Articles by markvoger
‘Imitation of Life’ (1959)
A tale of two mothers When I was 4 or 5, the 1959 film “Imitation of Life” came on TV. It had two little girl […]
‘Passage to Marseille’ (1944)
Bogie is so French Are you a “Casablanca” person? The studio, director, producers, star, composer and three of the key supporting players who brought you […]
‘Red State’ (2011)
This stuff really happens When Kevin Smith — the auteur behind talky raunch comedies from “Clerks” (so full of promise) to “Cop Out” (so not […]
Jack Kirby Collector #73
I’m thrilled to have a piece in the new issue of Jack Kirby Collector #73, just out. It’s an interview I did with the master in […]
Lost in 2017
Farewell, Chuck Berry, Laura Petrie, Batman … By Mark Voger, author, “Groovy: When Flower Power Bloomed in Pop Culture” 2017 was a rough year for fans of ’50s […]
Holiday on Cookman
‘Twas the week before Christmas … By Mark Voger, author, “Groovy: When Flower Power Bloomed in Pop Culture” It was beginning to look a lot […]
‘Let Me Down Hard’ soundtrack
Greetings from Asbury Park (and environs) By Mark Voger, author, “Groovy: When Flower Power Bloomed in Pop Culture” After I recorded a “Groovy”-related appearance on […]
‘Groovy Trailer Theme’
Doo-wop and ‘Hogan’s Heroes’ drums By Mark Voger, author, “Groovy: When Flower Power Bloomed in Pop Culture” I’ve got a great brother. He gave me […]
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (2017)
C.J.: The last balloon before Santa By Mark Voger, author, “Groovy: When Flower Power Bloomed in Pop Culture” I found myself in a position of […]
Old comic books 2
New concept in collecting: Read before filing By Mark Voger, author, “Groovy: When Flower Power Bloomed in Pop Culture” Continuing my newfound policy of actually […]
Old comic books 1
New concept in collecting: Read before filing By Mark Voger, author, “Groovy: When Flower Power Bloomed in Pop Culture” I recently bought seven old comic […]
Chance encounters
There I was on a PATH train that was jam-packed with humanity. I’m tellin’ ya. We were friggin’ sardines. It was the evening of […]
Cosplay-palooza!
Masquerade party at Javits By Mark Voger, author, “Groovy: When Flower Power Bloomed in Pop Culture” Cosplay is like Halloween without the candy. Following are […]
New York Comic Con: Oct. 8, 2017
What happened on Sunday Blogger’s note: “Groovy” world-premiered at the New York Comic Con held Oct. 5-8, 2017, at Javits Center in Manhattan. I was […]
New York Comic Con: Oct. 7, 2017
What happened on Saturday Blogger’s note: “Groovy” world-premiered at the New York Comic Con held Oct. 5-8, 2017, at Javits Center in Manhattan. I was […]
New York Comic Con: Oct. 6, 2017
What happened on Friday Blogger’s note: “Groovy” world-premiered at the New York Comic Con held Oct. 5-8, 2017, at Javits Center in Manhattan. I was […]
‘Dark Shadows’ memes
Happy Frid Day to all By Mark Voger, author, “Monster Mash: The Creepy, Kooky Monster Craze in America 1957-1972″ A young friend, much younger and […]
Bender meets Savini
Caricaturist’s surprise customer By Mark Voger, author, “Groovy: When Flower Power Bloomed in Pop Culture” My old buddy, artist Howard Bender, has quite the resume. […]
Chris Farlowe
His ‘Out of Time’ is out of sight By Mark Voger, author of “Groovy: When Flower Power Bloomed in Pop Culture” No matter how obsessively […]