New Shows And Movies To Look Forward To This Year 2021

Now that 2021 is here, let’s take a look at some of the television shows and movies set to be released this year. Here are a few titles you can look forward to this year. Dune This reboot of Dune (the movie), directed by Denis Villeneuve, was originally set to be released in 2020, but

Book Review: The Way of Kings

The Way of Kings is the first book in The Stormlight Archives by Brandon Sanderson. It was first published in 2010. After reading Sanderson’s Mistborn trilogy and his work in finishing Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time series, I decided it was time to dive into Sanderson’s own epic fantasy series, The Stormlight Archives. Stated

The Wheel Of Time Character Examination – Matrim Cauthon

WARNING SPOILERS The Wheel of Time is one of the most epic fantasy series in existence, spanning fourteen books (fifteen if you count the prequel). Within the series there are over 2700 named characters, including the main characters, the Edmond’s Field Five. If you are reading this, then you likely know the main protagonist of

Book Review: Red Seas Under Red Skies (Minor Spoilers)

Red Seas Under Red Skies is the second book in the Gentleman Bastards series by Scott Lynch. It was first published in 2007, and it is the sequel to The Lies of Locke Lamora, which I reviewed previously here. I enjoyed reading Red Seas Under Red Skies, but it was not quite as good as

Science Fiction vs. Fantasy – Is There A Difference?

Quite often science fiction and fantasy are lumped together as one category, whether it be at the bookstore or while browsing online streaming services for movies and television shows. We have two different words for these genres, but they seem to always be discussed together. Here, we will explore whether the distinction is warranted, and

Terry Goodkind’s Children Of D’Hara And Its Place In The Sword Of Truth Universe

If you have read my prior blog post, Top 5 Must Read Fantasy Books, then you will know that I am huge fan of Terry Goodkind’s Sword of Truth series. Unfortunately, Terry Goodkind passed away earlier this year at the age of 72. It saddened me greatly to learn about his death, and I give

The Veil Between The Real World And Magic

Worlds of magic are always right at your fingertips, but you may go through an entire lifetime without noticing it. In the books, movies, and television shows we love, the worlds of magic are often so close to the “normal” world, and the doorways are always hidden in plain sight. In the Harry Potter series,

HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel ‘House of the Dragon’ Announces Some Cast Members, But Should We Be Excited?

I am a fan of George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, and I am eagerly awaiting the sixth book, Winds of Winter. Like many, I was also glued to my television for every new episode of Game of Thrones, which was a fantastic adaptation of the novel series to television right up

3 Reasons Why We Love Mythical Creatures

A common element in storytelling, and fantasy storytelling in particular, is mythical creatures. Dragons, fairies, unicorns, centaurs, and werewolves are just some of the mythical creatures we are accustomed to seeing. In today’s article, I want to take a quick look at why we enjoy these creatures in our stories. A Manifestation of Magic I