| Title Author Series/Volume | Summary | Opinion | Image | Type |
| Trickster's Queen Author: Trickster - 1 |
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| Trickster's Choice Author: Trickster - 2 |
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| The Lark & The Wren Author: Lackey, Mercedes Bardic Tales - 1 |
Synopsis:If Rune could get the proper training, she could become one of the finest bards her world has ever seen. But her advantages are few, so when she decides to play her fiddle for the Ghost of Skull Hill, he agrees to a bargain--an arrangement that could mean silver for her future quest . . . or her death at the hands of the ghost. | Personal Comments: The best part of the book is right in the middle where Rune experiences the town, and works in a whore house as a musician. She also takes music lessons from an nice old man who warns her of the path ahead of her. The books seems complete half way through, then it continues on with her life. The relationship between The Lark and The Wren is fabulous, however the end story about the king could have been left off. I only wish that Mercedes Lackey would return and finish the story of Rune's life. She does go on to tell the stories of other Free Bards, but none compair to the first. | Book | |
| Magic's Pawn Author: Lackey, Mercedes Heralds of Valdamar - 1 |
Synopsis: In Magic's Pawn, an ancient age in the history of Valdemar comes to life--an age when the kingdom was ravaged by the ungoverned fury of bandit warlords, ferocious ice dragons, and the wild magic of wizards. | Person Comments: First in a most wonderful series. It really gives you a new light on gay men, that it's really love between them, as pure as any heterosexual couple may have. A must read if one just does not understand homosexuality, it gives a very good light to it. | Book | |
| Magic's Promise Author: Lackey, Mercedes Heralds of Valdamar - 2 |
Synopsis: The wild magic is taking its toll on the land, and even Vanyel, the most powerful Herald-Mage to ever walk the world, is almost at the end of his strength. But when his Companion, Yfandes, receives a call for help from neighboring Lineas, both Herald-Mage and Companion are drawn into a holocaust of dark magic that could be the end of them both. | Person Comments: Not as good as the other two books in the series but you have to read the middle book to fully injoy this series. This books deals alot with the loneliness Vanyel feels now in the world. Also the training and learning of his skills. This also introduces the Hawk Brothers who are focused on in later Valdemar books. | Book | |
| Magic's Price Author: Lackey, Mercedes Heralds of Valdamar - 3 |
Synopsis: The final chapter in Mercedes Lackey's spellbinding fantasy trilogy! The Herald-Mage, Vanyel, and his Companion, Yfandes, are alone responsible for saving the once-peaceful kingdom of Valdemar from the forces of a master who wields a dark, forbidding magic. And if either Vanyel or Yfandes falters, both Valdemar and its Herald-Mage must pay the ultimate price. | Personal Comments: The best story of the trilogy, expecially watching the young bard practically throw himself at Vanyel. It's also nice how it closes up the long struggle and life of Vanyel. | Book | |
| The Phantom Of The Opera Author: Leroux, Gastor - |
Synopsis: This legendary story of a ghost in mask and evening clothes that haunted the Paris opera has become more popular than ever with professional stage productions performing to sell-out audiences across the country. | Personal Comments: My all time favorite book. I have a whole page dedicated to The Phantom of the Opera. The story is wonderful, and there is to much to say about this book | Book | |
| The Rowen Author: McCaffery, Anne - |
Synopsis: An orphaned girl called The Rowan is chosen to join the Nine Star League--individuals who transport ships, cargo, and people between planets with mental power alone. | Personal Comments: This is a nice story, abit typical. The girl who is found with tons of power, and all. But she is a very well developed character. A strong female character, and I just really injoyed the book. | Book | |
| Freedom's Landing Author: McCaffery, Anne Catteni Series - 1 |
Synopsis: Kristin Bjornsen lived a normal life, right up until the day the Catteni ships floated into view above Denver. Now, as human slaves are herded into the maw of amassive vessel, Kristin realizes that her normal life is over, and her fight for freedom is just beginning. | Personal Comments: I don't think I've ever read through a book as quickly. It was so wonderful, and packed with stuff. You just had no clue what direction it was going to go. I picked the book up on a whim and now I'm dieing for the second in the set. I only hope it's as good as this one. (Sadly the next two books in the series were not as good). | Book | |
| Freedom's Ransom Author: McCaffery, Anne Catteni Series - 4 |
Synopsis: Coffee, not oil, becomes black gold in this eagerly awaited fourth volume in McCaffrey's intriguing Catteni/Freedom series (Freedom's Landing, etc.), which focuses on the business side of revolution. On Earth and the planets Barevi and Botany in the not-so-distant future, the traditional gold standard has fallen and coffee, fresh bread and meat become more valuable than diamonds when trading for the technological parts stolen by greedy Catteni mercenaries for the evil Eosi. | Personal Comments: After the disappointment with the next two Freedom books in the series, I was so happy to read this one. It’s the fourth in her Freedom’s series, and had me hooked again. It mainly dealt with barter and coffee, but I think that’s what I liked best about it. It really dealt with a post war Earth, and even if I don’t like coffee, the coffee information was fascinating. | Book | |
| Crystal Singer Author: McCaffery, Anne Crystal Singers - 1 |
