Most people by now have some idea of the unsteady financial footing that most movie theaters sit on. We've all seen our share of beloved childhood theaters shut down -- for me, the historic Ohio Theater in Madison, although they've had a recent resurrection! -- for any number of reasons: natural disasters, COVID-19, or like … Continue reading Why “Horror Movies” Are Saving The Movies
Author: David Kummer
An Attempt @ Poetry
Still the kids on buses, We run nervous fingers through Our hair, trade backpacks for dirt fields and stare at coastal waves, a sparkling sea. ..... Still a child with matches, I pick one out, touch it with the light, set fire to Our neighborhood tree and sleep under a burning sky. ..... Still the … Continue reading An Attempt @ Poetry
2025 Recap: Books, Movies, And More
One of my favorite things to do at the end of each year is reflect on my favorite art from that year. Sometimes, it's specifically new projects, things that came out in 2025, such as movies. Other times, it's things that are new to me, and that's my books category. So a little bit of … Continue reading 2025 Recap: Books, Movies, And More
Movie Review: Knives Out 3
One of my favorite new series started back in 2019 with Knives Out, a hugely popular release on Netflix. The second one, Glass Onion, came in 2022 with overall positive reviews, though it was different from the first in a lot of ways. With the third installment, Wake Up Dead Man, Rian Johnson has done … Continue reading Movie Review: Knives Out 3
Nobody Heals Alone: “Train Dreams” And “Hamnet”
Winter Thoughts: Lessons From "Train Dreams" And "Hamnet" Recently, there have been a string of movies based on literary classics. (Note: I'm including Hamnet because it's based on a book, though not a literary classic, and invokes the writing/mythos of Shakespeare, of course.) Whether it's Frankenstein, Wuthering Heights, Train Dreams, or others, classic literature has … Continue reading Nobody Heals Alone: “Train Dreams” And “Hamnet”
WORX 96.7 Interview– Empty Room
In case you missed it live, I wanted to share the audio from my interview on WORX 96.7. I touch on a couple different topics: My teaching career, The Empty Room, literacy efforts overall, and what might come after this trilogy. It's absolutely worth a listen! Don't forget to check out The Empty Room, available … Continue reading WORX 96.7 Interview– Empty Room
The Empty Room: Out Now
The Empty Room: Order Now! I'm so excited to share this with you: The Empty Room is here! This shocking end to the trilogy is out now. Consider this an early Halloween treat! (No tricks from me this year.) If you've been keeping with my writing updates, you know this book has a lot to … Continue reading The Empty Room: Out Now
Conjuring 4: Movie Review
Well, it has been a year for horror movies. First, Sinners? Follow that up with Weapons? What an incredible run, and it's not even October yet! (Yes, I reviewed both of those. Yes, you should click the links and check out my thoughts.) But for the average horror-movie fan, no brand hits as hard as … Continue reading Conjuring 4: Movie Review
The Empty Room: Cover Reveal
The Empty Room: Pre-order! I'm so excited to share this with you: The cover for The Empty Room! This shocking end to the trilogy is coming on October 24. I'm counting down the weeks already. If you've been keeping with my writing updates, you know this book has a lot to offer. Twists, turns, heartbreak, … Continue reading The Empty Room: Cover Reveal
Movie Review: Weapons
By this point, everyone has heard the incredible backstory of this movie: the bidding war for the rights to produce/direct it; Jordan Peele losing out and immediately firing his representatives; the possible symbolism behind the title Weapons, about a class of elementary kids that go missing. Without a doubt, this movie has been heavily hyped … Continue reading Movie Review: Weapons
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