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I don’t post to social media often, but I want t

I don’t post to social media often, but I want to be clear where I stand (if you know me IRL, you probably already know my opinion based on my/my family's experiences with Racism & Law Enforcement.) 1. I support Black Lives Matter 100%. They and everyone participating in the protests has made greater change to this system then anything I’ve seen in my lifetime. And that specifically includes the supposed improvements after the Rodney King beating trial, the L.A. riots and the Rampart scandal.

2. Police Brutality, particularly against People of Color is CLEARLY a problem in this country. From the disgusting execution of George Floyd to the INSANE circumstances of Breonna Taylor’s murder and the countless other cases preceding them, this should be obvious! But if it wasn’t before, it has been demonstrated clearly and repeatedly across the country during these protests. When cops from COMPLETELY DIFFERENT PRECINCTS in COMPLETELY DIFFERENT STATES, REACT WITH THE SAME SOCIOPATHIC BRUTALITY, IT'S A PROVEN SYSTEMIC PROBLEM. The added “Blue Wall of Silence” only makes it worse.

If law enforcement can’t be trusted to abide by the law and order they are supposed to uphold, the system is broken. And after hearing the same old song and dance for decades (just in my lifetime), it's time to try new solutions, including divesting from the police and putting that money toward the community specialized services that actually de-escalate situations before they turn deadly and don’t promote/reward a “warrior cop” mentality. Not every situation requires a SWAT team.

3. Racial Hatred & Violence is a growing sickness in this country, from random verbal harassment, to mass shootings such as in Charleston and most recently El Paso, to organized networks of White Supremacist groups seeking to escalate violence at protests, run down protestors, and commit terrorist acts like bombings and shootings. These ideologies are also worming their way into law enforcement - and it needs to be seen as a terroristic threat.
We're finally confronting these realities. Things might actually be getting better. It's going to be a fight, but it's WELL worth it.

"When some wild eyed, 8 foot tall Pandemic grabs y

"When some wild eyed, 8 foot tall Pandemic grabs your neck, taps the back of your favorite head against the wall and asks you if you've paid your dues... You just stare that big sucker right back in the eye and remember what Jack Burton always says at a time like that... Have ya paid your dues Jack?!... Yeah. The check is in the mail." Getting through this insanity with some wise words from the Porkchop Express and my current favorite shirt, BTILC from @frightrags The photo doesn't do the print justice, the artwork is beautiful!

Hope you all are getting through this okay, and staying safe and healthy. Happy April Fool's Day, if you can, find a way to have a laugh.
#80smovies #bigtroubleinlittlechina #aprilfools #H2 #frightragskimmy

Red Rock Canyon Editing some of the footage I shot

Red Rock Canyon
Editing some of the footage I shot last week - wanted to share a quick clip... #Desert #Canyon

A few pics from last weekend's venture out to the

A few pics from last weekend's venture out to the desert with my trusty navigator. Didn't spot any sandworms #desert #graboids

Hit the movies last night - This one had some fun

Hit the movies last night - This one had some fun creepy concepts. Great atmosphere & I enjoyed the synthy score. Visually beautiful with some surreal Jodorowsky vibes, but I would have liked to spend more time with the Witch once we got to the blood, guts & magic. #horror #movies #thatwitchlooksfamiliar

A couple of weeks ago I started arriving home just

A couple of weeks ago I started arriving home just in time to catch the Sunset as I stepped inside the house. They've been beautiful lately and when I watch them, I feel immense gratitude and appreciation. I always snap a photo.

It's a silly thing, but I spent a long time surrounded by concrete and powerlines, and though they hold their own beauty, I was always struggling to get a view of the horizon. In many ways.

Somehow, this bizarre journey through existence has led me to a place where I can watch a colossal masterpiece of color, form and light take shape in front of me, almost every evening. Like I said, it's a silly thing, but it means a lot to me. These days, I'm grateful for so much.

#desert #sunsets #clouds #fireinthesky #gratitude

Halloween is just around the corner and I am revel

Halloween is just around the corner and I am reveling in all the creepy goodness in my feed (and on Shudder), seems like a good time to share some spooky stuff.

