- Chris Alexander
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- This is an article about Chris Alexander, Canadian media personality. For the Canadian politician and diplomat, see Christopher Alexander (diplomat).
Chris Alexander is a Toronto based film critic, composer, TV and radio personality known primarily for his knowledge of horror and dark fantsy film history. Has cult following due to his counterculture point of view, experimental music and participation in "Raging Boll" boxing stunt with filmmaker Uwe Boll. Member of the Toronto Film Critics Association.
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Writing
Current Editor-in-Chief of FANGORIA magazine, succeeding former editor Tony Timpone.
Served as popular "Schizoid Cinephile" columnist and critic in noted Canadian horror culture magazine Rue Morgue.
First book was published in January 2010. Called "Chris Alexander's Blood Spattered Book" from Midnight Marquee (www.midmar.com).
In February 2010 was named as the new Editor-in-Chief of Fangoria Magazine.[1]
Journalist for Canadian national daily paper METRO.
Contributor for The Toronto Star.
Movie career
Alexander hosted the screening of Drag Me to Hell[2] and Antichrist.[3]
In pre-production on first feature film BLOOD OPERA. The movie will be written, directed and scored by Alexander. Popular "scream queen" Debbie Rochon has been rumored to be cast as the lead.
Radio
Served as film critic on radio station AM 640 Toronto's The John Oakley Show from 2004 - 2009.
Originated Caustic Critics segment with fellow personality Stuart Andrews on Rue Morgue Radio program (2004-2007).
Music
Formerly behind Toronto cult bands Walls of Jericho and Inseminoid. Released several solo albums on Meridian Music label. Composed music for several short and feature horror films. Experimental album Music For Parasites released in 2008.[4]
Composer for horror radio drama series FANGORIA'S DREADTIME STORIES with host Malcolm McDowell
Composed theme and music for Stephen King horror film ONE FOR THE ROAD directed Paul Ward.
Raging Boll
Only Canadian critic chosen to fight notorious genre filmmaker Uwe Boll during Raging Boll stunt in Vancouver 2006. Maintains friendly relationship with Boll to this day.[5]
Teaching
Taught Film History and Theory at The Toronto Film and Media College.
Hosts FILM SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL lecture and screening series at Toronto theater THE BLOOR CINEMA (2009 - 2011) and THE REVUE CINEMA (2011-?).
Interviews
- Spencer Fornaciari & John Portanova at Crypticon for The MacGuffin Film Podcast Episode 47 - Crypticon 2010 Part 1
References
External links
Official website is www.chris-alexander.ca
Categories:- Living people
- People from Toronto
- Canadian radio personalities
- Canadian film critics
- Canadian rock musicians
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