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John Kenneth Muir's Reflections on Cult Movies and Classic TV

One of the horror genre's "most widely read critics" (Rue Morgue # 68), "an accomplished film journalist" (Comic Buyer's Guide #1535), and the award-winning author of Horror Films of the 1980s (2007), The Rock and Roll Film Encyclopedia (2007) and Horror Films of the 1970s (2002), John Kenneth Muir, presents his blog on film, television and nostalgia, named one of the Top 100 Film Studies Blog on the Net.

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The Cult-TV Faces of: Gingers

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January 17, 2019

The Visit (2015)

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After Earth (2013)

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The Happening (2008)

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John Kenneth Muir: award-winning author of 27 books including Horror Films FAQ (2013), Horror Films of the 1990s (2011), Horror Films of the 1980s (2007), TV Year (2007), The Rock and Roll Film Encyclopedia (2007), Mercy in Her Eyes: The Films of Mira Nair (2006),, Best in Show: The Films of Christopher Guest and Company (2004), The Unseen Force: The Films of Sam Raimi (2004), An Askew View: The Films of Kevin Smith (2002), The Encyclopedia of Superheroes on Film & Television (2004), Exploring Space:1999 (1997), An Analytical Guide to TV's Battlestar Galactica (1998), Terror Television (2001), Space:1999 - The Forsaken (2003) and Horror Films of the 1970s (2002).

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What the Critics Say...

"...some of the best writing about the genre has been done by John Kenneth Muir. I am particularly grateful to him for the time and attention he's paid to things others have overlooked, under-appreciated and often written off. His is a fan's perspective first, but with a critic's eye to theme and underscore, to influence and pastiche..." - Chris Carter, creator of The X-Files, in the foreword to Horror Films FAQ (October 2013).

"Hands down, John Kenneth Muir is one of the finest critics and writers working today. His deep analysis of contemporary American culture is always illuminating and insightful. John's film writing and criticism is outstanding and a great place to start for any budding writer, but one should also examine his work on comic books, TV, and music. His weighty catalog of books and essays combined with his significant blog production places him at the top of pop culture writers. Johns work is essential in understanding the centrality of culture in modern society." - Professor Bob Batchelor, cultural historian and Executive Director of the James Pedas Communication Center at Thiel College (2014).

"...an icon in Sci-Fi, horror, and Cult TV books, blogs and reviews..." - Colleen Bement, Examiner.com (2014).

"...no one can match this man's knowledge of television sci-fi..." - Space Monsters #4, April 2014, page 67.

"If you don't follow John Kenneth Muir's blog, you are doing yourself a disservice." -(Cryptic Philosopher, 12/13).

"One of the best writers analyzing contemporary genre film and television." - (Theofantastique, 11/13)

"His ability to cut to the bone, to put aside the smoke and mirrors of popular opinions and shallow interpretations, is one I value...and keeps me reading his work." (Deep Space, Deep South, 9/13).

"..probably the best known, if not the best authority on contemporary horror films." (Choice, 3/1/12)

"Some of the most brilliant and insightful criticisms I've read online. Ever." (Movie Geeks United,September 6, 2010: "The De Palma Thrillers Podcast")

"He's a good writer. He's extremely knowledgeable about the horror and sci fi genres." (The Kindle Blog Report, June 2010)

"...popular writer, reviewer and all round repository for cult, horror and fantasy." --( Back to Frank Black 2010).

"...clearly the uncontested analyst in horror and science fiction..."(Musings of a Sci-Fi Fanatic; 4/2010)

"...demonstrating once again the difference between mere reaction to a genre film and actual criticism that brings out things in it we haven't seen ourselves...." (Patrick Murtha's Diary, 2/28/10)

"He’s one of the best writers online today, and spotlights some really great underrated films and television shows..." (Made for TV Mayhem, 02/09).

"...ever-engrossing..." (Vault of Horror, 01/09).

"...An invaluable voice for thirtysomething fanboys." (Simple Tricks & Nonsense, 11/08)

"...a good 18 steps above the usual dubious faux scholar/blogger...he takes enormous time and effort analysing, unmercifully yet attuned to heretofore dismissed value, every release he turns his attention to..." (No Ripcord, May 2008)

"...Muir's written/writing some of the best genre criticism of anybody else out there..."(Mysterious Rantings of a Pop Culture Junkie; 03/08)

"The Lester Bangs of Science Fiction." (Amazon.com customer review, 6/2007).

"...Muir covers everything from film to television to books to retro toys with no-holds-barred affection..."(Final Girl, 6/07)

"...Muir weaves commentary, thoughtful analyses and humor into a true art form..." (Gale, 2007)

"...an independent film scholar, [Muir] explains film studies concepts in a language that is reader-friendly and engaging..." (The Hindu, 2007)

"...Muir's genius lies in his giving context to the films..." (Choice, 2007)

"...[a] genre guru..." (Library Journal, 05/04)

"...an accomplished film journalist..." (Comic Buyer's Guide, 4/18/03)

"as a critic, Muir is acute in his analysis, and as a writer, he is easy to read..." (Cinescape, 11/12/02)..."

"...a walking film encyclopedia..." (Daily Yomiuri, 9/04)

"...a first-rate historian..." (Gadfly Online, 2002)

"...an authority on horror and science fiction cinema..." (RUSA, 2003)

"...forever the judicious critic...." (The Tribune 12/06)

"...well-grounded in the love and minutiae of sci-fi and fantasy adventure..." (The Zone, 6/04)

"...he has an encyclopedic knowledge of the horror genre..."(Scott Nicholson, 01/05)

"a genre expert," [who has written] "some excellent books on horror films and television,.." (Scary Monsters Magazine #55, 07/05)

"...an aficionado and unapologetically hardcore fanboy..." (John Bowen, Rue Morgue)

"...John Kenneth Muir's books for McFarland are distinctive because of their authority and effective research..." (Classic Images, May 2004)

"...he really scrapes beneath the surface of the film and looks for the subtext; every nuance is analysed..." (Within the Woods, 09/04)

"...what will keep you reading are his insights..." (Mercenary Journal, 2004)

"...John Kenneth Muir must have had one mis-spent youth..." (Penguin Comics, 06/04)

"...clearly the definition of a true ASS!!!" - (Blog Reader, 2005)

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