This is a beautiful, wicked sculpture that entranced me at the Days of the Dead convention. Definitely struck me with a Santa Muerte feel. 💀 (If anyone recognizes the artist, please let me know so I can credit/link)

#halloween #horror #fx #daysofthedead

You know what day it is.... Whatever you do.. dont

You know what day it is.... Whatever you do.. dont smoke the devil's lettuce and have premarital sex in the woods!
#fridaythe13th #vhs #horror #voorhees #vhscollector #kikikimamama #retromedia #jasonvoorhees

Jumping in on #VHSeptember Day 12: Warrior Wednes

Jumping in on #VHSeptember Day 12: Warrior Wednesday! "Fire and Ice" - Not Game of Thrones, but the animated Fantasy film from Ralph Bakshi and Frank Frazetta.
I enjoyed this one more than Bakshi's Wizards, plenty of fun sword and sorcery stuff and the lead reminds me of Ka-Zar. Kinda.

Runners up hanging out in the background - Conan the Destroyer and GOR.
@thewallofvhs @thebetamaxrundown
@vcrofdeath
#VHS #VHSseptember #VHSCollector #Fantasy #Animation #RalphBakshi #FrankFrazetta

R.I.P. Rutger Hauer, He added the most poignant li

R.I.P. Rutger Hauer, He added the most poignant line of that monologue himself... making it iconic, and (to me) the finest example in sci-fi film of artificial life understanding and embracing humanity & mortality.

In his other work, he could be brilliantly brutal and a joy to watch in horror and action. Including my favorite performance - John Ryder in The Hitcher.

Also, find Blind Fury and Hobo with a Shotgun too, because damn.

#rutgerhauer #thehitcher #bladerunner #rip

It's July 3rd - Happy Return of the Living Dead Da

It's July 3rd - Happy Return of the Living Dead Day! ROTLD is one of my favorite films - A completely original take on zombies, awesome 80's punks and makeup FX, my favorite VHS box art, a killer soundtrack, great humor and of course - @linneaquigley ! What's not to love?

I'm always on the lookout for ROTLD stuff to add to my collection... here are a couple things I was excited to picked up at conventions -
Uneeda Video shirt from @cavitycolors and a theatre poster with the soundtrack listing on a grave marker at the bottom.
#returnofthelivingdead
#horror
#80shorror
#vhs

Happy Alien Day Xenodorks! 40 years old and still

Happy Alien Day Xenodorks!
40 years old and still looking fresh as a facehugger.

Alien was a staple of 80's cable and I think the first really frightening Sci-Fi film I'd ever seen. It's the reason I ran screaming the first time I saw a horseshoe crab.

To this day I'm impressed by how this movie managed to sync so many Sci-Fi/Horror elements, and have them work together effortlessly:
Space truckers, Derelict ships, unfathomable alien culture, Giger's terrifying creature design, murderous androids, corporate fuckery, and that gloriously dated 80's future tech.
What's not to love?! #Alien #Giger #AlienDay #VHS #80sSciFi #80sHorror #YaphetKottoGetsAPurpleNurpleFromAnAndroid

Today was a holy day. I hope you were all blessed

Today was a holy day. I hope you were all blessed with abject absurdity.

And now for a midnight movie... #80sHorror
#VHS
#Horror
#AprilFoolsDay

Non Euclidean Architecture 2 Reminded me of "Dark

Non Euclidean Architecture 2
Reminded me of "Dark City", when the buildings are warping and restructuring the city.

#noneuclidean #blackandwhite #DarkCity #Metropolis #architecture

Non Euclidean Architecture 1 Home of the #RealityD

Non Euclidean Architecture 1
Home of the #RealityDistortion Research Institute

#noneuclidean
#architecture
#buildingsonacid

If you grew up a delinquent, with friends from eve

If you grew up a delinquent, with friends from every subculture, check out #DeadlyClass , you'll probably like it. - Even if you're not usually into SyFy shows, give this one a chance.
Characters are engaging, It's well shot, has beautiful animation and fight sequences, a killer soundtrack and a more unique & darker take on a late 80's setting than I expected.

#Streetlight #Snowfall

#Streetlight #Snowfall

Hey @sayyoulovesatanpodcast , @positronicman , @st

Hey @sayyoulovesatanpodcast , @positronicman , @stephylococcus.aureus , @littlepressontheprairie - found these at the same thrift store last weekend, BEFORE I saw the bonus episode drop - must be fate! #SciFi #Horror #Predator #BillDukeShavingInTheJungle #thriftstorefinds #80s #SatanicPanic #HailSatan🤘

American Scream My better half found the perfect p

American Scream
My better half found the perfect place to hang my flag AND illustrate the State of the Union.

#America
#GuessIShouldHavePostedThisOnThe4th
#yesiknowitsbackwards

Quite the random find at Savers.... Books on #Taka

Quite the random find at Savers.... Books on #TakashiMiike and #ShinyaTsukamoto - I'll never forget the first time I watched #tetsuoironman or #ichithekiller - I can't wait to dive into these over the weekend.

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