Heather Graham Fan Expo Dallas 2025

I had a hard time finding a photo I liked. Some were too sexy or too plain. When I found this one of Heather Graham, I wondered if I could find a paint pen color that would work. I think I did good but it still didn’t pop like I hoped.

When I handed over the photo, she picked up the ubiquitous black sharpie. I stopped her and asked if she could use the orange I brought. She seemed truly surprised. She looked to her handler and he just shrugged.

She ‘tested’ the pen to check how it flowed while writing. She smiled and said she loved the color. Again, she looked at the handler and got another shrug. After she finished signing, she handed the pen back to me and now we both smiled. I said if she really liked the pen, she could keep it. She wasn’t sure but I added that I brought it JUST for this photo. I didn’t need it anymore. This way she could use it on other photo. She gave a warm smile and I left.

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Patricia Velasquez – Fan Expo Dallas 2025

Fan Expo had another large convention in Dallas. The Wife even attended on Friday to see the Back to the Future panel. She loved it.  Lots of happy reminiscent feelings.

However, I was there to add to my autograph collection. And if you know me, it’s more work than play.

The first guest I visited was Patricia Velasquez. She was very sweet. She explained how she only wore the gold makeup in the first movie. Her skin couldn’t breathe and she it caused her some health issues. For the second movie, it was not an option.

She supplied the quote, which I loved. And I have to give her kudos for knowing how to spell the character name. If you know my struggles with spelling (and typing) you know I was truly impressed.

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Melissa Barrera Texas Frightmare Weekend 2025

Before going to a convention, I have gotten into a habit of looking for photos I would like to get signed.  I used to tried to pick out something from the table selection that I liked. Lately, I have been printing more and more on my own and bringing them.

I have to admit, sometimes the photo I printed is the same as the table option. Sometimes, I cropped it differently; which I like more. Sometimes, it’s just something that catches my eye. I’m looking for a good place for a signature.

I have gotten some very nice feedback from the celebrities, so I expect I’ll continue doing this. In the category of 'catching my eye' and and getting feedback, is the photo I got signed by Melissa Barrera.

With Frightmare being a horror convention, most people brought photos or posters from the movie, Abigail. A very good movie. And I was tempted myself. I just didn’t find anything I really liked.  However, I did find a beautiful photo with a golden sunset on an empty landscape. Her face was filled with a wistfully sad concerned look.  It spoke a lot in a single frame.  At the time, I had no idea what movie.

When I handed over the photo, I saw a few fleeting micro-expressions. She turned to look over the selection of photos on her table. It wasn’t there.  I mentioned I brought it.  I said, I just loved the photo and stated I didn’t even know where it came from. She said Carmen. And let it hang there.

Melissa gave me a very nice smile.  She talked about the film and the location and the director. Then she looked for a color to sign with. She chose the bronze.  I think it was a great choice with the landscape and the brightening sky.

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Cole Sprouse Texas Frightmare Weekend 2025

I never watched Riverdale. I probably will one day. I’m just now watching Arrow and Flash. Yes, I’m that far behind on my TV watching. I’ll get to Riverdale…one day...maybe.

When I saw that Cole Sprouse was attending Texas Frightmare, I figured I might as well get him. I’m glad I did. As is the custom after a convention, I started a ‘show and tell’ with The Wife. She asked me to repeat the name. To her it sounded familiar.  I laughed. After giving me a stern look, she saw what she wanted.

Cole was little Ben in, Friends. Ben, who is Ross’ son. Of course, The Wife knew the name from Friends. The power of reruns and of a show that has been off the air for 20 years. Pretty impressive.

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Ray Santiago Texas Frightmare Weekend 2025

I was bad. I was a nasty fan. I teased Ray Santiago about his muscles. When I watched, Ash vs The Evil Dead, I never noticed the big biceps. To me, he always appeared skinny. At Frightmare, as he was standing and posing with people, while he wasn’t flexing, those biceps popped out from under the sleeves of his shirt. They were hard to ignore. Yes, I mentioned them because I am jealous. He just smiled and took my comments in stride.

I humbly apologize. Sorry Ray, that was uncalled for. You don’t need an old fat guy commenting on how you take care of your shape while I fill my pie hole with Tasty-Kakes and French Fries.

He was very friendly. I had planned on getting him years ago at a convention where he, Bruce Campbell, and Dana DeLorenzo attended but he had to cancel.  It was nice to finally add him to the collection.

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Barbara Crampton Texas Frightmare Weekend 2025

Yes, you know why I choose this photo. Regardless, BarbaraCrampton was sweet and had a long line. Lots of people were excited to get her signature added to their Re-Animator photos/posters/DVDs.

She chatted and posed with everyone. We actually chatted about my employer and what that was like in the new millennium. She used their product at one time and didn’t realize Mary Kay was still around. While trying not to slow the line too much, I recapped what I did and that the company was in nearly 40 countries. That seem to catch her interest which generated a few follow-up questions.

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Jasmin Savoy Brown Texas Frightmare Weekend 2025

I have enjoyed the first 2 seasons of Yellowjackets. It’s hard/painful to watch but I enjoy it in small dosages.

Because of that, I HAD to get Jasmin Savoy Brown when she came to Frightmare. She was nice and chatted with everyone. She didn’t rush people. She checked if the table selfies looked good. It was very classy of her. I’m sure everyone enjoyed meeting her.

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Devon Sawa Texas Frightmare Weekend 2025

I have to admit, I really didn’t know who Devon Sawa was. I did find a nice photo to print. So, I added him the list.

When I got to the table, the handler asked what movie/show my photo came from. She didn’t have anything similar on the table.  I had to admit, I didn’t remember. However, when I passed it over to Devon, he quickly said: Nikita.  Mystery solved.

We chatted a bit. I asked if Maggie Q was always that gorgeous. It was an odd question and he wasn’t sure where I was going.   I followed up with I saw her at SDCC and she was prettier in person than TV.  Then he smiled and said, yes, she is amazing.

Since there wasn’t a line, we chatted some more. He mentioned going to a Rangers Baseball game.  That dragged the fan next to me into the conversation. It was baseball talk for a good 10 minutes. He was a Bluejay fan. I’m a Phillies Phan and I still have nightmares from ’93. We ended up talking about other stadiums and team and the food offered.

A very nice outcome for a mystery photo.

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Kevin Dillon laughed – Texas Frightmare Weekend 2025

Kevin Dillon was signing a lot of items from Platoon and The Blob. He was seated next to Shawnee Smith so he also took time to borrow her pen if she had signed the same photo or poster from The Blob. He wanted the colors to match.

I never watched Entourage but I thought this photo summed it up.  When I handed my item to Kevin, he smiled and then laughed and then stared. He signed and told me he liked that photo and bet he’d never sign another. That made me feel good.

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Alisha Weir Texas Frightmare Weekend 2025

I enjoyed the movie, Abigail. It was different enough to keep my attention to the end. The cast was small but it was notable names. Frightmare brought in several actors from the movie. And that is why I have a photo signed by Alisha Weir.

She asked if she could add a quote. She added exactly what I would have asked.

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