The Shadow of the Gods, is the first book in a fantasy trilogy, collectively called The Bloodsworn Trilogy, that uses Norse mythology as it’s launching point. The gods are dead, their bones litter the landscape, trapping power within them. It is a world of magic and monsters and introduces the reader to a trio of…
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Real Steel (2011)- Shawn Levy
I never really wanted to see this on when it first came out, but looking back at it, this film has a solid pedigree. It’s directed by Shawn Levy, uses a story by Richard Matheson as a launching point, has a score by Danny Elfman, and features Robert Zemeckis and Steven Spielberg serving as executive…
The Book Eaters (2022) – Sunyi Dean
The Book Eaters is a bit of a vampire story that follows a mother and son as they attempt to leave their trapped lives behind. It’s a story about love, and it’s very enjoyable. That being said, it took about the first third of the book to completely hook me, but when I was into…
Rolling Thunder (1977) – John Flynn
William Devane and Tommy Lee Jones star in this slow burn revenge thriller that sees the pair as former P.O.W.s of the Vietnam War finally returning home. Unfortunately, the world isn’t the way Major Charles Rane (Devane) left it. His city welcomes him back, gifting him a giant Cadillac convertible, and a hefty collection of…
The Monkey (2025) – Osgood Perkins
Theo James and Christian Convery pull double duty as the older and younger versions of twin brothers Hal and Bill in Osgood Perkins horror comedy, The Monkey. Using the original Stephen King short story as a launching point Perkins delivers a gory tense ride, that releases with every gruesome kill and then ratchets the tension…
The King’s Man (2021) – Matthew Vaughn
The third entry in the KingsMan series, all of which have been directed by Matthew Vaughn, is a prequel to the rest of the series. It shows how the KingsMan agency came to be, what caused it, and how it grew its network of information and agents. Sounds great. Then you throw in Ralph Fiennes,…
The Birdcage (1996) – Mike Nichols
I remember seeing this in the theater when it first came out and having a great time with it in the company of my friends. I hadn’t seen it since until I decided to revisit it. And damn, if it not only still entertains, but that the politics are sadly still prevalent. Pairing Robin Williams…
Stargate SG-1 (2004) – Sacrifices, and Endgame
Christopher Judge wrote Sacrifices, which first aired on 10 September, 2004. So we know what that means, it’s gonna be a Jaffa heavy episode. This time out, Teal’c (Judge) is less than thrilled to learn that his son, Rya’c (Neil Denis) is planning on getting married – without even consulting him! He and Ka’ryn (Mercedes…
Gladiator II (2024) – Ridley Scott
I greatly enjoy Ridley Scott films, he’s an incredible technical director, even when his films aren’t as emotionally captivating as I would like, there’s always something masterful about his creations. Gladiator II is no different. The first film resonated and struck a chord with filmgoers everywhere. It’s no surprise that the idea of a sequel…
Farscape (2000) – Liars, Guns and Money: Part 1 (A Not So Simple Plan), and Part 2 (With Friends Like These…)
Zhaan (Virginia Hey) is convinced that Stark (Paul Goddard) is still alive, and finding him again is only the first step in saving D’Argo’s (Anthony Simcoe) son, Jothee (Matthew Newton), who is about to be sold into slavery. Thus begins the penultimate story, Liars, Guns and Money, which spans three episodes, of the second season….
The Mind Reels 