Synopsis: When Killashandra learns that a rasp in her voice will prevent her from becoming a star, she becomes a Crystal Singer on Ballybran--a planet which few ever leave. | Personal Comments: This is another fabulous book that goes into my collection of books dealing with training and music. It goes wonderfully indepth about how she becomes a singer, and the training she has to go through. Making it a most injoyable book. Just look at the cover and you will be impressed. | Book | |
| DragonSinger Author: McCaffery, Anne Harper Hall - 2 |
Synopsis: Pursuing her dream to be a Harper of Pern, Menolly studies under the Masterharper learning that more is required than a facility with music and a clever way with words. Sequel to Dragonsong. | Personal Comments: This story is lovely and the best of the harper hall trilogy. This deals with the trials and training of Menolly, the first female trying to become a harper. It seems everyone is against her succeeding, except a few good friends. But she is stubborn and wonderful character to read about. | Book | |
| A Knot in the Grain Author: McKinely, Robin - |
Synopsis: The strange, rich magic of fairy tales is amplified and made highly personal in five stories by Newbery Medalist McKinley ( The Hero and the Crown ). A pragmatic, unapologetic feminism infuses each tale: while McKinley's adventurous heroines certainly do not eschew love, neither do they pine after princes and castles. Instead, each of these down-to-earth young women actively seeks a partner--however unusual--who suits her. Lily, the mute heroine of "The Healer," meets a fallen mage who can understand her thoughts and eventually helps her regain her voice. In "The Stagman," Queen Ruen abandons her royal husband for the shape-changing beast that rescued her from her cruel uncle's abuse. A maiden in "Touk's House" rejects a prince's hand in marriage in favor of the turquoise-eyed half-troll she has known and, she comes to realize, has loved all her life. In the moving and exhilarating tale "Buttercups," the honesty and hard work of an old farmer and his much younger wife transform what could have been a supernatural disaster into a rare and fruitful blessing. The title story, set in contemporary upstate New York, chronicles both a girl's encounter with a mysterious box she finds hidden in a secret attic in her family's new house and her gradual, prosaic adjustment to life in a small town, far away from her old home and friends. A thrilling, satisfying and thought-provoking collection. | Personal Comments: A collection of short stories written for children, but still incrediably good. There is a story with Lucie in it, and I try and figure out how some of the other stories are connected to Damar. | Book | |
| Beauty Author: McKinely, Robin - |
Synopsis: Contrary to the name, 16-year-old Beauty is not the prettiest girl in her family. But she is the cleverest, bravest, and most honorable. When her father makes a promise with a beast who lives in an enchanted castle, Beauty fulfills her father's pledge. A marvelous retelling of a favorite love story | Personal Comments: My third favorite book. It really goes into, and gives you the feeling and the reasons why Beauty returns to the Beast when given her freedom. And the extra touches added in by Robin McKinley just make it a true treasure. | Book | |
| Deerskin Author: McKinely, Robin - |
Synopsis: Heir to her late mother's legendary beauty, Princess Lissar becomes the victim of her grief-maddened father's desire. Fleeing her home, she seeks solace and solitude in a great forest--and discovers a magic that leads her toward healing and justice. Loosely based on "Donkeyskin," an obscure fairy tale by Charles Perrault, this story of a young woman's survival and recovery is both a classic hero's journey-tale and a parable for modern times. Award-winning YA author McKinley turns her storytelling acumen and stylistic grace toward an adult audience, handling incest and rape with unflinching honesty while at the same time building a case for hope and renewal. A good choice for fantasy collections. | Personal Comments: Contains some adult situations at the very beginning. It’s still a wonderful book/read. It’s very dramatic, and a darker fairytale then we are use to reading. It seems to be a very controversial book, that the author got some problems about. | Book | |
| Outlaws of Sherwood Forest Author: McKinely, Robin - |
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| Sunshine Author: McKinely, Robin - |
Personal Comments: This book was so different from Robin’s normal fantasy based stories. I felt it was sooo good and ended far to soon. I hope she returns to write the sequel because so much of the story was left out. However Robin is not an author who is very good with continueing a series. | Book | ||
| The Door in the Hedge Author: McKinely, Robin - |
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| Water Spirits Author: McKinely, Robin - |
Synopsis: Each highly respected authors in their own right, husband and wife Dickinson (The Ropemaker) and McKinley (Spindle's End) collaborate for the first time on a collection of enchanting tales linked by an aquatic theme. Infused with selkie legends and Greek and Roman underworld myths, the tales possess a consistently compelling, rhythmic tone, despite the fact that the authors alternate in the tellings. Dickinson's opening "Mermaid Song" sets the tone for a tenuous relationship between those who dwell on sand and in sea; only the landsman who has listened to the stories passed down through generations can accord the sea its proper respect. McKinley's "The Sea-King's Son" builds on the traditional tale of the Sea-King's daughter who falls in love with a musician, but with a satisfying twist. Taken together, the installments also raise some thought-provoking issues. In "Mermaid Song," for instance, Pitiable Nasmith must lie in order to escape her grandfather's abusive home, while Hetta in "A Pool in the Desert" struggles with what constitutes truth. The workings of the Guardians' magic in McKinley's "Water Horse" remains mysterious, and Dickinson never entirely explains the gender-divided mythology in "Sea Serpent" but fans of myths won't mind filling in the gaps. These creative interpretations brim with suspenseful, chilling and wonderfully supernatural scenes, from Iril's daring plan to kill the murderous sea serpent to Hetta's literal leap of faith. | Personal Comments: It’s a collection of short stories, but there is a lovely one that takes us back to Damar, and that’s worth buying and reading the entire book. Which also gives us hints on how Damar is connected to the world we know (useful for connecting stories in A Knot in the Grain as well). | Book | |
