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reviewed The Graveyard Book. May 06
The Graveyard Book
Once again, with imaginative and narrative skill, Neil Gaiman has created a children's book unlike any other. At once gothic and phantasmagoric, it is still, at heart, a children's story with …
reviewed Coraline (novel). May 06
Coraline (novel)
Coraline tells the fascinating story of young Coraline Jones, a smart, feisty, curious and adventurous young girl who is somewhat neglected by her workaholic yet loving parents, a young-en who craves …
reviewed The Eye of the World: Book One of the.... April 17
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Upon finishing Gorge RR Martins "A Song of Ice and Fire" a friend recommended that I read one of the all-time classics of the fantasy genera, The Wheel of Time. Upon reading up on the series, …
reviewed Oz: The Great and Powerful (2013 film). March 31
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Oz: The Great and Powerful (2013 film)
I'll admit my bias right away......several of my friends were background extras in this film. However, I have seen several movies with friends who were extras and disliked the film very much.   …
posted a Quick Tip about Oz: The Great and Powerful (2013 film). March 31
Oz: The Great and Powerful (2013 film)
Story, acting, special effects all came together to make a very entertaining film.
reviewed Oz: The Great and Powerful (2013 film). March 20
Oz: The Great and Powerful (2013 film)
The original Wizard of Oz from 1939 has always amused me.  For as much as people yell at me for not caring about whether or not the movie follows the source material, I'm always surprised that …
posted a Quick Tip about Oz: The Great and Powerful (2013 film). March 16
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Oz: The Great and Powerful (2013 film)
Saw this in 3D. Stunning visuals and creativity. It's one of those few movies that inspires me to go back to the cinema again. I hate wearing the 3D glasses though!    Highly predictable …
reviewed Oz: The Great and Powerful (2013 film). March 10
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Oz: The Great and Powerful (2013 film)
Intended to be a prequel to the novel “The Wonderful World of Oz” and indirectly tied to the 1939 classic film, director Sam Raimi’s “Oz The Great and Powerful” has a very …
reviewed Oz: The Great and Powerful (2013 film). March 08
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Oz: The Great and Powerful (2013 film)
'We're off to see the Wizard...The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz'...except...      In Sam Raimi's 'Oz The Great And Powerful' he's not exactly wonderful or a wizard.   …
reviewed Children Who Chase Lost Voices (Anime.... February 18
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Children Who Chase Lost Voices (Anime Film)
Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli are household names when it comes to Japanese anime and animated films in general. They have always managed to capture the essence of Japanese folklore-ish tales around …
posted a Quick Tip about Star Wars. January 31
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Star Wars
Hi, for those interest in Star Wars and exploring the political and historical influences on the films, I have a new website, the , where I explore those issues. You can check out the  as …
reviewed 'To Rome With Love' Directed By Woody.... January 25
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'To Rome With Love' Directed By Woody Allen
Four unrelated vignettes involving tourists, newlyweds, and quirky locals play out in Rome.  The characters are neither sympathetic, likable, interesting, nor memorable.  The plots are like …
reviewed The Hunger Games. December 20, 2012
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The Hunger Games: Book 1
We're all familiar with the old storytelling trope about the evil empire oppressing the good guys who are helpless to do anything about it. Those actual stories, though, have one particular thing in common: …
posted a Quick Tip about The Wizard of Oz. October 21, 2012
The Wizard of Oz
A great-loved musical which was a breakthrough in colorization. Made by people who were either very, very high or expected their audiences to be.
reviewed Captives. October 19, 2012
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Captives
Part of a trilogy, this historical fantasy is about two druids who must escape slavery, and protect their ancient magic from one who would really abuse it.      As the spiritual representative …
posted a Quick Tip about Vampire Diaries: The Awakening and th.... September 19, 2012
Vampire Diaries L.J. Smith
I love this show my daughter and I watch it all the time and it doesnt hurt that the guys are nice to look at :)
reviewed Crossed Genres: Year One. September 18, 2012
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Crossed Genres: Year One
Crossed Genres is a speculative fiction magazine based in Massachusetts. These stories come from the first year of its existence.      There is a tale about a pitched battle that takes …
posted a Quick Tip about Snow White and the Huntsman. September 10, 2012
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Snow White And The Huntsman
Raw and dark, for a fairy tale, that is. Nonetheless, it's entertaining, possibly because one just wonders how it'll turn out. No surprises here though...
reviewed Gaslight Arcanum: Uncanny Tales of Sh.... September 02, 2012
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Gaslight Arcanum: Uncanny Tales of Sherlock Holmes
Here is a new collection of fantasy/mystery stories about that most famous of detectives, Sherlock Holmes.      Who was Sherlock Holmes before he became a famous detective? He was …
reviewed Clash of the Titans (2010). July 19, 2012
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Clash of the Titans (2010 film)
*1/2 out of ****    I'm starting to think it's nigh impossible to make a good "Clash of the Titans" movie. The first - and unfortunately not last - was from 1981 and failed to leave …
reviewed Clash of the Titans (1981 film). July 19, 2012
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Clash of the Titans
*1/2 out of ****    If an older film can be considered "dated" - even by those who claim to be film aficionados - then was it really any good to begin with? I asked myself this very …
posted a Quick Tip about Snow White and the Huntsman. July 08, 2012
Snow White And The Huntsman
Entertaining throughout. The run time was just right. Kirsten Stewart is a step above marginal as the title character, at least is believable and strong in parts. Charlise Theron is evil as hell! Lots …
reviewed The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. July 08, 2012
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Like most Americans who were raised between the late 1960s-the early 1990s, I looked forward to the annual event of watching THE WIZARD OF OZ on broadcast television. Every year it was shown and it was …
reviewed 'To Rome With Love' Directed By Woody.... July 06, 2012
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'To Rome With Love' Directed By Woody Allen
TO ROME WITH LOVE Written and Directed by Woody Allen Starring Alec Baldwin, Jesse Eisenberg, Ellen Page, Penelope Cruz and Woody Allen   Jack: What’s so great about suffering? Monica: …
reviewed 'To Rome With Love' Directed By Woody.... July 04, 2012
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'To Rome With Love' Directed By Woody Allen
Star Rating:         To Rome with Love is a bad movie, and yet it employs exceptional talent and showcases many of writer/director Woody Allen’s best loved cinematic …
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