tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62989726325117151152024-03-13T04:55:53.144-05:00Return of the Neo-Maxi-Zoom-Dweebie!Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16750937782240207576noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6298972632511715115.post-13257827499101969822020-05-09T20:35:00.000-05:002020-05-11T13:36:35.095-05:00Whatever It Takes: Top 25 Degrassi Characters<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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High school: I lived it, you lived it, we all lived it. Some of it was good and some of it was kind of a living hell at times. You know what was even better than our own personal high school drama? TV shows that revolved around high school drama. I don't know about you but I would much rather indulge in thirty minutes of fictional characters dealing with the every day hardships of the teenage life. Of course at the end of the day we do have to face our own problems, but we can't deny that shows like <i>Saved By the Bell</i>, <i>Beverly Hills 90210</i> and even <i>Dawson's Creek </i>had a major impact on lives and helped people through their own personal struggles. While those shows were entertaining in their own ways, the show I connected to the most was <i>Degrassi</i>.<br />
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If you're not familiar with <i>Degrassi</i>, think of the shows I previously listed and strip down the fourth walls, big cell phones, James Dean hairstyles, Paula Cole theme songs and move it up to Canada. In my opinion, it was the show that truly captured what life as a teenager was really like and it didn't shy away from major topics that many teens face like drugs, pregnancy, sexual identity, abuse and suicide. <i>Degrassi</i> covered it all and to show my appreciation for the Canadian teen drama that helped me through my own teenage years and gave me The Zit Remedy, The Dot and Morty the hearse, I've compiled a list of some of the most memorable characters and moments. From<i> The Kids of Degrassi Street</i>, <i>Degrassi Junior High</i>, <i>Degrassi High</i>, <i>Degrassi: The Next Generation</i> to the latest installment of <i>Degrassi: Next Class: </i>this franchise always taught us that whatever it takes we will always make it through.<br />
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<b><u>WARNING</u></b>: Spoilers may ensue.<br />
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Before I crack open the Top 25, I'd like to throw in a few honorable mentions.<br />
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Also, I'd like to add that I will be doubling up on the honorable mentions because there are over a hundred freaking characters from this franchise so bear with me.<br />
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<b>Maya Matlin/Zoe Rivas</b><br />
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I should note that I'm not familiar with the latest installment <i>Next Class</i> and the last few seasons of <i>The Next Generation</i> as much but I did do my research before I decided to write this. With that being said, I did discover two of the most interesting characters from those: Maya Matlin and Zoe Rivas. These two make the perfect Betty and Veronica of the <i>Degrassi</i> circle. Maya is your blonde, sweet, girl-next-door who has a passion for playing music and Zoe is the sassy brunette who just happens to be a famous soap opera actress and wants to live the normal teenage life. The two often clash but soon realize that there's more to life than just boys.<br />
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<b>Alex Nunez/Jay Hogart</b><br />
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Alex Nunez and Jay Hogart were basically the tough teens you didn't want to bump into at school or they would probably throw you in a dumpster. They first started off as a couple and caused a lot of trouble together until Alex discovered Jay was fooling around and caused a bit of an outbreak. Once they went their separate ways, Alex did some self discovery once she became close with Paige Michalchuk and Jay still kept causing more trouble for others until he met Manny Santos and they actually became quite an adorable couple.<br />
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<b>Declan Coyne/Fiona Coyne</b><br />
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As <i>Degrassi</i> was reaching its ninth season, it was starting to get a little stale. I'm still not into the later seasons much but when rich twins Delcan and his sister Fiona stepped foot in the hallways it was like a breath of fresh air. Declan used his money and his charm to woo girls and Fiona lived for fashion and even claimed <i>Let the Right One </i>In as her favorite movie. What really made these twins interesting was when Fiona's jealousy of her brother's relationship with Holly J. Sinclair made her do something a bit outrageous that I had to make sure I was watching the same show. Thankfully, that incident was put in the past and Declan went on to star in a <i>Twilight</i> knock-off sequel of<i> The Howling</i> series and Fiona gave up drinking and fell in love with Holly J. herself.<br />
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<b>Erica Farrell/Heather Farrell </b><br />
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Here we have another set of twins, except these two are actually related in real life. Erica and Heather are from the original <i>Degrassi</i> <i>Junior</i> <i>High</i> and <i>Degrassi High </i>days and what was so wonderful about them was that they got along with pretty much everyone. When another character had a problem, these two were always there for support. While they might look alike, both girls had totally different personalities and that's usually what made them butt heads. Erica was the romantic and Heather was the realist. It was always boys, boys, boys getting in the way of their problems but they would always come around because sisters always come first.<br />
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Now I go from siblings to step-siblings. I wanted to mention Ashley Kerwin and Toby Isaacs since they come from the original <i>Next</i> <i>Generation</i> but they were two that just kind of fell through the cracks and you almost forgot that they were even living in the same house. Ashley went from the most popular girl in school to Miss Doom 'n Gloom after taking LSD at her party and making all of her friends upset. Then she had an on and off again relationship with both Craig Manning and Jimmy Brooks but music always seemed to her one true love. As for Toby, he was the whiz kid. You could basically play a drinking game during an episode he was in and take a shot every time you saw him near a computer and by that time you would need to seek medical attention. He was sweet though and I wish he could've grown more as a character instead of always being labeled as J.T.'s best friend.<br />
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Lucy Fernandez was probably the most outspoken character of all and that's something to really appreciate about her. She was a normal girl that wanted friends and a love life like every teenager does but she wasn't afraid to say no to something that wasn't right. She was also a director and got to film not only The Zit Remedy's first music video but also a feminist slasher film! Sadly, those dreams would be cut short after an accident in the first <i>Degrassi</i> film titled <i>School's Out </i>but Lucy didn't let that stop her from being one of the strongest students that ever went to <i>Degrassi High. </i><br />
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Jane was just like one of the guys: she played football, sang in a band and called everyone "dude" a lot. She was a tough chick and a great match for Spinner Mason but broke our hearts when she got a little carried away with a preppy rich kid. Still one of the most heartbreaking episodes of <i>Degrassi</i> is when we learn more about her personal life and why she has such a complicated relationship with her father. The eighth and ninth seasons are a bit of a downer but Jane was certainly a bright light.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">23. Drew Torres</span></b><br />
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If <i>Degrassi</i> had its own Ken doll it would be Drew Torres. He had the nice looks and probably the largest dating record. Everyone wanted to be with Drew even another student's mother. Yuck. Anyway, he worked his way up being a great character by always having a big heart despite not having the biggest brain at times. He didn't let that stop him though and that's something that makes him even more likable and adorable.<br />
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Imogen is another character that it took me some time to appreciate. She first started off as being almost like a stalker of Eli Goldsworthy and tried to get him to forget his feelings for Clare Edwards. Did I mention <i>Degrassi</i> got really weird at times? Thankfully, she got over it and got to express herself more with her spunky style loaded with hair buns and cat dresses. She kinda became a comedic side character at times but you really felt for her in the episode when she found out her father is diagnosed with a disease. She was bright and bold on both the outside and inside and we totally love her for that.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">21. Jimmy Brooks</span></b><br />
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I know Jimmy has become more of a meme now that the guy who played him became a famous rapper in real life but he was so much more than that. He was a laid back guy who dreamed of being a basketball player and almost had that all taken away from him. The school shooting episode is still unsettling to watch. Jimmy never gave up though and discovered his love for art and even fought hard to find a way to walk again.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> 20. Adam Torres</span></b><br />
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Adam was Drew's brother and the first transgender character on <i>Degrassi</i>. While he struggled with others not accepting it at times, Adam didn't give up hope that one day that would change. He was kind and caring to everyone he met and it was one of the most heartbreaking moments when we lost him.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">19. Stephanie Kaye</span></b><br />