| Hero and the Crown Author: McKinely, Robin Damar Series - |
Synopsis: Although she is the daughter of Damar's king, Aerin has never been accepted as full royalty. Both in and out of the royal court, people whisper the story of her mother, the witchwoman, who was said to have enspelled the king into marrying her to get an heir to rule Damar-then died of despair when she found she had borne a daughter instead of a son. But none of them, not even Aerin herself, can predict her future-for she is to be the true hero who will wield the power of the Blue Sword... | Book | ||
| The Blue Sword Author: McKinely, Robin Damar Series - |
Synopsis: Harry, bored with her sheltered life in the remote orange-growing colony of Daria, discovers magic in herself when she is kidnapped by a native king with mysterious powers | Personal Comments: This is my second favorite book. It's a wonderful story. I love the training and more so the Lapruni trials. The tension is wonderful, and you just don't know what is going to happen next. The very end of the book is such a joy, that I reread the book many times, just to get to the last chapter and few sentences in it. Oh and don't miss out on the wonderfully mysterious character of Lucie. | Book | |
| First Test Author: Pierce, Tamora Protector of the Small Series - 1 |
Synopsis: In the medieval and fantastic realm of Tortall, Keladry of Mindelan (known as Kel) is the first girl to take advantage of the decree that permits females to train for knighthood. But Kel is not a girl to underestimate. . . . | Personal Comments: Very Simiular to the Lioness Quartet but refreshingly different. Kel is not hiding who she is, and turns out to be a rather tough little girl. Always trying to prove herself, as Allanna did. Favorite Quote: I hope so to sir, I’m sick of falling down. | Book | |
| Page Author: Pierce, Tamora Protector of the Small Series - 2 |
Synopsis: As the only female page in history to last beyond the first year of formal training to become a knight, 11-year-old Keladry of Mindelan has an uphill battle to fight. In addition to proving herself worthy of being a page, Kel spends her time defending first-year pages from bullies, staying on top of homework, conquering her paralyzing fear of heights, and keeping up with Lord Wyldon's grueling physical training schedule. Kel's detractors do everything in their power to thwart her progress, from tormenting her friends to sabotaging the Midwinter Festivities to kidnapping her maid and dog on the day of final examinations. The tide of resistance begins to turn slightly during the summer between Kel's second and third years, when she leads a team of pages in defensive maneuvers against renegade bandits--coincidentally on the same day that she gets her first period! | Personal Comments: The second book in the series. This one brings in Kel’s maid, an interesting but quiet character. Again the determination of Kel is a pleasure to read. Expecially when she is willing to repeat four years as a page again. | Book | |
| Squire Author: Pierce, Tamora Protector of the Small Series - 3 |
Synopsis: In Book 3 of Tamora Pierce's Protector of the Small sequence, 14-year-old Keladry of Mindelan is ready to begin training as a squire after undergoing four grueling years as the first girl to be officially educated as a page. Disappointed at first that Lady Alanna (whom we first met in the Song of the Lioness Quartet series) does not choose her, Kel is delighted when gruff, good-natured, down-to-earth Lord Raoul takes her on. The next four years prove to be tough but happy, for the most part, as Raoul and most of the others in the King's Own (a corps of 300 men--299 now, plus Kel--that enforces the law and helps local nobles deal with problems such as centaur attacks and forest robberies) treat Kel as an equal. Throughout, Kel is physically and mentally preparing herself for the final test in the Chamber of the Ordeal, in which fourth-year squires must successfully face their greatest fears before becoming knights. | Personal Comments: Kel is now a squire, and her animals become more useful. She’ll gain her shield at the end of the book and finally learn who the mysterious beniefactor of her’s is, which is easy to guess if you’ve read the Lioness Quartet | Book | |
| Lady Knight Author: Pierce, Tamora Protector of the Small Series - 4 |
Synopsis: In the final thrilling installment of Tamora Pierce's Protector of the Small series First Test, Page, and Squire, our sturdy young heroine, Keladry of Mindelan (a.k.a. Kel), has finally been knighted. Never one to rest on her laurels, Kel champs at the bit, ready to tackle the horrific magic killing devices she was shown in the Chamber of the Ordeal during her knighthood initiation. The huge, insectlike machines, "made of iron-coated giants' bones, chains, pulleys, dagger-fingers and -toes, and a long whiplike tail," feed on the souls of dead children and are systematically killing off the citizens and warriors of Tortall. | Personal Comments: The interesting part of this book is how Kel is trusted as a battle master. She has a knack for strategy and how to apply it on the battle field. I wish I had such skills myself. | Book | |
| Allana Author: Pierce, Tamora Song of the Lioness Quartet - 1 |
