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Legends of Film: Danny Peary

During this episode we talk to Film Writer Danny Peary.  Mr. Peary’s books about film include Cult Movies 1,2,3, Cult Movie Stars, Alternate Oscars, and Guide for the Film Fanatic.  Peary talks about how a movie is defined as a cult movie, and discusses little known facts about Movies @ Main’s feature Night of the Demon (AKA Curse of the Demon).

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When you think of going to school, what do you picture? Smooth desks in neat rows? Bright, gleaming whiteboard? The rubbery smell of new sneakers? Curling up on the couch in your pajamas? Wait. What?
Marceline and the Scream Queens book cover
Geek Media Expo is a great local fan convention. The library will be there and you should come too. It will be rad.
Yellow, red, blue, and green birthday candles.
When you glance at your calendar, does it strike fear in your heart to see that a child in your life is having a birthday? Never fear! Books make great gifts - and I'm not just saying that because I'm a librarian!
1984 class photo of University School of Nashville boys' grammar school class.
The educational system in Nashville has changed quite a bit over the years, but the core subjects have always remained at the forefront of teaching. But with a few changes, would you have excelled if you had been in school about 100 years ago?
Book cover for Killfile next to an image of Chris Farnsworth.
It's Burn Notice meets Psych with just a hint of Jack Bauer for zest. How much better can you get?