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"All the way with Stephanie Kaye". Boy, what a crazy way to start the first season of <i>Degrassi Junior High</i>. She was the girl that everyone wanted to be like or be with. Always had a way of making herself seem more mature despite the fact she would have to put on make-up and change to her revealing outfits in the girl's restroom. Even though her stay at the school was short-lived, Stephanie certainly had a long-lasting impression.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">18. Sean Cameron</span></b><br />
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Sean Cameron would be your <i>Rebel Without a Cause</i>. The guy could never catch a break from getting in trouble. Even though he had a bad temper at times, he did manage to work through it with the help of his girlfriend Emma Nelson. He also saved many lives by stopping Rick when he showed up to school with a gun. It took some time for Sean to finally get his life back on track but joining the Army seemed to steer him in the right direction.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">17. Holly J. Sinclair</span></b><br />
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The younger sister of the infamous and never seen on screen before, Heather Sinclair, Holly J. proved herself to be the next Queen Bee at <i>Degrassi</i>. She was smart, witty and wasn't afraid to whip you with her snobish remarks. Of course it was all just a cover to hide the fact that she was insecure and afraid of being in her sister's shadow, but she did get over herself and became a very likable character towards the end of her run.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>16. Liberty Van Zandt</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Liberty, Liberty, Liberty. Sorry, now I get that insurance jingle stuck in my head when I see her name. Liberty Van Zandt was the smartest girl at <i>Degrassi</i> and she held that trophy with pride. She also loved J.T. Yorke and their exchanges were like a couple from an old sitcom. At first, it was fun and cute until they got older and had to face new challenges but their love for each other was always true. She went through a lot after losing the people she loved most but she was able to work through it all and rise to the top.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">15. Eli Goldsworthy</span></b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><br />
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The Next Generation</i> was looking for its emo boy and they sort of went in that direction with Craig Manning, but Eli Goldsworthy was really true to the phase. He was Hot Topic and all. Even drove a hearse named Morty and crashed it after he had his heart broken by his true love, Clare Edwards. The guy certainly wore his heart on his sleeve and on his tight, black jeans too.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">14. Clare Edwards</span></b><br />
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Clare Edwards was a character that grew up naturally throughout the show. She's the younger sister of Darcy who went from bookworm schoolgirl to being a strong and independent young lady. She also went through a lot too but didn't let that stop her from chasing her dreams of attending university. That's the <i>Degrassi</i> spirit.<br />
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Oh, Craig Manning. He was probably one of my major crushes as a teen but what girl didn't have one on him? He had the shaggy hair, the leather/jean jackets and the guitar. He had a way with words that won him over and also screwed him over. The guy was great at music but not so much with relationships. That didn't seem to matter much though because when in doubt, you always kiss Craig.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">12. Derek "Wheels" Wheeler </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Emma Nelson actually came from <i>Degrassi</i> royalty. All of her parents were of the <i>Degrassi</i> alumi: her mother was Christine "Spike" Nelson, her father was Shane McKay and her step-father was Archie "Snake" Simpson. How cool is that? She was very outspoken and cared about saving the planet. She also had a habit of falling for bad boys like Sean Cameron and even married another former bad boy student we definitely were not expecting. Love life aside, Emma always fought and stood up for what she believed in and we thank her for that. </span><br />
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"New year, new look, new Paige". Oh, could there be a character introduction more iconic? I think not. Paige was the ultimate Queen Bee of <i>Degrassi</i>. Many have tried but could never hold a candle to her. She had style, wit and so much charisma. Though she seemed like a total bitch, Paige really cared for others and even helped those she never really saw eye to eye with through their darkest times. If she called you "hon", you knew she was looking out for you.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">9. Marco Del Rossi</span></b><br />
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Who didn't love Marco? He was everyone's best friend. He was also the first main character on <i>Degrassi</i> to come out as gay. What I really appreciated about the early <i>Next Generation</i> seasons was that they tried to write their characters in a realistic way and not over dramatize their situations. It took Marco time to come out to his friends and family. It was great in a way where we got to watch him grow and become the confident person he is.<br />
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I loved Ellie. She was a character I related to a lot on a more personal and fashionable level. She was <i>Degrassi's</i> goth girl. She didn't care about the way she dressed and wasn't afraid to tell somebody off. Behind the eyeliner, skirts and boots was a girl that was sad and lonely because her home and love life weren't always the best. Still, she found a way to work past that and towards a happier path with a career in journalism.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Caitlyn Ryan was <i>Degrassi's</i> girl-next-door. She was sweet, smart and simply beautiful. I'd say Emma Nelson even took a few tips from her because Caitlyn also cared about saving the enviornment and falling for boys that were usually trouble. She was independent though and didn't put up with something that she didn't feel was right. Yeah, I'm looking at you, Joey Jeremiah. </span><br />
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Oh, that slithering Snake. He was actually a total sweetheart and it's no wonder why girls like Spike and Melanie fell for him. He was also smart and played guitar in the most important band of all time, The Zit Remedy. Snake was usually always caught in the middle of things whether it was between his buddies fighting or girls wanting him for a date. Being the caring person that he is, it was no surprise that he followed in Mr. Raditch's footsteps and ended becoming a teacher. There he taught all of <i>The Next Generation</i> kids and then eventually bumped to principal towards the end and going into the next series <i>Next Class</i>. No matter what, Mr. Simpson always made sure his family and students came first.<br />
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Spinner Mason lived and breathed <i>Degrassi</i> much like Mr. Simpson. He was one of the longest running characters throughout the <i>Next Generation</i> series and certainly one of the characters that went though the most changes. I'm not just talking about his hairstyles. He went from being a troublemaker to finding Jesus to fighting cancer to getting married and running the local hot spot, The Dot. It took a lot of ups and downs for him to get there too but he learned that if he could survive through that then he could survive through anything.<br />
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Manuela Santos was another character that went though many changes during her time attending <i>Degrassi</i>. Best friend of Emma Nelson, Manny started out very dearing then decided she was tired of always being just cute. In came the infamous "thong" scene and her life was forever changed. She struggled with being labeled as the school's slut because of her looks and coming in between a few relationships. She was able to learn from her mistakes and finally put a better focus on herself. Life was cuckoo bananas at times for Manny but she pushed through and followed her dreams of becoming a Hollywood actress.<br />
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It's impossible to think of James Tiberius Yorke (yes, that was his full name) without getting a little emotional. He was known as the class clown at <i>Degrassi</i>. People loved him not only for just his humor but for his gentle heart as well. At first, J.T. used his jokes to gain popularity and girls but as life moved on and got more serious so did he. He fell in love and help take care of the girl who drove him nuts as kids when they found out they were expecting a kid. Unfortunately, J.T.'s life was cut short and that moment changed the show forever. Things certainly weren't the same after his death but he always brought a smile every time he appeared on the TV screen.<br />
