Characterized by Nostalgia

Why do I adore Frankenstein’s Monster so much? Because I identify with him. The Monster is misunderstood. Everyone runs from him when he’s simply trying to communicate the best way he can. Sure, his presence can be seen as overwhelming, but Read More

I know I’ve written articles stating that my favorite TV shows ever were Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Twin Peaks. While I do love those shows, they don’t always feel “right” to throw on at any given time. No. Not many things in Read More

Okay, I know I just rambled about my crush on Kermit the Frog last week, but I… I’ve always been a bit boy crazy. And sometimes it’s really smart, older men that I go for. Like ones that were born in 1899. Duh, I’m talking about Dr. H Read More

I have a crush on this guy. When he gets excited, he waves his arms around and yells “Yay!” and it just makes me smile. It makes my heart flutter. I get butterflies. Ok. I’ve had this crush for a really long time. Years. A lot of years. He may be made Read More

Alright, I know, you’ve missed me. You’ve been dying to know what I am writing about next. Well, we’re gonna do another recent fandom of mine. And I’m gonna let you in on something shocking. I didn’t get into it until January 4th of this year. Yes, I’m Read More

I’ve been meaning to write this specific article for a while, and now, after watching three minutes of Buffy, it’s completely obvious why I’ve put it off for so long. After watching this tiny fraction of this TV show it’s completely and painfully Read More

David Lynch’s Twin Peaks, for me, was one of those turning points in life. I had always been the girl in my group of friends that didn’t like what everyone else liked. I always liked what was “weird”. For some reason, Twin Peaks was actually an Read More

In 1978, PBS purchased four seasons of my most favorite television program ever: Doctor Who. A year later, I was born and was immediately immersed by my father into his admiration for science fiction. The first four seasons starring Tom Baker as the Read More

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind holds a place in my heart much like Lost In Translation, which I discussed a few weeks ago — which is to say I cry every time I watch it. The best part of Eternal Sunshine is that it is completely truthful in terms Read More

When I saw Lost In Translation, I fell in love. I had just turned 24. I had just finished grad school. I had no direction in life. I had no idea what I was supposed to be. I was essentially this character portrayed by Scarlett Johansson. All these years Read More

As I stated last week, my favorite cinema family in history is more than likely the Griswolds. Clark, Ellen, Rusty and Audrey first graced our theatres in 1983 in National Lampoon’s Vacation. Penned by John Hughes, the film follows the Griswolds as they Read More

As you saw in my Sixteen Candles — aka John Hughes Films Part One — piece last week, I also have The Breakfast Club soundtrack on vinyl. Yes, let’s continue with the works of John Hughes and my love of them, shall we? Read More