John V's Eclectic Avenue

A blog of reviews, thoughts & commentary on movies, music & books.

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Darkness and Death Invade the DC Universe

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Cover Art for Issue #1 If you’re a fan of DC Comics “Elseworlds” stories, which feature alternate versions of DC’s most famous characters in...
Thursday, April 16, 2026

An Emotional, Life-Affirming "Journey"

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Colin Farrell & Margot Robbie   A Big Bold Beautiful Journey   is the kind of film that lingers in your mind after the credits roll. I...
Saturday, April 4, 2026

Altered States: A Cosmic Love Story

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Altered States (1980), directed by Ken Russell, isn't just a movie. It's a mind-blowing, universe-altering experience , blending e...
Friday, March 20, 2026

Moonbase Alpha Encounters a "Black Sun"

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Barry Morse and Martin Landau Space: 1999 was one of the more ambitious science-fiction series of the mid-1970s. In those pre– Star Wars d...
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Thursday, March 12, 2026

Marc Platt Goes "Looking For America"

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If you're a regular reader of this blog, you probably realize that I often write about and review the wonderful music created by Marc Pl...
Thursday, March 5, 2026

Westworld: A Dream Vacation Gone Wrong

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The late Michael Crichton is widely celebrated as an author and filmmaker, having written books like The Great Train Robbery, Sphere , Congo...
Thursday, February 26, 2026

A Different Kind of "Knight's" Tale

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George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones  novels gained a whole new legion of fans when they were adapted for television by HBO. The series...
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John V
I’m a life-long movies & music buff, as well as a voracious reader. I've always wanted to share my knowledge of & enthusiasm for film, music and books in written form. On this blog, you might read my musings on movies from the 1930s to the present, Japanese monster films, science-fiction and horror tales, noir thrillers, classic & current TV shows, music from a variety of genres, or books that I think are worth reading. Thanks for checking out Eclectic Avenue! You can also find my writing at www.culturesonar.com, an excellent arts & entertainment website, where I'm a regular contributor.
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