Reviews and articles relating to Fantasy films and animations
APOCALPYTO NOW "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" (2024) stands as a formidable entry in the venerable franchise, directed by Wes Ball and penned by Josh Friedman. This film serves as a standalone sequel to "War for the Planet of the Apes" (2017) and is the fourth installment in the rebooted series, marking the … Continue reading KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES
Why everybody is wrong about Aquaman 2 One of the biggest surprises of 2018 was how much I enjoyed "Aquaman." With little to no prior knowledge of the character from DC Comics, I wasn't expecting much from James Wan, a director primarily known for his contributions to the horror genre. Yet, he delivered a fast-paced, … Continue reading Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Blade Runner and the Epic of Gilgamesh One of my earliest memories is watching "Blade Runner" for the first time. I had sneaked downstairs to watch it on TV while everyone else in the house was asleep. Captivated by the futuristic cityscapes, flying cars, and dark, foreboding atmosphere, I was spellbound by its timeless music … Continue reading MEMETO MORI : The Oldest Story Ever Told
Behold! The Sword of Power! Excalibur! Forged when the world was young, and bird and beast and flower were one with man, and death was but a dream! I vividly remember watching "Excalibur" for the first time and being completely awed by its stunning visuals and dream-like, almost surreal narrative. The best way to describe the … Continue reading EXCALIBUR : A Knights Tale
THE RIDDLE OF STEEL The secret of steel has always carried with it a mystery. You must learn its riddle, Conan. You must learn its discipline. For no one, no one in this world can you trust. Not men, not women, not beasts. This you can trust. - Conan's Father Certain films from my formative … Continue reading CONAN THE BARBARIAN
The Sleeper has awoken The long-awaited sequel, "Dune: Part Two," directed and produced by Denis Villeneuve, continues the epic saga of Frank Herbert's 1965 novel. Following the success of the first film, this second installment promises to delve deeper into the intricate world of Arrakis, focusing on Paul Atreides' alliance with the Fremen to wage … Continue reading Dune 2
"To feel alive, we seek sensation -- any sensation to wash away the cranky black sorrow! It leaves us for a moment, but then it comes back. And we have to do it all again. Only more, and each time, we ignore until too much is never enough. We are the already-dead, Little Dee! You … Continue reading Furiosa: Start Your Engines – A Mad Max Saga Review
I had my reservations with season one, which was a loose adaptation of the book series by Andrzej Sapkowski. Season one was all about the setup, introducing the audience to this fantasy world inspired by eastern European mythology and folklore. Its central characters and conflicts. They decided to Jump around the timeline of events and … Continue reading THE WITCHER : SEASON 2
Currently binging the latest series of stranger things and loving it. For all those who have finished the series and are suffering from withdrawal symptoms. I have compiled a list of eleven great movies (did you see what I did there). 11. Ghostbusters One of the best and funniest movies of the 80s starring Bill … Continue reading ELEVEN FILMS LIKE STRANGER THINGS
I like a good lost cause, and the following article might fall upon death's ears as I attempt to conduct a defense of this infamous box office bomb. But any self-respecting fan of the fantasy genre know is, just because the film is derided by general audiences and critics, doesn't mean it's a bad fantasy … Continue reading GODS OF EGYPT: A GUILTY PLEASURE
Fantasy : Swords and Sorcery 