spent the rest of my time auditioning. It was also the first time I’d lived completely on my own without the anchor of university or a regular job. Vancouver was new to me, and making friends seemed tricky. There were times when I was so lonely that it felt like a physical ache, as if my bones were sharp and hollow. Many nights, I’d watch SATC on DVD in the living room by myself on our enormous hand-me-down TV. This time watching, I felt less enamoured with my SATC pals. Carrie seemed messier, Samantha more insecure, Charlotte stunted, but Miranda seemed to have her life the most together. A secure, well-paying job and a midtown apartment? Get it, girl. Watching the show again was incredibly comforting. Although I was more critical of my pals ‘ choices, I still loved them. I did go on to make friends in Vancouver. In part, I think, because the SATC gang inspired me to be thoughtful about the type of people I wanted in my life. These women had chosen each other, and I, too, could seek out the type of people who felt like my people. Or as Charlotte says, the type of friends who could be each other’s soulmates. During that time, my style began to fully emerge with Carrie Bradshaw as my main influence. I paired American Apparel wrap dresses with vintage belts and neck scarves, cocktail dresses with yoga pants and motorcycle boots. I also found a vintage red plaid Pendleton jacket that was the exact same one Carrie wears in season 6, episode 13 of SATC, and I wore it constantly.
(Meredith’s second trip to NY city included a spa day at the Russian & Turkish baths.)
Rewatch Continues My next milestone rewatch began in 2021. I had other significant rewatches in my late 20s, early 30s, including after the birth of my first son, when I’d watch SATC during his afternoon nap. But my most recent rewatch has been particularly formative because it launched the beginning of Ricky and my podcast, And Just Like What. I met Ricky in 2012 at work. I began as an intern in January, and Ricky started that spring. He was funny and warm with a tailored, preppy look. He was hired on as an editor, and so I reported to him for many years. An expert in fashion, home, and lifestyle content, Ricky’s assignments were always the most fun to do. In the words of my pal Samantha, I thought Ricky was fabulous We quickly discovered we were superfans of SATC, and many of our life experiences had mirrored the show and each other. Ricky was also a theatre kid and had grown up in Saskatchewan (I’d spent my elementary years there), had also transitioned into journalism and would happily spend an afternoon tea with a collection of super fashionable grandmas (our favourite kind of invite). We’d decided to start a podcast about the show we both loved. The podcast had a few stops and starts, as we changed jobs, I welcomed another baby, and Ricky moved to a different country. However, in 2021, we decided to get serious.
And Just Like That (AJLT), the SATC reboot, was the impetus for us to record again. We decided we’d watch the reboot of the show that made us who we are today and then rewatch all of SATC! We were still deep in the COVID pandemic, a time that’s difficult for me to remember, so having the podcast to listen back to is really interesting. There were definitely some dark days. Having the anchor of a scheduled time to chat with Ricky every week (he was living in Phoenix at the time) to talk about friendship, fashion, and our SATC pals, who we felt intimately connected to, was, honestly, a lifeline. The rewatch took almost four years. During that time, we watched seasons 1-3 of AJLT, which is worthy of an entirely separate story, and seasons 1-6 of SATC. In total, we recorded more than 130 episodes. Through COVID, growing kids, forest fires, moving countries, political upheaval, and perimenopause, I had an (almost) weekly chat with Ricky about the show that made us who we are. At first, it was truly just an opportunity for us to catch up, vibe off each other’s energies, be surprised by each other’s perspectives, and make each other laugh- and laugh- and laugh. Slowly, we realized that our little show was having an impact on our listeners as well. We started to get DMs and emails from people around the country sharing how much they enjoyed listening to us. Yes, like us, our listeners also loved SATC (many had stronger opinions about AJLT), but they also shared that listening to us felt like they were hanging out with their own friends. Many said they’d catch themselves talking to us or responding while listening. In a funny way, Ricky and I were chatting about a show about friendship and inadvertently creating new opportunities for connection and friendship with people all around the world, from grandmas in Alabama to fashion influencers in Brazil and super fans in Hong Kong. By watching and talking about a show about four women who could often be pretty bad friends, I felt like I was learning how to be a better one. I learned the importance of intentionally making time for your friendships, letting yourself be surprised by them, and that friendships can emerge in ways you’d never expect, like through a series of DMs on Instagram. At a time when there were many reasons to feel afraid and divided, I learned that people around the world shared very similar thoughts, feelings, and ideas with my own. I also learned that Miranda had, in fact, had it right all alone. You shouldn’t buy Vogue instead of food. No, Carrie, it literally will not “feed you more.” Like Miranda, you should find a career where you’re valued and promoted as a reflection of that. You should make smart financial decisions, like buying real estate and investing in neighbourhoods that are up-and-coming instead of staying where it’s trendy. You should wear comfortable shoes and overalls whenever you damn well feel like. And, from Ricky, I’ve been reminded about the value of showing up for your friends and sharing generously your most valuable commodity: time. Also, find a friend who really makes you laugh.”
