‘L.S. Bumblebee’
In, probably, 1975, I bought the bootleg Beatles album “L.S. Bumblee” from a glorified head shop on the boardwalk in Wildwood, New Jersey. It was […]
Mark Voger
In search of ‘Invasion Siniestra’
Some day, my dream will come true: To again watch “Invasion Siniestra,” the (very) last film of Boris Karloff, filmed in 1968 and released in […]
John Zacherle (1918-2016)
Zach made monster-movie-lovin’ fun By Mark Voger, author, “Monster Mash: The Creepy, Kooky Monster Craze in America 1957-1972″ I’m still reeling with grief over the […]
‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’
A cold day in Chicago By Mark Voger, author, “Monster Mash: The Creepy, Kooky Monster Craze in America 1957-1972″ A play set in the 1920s has […]
‘The Devil Bat’ (1940)
PRC’s prequel to ‘Bride of the Monster’ By Mark Voger, author, “Monster Mash: The Creepy, Kooky Monster Craze in America 1957-1972″ If only “kindly” Dr. Paul Carruthers […]
Asbury Park
The thousand-millionth look at the old sights By Mark Voger, author, “Monster Mash: The Creepy, Kooky Monster Craze in America 1957-1972″ I had a photo shoot […]
Muhammad Ali’s hometown
I was en route to Louisville, Kentucky, the birthplace of Muhammad Ali, when I heard on the radio that Ali had died. Louisville’s significance as […]
How I met Karch
Blogger’s note: The following account of how I met Karch has been refuted by my bassist/brother, Voger. He sez I remember it all wrong. But […]
The Keith Roth interview
How they found the right Jack By Mark Voger, author, “Groovy: When Flower Power Bloomed in Pop Culture” As faded rock star Jack Ainsley — […]
Keith Roth, movie star
What I always say about Keith Roth is that whichever of the three modes you may encounter him in – “radio Keith,” “onstage Keith” or […]
Farewell, Comics Plus (1989-2015)
“Don’t know what you got ’til it’s gone,” sang the great philosopher Tom Kiefer. Since ’89, I had a comic shop. My own comic […]
NJArts.net benefit March 13
NJArts.net is a much-needed resource in the culture-rich state of New Jersey, a vital go-to source for the bustling arts scene here. Believe me. On […]
Rondo Award nomination
It’s an honor to be nominated. “Monster Mash: The Creepy, Kooky Monster Craze in America 1957-1972” is among nominees for a 2016 Rondo Book of […]
Planet Earth is blue
What can I say? David Bowie was a hero. When I first spotted the “Diamond Dogs” album at Franklin Music in the Echelon Mall, I knew I […]
Tiny Tim memories
I’ve been thinking about Tiny Tim lately, and remembered that a Jersey guy I’ve known for years — actor/singer Michael Townsend Wright — got to know […]
Sketch cards
Semi-official superhero-drawin’ By Mark Voger, author, “Monster Mash: The Creepy, Kooky Monster Craze in America 1957-1972″ I was recently invited to draw five sketch cards for […]
Fangoria #200 comic (2001)
Some thing from the attic Yo, yo, yo! Goin’ through some old stuff … found this comic I did for Fangoria in 2001 to mark their 200th issue […]
‘Phantoms of Philadelphia’ excerpts
Men behind the monsters Much of my talk “Phantoms of Philadelphia” on Halloween at Independence Branch in Philly was “boilerplate” stuff about the Monster Craze, […]
‘Beast of Blood’ (1971)
The talking head The final of four posts about the bizarre Filipino horror films affectionately known as the “Blood Island Trilogy.” Read previous post. By […]
Chiller Theatre (Oct. 24, 2015)
On the bill with Zach, 97 years young! By Mark Voger, author, “Monster Mash: The Creepy, Kooky Monster Craze in America 1957-1972″ A line of fans […]