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First off, let me just say that Spike is my favorite <i>Degrassi</i> character. I felt she was the one that I really connected to the most from the early <i>Degrassi Junior High/Degrassi High</i> days. No, I wasn't a teenager in the '80s (I wish!), but I did listen to a lot of punk and new wave music growing up and dressed in a lot of band shirts. Spike's outfits and wild hairstyle drew lots of attention but it was her becoming pregnant at the age of fourteen that got it the most. She had to deal with the fact that the parents of other students wanted her to leave the school because they felt she was a bad influence. Also, the father of the baby wasn't able to be there for her after he took some acid and fell off a cliff. Despite the difficulties of being a single mom, Spike worked hard and graduated. She also followed in her mom's footsteps by becoming a hairdresser and eventually married her high school crush, Snake, by the time the<i> Next Generation</i> was in its second season. Way to go, Spike!<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">So there you have it, twenty-five characters who went to the school that has lasted through generations and showed us the important struggles of the typical teenager. If a show ever went there, it was definitely <i>Degrassi</i>. </span>Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16750937782240207576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6298972632511715115.post-33885874509997885442015-01-14T18:18:00.000-06:002015-01-14T18:20:13.458-06:00We Rule the Night: Top 10 Awesomely Bad Heavy Metal Music Videos <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Back in the '80s, it seemed like everyone was recording a song to raise money for a cause. In Canada they had "Tears Are Not Enough", in England there was "Do They Know It's Christmas?" and here in America we had "We Are the World". It seems though some don't remember that the metal community also took part in help raise awareness when metal legend Ronnie James Dio and his bandmates wrote the song "Stars". They managed to form Hear 'n Aid, a one-time collaboration that featured just about every member from an '80s metal band that were big at the time: Rob Halford (Judas Priest), Vince Neil (<span dir="auto">Mötley Crüe</span>), Don Dokken (Dokken), Blackie Lawless (W.A.S.P.), Kevin DuBrow (Quiet Riot), Geoff Tate (<span dir="auto">Queensrÿche</span>), the guys from Spinal Tap, among many others to help record the song. The best part is that they made a music video for the whole recording. Watching '80s metal musicians sing and play their hearts out and look glamorous all at the same time for seven minutes is truly astounding. <br />
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I don't know much about Eudoxis other than they are from Canada and they put out this little thrash metal video. The song is awesome and the video doesn't really have much to it. All you see is them playing their instruments and headbanging, but what else would you expect from a heavy metal music video? What makes this video so entertaining are the band's outfits. These guys made sure that they were covered in spiked body armor from head to toe. They even added some spikes to the drums to complete the look. Another part that makes this video so enjoyable are the close-ups of the lead singer. He looks like he couldn't decide if he wanted to be in a heavy metal or a new wave band. If you are ever in need of a "metal fix", then I highly suggest checking out this video.<br />
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Heavy metal and horror really do go together like peanut butter and jelly. This band Halloween is a good example. These guys were like the love child of glam and doom metal with their big hair, black make-up and spooky lyrics. To call yourself Halloween, you better live up to the name and they sort of did all thanks to their music videos. Let's just say "What a Nice Place" was their "masterpiece" out of the two or three videos they made. First of all, it begins with the "Silver Shamrock" theme from <em>Halloween III: Season of the Witch</em>. Now I don't know about you, but that's enough for this gal to get excited about a music video. We also get to see the band playing in dungeon full of skulls, the drummer using gigantic bones for drumsticks and a newlywed couple being chased in a house by what looks to be extras from the 1984 horror film <em>Rocktober Blood</em>. Talk about a pure '80s metal cheesefest. It's a shame Halloween weren't big back in the day, because I think they just might be one of the coolest bands to ever grace this planet. <br />
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If you have ever seen the 1986 documentary <em>Heavy Metal Parking Lot,</em> you know by now that Judas Priest is the best. Doesn't matter if they go roller skating through Central Park, sing a song about being someone's "Turbo Lover" or even make a silly music video from time to time, these guys are true heavy metal legends. Not sure who thought of the idea for the music video for the track "Hot Rockin'" off the band's 1981 album <em>Point of Entry, </em>but someone clearly wasn't thinking straight that day. It starts off with all the guys in Judas Priest working out. Maybe it's just me, but I think Judas Priest would be one of the last heavy metal bands I would ever expect to see at a gym. It then cuts to the band singing in the showers (Hello, Glenn Tipton) while lead singer Rob Halford hangs out in a sauna, because you know saunas are very metal. For the rest of the video we pretty much see the band performing, but all of the sudden all of that cheesy greatness returns when the speakers explode and Rob Halford begins to light everything on fire with his microphone. Judas Priest wanted to give us a "Hot Rockin'" music video and they did only adding a little extra cheese to it. <br />
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If you've never heard of Voivod, you will definitely become a fan after watching this. You might even watch it over and over again. Between Snake's hilarious facial expressions, a guy dressed as a chainsaw maniac as well as a doctor holding a syringe full of "AIDS" and using cheap green screen effects, these Canadian thrashers managed to make one of the best "so bad, it's good" music videos of all time for their anti-animal experimentation song "Ravenous Medicine". It's obvious these guys didn't have much money to make their video, but that didn't stop them from making sure that the song's message got across. Stop animal slaughter and stop ravenous medicine! <br />
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Alright, so it might be considered the worst music video ever made in heavy metal history. So what? It's Thor! If you're a fan of Thor then you know that their music videos have always been made on a low budget (watch "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ip_Dt-yWbs">Lightning Strikes</a>"). Heck, even frontman Jon Mikl Thor is best known for starring in low budget horror films such as <em>Zombie Nightmare</em> and <em>Rock 'n Roll Nightmare</em>. As you can see in "Anger", these guys didn't need thousands of dollars to make an entertaining music video. All they needed were some cheap effects, swords and Jon shirtless (Eat your heart out, Fabio). Thor should've changed the lyrics to "Awesome is my middle name", because this music video definitely is. <br />
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"We wear leather, we wear spikes, we rule the night". Damn right you do, Manowar. You know what else rules? This music video. With their long hair and furry loincloths, these guys certainly look like they could be extras in <em>Conan the Barbarian</em>. There's not a whole to the video other than the band riding horses and playing on a big stage in front of their fans that don't really look like Manowar fans. Oh, and towards the end they bring out the swords and fight off a bunch of cavemen showing that us they are indeed true metal warriors. Yes, it's a corny music video, but there's no denying that it might even make you swoon.<br />
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First of all, I just have to say that this song kills. Once you hear Criss Olivia's opening guitar riff you are immediately hooked. Also have to mention Jon Olivia's incredible vocal range. That evil laugh of his gives me chills every time. With an eerie song comes an even more eerie music video. Okay, maybe not. It just has a dwarf running around a cave to try to steal gold from the so-called Mountain King with the help of vocalist Jon Olivia. At the end, the dwarf makes it out with a treasure box that contains a cassette of Savatage's <em>Hall of the Mountain King</em>. Now that's how you promote an album. <br />
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Venom rules. Not only are they pioneers of both the thrash and black metal genres, but these guys are also comedic geniuses. You can definitely see that in their video for "Nightmare", which is basically about a woman who keeps having nightmares about a creepy, old lady chasing her around. It's silly, but it's really the band that makes this video so hilarious. It's almost like watching <em>This Is Spinal Tap!.</em> They tried so hard to look mean and frightening, but it just wasn't paying off. Obviously it was all just for shits and giggles and that's why I love bands like Venom. They don't take themselves too seriously. They're all about having fun and entertaining the fans. Oh, and if they ever make a movie about them, they should get either Joseph Gordon-Levitt or James McAvoy to play Cronos. <br />
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That moment when Messiah Marcolin rises from the coffin during his "funeral", you know you're in for a real treat with this music video. The video is mainly Marcolin walking around hypnotizing people once he points his finger at them and shouts "You are bewitched". With that afro and those Kate Bush-like dance moves, you can clearly see why he calls himself as the master. Also, I'm pretty sure that this is the only music video to ever feature a guitarist playing a solo with a broken hand. To top things off, Marcolin introduces everyone to the most metal dance ever (the Doom Dance or whatever you want to call it). Soon Messiah Morcolin and his hypnotized headbangers whip into a Doom Dance frenzy that eventually sends him back to the grave. If that doesn't entertain you, then I really don't know what else will. It's the best worst music video of all time.<br />
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Oh, the <em>After School Special</em>. In case you're not familiar with the term, these were short made-for-TV movies that dealt with teen social issues such as drug use, pregnancy, abuse and illiteracy just to name a few. The series began when <em>ABC Afterschool Special</em> made its debut in 1972 and ran for a total of 25 seasons until 1997. CBS also had a very similar program called <em>Schoolbreak Special</em> that ran from the early '80s to the late '90s. Although they had that low budget quality, <em>After School Specials</em> did help raise awareness of the problems that teenagers are still facing to this day. Can't forget to mention that these programs also brought us some familiar faces: Ben Affleck, Jodie Foster, Rob Lowe, Helen Hunt. Now that we're stuck in the "reality TV" days, it really makes you wish that shows like the <em>After School Special</em> were still around. To show my love for these cheesy specials, I've decided to share some of my favorites. <br />
