John V's Eclectic Avenue

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

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Hollywood Horror or Supernatural Terror?

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Books and films whose stories lean heavily into the meta-fiction aspects of their genre are often an enjoyable experience for fans. Josh Win...
Friday, October 17, 2025

Black Mouth: Nightmares From The Past Return

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Ronald Malfi is one of the most talented writers currently working in horror fiction. He's penned atmospheric, eerie tales such as Come ...
Monday, October 6, 2025

Thomas Walsh Returns To Best Video

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Thomas Walsh performs at Best Video Thomas Walsh is a marvelous singer and songwriter who is much beloved by a loyal fan base ( this writer...
Friday, October 3, 2025

Wiseguy: An Innovative TV Crime Drama

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If you love shows like Breaking Bad , The Wire , or The Sopranos , you owe a debt of thanks to a lesser-known series from the late 1980s th...
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Thursday, September 25, 2025

Can Redford & Company Heist "The Hot Rock"?

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When you think of classic Robert Redford movies, your mind probably jumps to iconic films like Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid , The Stin...
Sunday, September 14, 2025

"Alien: Earth" The Real Monsters Are Us

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In an era where franchise fatigue has become a real problem for fans, with endless re-iterations of popular films and television series, Al...
Thursday, September 4, 2025

Play On: A Fabulous Raspberries Tribute

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The Raspberries are one of the most beloved bands in the power pop genre. The group has a dedicated group of fans, including artists like Br...
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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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