It’s been a busy time, but finally I have a few moments to catch my breath and reflect on the whirlwind of activity that was my life… Read more “Art updates for July”
Author: kelleyfrank
I'm an English professor by day and artist/horror writer by night.
YouTube Video: Travel Art
After discussing why making art in public is so important in this post, I thought it was a good idea to discuss some helpful tips for how… Read more “YouTube Video: Travel Art”
Horror and Paganism: Watching Midsommar as a Witch
If you read my review of Midsommar (2019) for Dead, Buried, and Back, or my commentary on that review, you know I enjoyed it. Yet, there are… Read more “Horror and Paganism: Watching Midsommar as a Witch”
Review: Midsommar (2019)
Midsommar (2019) is a sun-drenched nightmare — in a good way! A gorgeous, surreal dream where the audience follows a young adult protagonist, Dani, cope with a… Read more “Review: Midsommar (2019)”
Review: Child’s Play (2019)
So you’ve seen Annabelle Comes Home (2019) and you’re sick of haunted dolls? Go see Child’s Play (2019) anyway because this re-imagining of Chucky is sure to… Read more “Review: Child’s Play (2019)”
Book Review: The Joker, A Celebration Of 75 Years
Batman is popular, but that’s due in large part to his villainous Rogues Gallery. Of all those villains, none is such a cultural icon as The Joker. … Read more “Book Review: The Joker, A Celebration Of 75 Years”
Why I Create Art in Public (and you should too)
It was a treat to visit The American Museum of Natural History in New York after BookCon 2019, and thankfully Marlena was happy to give me space… Read more “Why I Create Art in Public (and you should too)”
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil: Trailer Reaction
Maleficent sparked everyone’s interest in Disney live action reboots, and now 5 years later there’s a sequel: Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil. Is it necessary? Probably not. Is… Read more “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil: Trailer Reaction”
Review: Annabelle Comes Home (2019)
There’s certainly much to be said about the popularity of The Conjuring (2013) and the many spin-offs and sequel/prequel films in the shared universe that it spawned.… Read more “Review: Annabelle Comes Home (2019)”
Movie Review: Ghost Light (2018)
There’s a fine line between horror and comedy: in fact, the only thing that makes slapstick funny instead of horrifying is when the guy gets back up… Read more “Movie Review: Ghost Light (2018)”
