Interview with Author Mona Kabbani: The Color of Blood
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Highly articulate author Mona Kabbani devotes some of her dazzling prose to sharing thoughts on art, psychology, violence, and other topics as we delve into her novella The Color of…
The (Un)Importance of Politics in Records of the Hightower Massacre
by L. Andrew Cooper If a book makes heroes out of people you’re inclined to dislike no matter what they do, and if the same book makes villains out of…
Interview with Filmmaker Justin Best: Sheryl
Fantasy, adventure, comedy, even YA–filmmaker Justin Best applies his considerable talents in many areas, but we’re talking about his edgy horror feature Sheryl, which took home the award for Best…
Interview with Filmmakers Terry and Larry Ziegelman: “Committed,” “Little Man of Steel,” and “Broken Vessels”
Accomplished filmmakers Terry and Larry Ziegelman’s horror/thriller short “Broken Vessels” captured my imagination at this year’s Miami International Science Fiction Film Festival (and also captured the award for best actress…
Interview with Filmmaker Alexander Deeds: “Jumpin’ Jacob” and “Butterscotch”
I first encountered Alexander Deeds’s filmmaking while I was working with the Miami International Science Fiction Film Festival (MiSciFi), 2024, where his film “Butterscotch” took home the prize for Best…