A Dead Friend

Here's a short story I've had troubling placing. I've published it on Associated Content in the meantime. Originally written in 2002.

A Dead Friend

Excess Hollywood: Are You There God? It's Me ... Doug

This column was published on Film Threat on 9/7/06. You can read it here.

Married Punks #4: Annoyance Review

This originally appeared in Married Punks#4, which came out around 1995. It is transcribed as it originally appeared. For those who don't know, Annoyance was a 'zine.

Annoyance #8

This 'zine is always a favorite of mine to read. Always interesting, and the guy who does it (Anthony) seems like one of those guys who is just plain nice. He'd show you around town; that kind of nice. Anyway, this 'zine has a J Church interview which is whimsical, Migraine Boy comic strips and reviews. Of course, there's more! I especially liked the straight-edge article. We've all been lumped in with the alcoholics/druggies at one point (happens to me way too much), so I understand. Geekcore foreva!

Movie Review: Ils

You can click here to read my review of Ils. Originally published 3/5/10.

Adel's Restaurant Review

You can read my review of local restaurant Adel's here.

Originally published 3/1/10.

Movie Star Junkies "Melville" Review

Originally published 2/20/10. You may view it here.

Married Punks #4: Total Chaos "Patriotic Shock" Review

Transcribed as it originally appeared in Married Punks#4, which most likely was published in 1995.

Total Chaos Patriotic Shock cassette

This is a new favorite of mine. Hard punk that has more in common with the Exploited than it does with Bad Religion. The tape opens with a sample of a Parliament hearing I believe, that can also be found on the Sex Pistols' Pirates of Destiny. Then it launches in with punk rawk the way it should be played, tackling all the important issues in their lyrics backed with fast guitars and snarling vocals. Fuck yeah! Let's go back to the early '80s!

National Socialists Do Their Part to Keep Colorado Beautiful

Originally published on Associated Content on 1/27/10. Click here to read.

Married Punks #4: Think of Three/James D. Harvey Review

Originally published in Married Punks #4, which came out (most likely) in 1995. Transcribed here as it originally appeared.

Think of Three Personalities/James D. Harvey split tape

This split tape is decent enough. Think of Three has that alternative rock feel to it. It is one step below Live on the hardness scale. It's not bad, nor is it earth-shattering. The James D. Harvey (he's also in Think of Three) side rocks a bit harder, and is my choice for the better of the two sides. Not a must have release, but it does garner the "listen to more than once" status.

The Crying

Originally published 1/22/10 on Associated Content. Written specifically for it.

The Crying

Comedy Night at the Fine and Dandy

An older, black humor piece I posted on Associated Content:
Comedy Night at the Fine and Dandy

Originally published 1/17/10.

Wolves in the Snow DVD Review

Originally appeared on Film Threat 4/16/05. Film Threat is down right now so you can click here and go to the bottom of the page to read my review of this great film.

News Item for The House on Sorority Row 25th Anniversary DVD Release

Originally published 1/4/10 on Associated Content.


Slasher Fans Rejoice! House on Sorority Row 25th Anniversary Edition DVD to Be Released

Cast in Gray Film Review

This was published 12/22/05 on Film Threat. Since Film Threat is currently down, you can read the review in the film's press kit here.

Married Punks #4: Suck 7" Review

This came out around 1995 in issue four of Married Punks. I'd put some more Film Threat stuff up, but the site is down. This review is transcribed as it appeared.

Suck 7"

This five song 7" is what people are coming to expect from Northeast bands. Slow downs and speed up parts, warbling vocals. A very likable recording. The drawing of the punk girl on the cover holding a gun gets a thumbs up from me. I listened to this while reading the Adult Video Guide which really set the mood.