Into the Weird: Where Strange Tales Assemble

In the News: 1. Henry Cavill to Star in Voltron Henry Cavill is set to join the cast of a live-action adaptation of the classic 1980s cartoon series, Voltron , which is currently in development. The film, directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, marks a significant revival of the beloved franchise. Cavill, known for his iconic roles as Superman and in The Man From U.N.C.L.E. , will join Daniel Quinn-Toye in this highly anticipated project. Voltron originally debuted in 1984, adapted from the Japanese anime series Beast King Go-Lion . The show captivated audiences with its five lion robots combining to form the mighty Voltron, and its transformation sequences became legendary. The phrase, “And I’ll form... the head!” is still iconic for many fans who grew up in the '80s. The live-action adaptation has been in development for two years, following the success of Netflix's animated series, Voltron: Legendary Defender , which ran for eight seasons. Notably, Joaquim Dos Santos, a key fi...

Greetings, Weirdos. Welcome back to "Strange Ruminations," the second installment of our journey Into the Weird. Prep yourself for another mad dash through the realms of sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and comics! This week, we've got a smorgasbord of geekery that's sure to tickle your sci-fi synapses and fuel your fantasy addiction. So what’s on the menu? Well, we'll kick things off with our Recent News Roundup, bringing you the latest buzz from the worlds of geek culture, films, comics, fiction, and TV. Then, prenewspare to have your mind blown as we spotlight the cosmic artistry of one David Millgate in our Artist of the Week section. Feeling nostalgic? Join me for a trip down memory lane in The Comics That Made Me, where we'll revisit the classic DC Comics Presents Issue 37 (1981), featuring an unforgettable team-up between Superman and a certain feathery female of the Thanagarian persuasion. Of course, no newsletter would be complete without some fresh recommend...

  Alright, fellow movie lovers and children of the 80s (and 90s), gather 'round! It's time to scour the depths of my misspent youth's cinematic treasure trove and count down the flicks that still make my heart skip a beat. Now, I know what you're thinking - "Another greatest movies list? Yawn." But hold onto your buttered popcorn, because this ain't your typical highbrow lineup of Citizen Kane and Casablanca. Nope, this is my personal pantheon of gloriously weird, endlessly rewatchable gems that might raise a few eyebrows among the film school crowd. But you know what? I don't care. These are the movies that shaped me, thrilled me, and still bring a goofy grin to my face every time I pop them in the ol' DVD player (or, let's be honest, fire up the streaming service). So grab your Jiffy Pop, and let's take a nostalgia-fueled journey through my top 15 favorite flicks. Fair warning: this list is heavy on the 80s, because let's face it, tha...

Welcome to "Into The Weird," your thrice-weekly dispatch from the fringes of the imagination! If you've found your way here, chances are you're the kind of person who doesn't just read stories – you live them. You're the one who stays up until 3 AM because you simply must know how the latest sci-fi epic ends. You're the one who can quote obscure horror films and debate the finer points of superhero canon. In short, you're one of the weird ones – a dreamer, a night owl, a lover of magic and monsters and fictional worlds beyond our own. I'm thrilled you've decided to join our merry band of misfits on this journey into the heart of speculative fiction and cinema. Whether you're a seasoned veteran of the weird or a fresh-faced rookie taking your first steps into these fantastical realms, "Into The Weird" is here to be your guide, your confidant, and your partner in crime as we explore the vast landscapes of human imagination. What Awa...