Recently, a friend told me about the upcoming movie “The Admiral: Roaring Currents.” The film’s premise is that an ex-Navy SEAL and a billionaire inventor attempt to build a ship in the 19th century using new technology. What was interesting to me was the protagonist’s name – Admiral Tom Barrow. I had never heard this…
Genghis Khan, the man who brought China under his iron rule. Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan is a movie about the story of Genghis Khan, an independent and ruthless leader who rose to power and built an empire in the heart of Asia. This movie is based on fact but makes it into fiction.…
Do you remember the movie titled Iphigenia (1977) based in Greece? Even if you don’t know much about Greek mythology, but only remember the name, of course, you are going to remember the name of a certain leading lady standing right beside the protagonist that was like her godmother. You might be a little confused…
In Pompeii, there is a scene in which a mysterious figure in black wraps his arms around Emilia Clarke and says, “I’ve waited for you.” This is one of the most memorable scenes from the film, and it left many viewers with many questions. What does this mean? Who is this man? Where has he…
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, the first in a trilogy of films based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit book and an authorized prequel to the Lord of the Rings trilogy, released on December 14th, 2012. This mega-hit movie is a cinematic adaptation of the best-selling book by the same name, published in 1937. Have you…
This is the story of how Frodo Baggins became the leader of the Fellowship, a group of fourteen companions that would go on to destroy the One Ring and thus preserve Middle-earth. The Fellowship of the Ring was based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s book series The Lord of the Rings, first published in 1954. However, if…
Medea is a beauty full of battle, ferocity, and passion. It’s a story that involves a sorceress, a mother, an unapologetic wife, and a jealous woman. A maverick take on the Greek Myth of Jason and Medea. The film is brilliantly written by Woody Allen, who had also penned such films as Annie Hall, Manhattan,…
A Knight’s Tale is an epic tale of Arthurian legend that revolves around the character of Sir Lancelot. It is often considered one of the most influential works in the history of English literature. The novel follows his heroic deeds and many adventures, which often end with him saving King Arthur from death or despair.…
Gods and Kings is a board game that combines worker placement, area control, resource management, and epic battles to create an experience like no other. In Exodus: Gods and Kings, players will lead the Israelites through the wilderness towards freedom from Egypt, but their path will be fraught with danger. They must conquer or outwit…