The author, CS Friedman took 12 years to polish the characters, the universe, and the underlying themes of this novel, which is why it resonated deeper than her other subsequent novels. The Cold War between Braxi and Azea persisted through centuries and in the midst of of this strife, martial quests and traditional differences, two great generals were raised. Whilst the Braxins relied upon ancient and somewhat ruthless customs to create a strong and fearless warriors, the advanced Azean scientists sought to create a perfected physique and psychic dominance.
Author: CS Friedman, DAW Books, 1986, Nominated for the John Campbell Award
Friday, February 22, 2019
BOOK. IN CONQUEST BORN
The author, CS Friedman took 12 years to polish the characters, the universe, and the underlying themes of this novel, which is why it resonated deeper than her other subsequent novels. The Cold War between Braxi and Azea persisted through centuries and in the midst of of this strife, martial quests and traditional differences, two great generals were raised. Whilst the Braxins relied upon ancient and somewhat ruthless customs to create a strong and fearless warriors, the advanced Azean scientists sought to create a perfected physique and psychic dominance.
Author: CS Friedman, DAW Books, 1986, Nominated for the John Campbell Award
Sunday, February 10, 2019
MUST SEE SHOWS (RANDOM) - PART 2
Sungkyunkwan Scandal
Raved by viewers, this hot drama is making waves. An unusual blend - it is a marriage of philosophy and adventure. Find out more...
Tamra the Island
A delightful Chosun period drama, this is a gem among all the Korean offerings. Almost perfect cast and rich in history, Tamra may turn out to be a cult favorite. Find out more...
Vampire Knight (ヴァンパイア騎士)
Dark and thoughtful, this anime is a hot favorite among manga (and anime) lovers. Needless to say, vampires are hot favorites among supernatural lovers or fools. Find out more...
Mononoke (モノノ怪)Mononoke refers to Yōkai (妖怪) a type of spiritual beings i.e. demon, spirit or monster or a form of creatures in Japanese folklore. The titled anime is a psychedelic fare, strange and stimulating.
Dororo
A Japanese apocalyptic epic is a bloody fare involving a female warrior who joined a young samurai to recover his body parts from demons.
Friday, February 8, 2019
REVIEW. FILM : LEMONY NICK'S A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS
Title: Lemony Nick's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Type: Film
Country: USA
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Children, 2008, Gothic
Cast: Jim Carrey, Jude Law, Emily Browning, Liam Aiken
Airing Date: 2004
Rating: 8.9/10.0
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events is a 2004 black comedy film starring Jim Carrey as the evil Count. The movie adaptation of the popular book series follows the adventures of three siblings, Violet, Klaus and Sunny Baudelaire, after their parents were killed in a fire at the family mansion. Sunny was the star of the show. She squeaks and bites like no one else....Twisted. Charming. Gothic. I like it very much so it gets 8. 9/10
Saturday, February 2, 2019
REVIEW. KOREAN DRAMA : SUNGKYUNKWAN SCANDAL
Title: Vampire Knight
Type: Anime
Country: Japan
Genre: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Supernatural, Romance, Suspense
Airing Date: 2010
Cast: Park Min Young, Song Joong Ki, Yoo Ah In
Rating: 9.2/10.0
Sungkyunkwan Scandal, set in late Joseon era is a delightful historical-fictional K-drama revolving a female student who impersonates a male in Sungkyunkwan University. Sounds familiar....yes Hanazakari no Kimitachi e!!!
Thanks to the upright and uptight Lee Sun Joon, the pretty female lead, Kim Yoon Hee (Park Min Young) enters the school under her brother's name, disguised as a boy in an attempt to provide for his illness and to escape the clutches of a dirty old minister.
Took a while to warm up to Lee Sun Joon, the righteous son of a powerful minister and leader of the reigning party. Yup! Republicans and Democrats during the reign of King Jeongjo. Staunch and loyal, Sun Joon (Micky) wins friends and viewers.
Playful and playboy Goo Yong Ha scores points with viewers, being likable and heroic. Shedding a disguise of a shallow exterior, Goo Yong Ha emerges solid and sensitive. Song Joong Ki who plays the flamboyant character is undoubtedly the new K-STAR.
Rebellious and moody Moon Jae Shin is endearing as he fights to protect Yoon Hee's identity amidst his growing affection for her. Sloppy but with a winning smile, Yoo Ah In as Moon Jae Shin is winning votes to return in a spin-off drama..
The brother of actress, Ha Ji Won(the star of Hwang Jini and more recent, Secret Garden) plays the bad boy but he is worth mentioning an effective evil emissary, Ha In Soo.
Professor Jung has to be noted because he is the real deal here. Jeong Yak Jong was amongst the earliest converts to Catholicism - a Catholic martyr and father to Saint Paul Chong Hasang.
The hilarious exploits, political struggles and emotional dynamics made Sungkyunkwan Scandal a drama worth watching worth watching in the Top Ten List.
Ranking: 9.2/10.0
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