Here’s to the next rewatch!
Bio: Meredith Bailey A self-proclaimed Sex and the City Miranda and a reluctant And Just Like That… Charlotte, Meredith Bailey has loved the Sex and the City universe since she watched the first episode in a college dorm in 2001. Meredith spent much of her 20s as a professional actor on film sets and stages across Canada. Today, she works as the director of content and strategy for a Canadian publishing company and is still searching for a “Meredith” necklace just like Carrie’s. As co-host of the weekly Sex and the City reboot podcast, And Just Like That, Meredith loves chatting about the show that made her who she is today, and Ricky’s hot takes on why he thinks Miranda is an asshole.
Why I Can’t Say Goodbye to Carrie Bradshaw by Ricky Zayshley:
( Ricky and his fabulous coworker Lisa at Fashion Quarterly paying homage to the Queen, Sarah Jessica Parker.)
“To me, Carrie Bradshaw isn’t just a character on TV—she became a blueprint for my life. I can still remember the first time I watched Sex and the City. I was on summer break from university in my hometown of Yorkton, Saskatchewan. My friend Audra invited me over to watch this titillating show on Bravo (where Canada aired HBO content at the time). It straddled the line between “after dark” soft-core porn and prestige TV. I didn’t need much more convincing than that, but it became very apparent very quickly that this show was different. This was speaking directly to me. By season three, it had exploded into a bona fide hit, but by then I already felt like an early adopter. I was the Carrie. Nobody else could claim her or even begin to understand our connection. It was the classic trope of people saying they liked U2 before they were cool (insert side-eye here). But I really did like her first, I swear! I was cutting edge by Yorkton, Saskatchewan standards, where even ordering a highball deemed you “different.” Somewhere between then and now, my life started mirroring Carrie’s. I don’t know if it was intentional or subliminal, but looking back, it’s almost shocking. A friend once mocked me for mimicking her as she pointed out the easy comparisons. At the time, I was offended. But now? It’s a true honor. Who better to emulate than Carrie Fucking Bradshaw?
(Ricky felt the Carrie vibes from an early age in Yorkton, Saskatchewan (zoom into the fingers).
Season one Carrie was scrappy. She thrifted, hustled, and dreamed big in a city that could swallow you whole. She wasn’t a nepo baby—she cobbled her life together piece by piece. That was exactly how I felt when I moved to Toronto in the late ’90s. Every day was an outright act of lifestyle improv: piecing together outfits and a sophisticated life I believed was rightfully mine. And just like Carrie, I kept at it. As she gained access and money, she never lost that scrappiness, and neither did I. Just like Carrie, I always felt like a late bloomer, like I didn’t quite have the “things” my friends did or have it all figured out like they seemed to. Some got married, like Charlotte (though I never demanded their rings when the marriages failed). Some found career success like Miranda. Others were wilder, more adventurous, like Samantha. Meanwhile, I was still piecing things together and making it up as I went along. But Carrie emboldened me to believe that the life I was inventing was worth inhabiting. Even the little details of my life started colliding. Carrie was one of the first TV characters I ever saw taking her laptop to coffee shops, working by the window, sipping coffee while watching the world go by. That wasn’t a thing back then! Laptop culture didn’t exist yet, at least not where I lived. But I found myself dragging my heavy Bondi Blue iMac to a desk by the window of my first Toronto apartment overlooking Queen Street East. It helped me connect to a way of being I hadn’t considered before—to tie everyday routine with a stylish point of view. That Queen Street apartment was an homage to hers with its thrifted furniture, mid-century modern pieces butted up to mission chairs, and stacked books. It was a highly intentional space that looked curated yet slightly haphazard. It was so grown up and adult feeling. The type of place three of your zany friends might want to watch gay porn, or order takeout Chinese, and recount their week. Oh god, I wanted that so badly—I literally set the stage. Carrie also reframed the rituals of home. One of my favorite scenes is in “I Heart New York” (Season 4, Episode 18), where she pulls