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TomWeaver999	Monster Bash 2009	Lead	[-]
(08/25/08 1:49 PM) Vazec Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite	Today's mail included a letter from the Butler Days Inn with a confirmation # for my '09 room for the Bash.
Gord Shriver		#1	[-]
(08/25/08 4:06 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite	I got one last week, too, so that's the first good sign!
gfanikf		#2	[-]
(08/26/08 11:35 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite	Hmm, Richard Gordon cool. I could ask him about distro and production stuff. Well Jess got the USVI for the Honeymoon, so I might have a chance at going to to this HK AND CULT FILM NEWS Your source for all the latest Hong Kong and Cult Films DVD News and Reviews! I actually said he was da bomb but my main man Dennis didn't peep me right.- Tom "Big Daddy" Weaver.
gfanikf		#3	[-]
(08/26/08 11:37 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite	12:30AM - MOVIE: THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF K. GORDON MURRAY - Documentary. Introduced by producer Daniel Griffith. K. Gordon Murray was the American importor of some of the weirdest, wildest Saturday Matinee features to ever grace the silver screen....monsters to twisted fairy tales.....plus, some live surprise guests! Oh cool maybe it will have some clips from the Mexican Santa Claus that so creeped Jess out once HK AND CULT FILM NEWS Your source for all the latest Hong Kong and Cult Films DVD News and Reviews! I actually said he was da bomb but my main man Dennis didn't peep me right.- Tom "Big Daddy" Weaver.
login2		#4	[-]
(03/23/09 7:06 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite	I've never been to this one but was thinking of attending. The plus is that it focuses on the old-school stuff, which I prefer vastly, but it seems like when I just checked the guest list there's barely anyone there, which makes me think it's small. Programs look good though, Edison's Frankenstein is drawing me in already I admit Is it really worth going, do they get in more people, and what do folks honestly think? I have been to some other ones, usually Chiller Theatre, before, but the problem I have with some newer cons is the tendency to stock them with slasher folks and Playboy models, which isn't what I like.
EDITOR MFTV		#5	[-]
(03/23/09 8:10 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite	login2 wrote: I've never been to this one but was thinking of attending. The plus is that it focuses on the old-school stuff, which I prefer vastly, but it seems like when I just checked the guest list there's barely anyone there, which makes me think it's small. Programs look good though, Edison's Frankenstein is drawing me in already I admit Is it really worth going, do they get in more people, and what do folks honestly think? I have been to some other ones, usually Chiller Theatre, before, but the problem I have with some newer cons is the tendency to stock them with slasher folks and Playboy models, which isn't what I like. If you like classic horror and sci-fi Monster Bash is the best convention going, and their programming is second to none! They have a good selection of dealers, and the show is very family friendly. They usually attract between 1,500 and 2,000 for the weekend and you can actually move around comfortably (unlike Chiller). I've only missed one show since 1997 and I HIGHLY recommend this show. I've been to tons of horror conventions, but for my money Monster Bash is tops today. Jim Clatterbaugh Editor/Publisher MFTV www.monstersfromthevault.com
The Right Honourable Bill Maynard		#6	[-]
(04/02/09 2:03 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite	If any dealers attending would be willing to rent a corner space of their table either for all three days or just Saturday, please let me know. By the time my book was published and I contacted MonsterBash, only hallway tables were left and I suspect a whole table for one novel is a not a sound investment. "Madness does not preclude achievement." - Blake Edwards
The Right Honourable Bill Maynard		#7	[-]
(05/13/09 9:31 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite	I'll be there on Saturday, the 27th. My second Bash. I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone. Hopefully this time I'll have the courage to say hi to more people instead of just staring at name tags. "Madness does not preclude achievement." - Blake Edwards
TheShadowsVoice	Monster Bash	#8	[-]
(05/19/09 10:04 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite	Bash isn't bad, but its not what it once was. The past few years they've drifted from the classic horror more towards TV shows and schlocky 50s and 60s sci-fi. Also its sacreligious to have a so called "Frankenstein" Bash and NOT invite Sara Karloff. You can get Lou Ferrigno but not Sara? Yeesh....
Cushings View		#9	[-]
(05/19/09 10:32 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite	Ron did invite Sara, but at that time she had to deal with family health problems and begged off until she could be certain she'd be able to attend. Once things were ok again, she told them she could now attend, but was told it was too late and there was no room. I agree, TSV--sad to have a "Frankenstein" Bash without the Karloff family being represented!
TheShadowsVoice		#10	[-]
(05/21/09 12:21 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite	There were other issues involved with Rons original invite to Sara. Robert Taylor and I got to spend a delightful weekend with her in October at Bill Milhorns con ( literally got to spend a weekend with her since attendance was, a bit thin...lol) and she had no intention of going at that time, but after learning Robert and I would be attending, she said " why not? I'd love to see old friends" and called Ron to see if the invite was still good. It wasnt of course, having been filled by such Frankenstein luminaries as Lou Ferrigno....
