Author Archives: Joe

Exclusive Contest: Write a Catchline for Roger Corman!

Walk in the footsteps of giants; help Roger with his new movie!

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RIP, Richard Gordon!


With thoughts from Tom Weaver on the producer of Devil Doll.

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Halloween on Turner Classic Movies!

 Joe Dante runs down the TCM Halloween rundown!

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William Schallert Rules! (An Appreciation by Joe Dante)


Joe tips his hat to the great actor William Schallert in honor of the man’s 89th birthday. (With exclusive behind-the-scenes stills!) 

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Notes from Joe: Aspect Ratios in THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORROR

Intent is everything. Joe Dante schools us on how Little Shop was meant to be seen…

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There is no Sean Connery; only James Bond.

A sharp eye spots an odd little trailer tidbit.

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YONGARY Resuscitated

The Korean monster flick Yongary, Monster of the Deep rises!

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Bookshelf: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE DOLCE VITA


An appropriate book selection to accompany today’s trailer. And it only costs a penny!

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Take Note: William Cameron Menzies

A favorite filmmaker and worth noting.

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Joe Dante vs. Godzilla!

From the pages of Deep Red in 1986, Joe Dante interviews a real monster’s monster.

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