out a blanket at the first hint of fall, when the crisp air comes through the window and the season shifts. It was such a small detail, but by then I was simply obsessed with Carrie at home, pausing to make out the Clinique, Kiehl’s, and Bumble and Bumble products on her bathroom shelves. Carrie’s reaction to the changing season reframed change for me altogether. The idea that something as ordinary as swapping bedding could symbolize growth stuck with me—that life was about moving forward, evolving, even in tiny ways. She even shifted my perspective on drinking. Growing up in a strict Christian environment, alcohol always seemed dangerous—a prelude to aggression, bad behavior, loss of control. On Sex and the City, a Cosmopolitan meant something else entirely. It wasn’t about getting drunk; it was shorthand for gathering with friends, for dressing up, for stepping into a more fabulous version of yourself. Alcohol wasn’t the point—it was the accessory to connection. That was new to me. The foursome dynamic was obviously a plot device, but the way the show played with archetypes—the stylish friend, the career friend, the wild friend, the romantic—helped me see my own friendships differently. Moving from Yorkton to Toronto meant suddenly meeting wildly different kinds of people, and Sex and the City made that feel exciting instead of terrifying. It reassured me that friendships could be seasonal, situational, or lifelong, and that all of them mattered. It also taught me that you can choose your family. Sometimes, all it takes is moving to a big city and seeing what happens. Through the years, Carrie kept being my touchstone. Even when And Just Like That turned into a complete disaster, I still found myself connecting with her. She aged (gracefully, if sometimes unrealistically), went through profound loss, and kept moving forward. I wish we’d been allowed to see more of her flaws mature with her—the selfish, neurotic friend at 60 would’ve been fascinating—but even so, Carrie remained the best part of the reboot. Meanwhile, she kept weaving into my real life in unexpected ways. When I worked at Avenue Magazine in Calgary, my colleague Meredith and I bonded instantly over our shared devotion to Sex and the City. That bond grew into our podcast, launched mid-pandemic, and was fueled by equal parts grief, boredom, and obsession. Talking about Carrie (and all the glorious mess of And Just Like That) became a creative lifeline. It gave Meredith and me an excuse to check in, vent, laugh, and stay tethered to something joyful when the world didn’t seem so safe. And here’s the thing: rewatching SATC Carrie today is not always flattering. She can be selfish, neurotic, even unlikable. But honestly—if you rewatched yourself in your 20s and 30s, would you like what you saw? Absofuckinlutely not. We’re all shitty narcissists. The point is whether you grow. And Carrie did. Watching her, warts and all, has helped me reflect on how I’ve grown, too.
(Meredith and Ricky: Meredith and Ricky after recording their podcast at Ricky’s grandma-chic home.)
Meredith and I asked our podcast listeners to tell us why they can’t say goodbye to Carrie, and the overwhelming response is that she is so relatable. She’s the through line. We all see ourselves in her, for good or bad. As one of our New York City resident listeners astutely pointed out: Carrie is the Chrysler Building, not Mr. Big. So no, I can’t say goodbye to Carrie Bradshaw. She’s more than a TV character to me. She’s the mirror I’ve measured my own life against, the perfectly imperfect late bloomer who was achingly beautiful, the voice that gave me permission to hustle, to be fabulous, to change, to screw up, and to keep moving forward. She’s woven into the high thread count, milled in Italy, bias-cut fabric of who I am.”
Bio: Ricky Zayshley And Just Like What’s resident Carrie, Ricky’s life has mirrored Sex and the City’s star in many ways. After a casting director once told him he was “too gay” for a career in musical theatre, Ricky turned toward a field that would embrace him fully—fashion journalism. As a senior editor and content producer, he has worked for Fashion Television, Fashion Quarterly, Sir magazine, and more. Today, he is a senior marketing professional in Calgary who still strives to live a SATC-inspired week whenever possible. Cosmos, anyone? As co-host of And Just Like What? A Sex and the City Podcast, Ricky still pauses the screen to report on the beauty products tucked inside Carrie’s medicine chest.
