Ryne Barber

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Book Review - The Christmas Cookie Killer by Livia J. Washburn

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Dec 15, 2009, 10:10 pm
The Christmas Cookie Killer There has been a huge surge lately in attempting to widen the mystery genre to include new and inventive "detectives." I'm all for it, actually - mysteries need more t...
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Moon Minis - A Christmas Carol (2009)

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Dec 14, 2009, 1:38 pm
A Christmas Carol (2009) Dark, plodding retelling of the classic Dickens story in 3D animation. Robert Zemeckis is on top of his game here as well, surpassing The Polar Express in my eyes in both st...
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Amateur Surgeon Christmas: It's a cut-up!

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Dec 11, 2009, 2:28 pm
  If you're looking for a game with holiday cheer and gore and destruction, look no further than Adult Swim's new game Amateur Surgeon Christmas. The game is a sequel to the original ve...
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Five tips for a creepy Christmas

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Dec 11, 2009, 12:09 am
The holiday season can become infested with good-hearted, mushy gushy cheer at times, a real drag on those of us who enjoy our holidays coupled with a healthy smattering of gore. So to make Christmas ...
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Book Review - The Dead by Mark E. Rogers

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Dec 9, 2009, 7:52 pm
The Dead The Dead is a simple title, but one that does not mimic the complexity of the story within. Rogers' 1989 novel has been reprinted by Permuted Press in a tome containing over 30 original ...
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Moon Minis - Elf

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Dec 4, 2009, 1:16 pm
Elf Elf has already become a holiday classic, even considering it's a relatively new film. It plays on practically every station during the holidays, gets a good showing on Greyhound bus tri...
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Chevy Chase destroys Christmas on AMC this week!

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Dec 2, 2009, 10:32 am
If you haven't been watching AMC this week, maybe you should start. Starting on November 30th, AMC began their Christmas movie marathon with a whole week of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacati...
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Cameron McCasland scares up Emmy nom with "Werewolf of Nashville" short

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Nov 30, 2009, 10:17 am
As part of the "Go Green with Dr. Gangrene" series on the Dr. Gangrene website, Cameron McCasland has been nominated for an Emmy under the category "Short Film Writer" for the 24th Annual Midsout...
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Christmas cheer

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Nov 29, 2009, 9:13 pm
As you can see, the blog has been bitten by the holiday bug. Enjoy the greens and reds, enjoy Robert Brian Wilson as a killer Santa Claus, and most of all, enjoy the multitude of holiday movies and bo...
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A Christmas Bouquet by Suzanne Barrett, Kate Holmes, & Vera Munn

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Nov 28, 2009, 10:28 pm
I’m not much for romances, but I’ll gladly accept any novel when it centers around Christmas, especially during the Christmas season. That’s why I picked up A Christmas Bouquet, actu...
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Moon Minis - Alvin and the Chipmunks

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Nov 27, 2009, 9:29 pm
Alvin and the Chipmunks This cute but overly flawed film revisits the lovable furry friends of Dave Seville (played by Jason Lee of My Name is Earl, looking stylish and more sophisticated without his...
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Happy Thanksgiving!

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Nov 26, 2009, 8:22 am
Eat that turkey before it eats you!
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Comic Review - Victorian Undead #1 by Ian Edginton & Davide Fabbri

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 11:54 pm
Victorian Undead #1 Horror has recently found a fascination in remaking the Victorian age of literature. We've seen novels parodying Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility, and now we have...
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Graphic Novel Review - Saga of the Swamp Thing: Book Two by Alan Moore, Stephen Bissette, & John Totleben

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 1:44 pm
Saga of the Swamp Thing: Book Two Swamp Thing has been around for as long as I can remember - I used to own a comic in the '90s where Swamp Thing and this other lady were having some sweet loving...
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Moon Minis - Choke

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 12:25 pm
Choke Film adaptation of a Chuck Palahniuk (Fight Club) novel (I can't say his name) about a man, Victor (Sam Rockwell) "attempting" to shake a sex addiction while dealing with his mother's r...
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Mad dash

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 4:22 pm
I've been slightly (meaning unbelievably) swamped with homework lately, so I have had no time to do anything other than that and watch Choke last night. Hopefully I'll have a Moon Mini of that...
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Book Review - Intervention by Robin Cook

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 3:58 pm
Intervention I've only read one Robin Cook book besides this one, but I was impressed by his ability to write a gripping thriller that combined the medical world as well, two ideas that sound gre...
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No posts!

