David McGrath

Writer, Teacher, Newfie, & Movie Buff. Author of "Who is Waldo Wiggins?".

[David McGrath @davejmcgrath]

Since it's #WerewolfWednesday I'd like to let everyone know that my #YA fantasy adventure novel "Who is Waldo Wiggins?" has lots of said beasties in it, and many more creepy creatures. Check it out!😀#fantasy #whoiswaldowiggins https://t.co/78lhldyEGS

[David McGrath @davejmcgrath]

@GhostPepaN8 @VancityReynolds 😄

[David McGrath @davejmcgrath]

Wow, @VancityReynolds , you really did outdo yourself with this new popcorn bukkak...er, uhm, I mean new popcorn bucket. Can't wait to get one and pour a golden shower of butter over the goodness while watching #DeadpoolAndWolverine 😋

[Ryan Reynolds @VancityReynolds]

Years from now they will look back at 2024 as the year the War of the Popcorn Buckets began. #history #DeadpoolAndWolverine ❤️💛

[David McGrath @davejmcgrath]

Man, so much excitement last night when they dropped The Super Bowl during the premiere of the #DeadpoolAndWolverine trailer.😮 #Deadpool3

[David McGrath @davejmcgrath]

Oh boy. This might be the first snack item to receive a rating from the MPAA.😱 #DeadpoolAndWolverine

[Ryan Reynolds @VancityReynolds]

Wait till you see the Deadpool popcorn bucket.

[David McGrath @davejmcgrath]

Hard to believe it's the 9th of Feb. and I'm outside in shorts and a T-shirt. About 15C (60F) right now, and no snow on the ground. A record breaker for #Toronto area. Lovin' it.😍🌞

[David McGrath @davejmcgrath]

@AaronSmirks Glad I got a chance to meet her.

[Ryan Reynolds @VancityReynolds]

Deadpool began with a leak. So I’m joining in. But PLEASE don’t overuse the phrase, “Deadpool Leaks” because it might screw up search results if anyone is looking for Deadpool leaks or Deadpool spoilers or perhaps, Deadpool Scoops. #DeadpoolLeaks #DeadpoolSpoiler #DeadpoolScoop

[Ryan Reynolds @VancityReynolds]

I love these little pr*cks. Support @SickKids today.

[David McGrath @davejmcgrath]

#Fallout is one of my favorite game series of all time. This first teaser for the new show on Prime looks amazing and crazy accurate to its source material. Can't wait.😍

[Rotten Tomatoes 🍅 @RottenTomatoes]

Watch the new #CCXP23 trailer for #Fallout - premiering April 12, 2024 on Prime Video.

[David McGrath @davejmcgrath]

#MadMax :Fury Road is my favorite movie of the 2000s, the original trilogy is classic, and George Miller is still at the wheel. Cannot wait for #Furiosa 😍

[IMAX @IMAX]

The Darkest Angel arrives in pulse-pounding sound. Experience the power of #Furiosa in IMAX, 2024.

[douggy @douggypledger]

Celebrating 100 years of Star Wars #starwars #midjourney #pikalabs

[Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx @CraigBaird]

Today in 1971, The Hilarious House of Frightenstein debuted on CHCH-TV. It aired for one nine-month season, with 130 episodes (and years in reruns).

Let's learn about this very unique children's show that is still beloved to this day!

The idea came about with Riff Markowitz having an idea for the show and inviting a group of friends to a dinner party to brainstorm at the Windsor Arms Hotel in Toronto.

The idea for The Hilarious House of Frightenstein was approved by the station, who hoped to reach the Toronto market with it.

Vincent Price was brought on to do introductions to the various segments as he wanted to do a children's show. He filmed all 400 of his segments in four days for $13,000.

In Canada it aired after-school or on weekend mornings, with it aimed to children.
The United States aired it in a late-night slot and aimed it towards college students. In some American markets, it outdrew The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in the college demographic.

Each episode was structured around a narrative of Count Frightenstein attempting to revive Brucie J. Monster, with various unrelated bits from the castle filling out the show.

Count Frightenstein was played by Billy Van, while Igor was played by Fishka Rais.

Billy Van played nearly every character on the show including The Count, Grizelda The Ghastly Gourmet, The Wolfman and many more.

Other characters included The Grammar Slammar, The Professor, Grizelda, Bwana Clyde Batty. There were also three puppets named Harvey Wallbanger, Gronk and Bammer.

Julius Sumner Miller played The Professor and filmed all his segments within the summer.

Mike Myers has listed the show as one that played an informative influence on his comedy.

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[William Shatner @WilliamShatner]

Happy Labour/Labor Day to all those celebrating today across North America! 👍🏻🇨🇦🇺🇸

[David J. Schow @DavidJSchow]

Today's winner in Adventures in Rip-Offery:

[David McGrath @davejmcgrath]

@AaronSmirks And I didn't even mention the smells. Ahh, wood smoke and Deep Woods Off repellant. Now that's a sexy aroma when mixed together.😆

[David McGrath @davejmcgrath]

Beer, fire, a good doggie, and a beautiful day in the backyard. Doesn't get much better than that.😍

[David McGrath @davejmcgrath]

#TheLastVoyageOfTheDemeter has been one of my most anticipated for some time now. I just saw this and am feeling pretty jazzed. I trust @StephenKing , love the old Hammer movies, and am always up for a throat-ripping good time. Finally, I get to sink my teeth into this tomorrow.

[Reconsidering Cinema @coenesqued2]

William Friedkin interviewed Fritz Lang in 1975 and it's an amazing talk. Filmmakers who love film talking to their heroes. That's the long spool thread in cinema. Artists encouraging and inspiring other artists. He knew cinema as well as Scorsese, Lynch, Kubrick. Safe travels, Meastro.

[David McGrath @davejmcgrath]

Can't get much more Canadian than this.😀🇨🇦☕️ #Canada #TimHortons
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