Showing posts with label Fantasy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fantasy. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Bessie Love shines in a cute fantasy short film

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The Little Knight (aka "The Adventures of Prince Coraguous: The Litte Knight") (1923) Starring: Bessie Love, Arthur Trimble, Monte...
Thursday, August 31, 2023

Damsels & Dragons: A New Shades of Gray Series!

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A young dragon had taken to dining on the sheep of a human village, snatching one each evening. As the dragon was about to grab his 14th she...
Tuesday, August 15, 2023

An unusual role for Mary Pickford

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Suds (1920) Starring: Mary Pickford, Harold Goodwin, Albert Austin, and Rose Dione Director: John Francis Dillon Rating: Six of Ten Stars A ...
Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Artful magic... or is it magical art?

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The Drawing Lesson (aka "The Living Statue") (1903) Starring: Jehanne d'Alcy and Georges Méliès Director: Georges Méliès Ratin...
Tuesday, April 5, 2022

'Validation' is fun, sweet, and entertaining

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Validation (2007) Starring: TJ Thyne and Vicki Davis Director: Kurt Kuenne Rating: Ten of Ten Stars A parking attendant (Thyne) with a gift ...
Tuesday, December 7, 2021

The Electric Boogaloo of the Gods

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Jupiter's Thunderballs (1903) Starring: Anonymous Actors and Dancers Director: Georges Méliès Rating: Eight of Ten Stars Zeus's thun...
Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Opium Fiend vs Booze-Stealing Moon Hussy

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The Dream of an Opium Fiend (1908) Starriing:  Jeanne d'Alcy and an otherwise anonymous cast Director: Georges Méliès Rating: Eight of T...
Sunday, October 25, 2020

Halloween Warm-Up: The Monster

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Here's a little flick from the cinematic special effects pioneer Georges Méliès that may help you get in the proper mood this Halloween ...
Sunday, September 13, 2020

'The Genii of Fire' is hot stuff

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The Genii of Fire (1908) Starring: Anonymous Actors Director: Georges Méliès Rating: Nine of Ten Stars In ancient Persia, a wealthy couple t...
Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Not one of Melies' best, but still worth watching

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Parafaragamus the Alchemist, or The Infernal Horn  (aka "The Mysterious Retort" and "The Alchemist and the Demon") (1...
Thursday, July 9, 2020

It's early movie magic with 'The Magician'

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The Magician (1898) Starring: Georges Méliès Director: Georges Méliès Rating: Eight of Ten Stars An old magician (Méliès) turns hims...
Sunday, June 28, 2020

In memory of Jim Holloway

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Artist Jim Holloway passed away on June 28, 2020. He drew some fabulous illustrations for RPGs during the 1980s and 1990s, full of acti...
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Welcome to 'Hell's Kitchen: Silent Move Edition'

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The Ogre's Cuisine (aka "In the Bogie Man's Cave") (1907) Starring: Jeahanne d'Alcy and Anonymous Actors Director: G...
Thursday, May 14, 2020

'A Crazy Composer' will brighten your day

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The Crazy Composer (1906) Starring: Georges Méliès Director: Georges Méliès Rating: Ten of Ten Stars A composer suffering from a creati...
Saturday, May 2, 2020

"Well... that escalated quickly." (Lesson: Don't steal!)

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The Devil's Money Bags (aka "The Treasures of Satan") (1902) Starring: Uncredited Director: Georges Méliès Rating: Nine of ...
Thursday, April 9, 2020

A man gets his due 'In the Witch's Home'

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In the Witch's Home (aka "The Bachelor's Paradise") (1901) Starring: Uncredited Actors Director: Georges Méliès Rating:...
Wednesday, April 1, 2020

The Jackson Four go to Mt. Olympus

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Another Day on Mt. Olympus (2015) Starring: Rebekah Jackson, Elisabeth Jackson, Bethany Jackson, and Sharon Jackson Director: Rebekah Jack...
Monday, March 2, 2020

Musical Monday with Woodkid

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Here's a little something to kick off the week for my fellow D&D players and other lovers of fantasy! It's a neat song and an...
Thursday, February 27, 2020

Angels and Fairies and Toys--Oh My!

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The Grandmother's Story and the Child's Dream (aka "Grandmother's Story") (1908) Starring: André Méliès Director: Ge...
Thursday, February 6, 2020

'The Mysterious Knight' brings the movie magic!

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The Mysterious Knight (aka "Le Chevalier Mystère") (1899) Starring: Georges Méliès Director: Georges Méliès Rating: Eight of Te...