The Dark Queens-The Bloody Rivalry That Forged the Medieval World by Shelley Puhak (2022) – As the power of the Roman Empire waned, a new power rose in western Europe. The Merovingians unified the Frankish tribes into a single powerhouse kingdom for two and a half centuries. For decades, two queens, Brunhilda and Fredegund, would... Continue Reading →
Of Gold and Madness
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)-A pair of Americans find themselves down to their last dime. When everything else fails them, they hear a story from an old man about gold mining in Mexico. The lure of treasure in those mountains will bring them the hope to continue, but it may also bring madness.... Continue Reading →
A Fine Version of A Great Classic
Of Mice and Men (1992) – A migrant farm worker and his gentle-giant friend make their way through the Great Depression looking for work. When a beautiful woman enters the equation, all their dreams may come to an end. Directed by Gary Sinise Starring Gary Sinise, John Malkovich, Ray Walston, Sherilyn Fenn Why I Liked... Continue Reading →
At The Roots of Horror
The Great God Pan by Arthur Machen (1894) – Years after witnessing an attempt to open the mind of a young woman to the spiritual world (an attempt he believed had failed), Clarke hears of a beautiful girl with disturbing powers in Wales. He follows her to learn more. The trail will be littered with... Continue Reading →
The Stars Are Gone, And The Ocean Is Blood
Iron Lung (2026) – The “Silent Rapture” has swallowed all the stars and planets, leaving a tiny sliver of humanity fighting to survive. Their exploration has discovered a leftover moon covered in an ocean of blood. They believe the ocean holds resources that will give humanity a future. One man is sent into the depths... Continue Reading →
He Kills Everyone But Himself(?)
Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) – Eight people stand between a disinherited member of a noble family and the title. He decides to disinherit them in the most final way possible. Directed by Robert Hamer Starring Dennis Price, Alec Guinness, Valerie Hobson Why I Liked It – A wickedly funny assault on the English nobility,... Continue Reading →
A Most Dangerous Book
The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown (2024) – Cassie Andrews makes friends with an older gentleman at the bookstore where she works. He doesn’t appear to have much in the world until he gives her a book, the Book of Doors. This is a book that is truly magical. With it, you can pass... Continue Reading →
Long on Action, Short on Brains
Young Guns (1988) – Billy the Kid gathers a group of young gunslingers to avenge the death of the man who had watched over them. In the end, the lust for revenge will turn the hunters into the hunted. Directed by Christopher Cain Starring Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, Charlie Sheen, Dermot Mulroney,... Continue Reading →
Sweat, Violence and Betrayal
Any Given Sunday (1999) An NFL team on the brink of collapse after years of legendary success. Their old school head coach must find a balance between the way the game used to be played and how modern players want to roll. Along the way, there will be acts of genius and betrayal as they... Continue Reading →
The Roar of the Engines
F1 -The Movie (2025) – A veteran driver returns to F1 after decades away to save a team and teach a rising young star the ropes. Director – Joseph Kosinski Starring – Brad Pitt, Damon Idris, Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon Why I Liked – A standard story with some impressive racing footage Let’s get the... Continue Reading →