commented on woopak_the_thrill's review of Princess Mononoke (1997 Japanese Anime Film), "The Fate Of The World Rests On The Courage And Strength Of One Warrior....".   January 23, 2011

commented on Adrianna's review of Coraline (novel), "Dark Fairy Tale for Children Starring Coraline, Not Caroline.".   October 16, 2010

commented on Adrianna's review of Coraline (novel), "Dark Fairy Tale for Children Starring Coraline, Not Caroline.".   October 16, 2010

posted the Quick Tip, "Definite B flick quality especially now with the dated special effects, yet entertaining. A good rai ...", on the topic The BeastMaster (1985 movie).   October 07, 2010

posted the Quick Tip, "One of Bass and Rankin's finest feature length films and often overlooked. Good animation and a grea ...", on the topic The Flight of Dragons (1982 film).   October 07, 2010

posted the Quick Tip, "Definite B flick quality especially now with the dated special effects, yet entertaining. A good rai ...", on the topic The BeastMaster (1985 movie).   October 07, 2010

posted the Quick Tip, "Roald Dahl was a master storyteller who understood the workings of a child's mind, and never looked ...", on the topic James and the Giant Peach (book).   October 07, 2010

posted the Quick Tip, "Decent adventure film for family viewing if a bit dated on some visual effects. The book is priceles ...", on the topic The NeverEnding Story (1984 film).   October 07, 2010

posted the Quick Tip, "Instant cult classic, a favorite with all Deadite hunters and trans-dimensional heroes.", on the topic Army of Darkness.   October 06, 2010

posted the Quick Tip, "Gorgeous animation, enchanting tale well told from beginning to end", on the topic Spirited Away.   October 06, 2010

posted the Quick Tip, "Iconic and influencial in many ways, a delightful fantasy adventure for the family", on the topic The Wizard of Oz.   October 06, 2010

posted "Pearl of Wisdom" about The Pearl of the Soul of the World.   June 21, 2009

Pearl of Wisdom
Pros: captivating adventure, well-developed characters, epic fantasy     Cons: no happy ending, challenging pacing     T …

posted "As Graceful and Gleaming as Death in Disguise..." about A Gathering of Gargoyles.   June 08, 2009

As Graceful and Gleaming as Death in Dis …
Pros: beautiful blend of sci fi and fantasy, solid story, enchanting world and characters     Cons: Not everybody's cup of tea     …

posted "Cross the Threshold" about The Darkangel.   June 04, 2009

Cross the Threshold
Pros: unique and bountifully fascinating world to explore     Cons: loss and sacrafice are part of any epic adventure    …

posted "Saving Sweet Rhyme and Pure Reason..." about The Phantom Tollbooth.   May 18, 2009

Saving Sweet Rhyme and Pure Reason...
Pros: Imaginative, Educational and Adventurous!      Cons: Difficult words and concepts for younger children.      …

posted "Once upon a time in dark and forbidding dream..." about Pan's Labyrinth (El Laberinto del Fauno).   December 14, 2007

Once upon a time in dark and forbidding …
Pros: Lovely, a modern fairy tale with power      Cons: tragic and gruesome moments      The Bottom Line: A fa …

posted "Feast or Famine?" about The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.   December 20, 2002

Feast or Famine?
Pros: Visually stunning, Some characters wonderfully portrayed      Cons: Uneven pacing, relies on familiarity and then discards t …

posted "A Much Overlooked Gem!" about The Dark Crystal.   January 16, 2002

A Much Overlooked Gem!
Pros: Beautiful from beginning to end.     Cons: Too often passed over!     The Bottom Line: A Henson masterpi …

posted "Dreaming in Technicolor..." about Blue Bird.   December 05, 2001

Dreaming in Technicolor...
Pros: Well acted and well cast with beautiful settings.      Cons: It is only 83 minutes long!      The Bottom …

posted "The Fire Divine..." about Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter Book 4).   September 12, 2000

The Fire Divine...
Pros: Too Many To Print!     Cons: None     How does she do it? With each book, we become more and more enthra …