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Book Review: "Mortal Echoes" ed. by Greg Buzwell
Full Title: Mortal Echoes: Encounters with the End edited by Greg Buzwell Admittedly, this is the second time I have read this book. If you know how my reviews are themed at the moment you will thus notice that I have slipped back into my ways of reading ghost stories. Recently, I have revisited ghost stories I enjoyed once in my teen years as well including the oddities of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and the stories of Amelia B Edwards. I was surprised to think that I would enjoy this particular anthology even more than when I first read it some time last year or the year before (I don't remember). But honestly, reading a ghost story anthology or a horror anthology for a second time makes you appreciate all the stranger things about it more than you did last time. It helps you savour the entire thing, tasting it again and therefore, as far as the Tale of the Three Brothers goes - encountering death like an old friend.
By Annie Kapur3 years ago in Geeks
The Creator
CAUTION: SPOILERS AHEAD. The Creator is what every good movie ought to be. Thought-provoking, grounded, visually stunning, and heartfelt. This is especially important when it comes to science fiction movies in the twentieth century, where the film industry has become hyper-focused on creating things that can be turned into franchises, AKA cash cows they can milk until the cow collapses.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Geeks
Play On Podcast: Shakespeare Reimagined
Friends can fill many important roles in people's lives, such as support, companionship, enjoyment, and sharing feelings. One contribution a friend can make is to guide you to TV shows, movies, books, and podcasts that are worth your time. I'm still upset at my buddy Gene for recommending Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
By Frank Racioppi3 years ago in Geeks
The Evolution Of Shonen Jump Protagonists
For the past 50 years, Weekly Shonen Jump has published hundreds of series that changed and redefined storytelling. Naturally, it also created a wide variety of tropes where most manga and anime today are dependent on those narrative constructs. However, it wasn’t until recently that we saw a change in these tropes and narrative formats in the Shonen protagonist trope.
By Jay Kobayashi3 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Polar Horrors" ed. by John Miller
Full Title: Polar Horrors: Strange Tales from the World's Ends edited by John Miller The British Library's Tales of the Weird is probably the most fantastic set of anthology books to be published in recent years. With themes such as gastronomy, insects, trains, the undead, love and more, there are so many horrors to read about. Also, if you're not too into the themes and want to get to know the authors then there are author based anthologies as well. Compilations of stories by Vernon Lee, Algernon Blackwood, Mary Elizabeth Braddon and more are available to sink your teeth into. There are definitely a whole host of books that are perfect for every kind of horror lover out there.
By Annie Kapur3 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Crawling Horror" ed. by Daisy Butcher and Janette Leaf
Full Title: Crawling Horror: Creeping Tales of the Insect Weird edited by Daisy Butcher and Janette Leaf I had made the mistake of trying to read this whilst eating lunch and honestly, it was pretty intense and horrifying. The series entitled The British Library's Tales of the Weird are compilations and anthologies of either a single author's horror stories or horror stories on a particular theme. Some are done more successfully than others and others are more interesting because of their ability to include previously unknown authors who have, perhaps either fallen out of the public eye or nothing was known about them to begin with. This book starts off with a very familiar face in the world of horror: Edgar Allan Poe.
By Annie Kapur3 years ago in Geeks
The Man Behind the Myth: Albus Dumbledore (Part - 2)
Gellert Grindelwald, after being expelled from Durmstrang at the age of 16 due to his dark and twisted experiments that led to a near-fatal attack on fellow students, embarked on a journey abroad. His travels eventually brought him to his great aunt in Godric's Hollow, where Bathilda, recognizing the brilliance of both Grindelwald and Albus Dumbledore, suggested that the two young wizards meet. Following this recommendation, Albus and Gellert quickly formed a strong connection, bonding over their shared intelligence and ambitions.
By WIME (World In My Eyes)3 years ago in Geeks
The Man Behind the Myth: Albus Dumbledore (Part - 1)
Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, the wizard with the distinctive crooked nose, whose seasoned gaze and warm smile provided a sense of security to all Potterheads, even in the midst of darkness that shrouded the magical world. Regarded as the greatest and seemingly flawless figure in our inquisitive eyes, one might ponder: was he inherently perfect from birth, or did the tragedies of his life mold him into the compassionate, sensible, and loving figure we came to know? Let's delve into the life of this greatest wizard of the century and draw our own conclusions.
By WIME (World In My Eyes)3 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "The Penguin Book of Ghost Stories" ed. by Michael Newton
You can probably tell by now that there is a theme going on with me. From the very beginning of even being able to read, I have always been fascinated by ghost stories and stories with monsters, horrific characters and stories which make the reader feel uncomfortable. This book entitled The Penguin Book of Ghost Stories is admittedly a book I have actually read before but I am reading again because honestly, I loved it back when I read for the first time and now I'm really quite missing it. Ghost story anthologies are comfort books for me and I have always loved those beautiful stories of hauntings that humans once told to each other to warn against going out in the dead of night, or loitering around places they are not supposed to. This anthology is probably one of the better ghost story anthologies I have known in my time and so, I would love for you to enjoy it too.
By Annie Kapur3 years ago in Geeks
A Love Letter to HARRY POTTER
J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series isn't simply a wizarding adventure; it's a tapestry woven with the intricate threads of fate, choice, and the inescapable entanglement of Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort. Unlike conventional hero-villain dynamics, their bond transcends good and evil, twisting and turning like the Elder Wand's mastery, making their destinies a spectacle of light and darkness locked in a breathtaking, thousand-thread waltz.
By WIME (World In My Eyes)3 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Glimpses of the Unknown" ed. by Mike Ashley
Full Title: Glimpses of the Unknown: Lost Ghost Stories edited by Mike Ashley "...a ghost story can work on several levels ranging from the unnerving tingle of the unknown, to that hauntingly evocative atmosphere of something strange or uncertain."
By Annie Kapur3 years ago in Geeks
Dragon Ball Z and Japanese Lore
Dragon Ball Z (DBZ), created by Akira Toriyama, stands as a cultural juggernaut that has transcended borders and left an indelible mark on global pop culture. While often celebrated for its intense battles and iconic characters, a closer look reveals a profound connection between Dragon Ball Z and Japanese lore. This essay delves into the intricate web of cultural influences that shape the series, exploring the fusion of DBZ's narrative elements with Japanese mythology, folklore, and historical context.
By JRManglicmot3 years ago in Geeks