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Playing violin has always been Susan Adams' (Karlene Crockett) dream. When she arrives at a new school to pursue her dream, she meets another violin player named Doug Henshaw (Lance Guest). With sharing the same passion it's obvious that Susan and Doug fall in love. Trouble soon arrives though when they have to compete against each other for a scholarship. Susan is torn between her career and her relationship. I would be too if my boyfriend was Lance Guest. With the help of her teacher Mr. Forbes (Robert Reed), Susan learns that she needs to please herself instead of trying to please others. Now that's a lesson I think everyone should learn. </div>
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A girl named Andrea (Michele Greene) is raped after hitching a ride from a stranger. She is having a hard time trying to cope with the assault and her family isn't making it any better. Her father is going crazy trying to find her attacker and her mother just acts like nothing ever happened. Andrea feels totally lost and doesn't what to do, but soon finds out that talking about what happened will help her find the support that she needs to overcome it. <em>Did You Hear What Happened to Andrea? </em>is a great special that really shows us about the dangers of hitchhiking.<em> </em>I guarantee you want to walk or take a bus after you watch it<em>. </em></div>
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Patty Miller (Mary Vreeland) is a teenager who has trouble being accepted by others because she is hearing impaired. When her friends start getting asked out on dates, Patty feels that she will never have a boyfriend due to her condition. So she decides to give herself a makeover. Patty is happy that her new look is helping her get attention from the boys, but later learns that it is not for the right reasons. Changing her image has only made things worse for Patty. At least it helps her understand that those who are close to her love her for who she is and that it has nothing to do with her hearing problems. Those who can't see that well... screw 'em! <em>Have You Tried Talking to Patty?</em> is one of those specials that I'm glad was made in the '80s. Gotta love the sad saxophone music, the characters that look like they're ready to audition for a Billy Idol music video and the use of the term "heavy". Also, if you're a fan of the <em>Nightmare on Elm Street</em> franchise like myself be sure to keep an eye out for Heather Langenkamp (<em>A Nightmare on Elm Street, A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, </em><em>Wes Craven's New Nightmare)</em> and Mark Patton (<em>A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge). </em></div>
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<em>First Step aka She Drinks a Little</em> is the perfect example of an <em>After School Special</em>. It deals with an issue that has been tackled many times before: alcoholism. Cindy Scott (Amanda Wyss) is a teenager who doesn't want to face the fact that her mother Miriam (Bonnie Bartlett) is an alcoholic. After being embarrassed at her school play, Cindy decides that she's tired of making excuses for her mother. She also decides to join Alateen after her friend and major cutie Mitch (Michael LeClair) begs her to go. Like Cindy, his parents are also alcoholics. Together they learn that they can't make them stop drinking. They can only hope that one day their parents will see what harm it's doing them and want to seek help. Out of all the specials that deal with this topic, I will say this is definitely the one to watch. It shows a more honest side to what's it's like living with an alcoholic. Just watch the ending. You will want to go roller skating afterwards. </div>
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Before <em>Clueless </em>and <em>She's All That</em>, there was <em>The Great Love Experiment</em>. Jen Robbins (Tracy Pollan) has it all with her good looks and popularity. To make her senior year more exciting she decides she wants to do a human experiment to see if giving someone a makeover and lots of attention will help them become popular just like her. Jen's target: Maude Harris (Kelly Wolf). Maude is your typical geeky girl who focuses a lot on school and doesn't dress to impress. After a few hangouts, Jen notices that her "experiment" is working as Maude starts getting attention, especially from the boys. Can't forget to mention that some experiments do come with problems, but in the end Jen realizes that she did gain something from it: a great friend. I guess the lesson we learn from this special is to not use people like guinea pigs. </div>
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Band geek Terry (Jay Underwood) is in a rut and he wants out. He's tired of feeling like a nobody and thinks that dressing like a punker will help him get noticed by his peers. Well, it works. He's now cool with the kids, but not so much with the adults. They pretty much think he's a freak and even some find him dangerous. Terry doesn't understand and tries to show everyone that he's not that kind of person. We learn several lessons in this special. First, you should never judge a person by their appearance. Second, you should always be yourself. Third, if you're going to dress like a "punk" you better play some punk music. Okay, I might've made up that last one, but I think Terry was going for more New Wave. That's just me. Oh well, at least that's what makes this episode so much fun. </div>
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In this special, a night turns to tragedy for four friends Annie (Michelle Pfeiffer), Eric (Val Kilmer), Beth (Mare Winningham) and Tim (Lance Guest) as one of them decides to drive drunk. While it may have a simple plot and twisted ending, this special does carry a strong message about the dangers of drinking an driving. It's funny to me that Michelle Pfeiffer (<em>Scarface</em>, <em>Grease 2</em>) and Val Kilmer (<em>Real Genius</em>, <em>Top</em> <em>Secret!</em>) did this around the time they had already starred in big motion pictures. It's also funny that they would later go on to star in Batman movies (Pfeiffer as Catwoman in<em> Batman Returns, </em>Kilmer as Batman in <em>Batman Forever). </em>If there's one anti-drunk driving movie everyone should see it should be <em>One Too Many</em>.</div>
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<em>Hear Me Cry</em> is another special that deals with the topic of suicide. This time it involves two people. David Goldman (Lee Montgomery) is popular with his good looks and athletic skills and Craig Parsons (Robert MacNaughton) is a loner who makes good grades. When they're paired up for an assignment in science class, the boys discover that they have a lot more in common than they thought. Both of them are going through hard times in their lives and are looking for a way out. They see suicide as the only solution and decide to make a pact to end their lives together. <em>Hear Me Cry</em> does a great job at sending a clear message to viewers about suicide without trying to romanticize it. Again, you'll probably need to grab the tissue box when you watch this one. I know listening to T.S.O.L.'s "Flowers by the Door" hasn't been the same for me since. </div>
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There's nothing cheesier than an <em>After School Special</em> that involves gangs. Well, if that's what you want to call them. Horace "Ace" Hobart (Rob Stone) starts his first day at a new school that is supposedly run by a young group called the Purple Falcons. At first, Ace is so terrified of running into the gang that he pretty much starts to have hallucinations. One minute there's a gang member in his closet and the next minute there's a whole group of them that look like they're from <em>Fame</em> performing a dance routine out in the streets. I swear I'm not making this up. Once he meets the real Purple Falcons, he learns that they're not as bad as everyone says. They actually seem to be more intimidated by Ace, because he wears an eye patch. They don't know that he's only wearing it to hide a pimple on his eye. Things even get more weird for Ace and the Falcons when they are offered a part in a movie. This leads to another gang in town called the Piranhas to challenge them to a fight just because they're going to be in a movie. Ace thinks that making a cake for the Piranhas will help make amends and it does. Not sure if there's anything to learn from this episode other than members of street gangs like to dance and eat cake. It doesn't even matter though, because it's the most entertaining <em>After School Special</em> I have ever seen. </div>
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I know I mostly write about movies and music here at my blog, but it's funny that I don't really write about my third love that is professional wrestling. Well, that's all about to change. Professional wrestling has been a part of my life ever since I can remember. I grew up watching shows like Monday Night Raw and Monday Nitro with my brother. We always pretended to be our favorite wrestlers and have our own little matches like most kids who love wrestling do. Those were good times. I'm sure most can agree that it's not as exciting to watch these days, but in recent months it has become pretty exciting again much thanks to guys like CM Punk, Dolph Ziggler and Daniel Bryan. <br />
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Anyways, I figured since I wanted to write more about wrestling on here that I would start it off with a list of my favorite female performers. Being a female who loves wrestling, it's pretty obvious that I looked up to a lot of the women wrestlers/Divas growing up. They taught me how to be strong and courageous. Luckily, it wasn't too hard for me to pick who I wanted on the list even though I know I left a few out. Feel free to tell me or make a post about who would be on your list.<br />
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Of course, I should mention that wrestlers such as The Fabulous Moolah, Mildred Burke and Mae Young are really the greatest women of professional wrestling, because without them there wouldn't be a women's division today.