Synopsis: Call it fate, call it intuition, or just call it common sense, but somehow young Alanna knows she isn't meant to become some proper lady cloistered in a convent. Instead, she wants to be a great warrior maiden--a female knight. But in the land of Tortall, women aren't allowed to train as warriors. So Alanna finds a way to switch places with her twin, Thom, and take his place as a knight in training at the palace of King Roald. Disguising herself as a boy, Alanna begins her training as a page in the royal court. Soon, she is garnering the admiration of all around her, including the crown prince, with her strong work ethic and her thirst for knowledge. But all the while, she is haunted by the recurring vision of a black stone city that emanates evil... somehow she knows it is her fate to purge that place of its wickedness. But how will she find it? And can she fulfill her destiny while keeping her gender a secret? | Personal Comments: The first and best book by Tamora Pierce. Allanna disguised as a boy goes to become a knight. You meet George, who you can’t help but adore. Expecially how he insists on calling her Allanna in private. | Book | |
| In the Hands of the Goddess Author: Pierce, Tamora Song of the Lioness Quartet - 2 |
Synopsis: Alanna of Trebond continues her masquerade as Alan in this, the second book in the Song of the Lioness quartet by Tamora Pierce (Random, 1990). The story spans Alanna's fours years as Prince Jonathan's squire. During this time, Alanna participates in her first war, battles against Jonathan's evil uncle, Duke Roger, meets the Great Mother Goddess and experiences first love, all the while maintaining her guise as a boy. | Personal Comments: This book covers Allanna being a squire to the prince. Luckily he know what she is. I love how the one female of court can’t figure out why her flirtations are doing no good. Not knowing that the prince is sleeping with his own squire. It’s nice to see Master Myles find out the truth, even if he knew all along. | Book | |
| Woman Who Rides Like a Man Author: Pierce, Tamora Song of the Lioness Quartet - 3 |
Synopsis: Newly knighted, Alanna of Trebond seeks adventure in the vast desert of Tortall. Captured by fierce desert dwellers, she is forced to prove herself in a duel to the death -- either she will be killed or she will be inducted into the tribe. Although she triumphs, dire challenges lie ahead. As her mythic fate would have it, Alanna soon becomes the tribe's first female shaman -- despite the desert dwellers' grave fear of the foreign woman warrior. Alanna must fight to change the ancient tribal customs of the desert tribes -- for their sake and for the sake of all Tortall. | Personal Comments: She goes off to the desert where she is respected. It’s an interesting look at the other cultures in the land, and she gets to develop into a strong independent person. It’s nice that she still has her friends. | Book | |
| Lioness Rampant Author: Pierce, Tamora Song of the Lioness Quartet - 4 |
Synopsis: In this series that began with Alanna: The First Adventure (Atheneum, 1983), the lioness reaches the height of her power. As the first female knight in the mythical country of Tortall, Alanna sets out to find the powerful Dominion Jewel in the hope that she can save her war-torn nation from disaster. As always, Alanna is stunning in battle and wise in her deeds. It's no wonder she has many suitors vying for her hand in marriage. Can the lioness be tamed? | Personal Comments: This one covers the Dominan Jewel, and the more important Shang warrior that she meets. So now you have a love triangle between Allanna, the Shang, Prince Jonathon, and the Prince of Thieves George Cooper. You would be happy for her to be with anyone of them, but the one she ends up with has always treated her right. Woman do love their scandrouls. | Book | |
| Blood & Gold Author: Rice, Anne Vampire Chronicles - |
You would think we had learned everything about Marius as was possiable from Lestat, Pandora and Armand, but this one tells us so much more. After she wrote so many blah books, this one was really enjoyable. | Book | ||
| Merrick Author: Rice, Anne Vampire Chronicles - |
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| Pandora Author: Rice, Anne Vampire Chronicles - |
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| The Vampire Armand Author: Rice, Anne Vampire Chronicles - |
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| Interview with the Vampire Author: Rice, Anne Vampire Chronicles - 1 |
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| The Vampire Lestat Author: Rice, Anne Vampire Chronicles - 2 |
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| Tale of the Body Thief Author: Rice, Anne Vampire Chronicles - 4 |
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| The Phantom of the Opera (TV Mini Series) Author: Phantom of the Opera - 1990 |
Count de Chagnie has discovered Christine's singing talent on a market place and sent her to his friend Carriere, the director of the Parisian opera. However just when she arrives Carriere's dismissed. His arrogant successor refuses to let a woman of low birth sing in his opera, but graciously employs Christine as gadrobiere for his wife Charlotta, who's installed as first singer. He also fights the phantom, an unknown guy who lives since many years in the catacombs below the opera and was granted privileges by Carriere. However the phantom knows how to defend himself and at the same time helps Christine to her career. Burt Lancaster, Teri Polo and Charles Dance star in Academy Award-winning director Tony Richardson's stunning, Golden Globe-nominated television miniseries. The classic tale of a hideously disfigured man who haunts Paris's subterranean labyrinths while harboring an all-consuming passion for a beautiful opera singer continues to enchant audiences. With its timeless story, "The Phantom of the Opera" endures as not only a deeply touching love story, but as a chilling spectacle of desire and vengeance played out against the grandeur and decadence of 19th century France. | Mini Series | ||
| A Clockwork Orange (1972) Author: - |
