I had the great honor to interview writer and editor Michael Sims about his newest book, The Phantom Coach and pick his brain about growing up in rural Tennessee, the (super)natural and what the ghost stories of our time will be like. Did that disconnection from what some might call “civilization” imbue you with an affinity…
REVIEW: THE REVENANT OF THRAXTON HALL
Those with more than a passing familiarity of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle are aware of his interest in the supernatural. Perhaps mostly famous is his publication of the Cottingley Fairies photographs. Aside from theosophy, he also sought out mediums, ever hopeful that the dead can speak to those still living and perhaps he could reach…
REVIEW: THE QUEEN OF SPADES (1949)
A somewhat forgotten film, The Queen of Spades seems to be making a quiet return. Made on a small budget, the film was nominated for a BAFTA (British equivalent of the Oscars) and was screened at Cannes, before dropping off into obscurity. Based on a novella by Alexander Pushkin, the film follows one man’s obsession…
GREAT READS FOR HALLOWEEN
October is my favorite month. It always has been, even when I lived in different parts of the country. Of course, it’s no coincidence that October means Halloween for me. Scary stories, chocolate, costumes – what’s not to love! So, as the days grow shorter and cooler, here are some suggestions for the change in…