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Known for being a third-generation wrestler as a member of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hart_wrestling_family">Hart wrestling family</a>, Natalya has proven that she's worked very hard to get where she's at. Joining the WWE in 2008, she managed her cousin David Hart Smith and real-life boyfriend Tyson Kidd in one of the last great tag teams to come around in a while The Hart Dynasty. After Hart Dynasty disbanded in late 2010, Natalya went on to become a first-time WWE Diva's Champion. Even though she sports the pink and black attire, you can also tell that she is a Hart by her in-ring abilities with her multiple suplex variations and of course the Sharpshooter. I think Natalya will be sticking around much longer to continue her family's legacy. </div>
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Currently known as Kharma in the WWE, Amazing Kong is one tough woman. Name any female or male wrestler Kong can take them all. Winning over ten Championships in different companies worldwide, I could see her possibly winning even bigger gold very soon now that she's with the WWE. I know she's on a leave of absence right now, but she will definitely dominate the women's and maybe the men's division when she comes back. </div>
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There are two things that I love most about Bull Nakano. First, I love her unique style. Second, I love how vicious she was in the ring. Her feud with Alundra Blayze was one of the greatest in wrestling history. She even won the WWE Women's Championship by defeating Blayze in Tokyo on November 20, 1994. While her time with companies like the WWE and WCW were short-lived, Nakano will be remembered for bringing a new style to the women's division. </div>
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Alright, I have to admit it. When Mickie James first entered the WWE, it was around the time when I really wasn't watching wrestling at all. I was too busy being a teenager. I knew who James was and all though. I remember her as Alexis Laree back in her early days with TNA and I knew that when she first started out as Mickie James she was playing Trish Stratus' obsessed fan and that was about it. I didn't really get to see everything she did after that. When I finally got back into it again though, I realized how far she had come. Being a five-time WWE Women's Champion, WWE Diva's Champion and a TNA Women's Knockout Champion, I'd say that is pretty damn impressive. With her bubbly personality and the <i>Long Kiss Goodnight</i> as one of her finishers, who doesn't love Mickie James? </div>
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I loved Luna Vachon. She looked like a character from a heavy metal horror film. What was great about her was that she wasn't like most of the women in the wrestling business. She wasn't trying to be a big bombshell. She was a woman who actually wanted to be a wrestler. Although she never won the Women's Championship, Luna Vachon will always be remembered for creating one of the most wackiest characters in wrestling history. From her feuds with Alundra Blayze aka Madusa and Sensational Sherri to her days of being a valet for superstars like Goldust and the Oddities, Luna Vachon was sure fun to watch. It's very sad that we lost her last year. We'll miss you, Luna! </div>
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Molly Holly was probably the greatest female technical wrestler to ever enter the WWE. I should also mention that she was one of the most underrated as well. Known for being the "cousin" to Hardcore and Crash, Molly Holly could always put on a match. Although it was fun to see her team up with guys like Spike Dudley and The Hurricane, Molly showed us that she could be just as great on her own by winning the Women's Championship twice and even winning the Hardcore Championship. What was most important to Molly Holly was that she wanted people to appreciate her for her in-ring abilities more than anything. That's why she developed this somewhat prudish character to avoid being looked at as just another pretty face and who could really blame her for that? Her most memorable moment came at WrestleMania XX, when she lost the Women's Championship to Victoria and was forced to have her head shaved after the match. I would love to see Molly Holly return to wrestling very soon, because I think she still has a few more <i>Molly-Go-Rounds</i> left in her.
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I miss Victoria. I know she's currently known as Tara on TNA, but I don't really watch TNA anymore. Now, I should say that I really miss the psychotic Victoria back when she debuted in the WWE. In my opinion, that was one of the greatest wrestling characters ever created. I also can't forget to mention the great feud she had with Trish Stratus that involved some of my favorite matches like the Hardcore match at <i>Survivor Series</i> (2002). Winning the WWE Women's Championship twice and the TNA Women's Knockout Championship four times, you can definitely say that Victoria/Tara is one of the most successful female wrestlers of the past ten years. I think she'll get the credit she deserves very soon, because she is one of the most talented female wrestlers around. If you ask me, the <i>Widow's Peak</i> is still one of the coolest finishing moves in professional wrestling.
