THEY SHALL NOT PASS! From the day I first watched Peter Jackson's "The Fellowship of the Ring," I, like many others, was instantly captivated by high fantasy and all things Tolkien. Over the years, I encountered a few brave souls who had read "The Lord of the Rings" before the films existed, and I found … Continue reading THE RINGS OF POWER
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
What great minds lie in the dust,” said Guyal in a low voice. “What gorgeous souls have vanished into the buried ages; what marvellous creatures are lost past the remotest memory … Nevermore will there be the like; now in the last fleeting moments, humanity festers rich as rotten fruit. Rather than master and overpower … Continue reading THE DYING EARTH JACK VANCE
WORLDS TO CONQUER Steven Erikson’s Gardens of the Moon offers an intricate tapestry of power plays and otherworldly forces that leave a lasting impression. As the first novel in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series, it sets the stage for an epic journey through a richly imagined world." Origins and Development Gardens of the … Continue reading GARDENS OF THE MOON
THE BEST TV SHOW YOU NEVER HEARD OF The Shannara Chronicles is a visually stunning and narratively rich American fantasy drama that has captivated the hearts of many since its debut. Created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, this series breathes new life into Terry Brooks’ beloved Sword of Shannara trilogy, skillfully adapting its enchanting … Continue reading The Shannara Chronicles
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
Skyrim is an action role-playing game developed by Bethesda and released in 2011. The game is set 200 years after the events of the previous game Oblivion and takes place in the northern province of Skyrim in Tamriel. The main story focuses on the Dragonborn’s quest to defeat an ancient dragon, Alduin the world-eater. The … Continue reading ELDER SCROLLS V : SKYRIM
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
The Sword of Shannara is a 1977 epic fantasy novel by Terry Brooks. The story interweaves two plots into the four lands fantasy realm. Shea Ohmsford sets out on a quest to find the titular sword and use it to confront the evil warlock Lord Brona. The other storyline shadows Prince Balinor Buckhannah’s attempt to … Continue reading SWORD OF SHANNARA : Terry Brooks
When I learned that Netflix was bringing back the animated show masters of the universe and that Kevin Smith, professional ‘fanboy’ and pop culture icon, was the series showrunner, I was hyped. Being one of many who grew up in the early eighties, I was a huge fan of the show. I had all the … Continue reading MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE
Fantasy : Swords and Sorcery 