Universal Studios made a name for itself from the late 1920s through the 1950s with a series of horror films that created the ultimate movie versions of several monsters. Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, The Wolf Man and many others were established in these influential and popular movies. The monsters continue to be popular up to today. Local theaters are showing Frankenstein and . . . more »

Recently, Tim Schafer, a video game developer, went to Kickstarter.com to ask fans for $400,000 to develop a video game and an accompanying documentary. He received a total of $3,336,371, one of the highest amounts in Kickstarter's short history. Part of the reason for this level of funding is the distinctive, eccentric and darkly funny games that Schafer has created. In a crowded and talented . . . more »