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 9:25 pm
I realize that I haven't been posting in a while - I promise I'm not dead, just bombarded with work. I did receive a review item, a collection of Swamp Thing comics from DC Comics, but I'm...
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Bloody-Disgusting has first look of Roth-produced Cotton; feels soft

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 10:34 am
Bloody-Disgusting recently posted a few pictures of Eli Roth's (Hostel, Cabin Fever) new production, Cotton. The details were unveiled at the American Film Market, and a trailer was even glimpsed ...
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Movie Review - Mr. Halloween

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Nov 8, 2009, 2:15 pm
Mr. Halloween Should I really call this a movie, or just categorize it under "high school tech project?" It's a question I'm still dealing with as I write this. I picked some real winners for...
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Suggestions?

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 1:15 pm
Now that Halloween has passed, I'm looking for suggestions/review items as to what you'd like to see covered. Right now, I'm working on some items for review, and I have a few news items I...
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Manga Review - Ogre Hunting by Toshio Maeda

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 1:44 pm
Ogre Hunting I've been flying through horror manga lately, and my search has led me to Toshio Maeda's work with Ogre Hunting. Yes, this is the same man who brought the United States such "cla...
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Manga Review - Lovesick Dead by Junji Ito

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 10:57 am
Lovesick Dead Continuing my fascination with all things done by Junji ito is Lovesick Dead, or Undying Love as it is sometimes called. The story is a short, one-volume affair dealing with a teen who ...
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Man, it feels good to not have to post!

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 5:35 pm
October killed me; with its flurry of leaves and crushing bulk of homework, I had barely enough time to squeeze in anything Halloween-related before the season ended. Now that Halloween has come and g...
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Comic Review - House of Mystery Halloween Annual

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 10:53 am
"That mask be creepy!" House of Mystery Vertigo Comics has been releasing new House of Mystery comics based on the 1950s series for some time now, and I just haven't been up on it. But you can i...
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Halloween is officially dead

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Nov 1, 2009, 8:48 am
Unfortunately, that great day that horror bloggers await the whole year has gone again, and now everyone can go back to their normal, boring lives, including me. Christmas will soon perk my spirits up...
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Book Review - The Gates by John Connolly

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 10:36 pm
The Gates John Connolly's latest young adult thriller, The Gates, showcases a wit and an appreciation for both Halloween and horror that will keep the adults reading with the children. Just like ...
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Five scenes I love from Ghost Ship

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 1:25 pm
1. Wire death: This is an obvious one, but the wire slicing and dicing is probably one of the most memorable scenes ever for me. Though some of the effects may look a little fake, and are a little far...
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 9:16 am
Halloween Day! What we've all been waiting for! Have a great Halloween tonight, I'll be checking in continually with some review posts that I'm finishing up for the holiday. Pray that it ...
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It's Halloween Eve...

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 4:54 pm
and all through the house, everyone was stirring, even two chihuahuas. Yes, that's right, I'm home with my friends and we're having a little party watching horror movies in light of tomorr...
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My Favorite Halloween Specials #14: "Garfield's Halloween Adventure"

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 10:59 am
The Garfield Halloween special is curiously overlooked in the face of Charlie Brown. I remember a television station showing this years back either on Halloween or right before it, but I have yet to s...
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Marcus Dunstan & Patrick Melton speak on writing horror

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 10:27 am
Making Of, a website devoted to clips of filmmaker interviews and behind-the-scenes peeks at upcoming movies, recently posted an interview with Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton, writers of Saws IV, V...
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New review item - House of Mystery Halloween #1!

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 8:38 pm
A few days ago I received a copy of the Halloween issue of House of Mystery from DC Comics, and I thought I'd point out how outstanding this comic looks. From the gory cover to the 50s EC Comics a...
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My Favorite Halloween Specials #13: "Nightmare on Carrie's Street"

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 1:13 pm
I'm not exactly sure why I like this Two of a Kind Halloween special. I'm not very attached to the series itself (except for their holiday episodes). I do like, however, how they created a Hal...
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Movie Review - Saw VI

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 12:02 pm
Saw VI I think, now that we're up to the sixth film in the series, that you already know if you're going to like this Saw or not. Die-hard fans are as apt to change their minds here as Jason ...
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My Favorite Halloween Specials #12: "Ticker Treat"

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Oct 25, 2009, 10:40 am
The King of Queens was one of my favorite sitcoms, ever. What I was glad for during its runtime was that it didn't skimp on holiday subjects; there are some good Christmas-themed episodes, of cour...
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Sorry!

