By Steve Newton Back in 1991 I covered the Vancouver filming of a B-movie called Silhouette for Fangoria, and the best thing about that, by far, was that I got to interview character actor Brion James. If you don’t recognize the name Brion James, you’re not alone, but if you’re a fan of genre films … Continue reading That time I interviewed character actor Brion James, the guy you love to hate
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Iron Maiden’s Dave Murray, age 30, says “it’s good to know we’ve got a few years to go yet”
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, APRIL 24, 1987 By Steve Newton England's Iron Maiden is different than most other heavy metal bands in a lot of ways. For one thing, they can all play their instruments, and very well. Their songs are quite complex, and the lyrics aren't simple-minded: there are no likes like … Continue reading Iron Maiden’s Dave Murray, age 30, says “it’s good to know we’ve got a few years to go yet”
Horror review: The Thirteenth Floor
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, JUNE 3, 1999 Craig Bierko must have seen a few too many Mel Gibson movies, because with every squint and facial tic, the star of The Thirteenth Floor seems to shout “I’m the next Mel!” Fortunately for the makers of this adaptation of Daniel Galouye’s sci-fi novel Simulacron-3, Bierko’s … Continue reading Horror review: The Thirteenth Floor