by Preston Burt | Jun 4, 2021 | Article
With little fanfare, the documentary Heavy Metal Parking Lot turned 35 years old on May 31, 2021. It was on that same date in 1986 that filmmakers Jeff Krulik and John Heyn took a camera and a microphone to film young, often-inebriated fans gathered outside the... 
by Preston Burt | Mar 18, 2021 | Essay
Scrolling through social media today I was struck by something that was both beautifully moving and sad at the same time. Surprisingly this touching moment came from none other than pioneering skateboarding legend and extreme sports fans’ favorite dad, Tony... 
by Preston Burt | Jan 20, 2021 | Article
With instant access to so many media services these days, it’s hard to imagine a time when one had to leave their house to seek out entertainment to bring home to enjoy. With the recent news of the closure of the remaining 250 Family Video locations and... 
by Preston Burt | Jan 1, 2021 | Article
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