Remembering Brian Wilson with The Flintstones
Pop music legend Brian Wilson wrote so many amazing songs. But I’m here to talk about “This Isn’t Love”—the song he wrote for the 2000 movie The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas.
Remembering Star Trek author and comics legend Peter David (1956-2025)
Sad to learn that writer Peter David has died, following years of health complications His memorable stories starred genre heroes from Star Trek, plus Spider-Man, Supergirl, Babylon 5, and more.
RIP Roger Corman, “King of the B Movies”
We note the passing of Roger Corman (1926-2024), trailblazer for indie movies. He passed away on May 9. A look at the filmmaker’s career—including conflicts with Marvel Comics and MST3K.
Remembering Keith Giffen (1952-2023) comic book icon behind Justice League, Rocket Raccoon, Blue Beetle, more
Remembering comic book legend Keith Giffen, who created or co-created characters Rocket Raccoon, Lobo, Ambush Bug, and (the newest) Blue Beetle. He also worked on Legion of Superheroes, Justice League International, and more.
Harry Belefonte’s impact on horror comedy ‘Beetlejuice’: “I had kids all over me: ‘Oh! The guy from ‘Beetlejuice’!’”
The world recently lost singer, actor and activist Harry Belafonte (1927-2023), whose popular songs included “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)” and “Jump in the Line (Shake, Senora)”—both of which were in the movie Beetlejuice. In fact, you can watch those clips now!
RIP Christopher Fowler—whose off-center detectives solved unusual murders with often an occult angle
Celebrating the life and work of the late mystery writer Christopher Fowler, who gave us the occult-flavored impossible crime series Bryant & May.
Vincent Price: Essential Facts About The Horror Legend
A class-act movie star with an engaging voice, actor Vincent Price quickly became an actor whose career focused on horror films. Highlights included The Fly (1958) and The Raven (1963).
RIP Kirstie Alley from Star Trek, Cheers
Actress Kirstie Alley (1951-2022), who began her film career in 1982's Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, has died following a battle with cancer. She was 71.
Remembering Kevin Conroy: 13 Great Batman Performances
With the death of actor Kevin Conroy (1955-2022), the voice of Batman in several media, we go through a list of some of his great work, including the Batman series, Justice League, and more…
Remembering novelist Peter Straub (1943-2022)
Writer Peter Straub, author of horror, supernatural, and mystery fiction, died September 4 at age 79. In a career stretching nearly 50 years, Straub received several literary honors.
Remembering Nichelle Nichols (1932-2022)
We are saddened by the recent loss of Nichelle Nichols. We knew her first from Star Trek, but later learned of her remarkable work helping NASA hire qualified candidates who were women and/or from minorities.
RIP Anne Rice, whose 1976 Interview With the Vampire is “responsible for the image of vampires that dominates pop culture today”
Anne Rice, Author of Interview With The Vampire, Dead at 80. AMC is working on an “Anne Rice Universe of interconnected TV series adaptations.
RIP The Avengers’ Dame Diana Rigg
Over her distinguished acting career, Riggs’ roles played against spies, muppets, and a Time Lord. The British actress, who won awards, died following a short battle with cancer.