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A Brief History of ‘A Christmas Carol’

December 7, 2018December 7, 2018 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments A Christmas Carol, Alastair Sim, Albert Finney, Bob Cratchit, Charles Dickens, Christmas, classic, George C. Scott, Jim Carrey, musical, Scrooge, Tiny Tim

A look at the various versions of Dicken’s classic tale throughout the years.

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The Beguiling Strangeness of 1959’s ‘Santa Claus’

November 23, 2018November 23, 2018 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments K. Gordon Murray, Mexico, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Santa Claus, surreal

The Cult Corner takes a fond look back at the ultra-bizarre 1959 “Santa Claus.”

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The ‘Mondo’ Kings

November 14, 2018November 15, 2018 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments animal cruelty, cult, debasement, Mondo, Mondo Cane, More, movie, reality, Riz Ortolani

A thesis on the original “mondo” films, which unfortunately gave birth to today’s reality television.

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Grand Guignol, Spook Shows and Chambers of Horror

October 27, 2018October 27, 2018 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments chamber of horrors, cult, grand guignol, horror, live spook shows, theater

A history of Grand Guignol, chambers of horror and live “spook shows.”

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More Halloween Movie Viewing Suggestions

October 20, 2018October 21, 2018 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments exorcist, Halloween, horror, Italian, Linda Blair, Silver Shamrock, Vincent Price

More Halloween movie viewing suggestions from ArtSceneSA.

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Retro Review: Lucio Fulci’s Hilarious ‘City of the Living Dead’

October 12, 2018October 13, 2018 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments 1980, Dunwich, gore, hilarious, Lovecraft, Lucio Fulci, New Beverly Cinema, zombies

The Italian director’s 1980 opus is an incomprehensible but hilarious gorefest.

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Some Halloween Movie Viewing Suggestions

October 3, 2018 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments cult, Dario Argento, Goblin, Halloween, horror, Joe Dante, John Sayles, piranha, Romero, zombie

Horror movie viewing suggestions for the Halloween season.

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Nancy Allen: An Appreciation

September 22, 2018 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments Brian De Palma, Carrie, cult, Nancy Allen, Robocop

A fond look back at the career of the offbeat actress and her notable performances.

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John Waters: National Treasure

September 15, 2018September 15, 2018 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments cult classic, Divine, Edith Massey, John Waters, Pink Flamingos, Saliva Films

An affectionate look at the work of the Prince of Puke, John Waters.

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Those Summer Camp Slasher Memories

September 1, 2018September 1, 2018 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments 1970s, Friday the 13th, Niles 31 Drive-In, nostalgia, slasher films, summer camp

A look back at the summer camp slasher pics that were such a big part of 1980s culture.

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About ArtScene SA

The city of San Antonio is a thriving artistic mecca. Local live theater is booming. The music scene is vibrant and exciting. More and more filmmakers are drawn to our beautiful locations.

ArtScene SA‘s mission is to provide comprehensive coverage of this dynamic arts community, providing informative news, reviews and announcements.

It is our hope that ArtScene SA will evolve into an essential destination for those who seek involvement, entertainment and enlightenment in the Alamo City’s ever-expanding artistic space.