Into the Weird: Where Strange Tales Assemble

This is the very first edition of Strange Ruminations: Into The Weird's Official Newsletter! Prepare to embark on a trek through the bizarre and the fantastical, where every Friday, your blogger of the bizarre Herm (that's me) will venture into the labyrinth of comic book curiosities, the mystifying realms of sci-fi, and the enchanting worlds of fantasy in books, films, and the streaming realm. Whether you're a seasoned wayfarer in these genres or a curious newcomer, the newsletter promises to be your trusty guide to the weird, the wacky, and the wundabar. So what can you expect? Well, how about a kaleidoscope of stories and updates from the ever-expanding universe of speculative fiction, film, comics, and art. I'll bring you the latest news, tantalizing tidbits, and thought-provoking insights of all the properties that float my boat—all wrapped up in a signature quirky style of strangeness. After our News Roundup, expect a Random Bronze Age comic book from my childhood...

  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...