Stanley Kubrick's striking visual interpretation of Anthony Burgess's famous novel is a masterpiece. Malcolm McDowell delivers a clever, tongue-in-cheek performance as Alex, the leader of a quartet of droogs, a vicious group of young hoodlums who spend their nights stealing cars, fighting rival gangs, breaking into people's homes, and raping women. While other directors would simply exploit the violent elements of such a film without subtext, Kubrick maintains Burgess's dark, satirical social commentary. We watch Alex transform from a free-roaming miscreant into a convict used in a government experiment that attempts to reform criminals through an unorthodox new medical treatment. The catch, of course, is that this therapy may be nothing better than a quick cure-all for a society plagued by rampant crime. | Movie | ||
| Amadeus Author: - |
Slowly we are drawn into old Salieri's madness until we at last understand why he did what he did -- but by that time, we see what a patheic creature he is. He is, as he himself says, the "patron saint of mediocrity." His insane anger against God causes him to destroy himself -- and yet, he is allowed to live in order to see his own destruction. That is the real horror of the story. | Movie | ||
| Battle Royal Author: - |
The Japanese nation is in turmoil and on the verge of a collapse, the government must act to stop the violence from the nation's youth. They introduce a new measure 'Battle Royale' in which the pupils in a class from a randomly chosen school are taken to a deserted island and forced to fight each other to the death... Japanese dialogue with subtitles. | Movie | ||
| Beauty and the Beast (1991) - Disney's Animated Movie Author: - |
Belle is a girl who is dissatisfied with life in a small provincial French town, constantly trying to fend off the misplaced "affections" of conceited Gaston. The Beast is a prince who was placed under a spell because he could not love. A wrong turn taken by Maurice, Belle's father, causes the two to meet. | Movie | ||
| Darkman (1990) Author: - |
When attorney Julie Hastings (Frances McDormand) uncovers corrupt city real estate dealings, evil thugs attack her scientist boyfriend, Peyton Westlake (Liam Neeson). Left for dead after his lab is detonated, he miraculously survives when the ensuing blast hurls him into the nearby harbor. Treated as a John Doe at a city hospital, he is unknowingly submitted to radical therapy which numbs his nerves to feeling--but which heightens his strength and his emotions. Once conscious, Peyton escapes from the hospital and builds a ramshackle lab in an abandoned industrial plant. Horribly burned and scarred by the lab explosion, he uses synthetic skin to impersonate his would-be murderers and seek retribution for their evil deeds. Peyton also tries to reunite with Julie, who believes him to be dead. | Movie | ||
| Interview with the Vampire (1994) Author: - |
It hadn't even been a year since a plantation owner named Louis had lost his wife, and now he had lost his will to live. A vampire named Lestat takes a liking to Louis and offers him the chance to become a creature of the night: a vampire. Louis accepts, and Lestat drains Louis' mortal blood and then replaces it with his own turning Louis into a vampire. Louis must learn from Lestat the ways of the vampire. | Movie | ||
| Labyrinth (1986) Author: - |
Young Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) is left home alone by her parents and she has to babysit her little brother Toby. But the baby keeps crying and Sarah, while telling him a story to make him sleep, inadvertently conjures from a fantasy world the Goblin King (David Bowie) who steals the child and brings him to his castle in the middle of a labyrinth. Sarah has to rescue him before midnight, or the baby will became a goblin... | Movie | ||
| Monty Python's Holy Grail (1975) Author: - |
Could this be the funniest movie ever made? By any rational measure of comedy, this medieval romp from the Monty Python troupe certainly belongs on the short list of candidates. According to Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide, it's "recommended for fans only," but we say hogwash to that--you could be a complete newcomer to the Python phenomenon and still find this send-up of the Arthurian legend to be wet-your-pants hilarious. It's basically a series of sketches woven together as King Arthur's quest for the Holy Grail, with Graham Chapman as the King, Terry Gilliam as his simpleton sidekick Patsy, and the rest of the Python gang filling out a variety of outrageous roles. The comedy highlights are too numerous to mention, but once you've seen Arthur's outrageously bloody encounter with the ominous Black Knight (John Cleese), you'll know that nothing's sacred in the Python school of comedy. From holy hand grenades to killer bunnies to the absurdity of the three-headed knights who say "Ni--!," this is the kind of movie that will strike you as fantastically funny or just plain silly, but why stop there? It's all over the map, and the pace lags a bit here and there, but for every throwaway gag the Pythons have invented, there's a bit of subtle business or grand-scale insanity that's utterly inspired. The sum of this madness is a movie that's beloved by anyone with a pulse and an irreverent sense of humor. If this movie doesn't make you laugh, you're almost certainly dead | Movie | ||
| Powder (1995) Author: - |
When sheriff Barnum investigates the death of an elderly rural resident, he discovers a teenage grandson living in the basement. Raised by his grandparents, he has experienced the world only through books, never leaving the family farm. He is sent to a state home for boys where he has trouble fitting in socially. His odd appearance and unusual abilities cause the small town residents to fear and ridicule him. However, not all are afraid. Some begin to view his potential and gifts with wonderment. | Movie | ||
| Princess Bride, The (1987) Author: - |