Vinegar Syndrome is having its Labor Day Sale! Here are five recommendations on my to-buy list!:
The Films of Larry Fessenden: Volume 1- Habit and No Telling: This volume is a great collection of films from independent filmmaker Larry Fessenden. Here is a trailer:
Dolly Dearest- if you want to watch a killer possessed doll, then this movie is definitely up your alley! Additionally, I have never seen a doll with a full range of acting skills!
Maniac 2: Roadkill- Four Issue Hard Case Comic Collection. A couple of years ago, Vinegar Syndrome began selling comics and Books. Their selection of books and comics is pretty vast. Any pick from their many titles is a hit, but this one would be at the top of my want list.
Robo Warriors – it is felt that anything involving robots and aliens is a hit, and this is definitely a weird, oddity of a movie that’s going in my cart!
Earlier this week, I finished this laugh-out-loud funny book by Elizabeth Fuller. It is called Me and Jezebel. Elizabeth Fuller discussed in great detail the time Better Davis was only supposed to stay a weekend at an acquaintance’s house, but stayed waaaayyy longer than she was supposed to! Before this huge fiasco began, Elizabeth Fuller first met Better Davis through a mutual friend, and they all had dinner at Fuller’s house.
Fuller was star-struck at first because Bette Davis was one of her all-time favorite actresses. However, with the turn of events that followed after that one-time dinner, it is felt that she felt completely different after Davis stayed on and had completely worn out her welcome. But how did this movie icon come to stay at this one-time acquaintance’s house?
Well, it was back in May 1985 in Connecticut when Fuller received a phone call from Davis explaining that Davis needed a place to stay because she was going to stay at a hotel in New York City, but there was a hotel strike going on.
Davis promised Fuller that she was just going to stay the weekend. So Fuller accepted Davis to stay, being that it was one of her all-time idols; however, when Fuller realized that Davis kept her on her lengthy stay as her houseguest. Davis’ facade quickly faded, so in turn, Fuller recounts a hilarious account of what happened. This book soon became one of my favorite books to read, and it was highly recommended by AndJustLikeWhat Podcast. Which is also a great podcast to listen to! There are numerous copies of Fuller’s book available for purchase online. I was able to snag a copy on eBay!
What books over the summer do you recommend reading? Comment below!
Lily Dale, New York, is a small town that is on the eastern section of Upper Cassadaga Lake. Lily Dale has an interesting community that is closely tied to the Spiritualist movement.
Image Credit: Lily Dale Assembly
Lily Dale started its beginnings as early as 1879 by the Cassadaga Lake Free Association. The association began to hold its social gatherings for its Freethinkers and Spiritualists every summer. From there, they bought twenty acres of land near the lake. In 1903, the piece of land was named The City of Light; however, by 1906, the name was changed to Lily Dale Assembly, with the understanding that it was a place for encouraging advancements in any aspect of Spiritualism.
Credit: The Washington Post
The name Lily Dale originated from the numerous water lilies that once covered the area, and it was also the name of a road leading to the area, known as Dale Drive. This area started with about 250 residents, with the belief and understanding that the soul of a person lives on after they die.
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The group then began constructing cabins, cottages, a hotel, and various outdoor venues, including picnic areas, outdoor stages, and other spaces designed to encourage involvement in the Spiritualist movement.
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Even Susan B. Anthony was known to visit the area numerous times to discuss the women’s suffrage movement as well as the rights of women.
This area still exists today, serving the same purpose as mediums and spiritualists; however, it is encountering some legal issues. In 2022, Lily Dale decided not to include Reuthers, who own a bed and breakfast in Lily Dale, from their community because they had not paid their fees since 2019. Lily Dale Assembly has claimed that Reuthers has violated the contract between them and has been trying to evict them from the area. Therefore, Lily Dale had no other alternative but to remove Reuthers from their official listings. However, the Reuthers have counterclaimed that Lily Dale does not have a legal complaint since they are not “authorized under state law, and state constitution.” (Whittaker, 2024). In addition to claiming that there was no agreement made on Lily Dale’s conditions. An agreement was reached that Lily Dale must have its Board of Trustees revise its standards for businesses operating in the area, as well as update its application process for businesses seeking approval to operate in the area.
Credit The New York Times
Additionally, a lawsuit was filed against the Lily Dale Assembly by three women who claimed they were denied registration as mediums in the area because they failed the required test.
Lily Dale remains an area rich in nature and spiritualism, known for being the largest community of Spiritualists and mediums. The area still hosts events such as the National Spiritualist Association of Churches.
