Jordan Blum is a former Features Editor at PopMatters and a contributor to Kerrang!, Consequence, PROG, WhatCulture, Metal Injection, Record Collector, and more. He's written books about Jethro Tull, Opeth, and Dream Theater. In his spare time, he likes to yell at strangers about how much Genesis sucked in the '80s.
Jordan Blum
35 Years Ago: ‘Three Amigos’ Unites Comedy Greats to Yield a Cult Classic
Underappreciated upon release, John Landis’ wacky western offered one of the greatest funnymen team-ups of its time.
40 Years Ago: ‘The Evil Dead’ Launches Cabin in the Woods Horror
Sam Raimi’s low-budget indie masterpiece inspired countless genre filmmakers.
20 Years Ago: Yes’ ‘Magnification’ Marks Jon Anderson’s Swan Song
Album was prog-rock band's first since 1970's 'Time and a Word' to feature an orchestra.
30 Years Ago: ‘Freddy’s Dead’ Swaps Terror for Trauma
Sixth 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' film is far from just cartoonish sight gags, pop culture references and garish effects.
Why ‘Friday the 13th Part VI’ Is the Best Jason Movie Ever
Sixth installment of series holds its own.