#Jeff Blum

[persephone-28]

I joined the Starkid fandom around 2011, disappeared around 2017 and properly came back like a few months ago and as you can imagine it’s crazy different now but it’s been the best thing being apart of this wonderful community again and I’m feeling a bit nostalgic so I thought I’d list the things I remember from when I first joined. (I would have been 11/12).

• The StarkidWiki mainly being lots of fuckyeah_____ pages for the actors.

• Me making one for Meredith because I loved her in starship and couldn’t believe she didn’t have one.

• Being obsessed with Joe Moses’s ‘Potion’s Master Corner’ series.

• When MTV went and visited Starkid during the making of Starship (mainly about Darren’s involvement as he was on GLEE by then).

• Everyone wearing or wanting pink sunglasses.

• The old space themed logos.

• Having fan-art from all the musicals on my IPhone 3G, like Pigfarts, Umbridge, Tootsie Noodles etc.

• Listening to all the music on YouTube like the very potter soundtracks and even compilations of everyone’s vocals.

• Boy Toy always getting stuck in my head.

• Watching Me and My Dick at like 12 because I wanted to have seen every musical.

• Joe Walker revealing Brian and Meredith were a couple and everyone freaking out.

• Watching all the Space Tour and Apocalyptour challenges.

• The excitement surrounding the announcement of AVPSY.

• Seeing Jeff Blim for the first time as Sweet Tooth and being like wow this man is amazingly talented, then seeing him as Aragon in AVPSY and being like wow this man is talented and hot.

• Watching the videos of the HMB cast do panels in their costumes at the 2012 Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (and Sean Astin as ‘Dylan Saunders’??).

• Being excited at all the Starkid cameos in Chris Allen’s short film ‘OMG’.

(I can’t remember as much from 2014-2016 and this list got long and boring 🫣).

[starcanwreckedpulpposconfessions]

My favorite part of Workin' Boys was without a doubt Jeff playing Hidgens. He perfectly nails that eccentric, unhinged, and oddly tragic energy that Hidgens has. Jeff has always been a highlight of every show, and makes every character he plays so enjoyable, even minor characters like Barry Swift. But Hidgens is without a doubt his best performance and I need to hear Jeff sing Show Stoppin Number.

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[abiimaryy]

Hi everyone! I’m still working on my dissertation on starkid and my survey is still open! If you’d be willing to take it I’d really appreciate it https://t.co/hRlDwi3Auy

[blueberry-bar]

JEFF IS PLAYING THE FUCKING FROG

OUR KING 🙏🙏

NEW STARKID MUSICAL

[aliceisaperson]

Wicked but with Starkid actors

Elphaba: Mariah Rose Faith

Glinda: Kim Whalen

Fiyero: Jeff Blim

Madame Morrible: Jaime Lyn Beatty

Nessarose: Ali Gordon

Boq: James Tolbert

The Wizard: A.J. Holmes

Doctor Dillamond: Curt Mega

[demareth]

ohhhh my god

just watched Earth Girls Are Easy for the first time in my 27 years of existance and i must say, unironically, that was quite possibly the single greatest movie i have ever seen in my life

and it kills me that there are maybe two other people in this world who would understand or agree.

[brokehorrorfan]

Imaginary will be released on Digital on May 7 and on Blu-ray and DVD on May 14. Produced by Blumhouse, the 2024 horror film is currently available on PVOD.

Jeff Wadlow (Kick-Ass 2, Truth or Dare) directs from a script he co-wrote with Greg Erb & Jason Oremland (The Princess and the Frog). DeWanda Wise, Tom Payne, Taegen Burns, Pyper Braun, Veronica Falcón, and Betty Buckley star.

Special features are listed below.

Special features:

Audio commentary by director/co-writer Jeff Wadlow and actress DeWanda Wise

Meet Your New Imaginary Friends - Featurette with the cast

Frills and Thrills featurette with costume designer Eulyn C. Hufkie

Crafting the Beasts of Imaginary - Featurette with the Spectral Motion team and puppeteers behind Chauncey the Bear

Bringing Nightmares to Life - Featurette with production designer Meghan C. Rogers

When Jessica moves back into her childhood home with her family, her youngest stepdaughter, Alice, finds a stuffed bear named Chauncey. As Alice's behavior becomes more and more concerning, Jessica intervenes only to realize that Chauncey is much more than the stuffed toy bear she believed him to be.

