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Arts and Culture

Get Ready to Scream: The Academy Museum Goes All-In on Horror

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academy museum horror show exhibit photo by emily shur
Photo By Emily Shur Courtesy of the Academy Museum

Just in time for Halloween, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is getting seriously spooky with two new exhibitions exploring the movies, monsters, and movie magic behind one of cinema’s most enduring genres.

Opening September 26, 2026, The Horror Show takes visitors on an immersive journey through horror’s many forms, from Gothic castles and psychological terror to science fiction, slashers, religion, and ghosts. The exhibition begins with a sound installation before leading visitors down “The Hallway”— a setting familiar to anyone who has ever watched a horror movie and thought, I definitely should not go down there.
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Happy Halloween 2025!

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chainsaw man chasing woman photo by gail worley
Photo By Gail

Hell-o dear readers, and Happy Halloween to you! Since I could not find a Halloween-themed Pink Thing for today’s post, I deliberately went out walking this past Sunday in search of something scary for a special Halloween greeting! And look what I found! This compelling mural of a chainsaw-wielding maniac in hot pursuit of an obviously quite frightened woman was spotted on Rivington Street just west of Clinton Street — in the exact same place that I saw the mural I posted in this very spot last year! Coincidences!

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Yes, It Exists: Wonder Woman Day of The Dead Picture Frame

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wonder woman day of the dead picture frame photo by gail worleyPhoto By Gail 

Souvenir shopping in San Diego’s historic Old Town presents an unmatched opportunity to score treasures that perfectly blend Mexican folk art with pop culture. Case in point: an eye-popping picture frame that reimagines DC’s  Wonder Woman — with supporting appearances by Superman, and Batman — in bold, colorful Day of the Dead style, with intricate sugar skull makeup, vibrant detailing, creating a playful twist on the heroes we all know and love. Continue reading Yes, It Exists: Wonder Woman Day of The Dead Picture Frame →

Design and Innovation

Pink Thing Of The Day: Pink Mirrored Mosaic Skull

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pink mirrored mosaic skull photo by gail worley
Photo By Gail

While wandering the aisles at Michael’s craft store this week, I spotted a dazzling sight: a Mirrored Mosaic Skull in a shocking shade of Hot Pink, shimmering like a Disco Ball meets Día de los Muertos. Yes, Michael’s already has their Halloween decorations on display — which is no surprise to anyone who knows the retail holiday schedule — but this particular find instantly caught my eye for reasons beyond spooky season. Continue reading Pink Thing Of The Day: Pink Mirrored Mosaic Skull →

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Happy Halloween From the East Village

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halloween street art mural photo by gail worley
Photo By Gail

Halloween snuck up on me this year — boo! — but fortunately I have this super fun and spooky mural (artist unknown) to share with you and bring the haunting spirit of the occasion to this rad blog. Here we have a full wall — also playing host to an ATM — depicting a trio of cackling jack o’ lanterns  lounging in a graveyard, as bats circle a mysterious, hilltop castle looming in the background. Yes, it seems to have everything needed to have a Happy Halloween!

Photographed on Rivington Street, LES.