Author Archives: Paul Gaita

About Paul Gaita

Paul Gaita lives in Sherman Oaks, California with his lovely wife and daughter. He has written for The Los Angeles Times, LA Weekly, Variety and Merry Jane, among many other publications, and was a home video reviewer for Amazon.com from 1998 to 2014. He has also interviewed countless entertainment figures, but his favorites remain Elmore Leonard, Ray Bradbury, and George Newall, who created both "Schoolhouse Rock" and the Hai Karate aftershave commercials. He once shared a Thanksgiving dinner with celebrity astrologer Joyce Jillson and regrettably, still owes the late character actor Charles Napier a dollar.

Movies Till Dawn: More Palatable Nightmares Than the Present

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Paul Gaita

Brief Soapbox Moment: Movies have always been, for me, a source of entertainment, of enlightenment, cultural expansion, and at certain times, a great comfort and solace. The right movie under the proper conditions can remind us that the complicated and … Continue reading →

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Movies Till Dawn: Last House on Dead End Street

Posted on October 27, 2024 by Paul Gaita

* indicates that this title is also available to rent, stream, or purchase on various platforms. Please note that streaming options may differ from these home video presentations in terms of visuals, supplemental features, etc. “The Snow Woman” * (1968, … Continue reading →

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Movies Till Dawn: House of the Devil

Posted on October 20, 2024 by Paul Gaita

* indicates that this title is also available to rent, stream, or purchase on various platforms. Please note that streaming options may differ from these home video presentations in terms of visuals, supplemental features, etc. “Dr Jekyll and the Werewolf” … Continue reading →

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Movies Till Dawn: House of Seven Corpses

Posted on October 12, 2024 by Paul Gaita

* indicates that this title is also available to rent, stream, or purchase on various platforms. Please note that streaming options may differ from these home video presentations in terms of visuals, supplemental features, etc. “The Wait” * (2023, Film … Continue reading →

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Movies Till Dawn: House of Dark Shadows

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Paul Gaita

* indicates that this title is also available to rent, stream, or purchase on various platforms. Please note that streaming options may differ from these home video presentations in terms of visuals, supplemental features, etc. “Friday the 13th” * (2009, … Continue reading →

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Movies Till Dawn: Police on My Back

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Paul Gaita

* indicates that this title is also available to rent, stream, or purchase on various platforms. Please note that streaming options may differ from these home video presentations in terms of visuals, supplemental features, etc. “High Crime” * (1973, Blue … Continue reading →

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Movies Till Dawn: Action Packed ’24

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Paul Gaita

* indicates that this title is also available to rent, stream, or purchase on various platforms. Please note that streaming options may differ from these home video presentations in terms of visuals, supplemental features, etc. “When Titans Ruled the Earth: … Continue reading →

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Movies Till Dawn: This Is Also Not a Dream

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Paul Gaita

* indicates that this title is also available to rent, stream, or purchase on various platforms. Please note that streaming options may differ from these home video presentations in terms of visuals, supplemental features, etc. “Abigail” * (2024, Universal Home … Continue reading →

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Movies Till Dawn: Life During Wartime

Posted on August 17, 2024 by Paul Gaita

* indicates that this title is also available to rent, stream, or purchase on various platforms. Please note that streaming options may differ from these home video presentations in terms of visuals, supplemental features, etc. “Catching Fire: The Anita Pallenberg … Continue reading →

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Movies Till Dawn: Mood Pieces

Posted on August 4, 2024 by Paul Gaita

* indicates that this title is also available to rent, stream, or purchase on various platforms. Please note that streaming options may differ from these home video presentations in terms of visuals, supplemental features, etc. “The Boy and the Heron” … Continue reading →

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