Email Author Paul Friswold

2009 Stories by Paul Friswold

• Gateway to the East?

  published December 2, 2009

  Writers of speculative fiction often posit alternate versions of familiar cities — London, New York and Los Angeles are seemingly the most... More >>

• A Really Big Show

  published December 2, 2009

  If The Nutcracker isn't performed in December, will Christmas still come? It's a question for which we shall never have to find an... More >>

• Spaced Out

  published December 2, 2009

  Harlan Dodge and three of his fellow convicts have just busted out of the joint and stole the space barge Artemis. The cops are after them, the... More >>

• Don't Let's Wait

  published December 2, 2009

  This is the worst time of year for procrastinators. You're bombarded with messages about shopping for gifts, countdowns till the big day,... More >>

• ShowMe Something Good

  published December 2, 2009

  ShowMe Etsy is a group of local crafters and makers of handicrafts who have banded together in the interest of support and better sales. With more... More >>

• Kitten Has A Cause

  published December 2, 2009

  Heather Veitch, a buxom bleach blonde, looks like your typical fantasy stripper. And she is a former stripper — and a committed Christian... More >>

• Daddy's Gonna Kill Ralphie

  published December 2, 2009

  The tireless efforts made by young Ralphie Parker in pursuit of an "Official Red Ryder carbine-action, two hundred shot range model air rifle" and... More >>

• One Hour, Three Movies, A Million Laughs

  published December 2, 2009

  It's ba-a-a-c-k! Magic Smoking Monkey folds, spindles and mutilates J.R.R. (the extra "R" is for "Rock Star") Tolkien's Lord of the... More >>

• It's the Most Wunderville Season

  published November 25, 2009

  Don't know about you, but it's been a long time since we've seen a full-blown Victorian sideshow-cum-neo-Vaudeville act in these parts. Maybe... More >>

• Rockin’ ‘Round the Shop

  published November 25, 2009

  It's one of the best traditions in the city: Every year on Thanksgiving weekend, more than 100 crafters sell their wares at the Rock N Roll... More >>

• Not Quite Christmas Creep

  published November 25, 2009

  Some people believe that Christmas music should be neither heard nor seen until December — but we're so close at this point that we'll give... More >>

• The True Spirit of the Season

  published November 25, 2009

  Atnas, daughter of Santa, was once a child of privilege spoiled by her birthright. But something drove her to change her attitude from that of... More >>

• The Mob Rules

  published November 25, 2009

  As far as films that tried to cash in on the zany, spoof-comedy trend that was started by Airplane!, you can do a lot worse than Amy... More >>

• It's Thanksgiving -- On Ice!

  published November 25, 2009

  Today is the day of thanks -- it’s also a day of excessive eating, and middling-to-bad football games. But after you dine on the greatest of... More >>

• This Muse of Fire

  published November 12, 2009

  Before his turn as arrogant businessman Robin Colcord on Cheers, Roger Rees had established a long and distinguished career as a... More >>

• It Stinks! And It's Awesome.

  published November 12, 2009

  The names Joel Hodgson, Trace Beaulieu, Mary Jo Pehl, J. Elvis Weinstein and Frank Conniff mean two things are certain: You're about to see a... More >>

• Welcome to Sherwood

  published November 12, 2009

  The Adventures of Robin Hood — the 1938 Technicolor epic starring Errol Flynn — remains one of the great all-ages films.... More >>

• A Close Shave

  published November 12, 2009

  You don't often ask your barber to help you with your love life. That's more a job for a good bartender — but you don't know Figaro.... More >>

• A Good Fight

  published November 12, 2009

  Although Thanksgiving is a legal holiday, there are plenty of people who will suit up and go to work tomorrow, just like they always do: your... More >>

• St. Louis Stage Capsules

  published November 18, 2009

  Fiddler on the Roof Director Deanna Jent has crafted a warm and cozy production of the perennial favorite, with the little village of... More >>

• Featured Review: In the Heights

  published November 18, 2009

  In the Heights Facing the gentrification of their Washington Heights neighborhood, the oldster immigrants in this Tony Award-winning... More >>

• Whatsa Matter You?

  published November 12, 2009

  Junior Thibodeaux as a developing fetus is made aware of the world’s impending obliteration, which will be delivered via comet. Junior’s... More >>

• Kind of Blue

  published November 12, 2009

  It is frustrating as hell being a St. Louis Blues fan so far this season. Yes, they're a young team, and yes, mistakes are going to be... More >>

• Going Mobile

  published November 12, 2009

  From a young age we're taught not to stare at disabled people. It's rude to stare at anyone, but our irrepressible human curiosity makes it... More >>

• Daddy's Issues

  published November 12, 2009

  Herbert Tucker is at an impasse. His once-sparkling career as a Hollywood screenwriter is in the doldrums, his relationship with doting girlfriend... More >>