A kindly grandfather sits down with his grandson and reads him a bedtime story. The story is one that has been passed down through from father to son for generations. As the grandfather reads the story, the action comes alive. The story is a classic tale of love and adventure as the beautiful Buttercup is kidnapped and held against her will in order to marry the odious Prince Humperdinck, and Westley (her childhood beau, now returned as the Dread Pirate Roberts) attempts to save her. On the way he meets an accomplished swordsman and a huge, super strong giant, both of whom become his companions in his quest. They meet a few bad guys along the way to rescue Buttercup. | Movie | ||
| Rocky Horror Picture Show, The (1975) Author: - |
After Janet accepts Brad's marriage proposal, the happy couple drive away from Denton, Ohio, only to get lost in the rain. They stumble upon the castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite who is holding the annual convention of visitors from the planet Transsexual. Frank-N-Furter unveils his creation, a young man named Rocky Horror, who fears the doctor and rejects his sexual advances. When Frank-N-Furter announces that he is returning to the galaxy Transylvania, Riff Raff the butler and Magenta the maid declare that they have plans of their own. (An audience participation film) | Movie | ||
| The Fifth Element(1997) Author: - |
Ancient curses, all-powerful monsters, shape-changing assassins, scantily-clad stewardesses, laser battles, huge explosions, a perfect woman, a malcontent hero--what more can you ask of a big-budget science fiction movie? Luc Besson's high-octane film incorporates presidents, rock stars, and cab drivers into its peculiar plot, traversing worlds and encountering some pretty wild aliens. Bruce Willis stars as a down-and-out cabbie who must win the love of Leeloo (Milla Jovovich) to save Earth from destruction by Jean-Baptiste Emmanuel Zorg (Gary Oldman) and a dark, unearthly force that makes Darth Vader look like an Ewok. | Movie | ||
| The Phantom of the Opera Author: Phantom of the Opera - 1925 |
At the Opera of Paris, a mysterious phantom threatens a famous lyric singer, Carlotta and thus forces her to give up her role (Marguerite in Faust) for unknown Christine Daae. Christine meets this phantom (a masked man) in the catacombs, where he lives. What's his goal ? What's his secret ? | Movie | ||
| The Phantom of the Opera Author: Phantom of the Opera - 1943 |
Pit violinist Claudin hopelessly loves rising operatic soprano Christine Dubois (as do baritone Anatole and police inspector Raoul) and secretly aids her career. But Claudin loses both his touch and his job, murders a rascally music publisher in a fit of madness, and has his face etched with acid. Soon, mysterious crimes plague the Paris Opera House, blamed on a legendary "phantom" whom none can find in the mazes and catacombs. But both of Christine's lovers have plans to ferret him out. | Movie | ||
| The Phantom of the Opera Author: Phantom of the Opera - 1962 |
The corrupt Lord Ambrose D’Arcy (Michael Gough) steals the life’s work of the poor musical Professor Petry. (Herbert Lom). In an attempt to stop the printing of music with D’Arcy’s name on it, Petry breaks into the printing office and accidentally starts a fire, leaving him severely disfigured. Years later, Petry returns to terrorize a London opera house that is about to perform one of his stolen operas. | Movie | ||
| Shrek (2001) Author: Shrek - 1 |
William Steig's delightfully fractured fairy tale is the right stuff for this computer-animated adaptation full of verve and wit. Our title character (voiced by Mike Myers) is an agreeable enough ogre who wants to live his days in peace. When the diminutive Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow) evicts local fairy-tale creatures (including the now-famous Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, and the Gingerbread Man), they settle in the ogre's swamp and Shrek wants answers from Farquaad. A quest of sorts starts for Shrek and his new pal, a talking donkey (Eddie Murphy), where battles have to be won and a princess (Cameron Diaz) must be rescued from a dragon lair in a thrilling action sequence. The story is stronger than most animated fare, but it's the humor that makes Shrek a winner. The PG rating is stretched when Murphy and Myers hit their strides. The mild potty humor is fun enough for 10-year-olds but will never embarrass their parents. Shrek is never as warm and inspired as the Toy Story films, but the realistic computer animation and a rollicking soundtrack keep the entertainment in fine form. Produced by DreamWorks, the film also takes several delicious stabs at its crosstown rival, Disney. | Movie | ||
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| First Contact Author: Star Trek - |
The time is the 24th century and the ship is the newly commissioned Enterprise-E. It's captain, Jean-Luc Picard, has been ordered not to interfere in a combat between a Borg Cube and ships from the Federation. However, seeing the Federation is about to lose, Picard ignore his orders and take command of the defending fleet. With his knowledge of the weak spot of the Cube, they destroy it. However, a small part of it escapes and plot a course directly to Earth. The Enterprise chases it and enters a time distortion created by the Borg. They end up in the mid 21st century, their only chance of stopping the Borg from assimilating Earth being to help Zefram Cochrane make his famous first faster than light travel to the stars... | Movie | ||
| The Voyage Home Author: Star Trek - 4 |
A space probe appears over 23rd century earth, emanating strange sounds towards the planet, and apparently waiting for something. As time goes on, the probe starts to cause major storms on earth and threaten its destruction. James T. Kirk and crew are called upon once again to save mankind. They discover the strange sound is actually the call of the humpback whale - which has been hunted to extinction. They have only one choice - to attempt to time travel back into the 20th century, locate a whale, and bring it back to 23rd century earth to reply to the probe. | Movie | ||
| The Phantom Menace (1999) Author: Star Wars - 1 |
