Horror cons…They’re not just for the creeps. There are a few things you should know about the Orlando horror community: One, it’s not as much of a niche market as you might expect. Two, it’s filled to the brim with arguably the largest collection of artists in the history of our city. I know...
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Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osbourne, Black Label Society) and a slew of other icons make appearances this weekend alongside face-melting live music and a tattoo festival.
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Bye Billy… We all knew it was bound to happen. Looks like our friends at Bloody-Disgusting have reported that Gizmo and the gang are getting the reboot-treatment. For years, rumors have been spreading in hopes of a tried-and-true sequel, but marketing speaks louder than fandom. Seth Grahame-Smith (wrote Dark Shadows for Tim Burton, penning...
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I’m not sure what constitutes a “spoiler” nowadays, and I’ve tried to keep reveals at a minimum. But if you’re on a quest to avoid any information about Iron Man 3, then I suggest you stop reading. Seriously…Stop. “Phase 1″ of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, while certainly action-packed, was mostly a series of origin...
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Cyber-Sex The muffled ‘clink-clank’ of my cybernetic legs compliment a cheesy 80′s club beat as I creep through the jungle towards the rat bastard. He doesn’t suspect a thing and my blood is boiling. Suddenly a loud “CRACK” from above and I jerkily fling my bow to the clouds. I just barely make out...
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It’s simple…we hunt the Batman. Looks like old ‘Bats is getting another trip into the game-o-verse! Batman: Arkham Origins has been officially revealed (via GameInformer), and is set to be a prequel to Arkham City…Not to mention, it’s looking PRETTY. This time around, Batman will come face-to-face with eight assassins (including Deathstroke) who...
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Our favorite hellbilly raises the dead on his finest haunting since his solo debut. Alright, I’m finally going to admit it: I wasn’t a fan of Rob Zombie’s Hellbilly Deluxe 2. I thought it had all the experimental, ambitious tendencies in the world, but initially crumbled under the weight of its own title. It...
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Dear Orlando Weekly Diary: So, I recently went through a breakup. Toxic, mind-raping agony. It took me out of my personal power, sucked the life out of every orafice, and left me weeping like ditched prom date. An engagement was ruined (I proposed on a Broadway stage for christ’s sake), my family lost all...
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COCKNEYS VS. ZOMBIES ★★★★ British people are so fucking cool. They talk fast, they’re cheeky as hell, and their old people are all ornery like a bunch of brilliant, snarly dog-people with cool accents. All of this (and more!) is why a title like Cockneys vs. Zombies would probably generate a lot of...
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They’re all going to laugh at you. Usually, I’m a nervous wreck when it comes to remakes. Oftentimes, we ask ourselves “why do they need to be made at all?” or “where are all the original ideas?”…This time, I’ll be a bit of a hypocrite and say Kimberly Peirce’s Carrie remake is shaping up to be...
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Food Truck Wars News: Some say city’s temporary use permit for mobile food vendors is unfair By Erin Sullivan 6/19/2013
‘Arrested Development’ success in keeping the family together Film & DVD: Don’t let early reviews of the new Netflix episodes ruin it for you By Ashley Belanger 6/19/2013
Another Round Food & Drink: Diversified drinking in Mills 50 By Aimee Vitek 6/19/2013
Marco Rubio’s gay panic News: Senator sticks foot in mouth when discussing gay immigrants By Billy Manes 6/19/2013
Savage Love COLUMN: I’m a straight guy in my early 30s with an amazing girlfriend of two years. A few months ago, I felt open enough to share my taboo fantasy: father/daughter... By Dan Savage 6/19/2013
Deafheaven’s ‘Sunbather’ is basically the new black Music: The black metal band basks in the brightness of their sophomore album By Robert Miller 6/19/2013