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"This is for all the women who want to be me and for the men who come to see me!". This quote alone is why Sable earned a spot on my list. Oh, and the fact that she once powerbombed her ex-husband Marc Mero. Sable was the queen of the "Attitude Era". She pretty much had it all when she became the first woman in the WWE to pose for <i>Playboy. </i>Though she had the good looks, Sable proved that she could mix it in the ring as well when she became a WWE Women's Champion. While she's probably known as Mrs. Brock Lesnar today, Sable will be always be remembered for being one of the WWE's original Divas. </div>
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If one woman ruled wrestling during the '80s it was Wendi Richter. She was "150 pounds of twisted steel and sex appeal". Her most memorable moment was when she defeated The Fabulous Moolah (ending her 2,113 day reign) to win the WWE's Women's Championship at MTV's <i>The Brawl to End it All </i>on July 23, 1984<i>. </i>At the end of the match,<i> </i>Richter celebrated her win with pop singer Cyndi Lauper. This soon lead to the <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_%27n%27_Wrestling_Connection#Rock_.27n.27_Wrestling_Connection">Rock 'n' Wrestling Connection </a>. </i>Another unforgettable moment for Richter happened on November 25, 1985 at Madison Square Garden when she was involved in the "Original Screwjob". She was set to defend her title against a mysterious masked opponent by the name of The Spider Lady. The referee of the match made a swift three count as The Spider Lady pinned Richter, even though Richter kicked out after the count of one. She continued to attack The Spider Lady and soon unmasked her to reveal that it was The Fabulous Moolah in disguise. It was reported that this was all set up by Vince McMahon to rid Richter of the title after she refused to sign a new contract with the WWE. That was her last appearance with the company. In 2010, she was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Although her time with the WWE was short-lived, Wendi Richter paved the way for many female wrestlers today.</div>
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In my opinion, Sherri Martel was the greatest female manager in wrestling history. She managed some of the greats like "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, "Macho Man" Randy Savage and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair just to name a few. Martel could wrestle too and she even held the WWE's Women's Championship for a total of 441 days. Sensational Sherri has in some way influenced everyone in professional wrestling. She was the one who could do it all. Sadly, Sherri Martel passed away in 2007, but her legacy will continue to inspire generations. </div>
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Chyna has had more accomplishments more than any other Diva in the WWE. She's the first and only woman to ever win the Intercontinental Championship (She actually won it on two occasions). She's also the first woman to ever enter the Royal Rumble match, qualify for the King of the Ring tournament and be a number one contender for the WWE Championship. Oh yeah, and she was still the WWE Women's Champion until she left the company in 2001. They didn't call her "The Ninth Wonder of the World" for nothing. Chyna was also a member of D-Generation X, one of the most popular stables in WWE history. Also, who could forget the time when she was Eddie Guerrero's "Mamacita"? What makes Chyna one of the greatest is that she was the first to prove that she could dominate both the women and men's division.</div>
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First of all, I know what you're thinking, "Why is Trish Stratus at the No. 2 spot and not No. 1?". Well, let's just say that as much as I love Trish I wanted to give the No. 1 spot to someone else. A seven-time WWE Women's Champion, WWE Hardcore Champion, Babe of the Year from 2001-2004 and the Diva of the Decade, Trish Stratus is the most successful WWE Diva of all-time. Although she first started in the WWE as a valet for wrestlers such as Val Venis and T & A (Test & Albert), Stratus worked her way to the top of the women's division. She was able to show everyone that she was more than just eye candy. While she may have retired in 2006, we all know that Trish always delivered 100% Stratusfaction guaranteed. </div>
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Losing your virginity can be one of the most terrifying moments in a person's life, and to have someone like Cinder Carlson (Krista Errickson) pressuring you to do it can make it even more difficult. All Ferris (Tatum O'Neal) and Angel (Kristy McNichol) wanted to do was go to summer camp and try to have a good time. Instead they were spending their time trying to lose their virginity, because prissy Cinder made them feel so ashamed that they haven't already. I know the girls learned a very valuable lesson at the end, but still they experienced something so meaningful at a very young age. Cinder pretty much learned that putting out at a young age doesn't make you special and that it's probably something you shouldn't brag about. </div>
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Anytime I think of bad guys in movies, I usually think of those Matt Dillon has played. One of his early bad boy roles was as Lake View High School's big bully Melvin Moody in the 1980 comedy-drama <i>My Bodyguard</i>. Being the new kid at school is already a drag for Clifford Peache (Chris Makepeace) and when he meets Moody and his gang, he knows that the rest of his school year is going to be even more miserable. Moody is like your typical bully, he usually bugs kids for their lunch money and trips them in the cafeteria so everyone else can see. The thing that makes him an ass even more is that when he takes the kids' lunch money, he tells them that his reason for doing it is to protect them from the large, school outcast Ricky Linderman (Adam Baldwin). Just when you think Clifford gets a break from Moody when he hires Linderman as his bodyguard, Moody comes back with his own bodyguard. At the end, Clifford finally stands up and fights back leaving Moody with a broken nose. Take that, Moody! Or should I say Melvin?</div>
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Words cannot express how I feel about Judy (Karen Fields) from <i>Sleepaway Camp</i>, except for the fact that she is one mean bitch. Plain and simple. She even looks like one with that side ponytail. Judy and the other kids at Camp Arawak were so mean, you pretty much wanted them to get it. They were all stuck up little snots. Maybe it was all due to their shorts being too tight. I don't know. Angela seemed to be minding her own business until Judy and everyone else started messing with her. Girl had to do what she had to do, right?</div>
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Ah, Hardy Jenns. Handsome, smart and a total asshole. Sure he has the good looks and awesome car, but if you are looking for something more serious with Hardy (Craig Sheffer) it's definitely not going to happen. Take Amanda Jones (Lea Thompson) for example. She was the most popular girl in school all due to the fact that she was Hardy's girl, but that soon ended when she dumped him for cheating on her with one of those girls from Wilson Phillips'. What made him such an asshole even more was that he tried to make Amanda look like a fool for dumping him and had all of her friends turn against her. Not to mention the party he was having just so he and his gang could beat up her new date Keith (Eric Stoltz). At least Amanda got back at Hardy with a few bitch slaps and Keith realized that the popular/rich crowd was just not his thing and that the girl of his dreams was really his best friend Watts (Mary Stuart Masterson). Hardy was pretty much left at his own party looking like the real fool. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">Going back in time in a DeLorean seems like the coolest thing ever, but going back and being picked on by the same guy who used to pick on your father... not so much. Biff Tannen (Thomas F. Wilson) is pretty much the model for all bullies. He is the kind that gives his victims noogies, takes their lunch money and maybe once in a while call them a butthead or something like that. Biff's favorite victim of all was of course the nerdy George McFly (Crispin Glover). Biff knew he could bully George into doing his homework for him and he even continued to use him as a stepping stone once they entered adult life. It should also be mentioned that Biff was a total pig whenever he was around Lorraine (Lea Thompson). Luckily, when Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) went back in time he was able to change all that. Biff was longer the big guy on the block. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span"> Oh, those Heathers. They represent the type of girls everyone hated in high school. The clique consisted of Heather Duke (Shannen Doherty), Heather McNamara (Lisanna Falk) and the leader Heather Chandler (Kim Walker). They were rich, pretty and popular. Did I mention they were mega-bitches too? Although they knew they were top shit at their school, behind all that they had problems just like everybody else. That pretty much explains why they were hated by their peers more than they were adored by them. Veronica Sawyer (Winona Ryder) was one of the those people that was sort of in between. Even though she was friends with the Heathers, she was also enemies with them. She wanted to put a stop to them and once she met new guy J.D. (Christian Slater) that wish came true, just not the way she had planned. </span> </div>
