A Full Moon, Werewolves, and Betrayed Love

Jane Minogue, 10.19.2009

medievalist, writer, teacher, student

Werewolves are in the news these days, so let's analyze a story of werewolves, love, and betrayal circa 1180 from Marie de France.

The Second Trailer for The Twilight Saga: New Moon (With Helpful Narration)

Scott Mendelson, 09.18.2009

Film Critic and Pundit for Film Threat, Huffington Post, and Mendelson's Memos

I love the fact that someone in the studio chain thought that Taylor Lautner had to literally explain the character arcs in the trailer for the the second Twilight picture, New Moon.

Musings on Comic Con '09

Eric Lurio, 08.29.2009

Artist, writer, adventurer!

When I first started going, San Diego was the place every cartoonist would get together to schmooze. The parties to get into were not the ones sponsored by IMAX or Wired.

HuffPost Weekend Box Office in Review: G-Force Defeats Harry Potter 6

Scott Mendelson, 08.26.2009

Film Critic and Pundit for Film Threat, Huffington Post, and Mendelson's Memos

The number one film of the weekend was G-Force, yet another entry in the "Jerry Bruckheimer makes an action movie for kids" sub-genre.

You Believed the Hype!

Doon Baqi, 08.24.2009

We need to stop listening to "them" and think for ourselves.

Comic-Con Offers Attendees Rare Glimpse of Women

Andy Borowitz, 07.24.2009

BorowitzReport.com

Mr. Klugian said that he had not actually spoken to a real woman at Comic-Con this year, but added, "I did get Supergirl to sign my ticket."

Because Girls Only Go to Movies Like Transformers 2 For the Chick-Flick Elements in Them?

Scott Mendelson, 07.31.2009

Film Critic and Pundit for Film Threat, Huffington Post, and Mendelson's Memos

It's long since time to retire the sexist notion that women only go to movies that have "women's" issues or have "feminine-friendly" subplots.

After Mark Sanford, Maybe Vampire Sex Looks Good

Holly Robinson, 07.27.2009

Holly Robinson is the author of The Gerbil Farmer's Daughter: A Memoir (Harmony).

This was a true literary love fest in our book club. Why? Because Edward is a true gentleman, determined to keep his lover safe by not biting her neck, no matter how good she smells.

Girlfriends' Guide To... Mommy Porn: What We're Really Fantasizing About

Vicki Iovine, 07.27.2009

Author of the Girlfriends' Guides

A "missing" man who happens to be Governor of South Carolina gets caught with his pants down in Argentina while his wife's only comment is something t...

Kate Gosselin Upset, Pattinson Tempted & Aniston's Romance

Mark Pasetsky, 07.25.2009

Editorial Director, CoverAwards.com

Do you feel bad for Kate? Who will Robert choose? Will Aniston's new romance last?

Brad & Angelina's Comeback, Robert Pattinson's Ultimatum & Us Weekly's 7th Jon & Kate Cover!

Mark Pasetsky, 07.11.2009

Editorial Director, CoverAwards.com

The King and Queen of the U.S. tabloid market have taken back their thrones! Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are on three covers this week.

Twilight Saga: New Moon trailer

Scott Mendelson, 07.02.2009

Film Critic and Pundit for Film Threat, Huffington Post, and Mendelson's Memos

The biggest shock in this trailer is that the film lacks the distinctive blue/grey palette of the first film.

The Briefing The MTV Movie Awards Audience Should Have Received Before Kristen Stewart's Arrival

Sarah Walker, 07.02.2009

Writer, Comedian, Hero

Does anyone have a puppy on them? A sleeping puppy in her lap would have a great calming effect. Feed the puppy a quarter of a pill of Vicodin about half an hour before she enters to guarantee that it won't wake up in the middle of her visit and startle her.

The Moral of the Story Is...

Jilly Gagnon, 06.18.2009

Writer

Allow me to fill you in on all the dangerous, deadly, evil subtexts to your favorite fond memories...so that you'll never be so foolish as to enjoy them for what they are on their faces, again!

Scott Mendelson's HuffPost Weekend Box Office Rundown

Scott Mendelson, 05.16.2009

Film Critic and Pundit for Film Threat, Huffington Post, and Mendelson's Memos

The Hannah Montana Movie officially grossed $32.3 million over the weekend, which includes a whopping $17.4 million Friday.

DVDs: Just A Tiny Bit Of Comfort, 007

Michael Giltz, 05.05.2009

Freelance writer and raconteur

The last few weekends, I've been watching as a 12 year old boy works his way through my James Bond DVDs, so I feel as ready as ever to tackle the newest Bond.

"Twilight" at Root of Teen Hysteria? Vampires at Boston School?

Lisa Derrick, 05.03.2009

Pop culture journalist Lisa Derrick writes and edits La Figa at Firedoglake.com

The movie Twilight, Goth fashion, teen cliques, teen angst and internet access added up to a sucky scare at one of New England's oldest high schools, Boston Latin.

Off You Go, Bloodsuckers!

Jeffrey Shaffer, 05.02.2009

For the past ten years, Jeffrey Shaffer contributed essays and opinion columns to The Christian ...

I had a gigantic blow out with my daughter last night and I just said, "Pal, you can scream and yell until your face turns blue but from now on this place is a 'Twilight'-free environment, so get used to it!"

Dracula vs. The Recession

John Marshall, 04.15.2009

Comedian, Emmy-nominated writer

HARKER: Count Dracula, when you listed your property with us, you were asking $6.2 million. But then the castle bubble burst. Now you'll be lucky to get $75,000.

Quiz: Which Gothic Novel Are You In?

Jilly Gagnon, 01.31.2009

Writer

2008 was a dark and stormy year, full of desperate men and women, and horrible, unspeakable deeds. But under just which heavy pall of gothically-tinged-greys are you living?

Every Monday Matters: "Learn, Grow, Escape... Read"

Matthew Emerzian and Kelly Bozza, 01.29.2009

Reading is like exercising -- mental and physical benefits flourish with regular practice. It relaxes, entertains, and inspires your soul. So take time to read... this column doesn't count.