In a small village of Nagoro, Japan. In the Iya Valley region of Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, on the island of Shikoku.
This tiny village is like any other village, except for one thing: it stands apart from the others. There are numerous human-like dolls that are stationed throughout it.
Credit: Unusual Places
The idea to put life-like dolls throughout the village came from a woman named Tsukimi Ayano. Her family was originally from the area, but they had moved out; however, her father still lived there at the time. So, she decided to move back to the small village located on Route 439 in the Iya Valley to look after her dad.
Credit: OffBeat Japan
However, when she returned to her hometown village, there was a noticeable decline in the number of townspeople who had left the area for one reason or another. By September 2019, the number of people living in the area had dwindled to as few as 27 people.
Credit: CNA
Tsukimi Ayano decided to create a doll that resembled her father and put it in a random place in the village. This inspired her to continue creating these life-like dolls, and she has since made approximately four hundred dolls. She has replaced those villagers who have left the area and is still going strong.
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This trend, created by Tsukimi Ayano, encouraged others who were left in the area to create dolls of their own. In September 2012, a school in the area shut down. The remaining townspeople then created dolls to fill the rooms in the school.
Credit: The Japanese Experience.Credit: Offbeat Japan
Until Next time!!!
Sources: Wikipedia, Japan Experience, Offbeat Japan, CNA, Unusual Places
Peaches n’ Cream Barbie made its debut in 1984. Although I never had this particular Barbie doll growing up. For some reason, I had the dress for the doll, but it had always been on my wish list. This doll was one of the best sellers of 1985. In part because of its catchy name, memorable dress, and its short commercial.
This Barbie was named after her peach-colored gown and cream-colored bodice.
This Barbie also came with some hair clips in a dark pink color. This doll was released in 2009 and most recently in 2025. The designer of the last two revamps of this doll is Bill Greening, and the packaging of the new boxes was Vicky Gevorkyan.
The latest relaunch was due in part to the Peaches ‘n’ Cream 40th anniversary of the original doll’s launch. It was only available for pre-order for about two days, and I was able to place my order within that timeframe. I’m super excited to finally have this doll.
I am not an avid Barbie collector, but I have always wanted this doll, and I took this opportunity to finally get it.
If you had a chance to buy a toy that you had always wanted. What would it be and why? Comment below!
Barnes & Noble recently announced that they are offering 50% off all Criterion Collection movies! Here are my top five wants:
Sorcerer, directed by William Friedkin (year: 1977, Spine Number 1267). and starring Roy Scheider and Bruno Cremer. I watched this earlier this year, and I wasn’t expecting much from it. However, there were moments in the movie where I was literally yelling at the screen.
Basquiat, directed by Julian Schnabel (year: 1996, Spine # 1260). Starring Jeffrey Wright and David Bowie. I watched this movie after reading one of my favorite books, “Widow Basquiat: A Love Story” by Jennifer Clement:
Ugetsu, directed by Kenji Mizoguchi (year: 1953, Spine number 309). Starring Masayuki Mori. This movie is haunting, and it feels as though you are part of the movie.
Fiend Without A Face Directed by Arthur Crabtree (Year: 1958, Spine Number: 92). I am a massive fan of 1950s Sci-Fi movies and anything that could conquer the masses in a weird form.
Jean de Florette/ Manon of the Spring: Two Films by Claude Berri. (year: 1986, Spine: 1257). This would be a blind buy for me. I have never watched any of Claude Berri’s films, but they look interesting, and I am a fan of Gerard Depardieu’s early work.
Hello everyone! I am back and writing once again. Here are five books I am planning to read this summer:
The Summer I Ate the Rich by Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite: This read is interesting. It is about a girl who has untapped talent to harm those who hurt those she loves.
Everything is Now: The 1960s New York Avant-Garde–Primal Happenings, Underground Movies, Radical Pop.. by J. Hoberman. 1960’s New York was one of those hub decades that had a lot of new writing, art, and movie movements and themes. The link to buy is here:
True Crime Japan: Thieves, Rascals, Killers and Dope Heads: True Stories From a Japanese Courtroom by Paul Murphy. Real-life courtroom tales from Japanese Courtrooms!
What I am currently reading is this:
Us Fools by Nora Lange. It is about two sisters living in the Midwest during the 1980s during the farming crisis.
What books are on your summer reading list? Comment below!
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