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Steff (James Spader) might have had the good looks, but he was too much of a dick for Andie's (Molly Ringwald) taste. All he cared about was smoking cigarettes, being rich and screwing all the girls at school. He didn't even care that he tried to ruin the relationship between his best friend Blane (Andrew McCarthy) and Andie, because the truth was that he really wanted her and was pissed at the fact that she wasn't ever going to give him a chance. Just shows how mature he was about it since there was another guy by the name of Duckie (Jon Cryer) who was trying to win Andie over too, but you didn't hear him call her a bitch. Oh well, turns out at the end Blane got Andie, Duckie got a Duckette and Steff got shit. </div>
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Well, who else did you think was going to be number one? William Zabka is without a doubt the quintessential jerk of the 1980's. If it weren't for Zabka, we probably wouldn't have a lot of the other jerks that we love to hate today. Although he played a bully in several teen films from the '80s like <i>Just One of the Guys</i> and <i>Back to School</i>, his most memorable role is of course the role of Johnny Lawrence in <i>The Karate Kid</i>. It almost seemed like everything was all peachy for new kid Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) until the night he met his friend Ali Mills' (Elisabeth Shue) ex-boyfriend Johnny Lawrence. From then on Johnny and his gang made Daniel's life a living hell by using their Cobra Kai moves on him, eventually forcing him to learn karate from his neighbor Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita) in order to fight back. As we all know Daniel succeeds in the end, but you also can't help but feel bad for Johnny. He wanted to try and beat Daniel fair and square, but his sensei John Kreese (Martin Kove) thought different and forced Johnny to "sweep the leg". Even when Daniel won Johnny handed him the trophy and complimented him showing that he wasn't such a bad guy after all. Although he is one of the few bullies that changed his evil ways at the end, we still can't forget all the hell him and his Cobra Kai buds put Daniel through. </div>
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I know it has been several months since I've been on here, but I think it's time to start updating more often. So for my first post in months, I've decided to pay tribute to a punk icon. Poly Styrene, whose real name was Marion Elliot-Said, passed away last Monday at the age of 53 from breast cancer. She was the lead vocalist and songwriter for X-Ray Spex. The band is best known for their single, "Oh Bondage Up Yours!", which has since become a punk rock anthem. They were also known for creating one of the greatest punk rock albums of all-time, <i>Germ Free Adolescents. </i>Despite being together for a short period of time, the band were a major influence on both punk and new wave music.</div>
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Shortly after the band split up, Poly pursued a solo career and released a few albums. Most recently with her third studio album <i>Generation Indigo, </i>which was released three days after her death. Poly will be remembered for being a pioneer of punk rock and new wave music with her anti-consumerism/feminist lyrics and thrifty style. She was an artist way ahead of her time. Styrene will certainly be missed and her spirit will continue to live on through her music. <br />
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Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16750937782240207576noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6298972632511715115.post-21699491422579484872010-08-09T00:24:00.030-05:002012-01-16T12:06:12.441-06:00Meme: Images of Big Hair in Horror Films<span style="font-weight: bold;">I was recently tagged by Kristy Jett at </span><a target="_blank" href="http://immyownmuse.blogspot.com/"> The Person You Benefit From Knowing </a><span style="font-weight: bold;">, Emily at </span><a target="_blank" href="http://thequesttowatcheverymovieever.blogspot.com/"> The Quest to Watch Every Movie Ever </a><span style="font-weight: bold;">, and Fred [The Wolf] at </span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.fullmoonreviews.net/"> Full Moon Reviews - Horror, Sci-Fi, Action, B-Movies </a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> for a meme that involves posting images from horror films that all have a common theme. Thank you guys so much! I thought I would pick a theme that had a lot to do with horror in the '80s and one that I could relate to.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXNoSESZ98pclDlTB7copuxYFa9zy7oo8CjMMaOl49kLy7Ol88BpaYI-8j_N66Xg0PQsPGekEVLBaktxcn_Aqm9mLbObl3Ck2g7BI3bMDWIryKhvbjtJ4gi1nqAFgD-VdAmsYy_qNtc1Do/s1600/flock-of-seagulls-hair-yikes.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 278px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXNoSESZ98pclDlTB7copuxYFa9zy7oo8CjMMaOl49kLy7Ol88BpaYI-8j_N66Xg0PQsPGekEVLBaktxcn_Aqm9mLbObl3Ck2g7BI3bMDWIryKhvbjtJ4gi1nqAFgD-VdAmsYy_qNtc1Do/s320/flock-of-seagulls-hair-yikes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503559515431625746" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> BIG HAIR IN HORROR FILMS</span></span><br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis8yg7-pB3p66_L_CstbX6xEkDRBYN1-T_5KYkXNOe4U1pSDIDp8luJaupyrUnkIsCb0_JGRu8B_dVv8QGZwEqjtNLjT5wajxiAM996X8NkWir5VDY991TrYk7c64zK2ai4iNzHFk6LmEw/s1600/vlcsnap-2010-08-09-17h13m08s237.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis8yg7-pB3p66_L_CstbX6xEkDRBYN1-T_5KYkXNOe4U1pSDIDp8luJaupyrUnkIsCb0_JGRu8B_dVv8QGZwEqjtNLjT5wajxiAM996X8NkWir5VDY991TrYk7c64zK2ai4iNzHFk6LmEw/s320/vlcsnap-2010-08-09-17h13m08s237.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503542287217191170" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Basket Case</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">(1982)</span><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh46VT3LOms5HFk-_7GbkI5zC67t0EtNWNDNkeIvi_M4pqMW6WzEb96AG7zNRpcjpMA1ZZcRLI7ijexx7UMQku5Qe16uHxgpmoRGKRh92DHAIouBRmKiQedwCL4FsnSAjgInjWfRqGvUQhP/s1600/vlcsnap-2010-08-09-14h13m41s51.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh46VT3LOms5HFk-_7GbkI5zC67t0EtNWNDNkeIvi_M4pqMW6WzEb96AG7zNRpcjpMA1ZZcRLI7ijexx7UMQku5Qe16uHxgpmoRGKRh92DHAIouBRmKiQedwCL4FsnSAjgInjWfRqGvUQhP/s320/vlcsnap-2010-08-09-14h13m41s51.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503542053715714610" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Splatter University (1984)</span><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOcj6A5vC4iGxCENPEFHXDjVFlySkHCtL_pgo1jvdOUejvljX4UG0gOKgkuYUXZ5jSXh9HF_qXg0VoPfx2hYzaj2NjMXhmWfU9mSwcGNWiIDQPCpfgzcrAjXCPdmgBadGV0whOJVoh3OaF/s1600/vlcsnap-2010-08-09-13h52m47s67.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOcj6A5vC4iGxCENPEFHXDjVFlySkHCtL_pgo1jvdOUejvljX4UG0gOKgkuYUXZ5jSXh9HF_qXg0VoPfx2hYzaj2NjMXhmWfU9mSwcGNWiIDQPCpfgzcrAjXCPdmgBadGV0whOJVoh3OaF/s320/vlcsnap-2010-08-09-13h52m47s67.