It’s been a little over a year since I started Scott’s Film Geek Journal and things have changed quite a bit. The original intent was to write something every day, a daily blog about my viewing habits. As you can… Read More ›
Scott’s Film Geek Journal
SCOTT’S FILM GEEK JOURNAL #91 – Jason’s Change of Scenery
For our final installment of this three-part series on the FRIDAY THE 13TH franchise, we look at what happens when Jason finds himself in unfamiliar surroundings. After Jason’s New York adventure failed to attract people, Paramount quietly suspended any plans… Read More ›
SCOTT’S FILM GEEK JOURNAL #90 – Procrastination Actually
It now looks as though the year will end before I can cover everything I’ve seen this year. So, don’t be surprised if there seems to be some serious cramming in this last week of 2013. Today in the Journal,… Read More ›
SCOTT’S FILM GEEK JOURNAL #89 – The Man Behind the Mask
After the disaster that was FRIDAY THE 13TH PART V, Paramount knew that their fan base would erode if they weren’t given what they wanted. And what they wanted was Jason. So, the filmmakers rethought their initial strategy and… Read More ›
SCOTT’S FILM GEEK JOURNAL #88 – “…And Today Is His Birthday.”
It’s the last Friday the 13th of 2013, and to celebrate I decided to go ahead with something I’ve been meaning to do for a while. In this Journal, we will cover the FRIDAY THE 13TH series, which I have… Read More ›
SCOTT’S FILM GEEK JOURNAL #87 – Slammed In the Cellar
Long time, no see. Yes, it’s true. I haven’t written one of these in a while. After the 31 Days of Spooky Stuff, I thought I could take it easy for a week or so. That week turned into several… Read More ›
31 DAYS OF SPOOKY STUFF – Day 31 (Journal #86) – Bob and Harvey Ruin the Shape
All things must come to an end. And though Scott’s Film Geek Journal will continue, this marks the end of my series, “31 Days of Spooky Stuff.” For this last installment, we’ll look at what happened to the HALLOWEEN… Read More ›
31 DAYS OF SPOOKY STUFF – Day 30 (Journal #85) – The Night He Kept Coming Home
Two Journals in one day? Yes indeed. It was important to me to top off 31 Days of Spooky Stuff with this two-part series which looks at all ten official HALLOWEEN films. In this first entry, we’ll look at… Read More ›
31 DAYS OF SPOOKY STUFF – Day 30 (Journal #84) – Seven Doors of Death
Time is running out on our 31 Days of Spooky Stuff, and you’d think I wouldn’t have a lot of stuff to get to. But you’d be wrong. In today’s Journal, I look at seven films, all featuring some… Read More ›
31 DAYS OF SPOOKY STUFF – Day 27 (Journal #83) – This Stuff’ll Kill Ya!
In today’s Journal, 31 Days of Spooky Stuff continues as I look at killer yogurt, ancient Chinese demons and a trio of short films. I also discuss one of the most terrifying films I’ve seen in recent memory. Yes,… Read More ›
31 DAYS OF SPOOKY STUFF – Day 25 (Journal #82) – Mind Over Matter
Considering how few Hollywood producers can string together a coherent thought, it’s sometimes amazing that films continue to pop up featuring people with extra-sensory powers. Nevertheless they do, and today we’ve got a few great ones to spotlight. We’ll… Read More ›
31 DAYS OF SPOOKY STUFF – Day 22 (Journal #81) – Hell to Pay
The pits of Hell are bubbling over in today’s Journal! 31 Days of Spooky Stuff continues with three demonic flicks, including THE CONJURING, HELLBENDERS and the naughty curio THE JOYS OF JEZEBEL. RATING SYSTEM The Best – Reserved for… Read More ›
31 DAYS OF SPOOKY STUFF – Day 19 (Journal #80) – I Vant to Suck Your… Um, You Know…
Continuing the theme of reviewing an original film and its remake, the Journal today looks at both iterations of EMBRACE OF THE VAMPIRE – both the staple of 1990s Skinemax and the just released remake. RATING SYSTEM The… Read More ›
31 DAYS OF SPOOKY STUFF – Day 18 (Journal #79) – I Warned You Not to Go Out Tonight
31 Days of Spooky Stuff continues with MANIAC. In today’s Journal, I look at William Lustig’s 1980 cult classic as well as Franck Khalfoun’s recent controversial remake. And yes, I did miss another day. Thank you so much for… Read More ›
31 DAYS OF SPOOKY STUFF – Day 16 (Journal #78) – Creatures Great and Small
Monsters are lurking behind the scenes of the Journal today, in varying shapes and sizes. 31 Days of Spooky Stuff continues with a look at Robert Florey’s THE BEAST WITH FIVE FINGERS and Roger Corman’s IT CONQUERED THE WORLD…. Read More ›