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Oct 24, 2009, 11:12 am
My apologies for the lack of posting in the last couple of days. College has left me very busy, and when I finally do get downtime, I rarely want to do more reading and writing for the blog. There'...
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Movie Review - Halloween Night (2006)

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Oct 23, 2009, 3:51 pm
Halloween Night (2006) Probably the best place to begin a review of Halloween Night is to talk not about what it doesn't do well, but what it does do badly. For Halloween Night is one of those be...
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My Halloween Guardians - Ghostface Stretch Screamer and Chucky Doll!

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 1:41 pm
Anybody remember these guys? As I was looking for things to post about for Halloween the other day, I found both of these toys on the top of one of my bookshelves. I haven't taken them out in age...
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Halloween Night review coming soon

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 6:33 pm
Has anyone seen this film? It released in 2006. If you have, and would like to submit a review link for me to post underneath mine, I would gladly do so. It can be freshly written or something done wa...
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Who's excited for Saw VI this weekend!

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 1:51 pm
Yes, another Saw is upon us, and even though I've come to regard its sequels with utmost suspicion, I can't help but get a little bit giddy about the latest installment in the series. I don...
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My Favorite Halloween Specials #11: "Unruly Spirits"

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 10:40 am
I know there are a lot of jokes out there about According to Jim not being funny, but I really find it hilarious. Jim Belushi may use all of the same jokes that generic sitcoms have, but at least his ...
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Graphic Novel Review - Trick 'r Treat

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 11:09 pm
Trick 'r Treat Right on the heels of the DVD release of the film, DC Comics is offering all of us fans a little something extra for Halloween. While Trick 'r Treat had tinges of comic-related...
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The Intervention airing at Fangoria Trinity of Terrors Fest and La Femme Festival

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 1:30 pm
Husband-and-wife filmmakers Richard Eden and Shannon Hile are having their latest psychological thriller, The Intervention, screened at the Fangoria Trinity of Terrors Festival in Las Vegas this Octob...
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My Favorite Halloween Specials #9 & 10: "Arnold's Halloween" & "Four-Eyed Jack"

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Oct 18, 2009, 9:20 pm
I guess it's time for another Halloween specials post, huh? This time, I'm bringing you another throwback to my childhood with Nickelodeon cartoon series Hey Arnold! This episode finds the Ar...
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Movie Review - Trick 'r Treat

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Oct 17, 2009, 4:04 pm
Trick 'r Treat The wait for Trick 'r Treat has been a long and arduous one. I remember reading a book about the film a while back in '08 and anticipating its release long before now. But ...
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Speaking of Halloween television specials...

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Oct 17, 2009, 11:50 am
Check out this website made by Michael Bialaszewski! He has compiled a database of Halloween television specials, with episode descriptions, info on whether the episode is on DVD, and even lists wheth...
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Vote for Stacie Ponder!

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Oct 16, 2009, 2:11 pm
Fellow LOTT D-er Final Girl, AKA Stacie Ponder or Awesomest Horror Blogger Ever, has entered into a film competition for Home Run Inn, a Chicago pizza joint who is looking for the best two-minute horr...
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My Favorite Halloween Specials #8: "Spookyfish"

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Oct 16, 2009, 10:58 am
South Park does Halloween a decent service with each of its Halloween episodes, but "Spookyfish" features Kyle's pet fish who he thinks is secretly murdering people. They begin to pile up around K...
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Movie Review - Unearthed (2007)

Ryne Barber posted an article on - Oct 15, 2009, 6:08 pm
Unearthed (2007) AH! Big alien creature containing DNA from all five kingdoms of organisms awakens after a deep poison-induced sleep to reign terror on a sleepy town with a drunk for a sheriff (Emman...
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I'm Ryne, a Creative Writing/Education student at MCLA. I write about various forms of media that I'm interested in, with reviews of books, movies, and music strewn in with other facts about my day. I have a girlfriend named Sarah Plummer whom I'm very happy with.

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