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I had the honor & privilege to be on a Veterans Day Observance panel. We discussed the various needs that military service-members, their families, and Gold Star families have, and ways in which civilians and communities can support them. wglt.org/local-news/202…

This week in "Psych & Film," we discuss the psychology of morbid curiosity & interest in "true crime" media. We watch the first documentary on Charles Manson & the Manson Family - "Manson" (1973).

This Friday, 12/6, we will have a screening of "Santa Claws" sponsored by TerrorVision & GRAVEFACE RECORDS at Normal Theater. Doors open at 9pm for a pop-up shop. Screening starts around 9:30. Special thanks to John Wyatt Danenberger for making it happen!

This week in Psych & Film, we are covering holiday horror, humor, & hijinks across cultures. We are watching the Finish film "Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale" (2010).

Like to play Tabletop RPGs, like D&D or Pathfinder? My PhD student is conducting a study on people's motives & experiences in these games. Feel free to share with your fellow gamers!

Come meet your MidwesternPsychAssociation officers! youtube.com/playlist?list=…

The ISU African American Studies program has a great event series coming in February in celebration of Black History Month! All events are free & open to the public at The Normal Theater.

I'll be at Normal Theater tomorrow night (1/26; 7pm) to introduce this film. I've created a special Lynch-ian music playlist for before the show to set the mood. ISU's Film Society will be doing a talk-back after the film. Come join us!

Awesome series coming up at Normal Theater, sponsored by multiple ISU units. "In Her Image: Celebrating Queer Women & The Stories They Tell." Free public screenings. Introductions by ISU faculty. Come join us!

Friday, 2/28, Normal Theater, Severin Films night. We screen indy vampire short film "Blood Red Bluez" and Q&A with the Selanders. Main feature is "Blood For Dracula". 6pm pop-up market by Matt Harding. I will co-introduce with vampire literature scholar David Hansen.

Hey QC folks! What are you doing this Saturday? Come see panels with these special guests at QC Toy Show (The Bend XPO ; East Moline). Won't be able to go Saturday? The guest will still be there on Sunday to meet you & sign autographs. Also, great vendors with nerdy goodness!

This Wednesday at Normal Theater, I have the pleasure & privilege to introduce the amazing horror film "Lyle" (2014) as part of the ISU Queer Coalition series "In Her Image". This movie is brilliant and deeply unsettling (in the best horror film way). Come join us!

Extremely proud of my university's continued efforts to increase student participation in elections at every level! Our community had the highest municipal election turn-out in years! Thanks to ISU Center for Civic Engagement for your hard work! videtteonline.com/news/isu-achie…

Tuesday, May 6, 7pm. ONE NIGHT ONLY! My friend & colleague Li Zeng will help me introduce the documentary "Enter The Clones of Bruce Lee" Normal Theater. We'll stick around for a post-screening discussion too! Co-sponsored by Severin Films & AsiaConnect.

I'm gonna be kickin' it with Matt Harding, Severin Films, and Terror Vision Records & Video/Graveface RECORDS at Normal Theater on Saturday, May 10th. Bruce Li AND Bruce Leong. PLUS physical media for sale. Join us! #physicalmedia4life

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Last summer Brian F Colin gave a wonderful presentation at Peoria Quad Con. Thanks to Tom Kelly of Dreamland Collectibles & Events for bringing Brian out! Quad Con will return to Peoria Civic Center on July 19th! youtu.be/ZnuB6Q5MZgU?si…

My research with Jordan Arellanes & Leandra Parris on fathers' experiences with miscarriage-related ostracism has now been published. Special thank you to the fathers who shared their experiences with us. Article is free to access tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Finally got the first episode of my new YouTube vodcast series together: "HorrorCraft - Inside the Mind of Horror". I talk with indy film director Paul A. Brooks (@intothenightmp on Insta) on his film "Hunting for the Hag"! youtu.be/bfRYI1K_gSU?si…