Justin Macumber

Born and raised an Army brat, I’ve spent many years living in different states, My greatest allies were books, and now I’ve been given an opportunity to add my own stories to the shelves. In addition to books, I was raised on movies and video games across every imaginable genre and style, and the stories I write reflect that. You can find my novels and short stories at Amazon and at my website www.justinmacumber.com. Editor's Note: In January of 2018, Justin Macumber passed away due to health complications. An author and avid podcaster, Justin Macumber touched many lives through both his words and his voice. Our farewell episode to our friend can be found HERE.

American Fable (2016) | A SXSW Film Review

This year’s South By Southwest Film Festival was an amazing collection of movies, documentaries, and short films, but of everything I saw nothing touched me as much as writer/director Anne Hamilton’s AMERICAN FABLE. Much of that is due to the powerhouse performance delivered by Peyton Kennedy, a young lady with a very bright future in movies. But, before I go …

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Beware The Slenderman (2016) | A SXSW Documentary Review

For as long as humans have existed, stories of terrors in the dark have been told. The origins of these stories are as varied as the monsters that inhabit them. Some come to kill, some come to enslave, and some come to take what is most precious to us. It’s easy to understand why these horrific tales were believed in …

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Justin’s Top Films Of 2015

2015 was a great year for movies, especially if you’re a genre fan like me. I’ve never made any bones over where my cinematic preferences lie, eschewing normal dramatic filmic fare for stories told across more fantastical canvases. I recognize that limits my consumption of movies, and therefore limits my perspective, but it’s a cross I’m okay bearing. I’m not …

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CALL ME LUCKY | DOCUMENTARY REVIEW

Every art medium has its unsung heroes, those who are loved by their fellow artists but largely unknown to the general public. Musicians have Tom Waits, actors have Bob Gunton, and comedians have Barry Crimmins. The reasons why these artists never break through to the mainstream is as long as it is varied, but one aspects runs through them all …

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