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Jun Chiu’s Medusa: The Stone Kingdom is a great original take on the tale of Medusa and Perseus. There is no dialog nor is there any animation, but the wonderful illustrations and musical pairing really is compelling. This great story is something that I just happened upon, and it hooked me within the first sixty […]
Hayao Miyazaki’s first feature film in 10 years, The Boy and the Heron is a hand-drawn, original story written and directed by the Academy Award®-winning director. Produced by Studio Ghibli co-founder Toshio Suzuki, the film features a musical score from Miyazaki’s long-time collaborator Joe Hisaishi. The theme song for the film “Spinning Globe” was penned […]
The tale of the headless horseman is a classic story that has been told and retold in various forms and adaptations. But where did this spooky legend originate? And how did it become so popular? The earliest known version of the story can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when stories of headless knights […]
Angered that Katrina has grown fond of schoolmaster Crane, Brom Bones determines to scare off the interloper by filling his head with spooky tales of a Headless Horseman. Crane disparages the legends, until one fateful ride home in the dark of night.
Digital Art: Isis, Ancient Goddess of Egypt
So, the Buzz is that Henry Cavill will be becoming the titular Highlander, an immortal swordsman who fights other immortals until there is only one left. The franchise is ripe for rebooting and Henry would be a perfect actor for the role.
If you’re a fan of kung fu movies, you’ve probably heard of the Five Deadly Venoms, one of the most iconic films from the Shaw Brothers studio. The movie tells the story of five kung fu masters, each trained in a different style of venomous animal: centipede, snake, scorpion, lizard, and toad. They are sent […]
Dr. Seuss, the pen name of Theodor Seuss Geisel, was a renowned American author and illustrator who captured the hearts of readers young and old with his whimsical stories and distinctive artwork. His contributions to children’s literature continue to resonate today, inviting readers into a world where imagination knows no bounds. Dr. Seuss’s art plays […]
Raiders of the Lost Ark is more than just a movie. It’s a tribute to the golden age of adventure serials, when heroes faced impossible odds and thrilling dangers in exotic locations. In this article, we’ll explore how Raiders of the Lost Ark recaptured the magic of those classic stories, and why it still resonates with audiences today.
The Secrets of Isis was a 1975 television show that featured a high school teacher who could transform into the Egyptian goddess Isis. She used her powers to fight crime and help people in need. The show was one of the first to have a female superhero as the main character, portrayed by the wonderful […]