"I have a bad feeling about this," says the young Obi-Wan Kenobi (played by Ewan McGregor) in Star Wars: Episode I, The Phantom Menace as he steps off a spaceship and into the most anticipated cinematic event... well, ever. He might as well be speaking for the legions of fans of the original episodes in the Star Wars saga who can't help but secretly ask themselves: Sure, this is Star Wars, but is it my Star Wars? The original elevated moviegoers' expectations so high that it would have been impossible for any subsequent film to meet them. And as with all the Star Wars movies, The Phantom Menace features inexplicable plot twists, a fistful of loose threads, and some cheek-chewing dialogue. Han Solo's swagger is sorely missed, as is the pervading menace of heavy-breathing Darth Vader. There is still way too much quasi-mystical mumbo jumbo, and some of what was fresh about Star Wars 22 years earlier feels formulaic. Yet there's much to admire. The special effects are stupendous; three worlds are populated with a mélange of creatures, flora, and horizons rendered in absolute detail. The action and battle scenes are breathtaking in their complexity. And one particular sequence of the film--the adrenaline-infused pod race through the Tatooine desert--makes the chariot race in Ben-Hur look like a Sunday stroll through the park. Among the host of new characters, there are a few familiar walk-ons. We witness the first meeting between R2-D2 and C-3PO, Jabba the Hutt looks younger and slimmer (but not young and slim), and Yoda is as crabby as ever. Natalie Portman's stately Queen Amidala sports hairdos that make Princess Leia look dowdy and wields a mean laser. We never bond with Jedi Knight Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson), and Obi-Wan's day is yet to come. Jar Jar Binks, a cross between a Muppet, a frog, and a hippie, provides many of the movie's lighter moments, while Sith Lord Darth Maul is a formidable force. Baby-faced Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd) looks too young and innocent to command the powers of the Force or wield a lightsaber (much less transmute into the future Darth Vader), but his boyish exuberance wins over skeptics. Near the end of the movie, Palpatine, the new leader of the Republic, may be speaking for fans eagerly awaiting Episode II when he pats young Anakin on the head and says, "We will watch your career with great interest." Indeed! | Movie | ||
| Attack of the Clones (2002) Author: Star Wars - 2 |
If The Phantom Menace was the setup, then Attack of the Clones is the plot-progressing payoff, and devoted Star Wars fans are sure to be enthralled. Ten years after Episode I, Padmé Amidala (Natalie Portman), now a senator, resists the creation of a Republic Army to combat an evil separatist movement. The brooding Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) is resentful of his stern Jedi mentor, Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor), tormented by personal loss, and showing his emerging "dark side" while protecting his new love, Amidala, from would-be assassins. Youthful romance and solemn portent foreshadow the events of the original Star Wars as Count Dooku (a.k.a. Darth Tyranus, played by Christopher Lee) forges an alliance with the Dark Lord of the Sith, while lavish set pieces showcase George Lucas's supreme command of all-digital filmmaking. All of this makes Episode II a technological milestone, savaged by some critics as a bloated, storyless spectacle, but still qualifying as a fan-approved precursor to the pivotal events of Episode III. | Movie | ||
| Revenge of the Sith (2005) Author: Star Wars - 3 |
It has been three long years since the Clone Wars have first begun, and Jedi Knights Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) have fought as hard as they possibly could. When the capital planet of Coruscant becomes under attack by the Separatist droid armies and Supreme Chancellor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid) is kidnapped by the army leader, General Grievous (voiced by Matthew Wood), Anakin personal problems begin to develop, including his anger at the Jedi Council for not giving him the rank of Master, though he is on the council, and his plagued visions of his secret wife, Padme Amidala (Natalie Portman), dying in childbirth. He is determined to do anything to save her, no matter the cost. While Obi-Wan is sent to kill General Grievous on Utapau, Anakin is taken under Palpatine's wing, being subtly seduced by the Dark Side of the Force and convince that the Dark Side is power than can save his wife from death. Soon enough, a new, darker, ominous figure that would eventually be feared by the entire galaxy is formed: Lord Darth Vader. Obi-Wan, discovering Anakin's betrayal, sees no choice but to face his own apprentice in an attempt to bring back the young, loyal Jedi that had been like his own son, brother, and friend. | Movie | ||
| A New Hope (1977) Author: Star Wars - 4 |
Part IV in a George Lucas epic, Star Wars: A New Hope opens with a rebel ship being boarded by the tyrannical Darth Vadar. The plot then follows the life of a simple farmboy, Luke Skywalker, as he and his newly met allies (Han Solo, Chewbacca, Ben Kenobi, C-3PO, R2-D2) attempt to rescue a rebel leader, Princess Leia, from the clutches of the Empire. The conclusion is culminated as the Rebels, including Skywalker and flying ace Wedge Antilles make an attack on the Empires most powerful and ominous weapon, the Death Star. | Movie | ||
| Empire Strikes Back, The (1980) Author: Star Wars - 5 |
Fleeing the evil Galactic Empire, the rebels abandon their new base on Hoth. Princess Leia, Han Solo and the droids R2-D2 and C-3P0 escape in the damaged Millenium Falcon, but are later captured by Lord Darth Vader on Bespin. Skywalker, meanwhile, follows Ben Kenobi's posthumous command and receives Jedi training by Yoda on Dagobah. Will Skywalker manage to rescue his friends from the dark lord? | Movie | ||
| Return of the Jedi (1983) Author: Star Wars - 6 |
