October is a time when all the spooky comes out—decorations, costumes, and movies. I have compiled a small list of some of my favorite spooky. They may be thought of as horror movies, but they aren’t blood-and-guts fests. These are films I have seen, which leaves out some popular films like Monster Squad and Hocus Pocus. Most of these are pretty old, and not too violent. (I have a problem with slasher-monster-jump scare films.)
If you are looking for a fun free movie night, check out Cinemelt at Goldstein's Mortuary & Delicatessen in the Tower District of Fresno. This October they are featuring a scary movie in honor of Halloween and you can even wear a costume. I chatted with one of the founders of Cinemelt, Ben Woodcock, to learn more.
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If you were given a pencil and asked to draw a planet, any planet, my guess is your picture would consist of a circle bisected horizontally by curved lines. In other words, Saturn. With it’s rings and multiple moons, Saturn is iconic. A classic.
Mark your calendars for October 11 and prepare for a night filled with music, community, and Halloween spirit. It’s Scary On The Surface Part 3 is entering its third year, featuring live local music, food and drink, trick-or-treat bags for kids, face painting, and more. This Halloween-themed event will be hosted at the Selma Arts Center in downtown Selma on Friday, October 11. With tickets priced between $12 and $15 (children 10 and under get in free), this night promises fall fun the whole family can enjoy.
We don’t review a lot of non-fiction here at KRL, but when author Teresa Peschel reached out to me about her new book Agatha Christie, She Watched, it not only sounded like a lot of fun, but also something that KRL’s readers would be interested in, so here we are! I had the pleasure of also interviewing Teresa about the book and I don’t want to give too much away from the interview, so this will be a bit of a different review.
Here are more Rogue show reviews, with possibly still a couple more to come! You will be able to find all of our reviews, and our performer preview articles, and our article about Rogue 2024 in our Rogue Festival section here at KRL.
Here are 3 more Rogue show reviews, with many more to come over the next few days! You will be able to find all of our reviews, and our performer preview articles, and our article about Rogue 2024 in our Rogue Festival section here at KRL.
“I’ve been a fan of silent movies since before I ever saw one.” Those are the words of well-known local entertainer, Nate Butler. One of his many passions, Nate began reading about classic cinema when he was a kid. His fascination with old movies and their history began when he got his first library card at the age of seven, and he’s been soaking up information like a sponge – and generously sharing it – ever since.
Christmas is that time of year when families gather and old traditions are relived. One such popular
ritual is the thrill of viewing wonderful Christmas films that dazzle us with tales of love, friendship, and the pure spirit of giving. These cinematic marvels have a magical way of enveloping us in a blanket of nostalgia, evoking childlike awe and simpler times.
If you were asked to name something you’d find in the Central San Joaquin Valley, historic movie theaters probably wouldn’t be the first thing that would come to mind, but from Merced to Visalia and Hanford, there are at least eight. They were all built between the mid-1920s and late 1940s and function primarily as entertainment venues today.