Pre-order Imaginary.

[shinigami-striker]

April 2024 Birthdays | Monday, 04.01.24

Down below are the upcoming birthdays of the following voice actors/actresses (that I know) in the month of April 2024.

Monday, April 1

Troy Baker

Wednesday, April 3

Stephanie Young

Thursday, April 4

Janice Kawaye

Justin Cook

Terri Doty

Friday, April 5

Dallas Reid

Saturday, April 6

Cindy Robinson

Monday, April 8

Carrie Savage

Tuesday, April 9

Amber Lee Connors

Wednesday, April 10

Stephanie Sheh

Thursday, April 11

Tricia Helfer

Saturday, April 13

Colleen Clinkenbeard

Wednesday, April 17

Maggie Flecknoe

Friday, April 19

Cassandra Lee Morris

Saturday, April 20

David Matringa

Lara Jill Miller

Monday, April 22

Christopher R. Sabat

Deven Mack

Sarah Anne Williams

Tuesday, April 23

Jeff Manning (voice actor)

John Cena

Saturday, April 27

Bella Hudson/Erica Schroeder

Morgan Berry

Sunday, April 28

Eric Vale

Jamieson Price

Melissa Fahn

Steve Blum

Monday, April 29

David P. Smith

Richard Epcar

Steven Blum

Tuesday, April 30

Adrian Pasdar

Shelley Calene Black

That's all for now. See you next month. Too-da-loo!

[fearsmagazine]

IMAGINARY - Review

DISTRIBUTOR: Lionsgate

SYNOPSIS: Max and Jessica decide to move the family back into her childhood home, Jessica’s happy place. Her youngest step daughter Alice finds a stuffed bear named Chauncey behind a small door in the basement. Alice develops an eerie attachment to the stuffed bear and she starts playing games with Chauncey that begin playful but become increasingly sinister. Alice’s behavior becomes increasingly concerning. Jessica attempts to intervene only to realize Chauncey is more than a stuffed toy bear and she is more connected to him than she remembers.

REVIEW: Jeff Wadlow, known for directing films like "Cry Wolf" (2005), "Kick-Ass 2" (2013), and "Truth or Dare" (2018), has released the first of two films this year that delves into the theme of imaginary friends. The screenplay, co-written by the writers who worked on "The Princess and the Frog" (2009) and "Playmobil: The Movie" (2019), blends a mix of genre cliches with a dark childhood tale that feels like it is inspired by "Coraline" (2009). However, the film lacks cohesion and struggles to find its own unique voice, resulting in a jumble of elements that clash with one another.

If you or your children enjoy genre-specific entertainment, "IMAGINARY" falls short in delivering an imaginative supernatural tale and compelling characters. The central location, a house reminiscent of the one in "Poltergeist," lacks the same level of scares or physical manifestations. Alice resembles Carol Ann, Betty Buckley portrays a Tangina-like character, and Veronica Falcón is the new Dr. Lesh.

The narrative marginalizes the father figure, Max, early on as he heads out on a tour, leaving the female characters to confront the supernatural entity on their own. Gloria's explanation of the entity's nature feels superficial, and a later twist involving a character lacks emotional weight.

The three main characters, Jessica, Taylor, and Alice, possess interesting traits but fail to engage the audience. There's an aspect to them that evokes a Hallmark Channel's foray into Halloween-themed movies. The story appears to target a broad audience but fails to resonate with any specific age group or demographic.

While the casting is admirable, the performances are constrained by the material, limiting their potential impact. Actress DeWanda Wise consistently portrays an upbeat and cheery demeanor, but her lack of a poker face in the third act's surprise reveal undermines its effectiveness. Taegen Burns and Pyper Braun deliver solid performances, yet I failed to experience any genuine terror or suspense regarding their circumstances. As a fan of Betty Buckley, I found her character lacking essential elements. Her motivations remain unclear, leaving me feeling unsure of her actions and direction at times.