Darth Vader and the Empire are building a new, indestructible Death Star. Meanwhile, Han Solo has been imprisoned, and Luke Skywalker has sent R2D2 and C3PO to try and free him. Princess Leia - disguised as a bounty hunter - and Chewbacca go along as well. The final battle takes place on the moon of Endor, with its natural inhabitants, the Ewoks, lending a hand to the rebels. Will Darth Vader and the dark side overcome the rebels and take over the universe ? | Movie | ||
| Crow, The (1994) Author: The Crow - 1 |
Eric Draven and his fiance are brutally murdered on Devil's Night, a night when the henchmen of crime-boss Top Dollar traditionally indulge in wanton acts of violence and arson. A crow brings Draven's restless soul back from the dead and he sets out to wreak revenge upon his killers. | Movie | ||
| Crow: City of Angels, The (1996) Author: The Crow - 2 |
This sequel to the 1994 cult classic which ended in the real life death of Brandon Lee has "the Crow" revive a new character, Ashe Crowe. This time, a man and his son are killed by a deranged gang after witnessing a murder. The father is brought back to life by the crow to exact revenge on his murderers. Directed by Tim Pope of music video fame, this plays like a long music video. Vincent Perez's thick accent often makes his dialogue less than understandable. A very dark, brooding revenge story. | Movie | ||
| Crow 3: Salvation (2002) Author: The Crow - 3 |
Clean-cut kid Alex Corvis (Eric Mabius) is framed and executed for the brutal murder of his girlfriend (Jodi Lynn O'Keefe). He is revived by a crow spirit guide to hunt down the corrupt policemen who committed the crime, and ultimately to unmask the mysterious scarred man who ordered her death. | Movie | ||
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| Ewok Adventure (1984) Author: Star Wars - |
The Starcruiser of the Towani-family crashes on the moon Endor. Father and mother Towani get seperated from their 2 children Mace and Cindel. The children are found by Ewoks, inhabitants of Endor. Although communicating is a real pain at first, Mace and Cindel persuade the Ewoks to help them to find their parents. | TV Movie | ||
| Ewok Battle for Endor Author: Star Wars - |
The army of the Marauders, led by by King Terak and the witch Charal attack the Ewoks village. The parents and the brother of Cindel all die in this attack. Cindel and the Ewok Wicket escape and in a forrest they meet Teek a naughty and very fast animal. Teek takes them to a house in which a old man, Noa, lives. Like Cindel he also crashed with his Starcruiser on Endor. Together they fight Terak and Charal. | TV Movie | ||
| Beauty and the Beast (1987) Tv Series Author: - |
Creator Ron Koslow's updated version of the fairytale has a double focus: the relationship between Vincent,(a mythic, noble man-beast) and his Catherine (a savvy assistant DA in New York); and a secret Utopian community of social outcasts living in a wondrous world beneath the city a sanctuary where Vincent is protected and loved. Through an emotional bond connecting Vincent to Catherine, he is able to sense the dangers her job brings her, and he comes to be her protector as well as the man she loves beyond all measure. The series follows the developing relationship between these two and nicely fleshes out the underground world of labyrinth tunnels, mystical waterfalls, and people who have come together to form a loving and nurturing family. In a twist from the original tale, however, this "beast" does not transform into society's idea of beauty after gaining the love of Catherine. Rather, Vincent's inner beauty is allowed to remain the focus of who he is and it is Catherine's former "shallow" self that is the ugliness transformed by their love of each other | TV Series | ||
| Forever Knight (1992) Author: - |
A drama about an 800 year old, angst ridden vampire who lives in present day Toronto as a homicide detective in an attempt to repay for his sins and regain his mortality, with the aid of Natalie Lambert, a mortal coroner, while trying to keep his secret from his partner Tracy Vetter. His quests are hindered by his tormented past and his seductive 2000 year old master, Lucien Lacroix | TV Series | ||
| Enterprise Author: Star Trek - |
Captain Archer, pilots the crew of the Enterprise as they reach out to explore space for the first time. The series is set before Kirk, and has to bridge the difference between First Contact and the original Star Trek series | TV Series | ||
| Next Generation (1987) Author: Star Trek - |
Settled in the 24th century and 78 years after the adventures of the original crew of the starship Enterprise this new series is the long awaited successor to the original Star Trek series from the 1960's. Under the command of Captain Jean-Luc Picard the all new Enterprise NCC 1701-D travels out to distant planets to seek out new life and to boldly go where no one has gone before. | TV Series | ||
| Voyager (1995) Author: Star Trek - |
The Federation starship USS Voyager, chasing a band of Maquis rebels, enters the dangerous space nebula known as the Badlands. Both ships are transported by a distant space probe to the Delta Quadrant, 75,000 light-years from Federation space. Voyager's crew and the Maquis form an uneasy truce to rescue crewmen of both ships, kidnapped by the probe's builder, the powerful, dying Caretaker. The Maquis ship is destroyed in a battle with the warlike Kazons. To prevent a Kazon aggression against a helpless world, Voyager destroys the space probe. Without the probe, it will take 75 years for Voyager to travel back to Federation space. With the differences between them rendered meaningless by time and distance, The Federation and Maquis crews unite aboard Voyager. Together, they embark on their new mission: to boldly go - home. | TV Series | ||
| The Crow: Stairway to Heaven TV Series Author: The Crow - |
Based on James O'Barr's original graphic novels, the TV series starts much like the first Movie, and is centered around Erik Draven trying to return to his girlfriend and the grave. The series expands on the Snakes and goes into the mysteries of the afterlife. | TV Series |