As soon as the clock strikes 12 on Nov. 1, stores around the world replace candy corn with candy canes, costumes with Christmas trees, and boring pop songs with the beautiful crooning of Michael Bublé’s “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.” While the coming of Christmas brings joy and happiness to many, it...
Many of my favorite holiday memories center around a simple, wood-burning fireplace. From playing Texas Hold ‘em to having late-night conversations, the fireplace provided my family an atmosphere of rest amid the frantic bustling of the holiday season. Every winter, we purchase a cord or two of wood, and my brothers, my dad, and I...
Before “Star Trek,” there was “Star Wars.” And before “Star Wars,” there was “Dune.” Frank Herbert’s 1965 masterpiece “Dune” quickly became a best-selling novel and inspired numerous sci-fi classics, such as “Star Wars” and “Star Trek,” that defined the film industry for decades. The book was made into a movie in 1984 by David Lynch,...
The very first horror movie I saw was “The Conjuring.” It was a stormy night in October and my dad suggested watching something other than the typical “The Incredibles” or “Gladiator.” Lucky for us, my mom was out of town. Unlucky for us, she later found out what we watched. Based on her reaction, one...
The very first horror movie I saw was “The Conjuring.” It was a stormy night in October and my dad suggested watching something other than the typical “The Incredibles” or “Gladiator.” Lucky for us, my mom was out of town. Unlucky for us, she later found out what we watched. Based on her reaction, one...