Scaremail		#11	[-]
(05/22/09 4:36 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite	TheShadowsVoice wrote: Bash isn't bad, but its not what it once was. The past few years they've drifted from the classic horror more towards TV shows and schlocky 50s and 60s sci-fi. Also its sacreligious to have a so called "Frankenstein" Bash and NOT invite Sara Karloff. You can get Lou Ferrigno but not Sara? Yeesh.... The MONSTER BASH convention is the best classic monster convention or just regular convention I've ever attended in some 18 years or so. I'm not just saying this because, yes, SCARY MONSTERS is the co-sponsor each year, Ron Adams runs a great convention since day one! Personally, I had probably the best time ever last year, maybe because I actually got to see some of the guests and talk to them like Bert I. Gordon and of course GIANT GILA MONSTER star Don Sullivan. I grew up watching the 50s AIP's and other films and they are at the top of my list as monster movie favorites. And, YES, they are monster movie classics in my mind. It's too bad about Sara but the guest list is still impressive and a nice collection of personalities.
TomWeaver999		#12	[-]
(05/22/09 5:04 PM) Vazec Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite	Hey, if part of the thrill of going to Monster Bash is chatting-up someone who's seen few or no Boris Karloff movies, there's always the girls at the front desk, and the restaurant help -- won't THEY do?
TheShadowsVoice		#13	[-]
(05/30/09 7:18 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite	Well Tom, I reckon it couldnt be any worse than seeing Bert Gordon and Susan Gordon for the 3rd and 4th time in the past 5 years or so.... If Bash is about "classic horror", where is it? Ron Chaney and Janet Anne Gallow, thats it?
EDITOR MFTV		#14	[-]
(05/30/09 10:07 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite	TheShadowsVoice wrote: Well Tom, I reckon it couldnt be any worse than seeing Bert Gordon and Susan Gordon for the 3rd and 4th time in the past 5 years or so.... If Bash is about "classic horror", where is it? Ron Chaney and Janet Anne Gallow, thats it? Ron Chaney never starred in a single film so he's hardly a classic horror guest. You seem to be looking for more classic horror guests, have any suggestions? Jim Clatterbaugh Editor/Publisher MFTV www.monstersfromthevault.com
TheShadowsVoice		#15	[-]
(05/31/09 4:06 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite	EDITOR MFTV wrote: TheShadowsVoice wrote: Well Tom, I reckon it couldnt be any worse than seeing Bert Gordon and Susan Gordon for the 3rd and 4th time in the past 5 years or so.... If Bash is about "classic horror", where is it? Ron Chaney and Janet Anne Gallow, thats it? Ron Chaney never starred in a single film so he's hardly a classic horror guest. You seem to be looking for more classic horror guests, have any suggestions? Turhan Bey and Dick Miller jump to mind. Bela Jr hasnt been since '01, of course if you go strictly by the "had to star in a classic film" definition, it would be difficult. But having the Universal kids there is a satisfying compromise, also There are other people still around who may not have actually starred in the films, but had things to do with them. You agree with my premise though, apparently that there seem to be few to NO classic horror guests being scheduled. I just cant see the classic horror and sci-fi tag anymore. It'd be closer to say sci-fi Bash, since thats about all it is now.
TomWeaver999		#16	[-]
(05/31/09 5:41 PM) Vazec Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite	Turhan Bey hasn't been in America for years, and bringing him in from overseas would cost two arms and a leg; we can scratch him off, unfortunately. Just about everybody else from the old-oldies is either too ancient or has been around the block too many times IMHO. I want the kids (and grandkids and great-grandkids) at these cons like Custer wanted more Indians, I wouldn't even know what to say to one of 'em. tom "Hey, I enjoyed your grandfather's movies. Have you seen any yet? No? ... Ummmm ... They say it might rain ..."
TheShadowsVoice		#17	[-]
(05/31/09 10:04 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite	Very true Tom, I cherish those long conversations I've had with Susan Gordon about her illustrious film careeer......
taraco		#18	[-]
(06/01/09 9:22 AM) Burgomaster Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite	We've removed a thread about next year's Monster Bash which appeared to be simply an outlet to 'bash' next year's Bash before this year's has even happened. We won't turn this board over to nonsensical criticisms. Guest choices are fair game, and no one has to like everything, Shadowy One, but to accuse a convention that has a Frankenstein theme of abandoning 'classic horror' is simply bashing for the sake of bashing, and it is pretty obvious. So whether friend or foe of the new Bash, let's not waste everyone's time with non-issues just for the sake of stirring up things. Thanx. david Last Edited By: taraco 06/01/09 11:51 AM. Edited 1 times.
Moetown		#19	[-]
(06/01/09 11:33 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite	Yeah, in fandom there's really room for everyone and far too few of us anyway. I think the Bash really has a unique attitude and atmosphere, guests aside. Truthfully, I never much cared about the celebrity guests anyway. I mainly look forward to visiting with all of my friends. Hung out with Ron and Linda Chaney over the weekend at Monsterpalooza. They'll be bringing their daughters (so passionate and interested in their family legacy) for the first time. It's interesting to imagine all that those girls might learn from US about their own grandfolks. They're all really excited to see everyone!!
taraco		#20	[-]
(06/01/09 11:57 AM) Burgomaster Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite	That said, how many CHFBers will be at this year's Bash? Besides Tom (and CHFBer Joe Moe!), I'll be there at least on Saturday. Roll call!

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