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503541849115332818" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Cheerleader Camp</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">(1987)</span><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7aJ8v2QNgi62iqkImZrdx-9bJtcwrNiAAyuE7Y0KA8TCS6M7hXb2X6Qn2dNIdJOwsQrNQ1nGa0W2sz4PlXazRfoz31iPPqAK2HuLvw_4eA66PfLqLEnK5AaAZy26n9A8OEPpj-EZNjD1z/s1600/trick-or-treat-tony-fields.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 188px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7aJ8v2QNgi62iqkImZrdx-9bJtcwrNiAAyuE7Y0KA8TCS6M7hXb2X6Qn2dNIdJOwsQrNQ1nGa0W2sz4PlXazRfoz31iPPqAK2HuLvw_4eA66PfLqLEnK5AaAZy26n9A8OEPpj-EZNjD1z/s320/trick-or-treat-tony-fields.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503541707354966786" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Trick Or Treat</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">(1986)</span><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyRsn-97QTtirhMee_KrYFH3udJFAnfKryie0oEcHHlmKTXxW0w_otjXGFlkFlHzBpsEXBl4yc0UCMJaHhMrY71Prsz8wRsXs30PJU_V1PDL5zMX5F6wtCAhwCzEgo96Fqb6cxai51FUFU/s1600/vlcsnap-2010-08-09-13h39m39s145.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyRsn-97QTtirhMee_KrYFH3udJFAnfKryie0oEcHHlmKTXxW0w_otjXGFlkFlHzBpsEXBl4yc0UCMJaHhMrY71Prsz8wRsXs30PJU_V1PDL5zMX5F6wtCAhwCzEgo96Fqb6cxai51FUFU/s320/vlcsnap-2010-08-09-13h39m39s145.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503541584326562738" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland (1989)</span><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Xfhz1EZkac9Jgox4jvsNuW1Etqxcqz8kiK6dUvij7jhhU403Vtncu80wSeBB3dbBtrYGepqU4x6m_xd_40WBvhb45XU65qiQOwWjCXdKDOzUWDH7u_0BiPILlD2zmvqyNmlyn8EpR1o9/s1600/vlcsnap-2010-08-09-17h05m18s23.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Xfhz1EZkac9Jgox4jvsNuW1Etqxcqz8kiK6dUvij7jhhU403Vtncu80wSeBB3dbBtrYGepqU4x6m_xd_40WBvhb45XU65qiQOwWjCXdKDOzUWDH7u_0BiPILlD2zmvqyNmlyn8EpR1o9/s320/vlcsnap-2010-08-09-17h05m18s23.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503541399315462706" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Madman</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">(1982)</span><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7nkehmbnb-hgTQk8-azk76iPIcKA3xvuzz1REF_I9KdF-2ReLgL0Z8dbWme2E6hdH-Mme-JH4JO26drGhv7GiCskSso2r-Oc7UxV-tise5gqtYOMkf3Ovp2wf90klVM_b6AlDC0sdhYjf/s1600/thelostboys.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 259px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7nkehmbnb-hgTQk8-azk76iPIcKA3xvuzz1REF_I9KdF-2ReLgL0Z8dbWme2E6hdH-Mme-JH4JO26drGhv7GiCskSso2r-Oc7UxV-tise5gqtYOMkf3Ovp2wf90klVM_b6AlDC0sdhYjf/s320/thelostboys.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503541254565758850" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> The Lost Boys</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">(1987)</span><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3BGBOI5mzVBwceXMYak7EyhIan3zdjM1jg-MN8k4_aasxyh5wqIKqWU3niLv7LxQet5lthKrCUuT6jr2pdPOgtdXEhfhSIxm-9cg7be4mj9VK3czIFUlIDBjyI9IySii71XI4MWgaoK7/s1600/summer-of-fear-1.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3BGBOI5mzVBwceXMYak7EyhIan3zdjM1jg-MN8k4_aasxyh5wqIKqWU3niLv7LxQet5lthKrCUuT6jr2pdPOgtdXEhfhSIxm-9cg7be4mj9VK3czIFUlIDBjyI9IySii71XI4MWgaoK7/s320/summer-of-fear-1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503541100995090722" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Summer of Fear (1978)</span><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGvxZDGtI8Ukl-UPywh98LsWrx7DDnAkNFJFyMlT2O7rxYIKNsra7c6WqQoP6GfkBhFlg1BTXpFvn3QUlu1GVuROyYm8PPuqCPC2l01v6Rq3-mMP8zqa2nNW-sqlGyvy2isFBZobdDN913/s1600/Night_of_the_Comet-_02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 251px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGvxZDGtI8Ukl-UPywh98LsWrx7DDnAkNFJFyMlT2O7rxYIKNsra7c6WqQoP6GfkBhFlg1BTXpFvn3QUlu1GVuROyYm8PPuqCPC2l01v6Rq3-mMP8zqa2nNW-sqlGyvy2isFBZobdDN913/s320/Night_of_the_Comet-_02.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503540866025628690" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Night of the Comet</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">(1984)</span><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho5ANFf3rmf3shsCbuybvJp3cst-QSiRzIqOXnaDgQgz9u1k7fptL5KxfpnV6kIHsPUzTdkZlMHxF9HW-vkmMjP4jKIzsd_eGMK2ncYdxFtR58m8bEmhlydDG0AObiWf-LntUsUTGKd2EP/s1600/theblob.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho5ANFf3rmf3shsCbuybvJp3cst-QSiRzIqOXnaDgQgz9u1k7fptL5KxfpnV6kIHsPUzTdkZlMHxF9HW-vkmMjP4jKIzsd_eGMK2ncYdxFtR58m8bEmhlydDG0AObiWf-LntUsUTGKd2EP/s320/theblob.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503540746690468258" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> The Blob (1988)</span><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifA8t-imYgStUJ93N5vpqqZXyNDl64Gyr7-ZsDs8TLmvV9RBKAeSBCeQwPMq3gVcp8jnpZgB3M699Hm9u5fyuPhDLOUvXrTX15V93k1Ovzvak8mfnmY3SxRh-vTwlpL8syAn4Rr-bF_ekM/s1600/vlcsnap-2010-08-09-13h58m48s188.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifA8t-imYgStUJ93N5vpqqZXyNDl64Gyr7-ZsDs8TLmvV9RBKAeSBCeQwPMq3gVcp8jnpZgB3M699Hm9u5fyuPhDLOUvXrTX15V93k1Ovzvak8mfnmY3SxRh-vTwlpL8syAn4Rr-bF_ekM/s320/vlcsnap-2010-08-09-13h58m48s188.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503539939717799522" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> The Toxic Avenger</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">(1985)</span><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRUHzi3d7Jo6ClIi-crQjoKKalcaYa85reVF21HTMFGl4qqEYthpD-vOIAcKPf_XOhtC4RZn4Ye4tI2vMUvAVpemJ_puDhPxderjzq_aEcDgei_BJht-yHuTxuUb_2dTnaeccuppvunsV0/s1600/l_df834034ef1442598dd544dfda395bbe.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 249px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRUHzi3d7Jo6ClIi-crQjoKKalcaYa85reVF21HTMFGl4qqEYthpD-vOIAcKPf_XOhtC4RZn4Ye4tI2vMUvAVpemJ_puDhPxderjzq_aEcDgei_BJht-yHuTxuUb_2dTnaeccuppvunsV0/s320/l_df834034ef1442598dd544dfda395bbe.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503539209636246642" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">(1989)</span><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE2pYNKONT6yX7Xo3SuwkzFIVYMO-n00IsSwBeUO_dqSA89657lEipkvjfXdg6sDVemHOxrKR2CjQGy_jJCT7EMhfbdpTdIT0ybTqUh7W-Y2CNhEeBi8Eag1IgJsoSv862phUBiAAuI2b7/s1600/Angela+Nightofthedemons.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 224px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE2pYNKONT6yX7Xo3SuwkzFIVYMO-n00IsSwBeUO_dqSA89657lEipkvjfXdg6sDVemHOxrKR2CjQGy_jJCT7EMhfbdpTdIT0ybTqUh7W-Y2CNhEeBi8Eag1IgJsoSv862phUBiAAuI2b7/s320/Angela+Nightofthedemons.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503539050502904610" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Night of the Demons</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">(1988)</span><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV-2UXYgjw3ULRNeCA0nBqim5BSEZ30gK1T1kXdWCLdqqx3TaE7SqS4SD2_kLk_Xz-LC-sp1rhoqr3r3U6ysIPiktPbfF7MKRTEPfndDSie8AJ-B1CF5DMH-1kbZ9lHn-VHqAyxDTn7Z6I/s1600/3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV-2UXYgjw3ULRNeCA0nBqim5BSEZ30gK1T1kXdWCLdqqx3TaE7SqS4SD2_kLk_Xz-LC-sp1rhoqr3r3U6ysIPiktPbfF7MKRTEPfndDSie8AJ-B1CF5DMH-1kbZ9lHn-VHqAyxDTn7Z6I/s320/3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503538889102488146" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982)</span><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVOcz-UNmGL1OAeSFAFMDObFgCMPZIof8ksdCQnVfYDsr5PocgEPQ7kBUsIeogbHcaqC80TUns7xbs01qyFtWqkCvPICpqhD0h3LgmnH-i6npqBjW9Uca-KsRbNp5vRu8592NzxcuupfOc/s1600/15798-15888.gif" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVOcz-UNmGL1OAeSFAFMDObFgCMPZIof8ksdCQnVfYDsr5PocgEPQ7kBUsIeogbHcaqC80TUns7xbs01qyFtWqkCvPICpqhD0h3LgmnH-i6npqBjW9Uca-KsRbNp5vRu8592NzxcuupfOc/s320/15798-15888.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503538766867479346" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> The Return of the Living Dead</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">(1985) </span><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>I have to tag some people!<br /></b><br /></div><div><a target="_blank" href="http://www.planetofterror.com/">PLANET OF TERROR!! </a><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://stuffcatslikes.blogspot.com/"> The Real Stuff Cats Like </a><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://primeandprejudice.blogspot.com/"> (Optimus) Prime and Prejudice </a><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://cinemagonzo.blogspot.com/"> CINEMA GONZO </a><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://welcometoclubsilencio.blogspot.com/"> Club Silencio </a></div>Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16750937782240207576noreply@blogger.com28