Inspiration – Stephen McClurg

March 10, 2023

Marginalia #25

Some notes from the week and the Musicalia playlist. Continue reading Marginalia #25

March 3, 2023March 10, 2023

Although I haven’t read the academic literature on folk horror, Ingham’s introductory guide to the genre was a delightful read. Ingham illuminates the defining characteristics of this enigmatic genre, while also exploring the edges where its boundaries blur and fracture. Ingham’s curated list of films captures the unsettling essence of folk horror. Last Friday, I … Continue reading Marginalia #24

February 24, 2023

Marginalia #23

Some more words scrawled in the margins and the Musicalia playlist. Continue reading Marginalia #23

February 17, 2023

Marginalia #22

A week in the margins. Continue reading Marginalia #22

February 10, 2023

Marginalia #21

The weekly marginalia and musicalia playlist. Continue reading Marginalia #21

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

Marginalia #20

The weekly marginalia and musicalia. Continue reading Marginalia #20

January 27, 2023

Marginalia #19

Wherein we attempt to remember our week. Continue reading Marginalia #19

January 13, 2023

Marginalia #17

I Like Bats (1986) follows a young Polish vampire as she navigates the difficulties of love after she falls for a psychiatrist. Wonky in a fun way. Part of the House of Psychotic Women set. I’ve been blasting Model Citizen’s 2006 Save It for the Campfire while I get ready for the new album coming … Continue reading Marginalia #17

January 6, 2023

Marginalia #16

Comedic anarchy that feels like the Marx Brothers meets MAD Magazine–though MAD didn’t exist in 1941. There’s a great dance sequence provided by Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers with music by Slim Gaillard and Slam Stewart. Beauty! I can’t explain the excitement of discovering this release. Blood Harvest features Tiny Tim as a potential killer clown. The … Continue reading Marginalia #16