Tag Archives: Randy Quaid

Favorite Films: Vacation

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Morgan R. Lewis

“Why aren’t we flying? Because getting there is half the fun. You know that.” The National Lampoon magazine debuted in 1970, as a spin-off of the Harvard Lampoon. In contrast to its parent magazine, it came out monthly and was … Continue reading →

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Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adventure

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Morgan R. Lewis

The overlap between Christmas Cinema and the Morbid Curiosity Files is fairly small. Sure, Hallmark and Lifetime produce hundreds of “Christmas” movies every year that are nothing but saccharine romantic comedies and pedestrian musicals featuring people who never should have … Continue reading →

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Favorite Films: Christmas Vacation

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Morgan R. Lewis

“We’re gonna have the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny f’ing Kaye!” For my second “Favorite Films” review, I thought I’d go back to the well I went to in the first one — that of … Continue reading →

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The Wraith

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Morgan R. Lewis

The Wraith is a film which is very much the product of its time. Made in 1986, it’s a fast-paced action film with a nearly-constant rock and roll soundtrack, and it doesn’t spend much effort towards establishing a mystery in … Continue reading →

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