For this entry, I take a look at three places of worship featured in "IT: Chapter One" (2017)
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Churches in Horror Movies Part 2: “IT: Chapter One” (2017)
Churches in Horror Movies Part 1: “The Exorcist” and “Exorcist III”
I'm a huge fan of horror movies, but also love church architecture and 'churchwave' aesthetic (it's the name of my blog after all). So for this new series that will pop up from time to time, I'm going to write about the churches/chapels featured in horror movies. The Exorcist The Exorcist (1976) is quite possible … Continue reading Churches in Horror Movies Part 1: “The Exorcist” and “Exorcist III”
Review: “The Grim Reaper” (1976) from Director Ron Ormond
A classic Christploitation film by Ron Ormond from 1976. It's as crazy as you'd imagine.
Fresh Experience: Salvador Dali Art Exhibit
I went to an art exhibit about Salvador Dali. I talk about my favorite paintings.
Review: My Album “Analog Resurrection”
Late last summer, I released an album called "Analog Resurrection" that I created using thrift store vinyls, VHS tapes, and old cassettes I found in my grandparents' house. All of these vinyls and tapes had some type of religious message contained on analog technology -- hence the name "Analog Resurrection." In this post, I give commentary on each song.
The ‘Father of Christian Rock’ Once Wrote a Feminist Psychedelic Rock Opera
It's as awesome as the title sounds.
Short Bio: Ron Ormond — Director of Christian Grindhouse/Exploitation Films (“Christploitation”)
TL;DR Ron Ormond was a director of cheap exploitation and grindhouse films who converted to Christianity. He then took his director style and made cheap Christian propaganda films full of gore and terror -- hence the name "Christploitation." Background Ron Ormond (1910-1981) was born in Baldwin, Louisiana. He started his career in showbiz as a … Continue reading Short Bio: Ron Ormond — Director of Christian Grindhouse/Exploitation Films (“Christploitation”)
This Was A Thing: “Death to the World” is the Orthodox Zine for Metal-Loving Teens
Eastern Orthodox monks made a zine for teenagers who were into the metal/punk music scene.
Album: “Christmastime at North Hills Mall”
One of my favorite things about the holiday season is Christmas-themed vaporwave music. Given the nostalgic nature of vaporwave, it always manages to take me back to the Christmas of my childhood. Speaking of which, one of the earliest Christmas memories I have is of my mom taking me to North Hills Mall during Christmas. … Continue reading Album: “Christmastime at North Hills Mall”
Review: Michael W. Smith’s “Christmas” (1989)
Michael W. Smith is the Christian king of the Christmas season, and this is the album that gave him his crown. Christmas was Smith's first holiday-themed album, and was the soundtrack of my childhood Christmas. About 6 years ago, I would've naively told you that this album is garbage because Smith is a washed out, … Continue reading Review: Michael W. Smith’s “Christmas” (1989)
