I am happy to announced that I've been accepted into the prestigious Classic Movie Blog Association!   Since 2009, the CMBA has led the blogging industry in supporting its members with their love of classic movies and blogathons - all created with classic cinema blogging standards and recognizing excellence within the community of classic film blogging as well. During their organization's "official" monthly blog, they feature a different member, and this month - it's yours truly! I'm excited to share some fun and interesting facts about myself. I’ll share my reasons behind my blogging adventure, and reveal the passions that fuel my creativity. Plus, I'll recommend seven fabulous films that would make for a wonderful day of programming on Turner Classic Movies  It's a fantastic community of bloggers, and I'm excited and honored to now be a part of it! Check it out below!

Get ready to face a different kind of scare this October - disaster films! Many people find themselves feeling a bit uneasy when it comes to disaster movies, and it's understandable why. These films can be quite brutal, often touching on themes of mass death. But at the same time, there's something strangely captivating about them, much like horror movies. While there may be some cliched messages tucked away in there, the way the stories unfold can be pretty wild and unpredictable, particularly when it comes to the fates of the characters. In the end, these movies usually morph into simple adventure tales about regular folks just trying to survive in the face of overwhelming adversity. So let's get started with a film I try to watch every New Year's Day.      "There's got to be a morning after"... Attention passengers and crew of the SS Poseidon! Imagine yourself on the brink of a disaster, trapped inside an overturned luxury liner, with only a small group

Before the iconic figures of Vampira, Elvira, and Morticia Addams, there was Luna. Carroll Borland is best known for portraying Luna, the daughter of Bela Lugosi's character, Count Mora, in Mark of the Vampire (1935).  But her legacy goes beyond just this role - she is also credited with creating the iconic look of the female vampire with her waist-length dark hair and Adrian-designed shroud in this film. Two years ago, I was inspired to create my interpretation of her. It was a fun experience to replicate her spooky look!       Carroll Borland was an American actress born on February 25, 1914. She started her career in Hollywood, working in various films and stage productions. She retired from acting in 1953 and passed away in 1994 due to complications from pneumonia. She is most widely remembered and beloved for her iconic role as Luna Mora.     Borland's as Luna in Mark of the Vampire has become iconic in classic horror films. Her delicate yet menacing demeanor and st