Fantasy movies of the sword and sorcery variety don't always succeed in the theaters-- a rare exception for Lord of the Rings though. But what other fantasy movie had great success?
Dungeons and Dragons? Um... No.
Willow? Uh... maybe.
Conan adventures. Sure.
I want to scream because I just discovered that Elric might be made into a movie. I read the Elric Saga by Michael Moorcock when I was in high school. I love Elric. I always dreamed that maybe it would be a movie-- or better yet-- animation because the parallel universe is too complex for it to be realized in real settings. Yoshitaka Amano's Elric portraits are beautiful enough to make me think that Elric was made for animation.
Instead, I find this, comedian brothers possibly creating the fantasy world of Elric and Melnibone. I shall commence praying now...
Monday, January 26, 2004
Sunday, January 11, 2004
Book Review: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Five reasons why I like reading Harry Potter:
1. Hermione
2. Hermione
3. Hermione
4. Hermione
5. Hermione
It only took me three days to read. It was so good. What I really liked was Harry's character development and how flawed a person he can be. You think the main character of a book would be like a superstar, a goody-goody who can do no wrong, but this book really showed Harry's narrow-minded view of himself and how his "tragic me" mentality can land him in trouble. Hermione even points this out.
A new character in the book was Professor Umbridge. Rowling did a good job of making me really hate this character. I wish I could just reach into the book and strangle Umbridge and her "hem, hem." I loved how McGonnagall can really bite back at her with her sarcastic retorts.
And Snape. Who can forget our lovely Snape? I like Snape as much as I like Hermione. There's a scene in this book which really humanizes Snape as a person with feelings and a tormented past, not just a teacher who's out to make Harry's life miserable. And of course, I like Alan Rickman's portrayal as well.
As I read the book, I kept thinking of the actors who portray them in the movie. I wonder who will play the young James Potter, Sirius Black, and Snape... If I were an actor to play a part in the Harry Potter movie, I'd like to play Nymphadora Tonks (what a funky name!). I want to be able to change my hairstyle in several scenes.
Good book. Can't wait for the next one.
Five reasons why I like reading Harry Potter:
1. Hermione
2. Hermione
3. Hermione
4. Hermione
5. Hermione
It only took me three days to read. It was so good. What I really liked was Harry's character development and how flawed a person he can be. You think the main character of a book would be like a superstar, a goody-goody who can do no wrong, but this book really showed Harry's narrow-minded view of himself and how his "tragic me" mentality can land him in trouble. Hermione even points this out.
A new character in the book was Professor Umbridge. Rowling did a good job of making me really hate this character. I wish I could just reach into the book and strangle Umbridge and her "hem, hem." I loved how McGonnagall can really bite back at her with her sarcastic retorts.
And Snape. Who can forget our lovely Snape? I like Snape as much as I like Hermione. There's a scene in this book which really humanizes Snape as a person with feelings and a tormented past, not just a teacher who's out to make Harry's life miserable. And of course, I like Alan Rickman's portrayal as well.
As I read the book, I kept thinking of the actors who portray them in the movie. I wonder who will play the young James Potter, Sirius Black, and Snape... If I were an actor to play a part in the Harry Potter movie, I'd like to play Nymphadora Tonks (what a funky name!). I want to be able to change my hairstyle in several scenes.
Good book. Can't wait for the next one.
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