But he keeps searching, because he knows there's sci-fi/horror gold in them there hills - and he finds just enough of it to keep going. He's like a grizzled prospector who, after a lifetime searching for gold, seemingly has only the dusty clothes on his back and a mangy old burro with a mean streak to show for it. He's far more tolerant of blood and gore than I am, but he freely admits that he fast forwards through particularly hackneyed and predictable (and egregiously violent) stretches. He's much more into the newer stuff, and I'm more appreciative of the old. Vincent gives me a rundown of everything he's seen since our last talk, and I try to stump him with something he hasn't seen yet (and I usually fail - in the last year or so, I've only come up with two Netflix instant titles he hadn't heard of). Even with all the blogs I follow and the copious social media interactions, it's nice to talk movies and books in person with someone who shares your interests. On the way to the coffee bar in my building for my $1.25 refill, I usually stop at the front desk to chat with my co-worker and fellow sci-fi/horror aficionado Vincent (not his real name). I have a nice little morning ritual at work. Pros: Creepy atmosphere in spades Beautiful black and white photography Barbara Steele is ethereal and hauntingĬons: Purist Poe fans may object to the way he's depicted in the film Now Playing: Castle of Blood (aka Danza Macabra 1964)
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