In terms of production, the film combines a dark fairy tale story with a bright sitcom visualization. Chauncey's realm has a dreamlike aesthetic, avoiding a nightmare feel. While other films, such as "Coraline," targeted at children, have embraced darker and more menacing themes, this film maintains a more lighthearted tone. The character of Jessica, an author/illustrator of children's books, creates a spider and a centipede that visually resemble the characters in "Coraline." The costumes contribute to the sitcom vibe. Chauncey's design resembles a furry version of a creature from "Five Nights at Freddy's." While some younger viewers may find certain visual and special effects frightening, those accustomed to computer games will have likely encountered more terrifying visuals, such as those in "Limbo" and "The Little Nightmare" series. The score incorporates numerous movements that pay homage to other genre film scores, and the end credits feature a Chauncey song with lyrics reminiscent of the "Nightmare on Elm Street" musical nursery rhyme.

IMAGINARY, while an intriguing concept, falls short due to its over-reliance on predictable cliches, resulting in a story that lacks genuine audience connection. Despite the efforts of the cast and director Jeff Wadlow's previous successes, this film unfortunately misses the mark, feeling more like an uninspired homage than a compelling, frightening narrative.

CAST: DeWanda Wise, Tom Payne, Taegen Burns, Pyper Braun, Veronica Falcon, and Betty Buckley. CREW: Director/Screenplay/Producer - Jeff Wadlow; Screenplay - Greg Erb & Jason Oremland; Producers - Jason Blum & Paul Uddo; Cinematographer - James McMillan; Score - Bear McCreary; Editor - Sean Albertson; Production Designer - Meghan C. Rogers; Costume Designer - Eulyn Colette Hufkie; Creature Effects Designer - Mike Elizalde; Special Makeup Effects Artist - Eden Elizalde; Special Effects - Carlton Sims; Visual Effects - Crafty Apes. OFFICIAL: www.imaginary.movie FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/ImaginaryFilm TWITTER: twitter.com/ImaginaryFilm TRAILER: https://youtu.be/lAWIYZFvOD8 RELEASE DATE: In theaters March 8th 2024

**Until we can all head back into the theaters our “COVID Reel Value” will be similar to how you rate a film on digital platforms - 👍 (Like), 👌 (It’s just okay), or 👎 (Dislike)

Reviewed by Joseph B Mauceri

[thebutcher-5]

Oculus - Il riflesso del male

Benvenuti o bentornati sul nostro blog. Nello scorso articolo abbiamo continuato a discutere di fumetti, spostandoci questa volta negli USA e prendendo in esame i comics, specialmente uno riguardante il mio supereroe preferito con Superman: Stagioni. La storia parla della crescita di Clark, da quando andava al liceo a Smallville fino a quando si è trasformato in Superman, compiendo gesti…

[mariocki]

The Boogie Man Will Get You (1942)

"To think that I should be forced to reveal my secret prematurely, robbed of my triumph - and by a manufacturer of bogus hair restorer."

[persephone-28]

Jeff getting a Colin the Caterpillar cake because it was his birthday in London is peak British Culture

[abs0luteb4stard]

W A T C H I N G

This movie is already better than all the versions of the TV series. I've seen reruns of three original, I've seen 2 episodes of the newest one. And virtually nothing of the Malcolm McDowell one.

Negative reviews be damned. I'm 30 minutes in and I like it.

[thenerdsofcolor]

NOC Review: Lackluster 'Imaginary' is a Better Fantasy Film Than a Horror Film

This time last year, Blumhouse was on a roll. M3GAN was making a killing at the box office. And the year prior they released the final film of David Gordon Green’s Halloween trilogy, and the critical and commercial hit, The Black Phone, paving the way for the juggernauts of Insidious: The Red Door and Five Nights at Freddy’s. Unfortunately following the disappointing Night Swim, the house that…

[moviesandmania]

OUIJA: ORIGIN OF EVIL (2016) Reviews of Mike Flanagan prequel

‘When you talk to the other side, you never know who will be listening.’ Ouija: Origin of Evil is a 2016 supernatural horror film directed by Mike Flanagan (Doctor Sleep; Gerald’s Game; Hush; Before I Wake; Oculus) from a screenplay co-written with Jeff Howard. The movie stars Elizabeth Reaser, Parker Mack, Annalise Basso (Oculus; Ghost Image; Dark House; TV series Bones) Sam Anderson, Kate…