John V's Eclectic Avenue

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

Sunday, June 14, 2026

"Grey & Greene" Offer Up Some Vintage Grooves

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The multi-talented Grey DeLisle has released a lot of incredible music in the last few years, including the fantastic records She’s An Angel...
Wednesday, June 3, 2026

The Monster and The Bride: Bonnie and Clyde?

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Writer-director Maggie Gyllenhall's The Bride! is an inventive, kinetic and expressionistic re-imagining of the Frankenstein saga, fo...
Sunday, May 24, 2026

Sam Raimi's Wildly Entertaining "Send Help"

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Dylan O'Brien and Rachel McAdams Sam Raimi has achieved considerable success as a director, and is probably best known to genre fans for...
Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Presence: Family Drama, Supernatural Style

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Chris Sullivan and Lucy Liu Have you ever felt like there was an otherworldly spirit in your home? That's what happens to the Payne fami...
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...
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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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