The Magnificent Seven is one of my very favorite movies–of all genres, not just westerns. It’s wild success when it was released in 1960 was pretty much a sure thing, considering the all star cast, director, and musical score.…
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Title: The Gunslinger Born (The Dark Tower Graphic Novel) Author: Stephen King, Peter David, Robin Furth, and Jae Lee Review Number: 25 Genre: Graphic Novel, Horror, Dark Fantasy Stand alone or series: Graphic Novel adaptation of the 7 book…
In which we celebrate the archetypal character: The Man With No Name Gunslinger. Outlaw. Bounty Hunter. Anti-hero. These are just a few of the adjectives used to describe the Man With No Name. Best personified in Sergio Leone’s classic…
Recently, when we reviewed The Good, the Bad, and the Undead, we got to talking about how much we loved westerns, and how no one really gives them any love these days. Thus, we welcome you to The Book…
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Battlestar Galactica: It’s Baaaaaack!
The countdown begins! In approximately five days, one of the best frakking shows ever to grace the television screen will be back for it’s fourth and final season. Battlestar Galactica, simply put, it is awesome. In every respect. Political…
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LOST: The Season So Far…
Last Thursday’s episode, 4×08 Meet Kevin Johnson, marked the beginning of a mini-break until Lost returns on April 24th with 6 more episodes to round out the season. With this pause, we decided to evaluate season 4, how it…
Title: The Mist Novella by Stephen King Movie directed by Frank Darabont; starring Thomas Jane Today the film adaptation of Stephen King’s novella The Mist hits stores. Previously published in Skeleton Crew, the novella was marketed on its own…
Title: Sugar Daddy Author: Lisa Kleypas Genre: Romance (contemporary), Fiction Stand alone or series: First book in what looks to be a new series by Kleypas Summary: (From amazon.com)Liberty Jones has dreams and determination that will take her far…
For this week’s ponderings: What is your favorite ’80s Action/Adventure/Fantasy Movie? (Broad categorization, yes. But necessary since there are so many wonderful ones!) The Goonies – The quintessential adventure movie. Everyone fantacized about finding One Eyed Willies treasure after…
Title: No Rest for the Wicked Author: Kresley Cole Review Number: 22 Genre: Paranormal Romance Stand alone or series: Second book in the Immortals After Dark series Summary: (From amazon.com)A soldier weary of life . . .Centuries ago, Sebastian…
Title: I Am Legend Novel by Richard Matheson Movie directed by Francis Lawrence; starring Will Smith Today the most recent movie adaptation of Richard Matheson’s classic vampire story I Am Legend comes out on dvd. The novel is one…
Title: Every Which Way but Dead Author: Kim Harrison Review Number: 21 Genre: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Fiction Stand alone or series: Third book in The Hollows (Rachel Morgan) series Summary: (From amazon.com)Some days, you just can’t win. Witch and…
Title: Witching Hour Theater Author: Craig Shaeffer Review Number: 20 Genre: Horror Stand alone or series: Stand alone novella Summary: (From creativeguypublishing.com)On a cool October night at the Starlight Cinema, an all-night horror movie triple feature is about to…
In the frantic course of messaging each other after reading numerous books, we have discovered that we fall on opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to “siding” with characters. While I almost always sympathize with the heroine…
Title: Queen of the Orcs: King’s Property Author: Morgan Howell Review Number: 19 Genre: Fantasy Stand alone or series: First book in the Queen of the Orcs trilogy Summary: (From amazon.com)Born into hardship, Dar learns to rely on herself…
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Movie Review: Once
Last week, Zeek posted over at The Way I See It a music video for “Falling Slowly” from the movie Once. After the performance and heartfelt acceptance speeches by the two main actors at this year’s Academy Awards, I…
This weekend’s question: Which heroine would you root for in a bar brawl? Anita Blake – Necromancer, vampire slayer with a bad attitude and a big gun Mercy Thompson – Mechanic and coyote shapeshifter Joanne Baldwin – Weather Warden,…
Title: Fire Study Author: Maria V. Snyder Review Number: 18 Genre: Fantasy Stand alone or series: Third book in the Study series Summary: (From MariaVSnyder.com)FIRE STUDY: SURROUNDED BY FIRE WITH NO WAY TO ESCAPE THE BURN. (STUDY BOOK 3)…
Title: The Good, the Bad, and the Undead Author: Kim Harrison Review Number: 17 Genre: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Fiction Stand alone or series: Second book in The Hollows (Rachel Morgan) series Summary: (From amazon.com)It’s a tough life for witch…
Title: If Angels Burn: A Novel of the Darkyn Author: Lynn Viehl Review Number: 15 Genre: Paranormal Romance, Dark Fantasy Stand alone or series: First book in the Darkyn series Summary: (From amazon.com)Alexandra Keller is Chicago’s most brilliant reconstructive…
Title: 30 Days of NightGraphic Novel by Steve Niles and Ben TemplesmithMovie directed by David Slade; starring Josh Hartnett, Melissa George, and Danny Huston In honor of today’s dvd release, I thought I’d write a review for 30 Days…
Even though it might be a bit cold outside and still technically is winter, we wanted brighten up with a look to warmer times ahead. We are stoked for the bevvy of superhero movies coming out this year in…
Title: Dead Witch WalkingAuthor: Kim Harrison Review Number: 14 Genre: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Fiction Stand alone or series: First book in The Hollows (Rachel Morgan) series Summary: (From kimharrison.net)All the creatures of the night gather in “the Hollows” of…
This Episode’s Unearthings: Two of my favorite Daughters–Daughter of the Forest and Mara: Daughter of the Nile Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier This is the first book in the Sevenwaters Trilogy. While I have to admit I…
Title: Working for the Devil Author: Lilith Saintcrow Review Number: 13Genre: Paranormal Fiction, Urban Fantasy, pseudo pulp-noir/futuristic?Stand alone or series: First in the Dante Valentine series Summary: (from lilithsaintcrow.net)Necromance-for-hire Dante Valentine is choosy about her jobs. Hot-tempered and with…