![]() The plot in fact suggests a crossing of Carrie with the 1968 George Pal-Byron Haskin movie The Power. John Morlar (Burton) has a flair for catastrophe that borders on the diabolic. The telekinetic hero of The Medusa Touch has powers that Carrie White would blench at. One hopes that all this adds up to making it a hit at last.Īs the ultimate in disaster movies, and a more intelligent and intriguing variant on the subject matter of Carrie, it would seem to have a lot going for it. ![]() Double-billed with an even older Paul Bartel movie, it got saturation bookings all over the country, and was even advertised on TV – very rare in Britain. (The remarks of RTJ in MTN 60-61 suggest the film got oblivion treatment in the U.S., too.) Nearly another year went by and then, blammo!, it was all over the place. Despite lots of names, a big budget and good notices, it then did what every film of above-average interest is likely to do in Britain: it disappeared totally from sight. Richard Burton went into it hot on the heels of Exorcist II and Equus, but it took about a year to follow them into the cinemas, opening in London in June of 1978. The Medusa Touch has had a most curious history. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Smart design decisions-including a square trim size, origami-patterned end pages, and subtle fold marks that divide Karas’s ( A Poem in Your Pocket) images into vignettes-create a graceful visual underpinning to the theme, and an origami project is included for readers. It's an excellent companion to Kleber's story, which encourages patience, practice, and sharing creativity, and finishes with a simple origami lesson for readers to try. ![]() His art shows his hand, the textured pencil, and pastel strokes evident on the page, which gives the book a gentle, handmade feel. Karas' soulful illustrations depict Joey with brown skin and cropped, textured hair, with other characters drawn to show other ethnicities. Kleber uses simple language but gives young readers great credit for understanding multiple concepts conveyed at once, and the story is all the better for it. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Human misery is not shied from in Buehlman's work. ![]() The two set off on an odyssey through the grim lands of France.Īnd grim it is. But within him, the spark of conscience rings true and he rescues a mysterious girl from his own lecherous companions. He has taken to banditry and has earned the damnation fostered upon him. His title, his home, his wife, were taken from him by no fault of his own and he is excommunicated by a corrupt system. What is the life of a single man next to that?īuehlman tells us the answer: it's everything. Lucifer plots a final revenge that will see heaven overthrown for good and all. As nobles war, the people suffer and nowhere is this more apparent in the spiritual war up above and down below. This situation was not improved by the nation having suffered crippling military defeats against the English crown. In the 14th century, France was ravaged by the Black Death. Historical horror is a fascination of mine and this does not disappoint. Between Two Fires is difficult for me because where do I begin? It's the definition of an underrated gem now given a new life by Christopher Buehlman's recent and well-deserved success with the Blacktongue Thief, kept alive by a strong and steady fanbase. I got into reviewing to talk about books I enjoy. ![]() ![]() ![]() In this paper, I will clarify these differences through a comparative analysis between film and short story to abstract the different visions on the required changes humanity is in need of to save itself from extinction. However, the short story and the film differ radically on several aspects and portray very different visions on the way humanity needs to change its ways to reach a happy ending at the end of their stories, including the required transformation of humanity to meet the demands of a dystopian future. Liu has been lauded for his imaginative mixture of philosophical and scientific contemplations, earning him multiple national Galaxy Awards for best science fiction work and even the international Hugo Award once for best science fiction work (“Liu Cixin”). The film directly builds upon the universe conjured by the science fiction author Liu Cixin in his short story “The Wandering Earth”. The blockbuster also gained global visibility through its international distribution on Netflix, presenting an apocalyptic future scenario to the world through Chinese eyes. ![]() ![]() Wondering about the Futures of the Wandering Earth: A Comparative Analysis of Liu Cixin’s “The Wandering Earth” and Frant Gwo’s Film Adaptationįrant Gwo’s big-budget film “The Wandering Earth” (2019) hit Chinese cinemas big as the acclaimed first science fiction blockbuster from Chinese soil (Kuo) and has become one of China’s highest-grossing films of all time (“The Wandering Earth”). ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The name he bore as a child, Duny, was given him by his mother, and that and his life were all she could give him, for she died before he was a year old. Below the village the pastures and plow lands of the Vale slope downward level below level towards the sea, and other towns lie on the bends of the River Ar above the village only forest rises ridge behind ridge to the stone and snow of the heights. He was born in a lonely village called Ten Alders, high on the mountain at the head of the Northward Vale. His life is told of in the Deed of Ged and in many songs, but this is a tale of the time before his fame, before the songs were made. ![]() Of these some say the greatest, and surely the greatest voyager, was the man called Sparrowhawk, who in his day became both dragonlord and Archmage. From the towns in its high valleys and the ports on its dark narrow bays many a Gontishman has gone forth to serve the Lords of the Archipelago in their cities as wizard or mage, or, looking for adventure, to wander working magic from isle to isle of all Earthsea. The island of Gont, a single mountain that lifts its peak a mile above the storm-racked Northeast Sea, is a land famous for wizards. This story, recommended by librarian Nancy Pearl for fans of Harry Potter, tells the adventures of sorcerer Ged and the difficult tests he must face before he can attempt to re-establish the balance of power in his world. Adventures to Read All Through the Summer ![]() ![]() It was designated “Object 782” in the collection and bore the description: “Anthropologia, or a treatis containing a short description of Man in two parts: the first Anatomical, the second Psychological.” Harkness surmises that the manuscript was lost due to an incorrect catalogue entry or shelving error. Ashmole 782 does in fact exist outside of Harkness’ fictional world, though its whereabouts are currently unknown.Īshmole 782 was originally donated to the Bodleian Library at Oxford University in 1858 as part of chemist and bibliophile Elias Ashmole’s extensive book, coin and natural object collection. Take Ashmole 782, the enigmatic manuscript that became the jumping off point for A Discovery of Witches (Viking Adult, 2011) and Shadow of Night (Viking Adult, 2012), the first two installments of her uber-successful All Souls Trilogy. ![]() And where records of their pursuits sometimes lead to dead ends, Harkness finds fuel for fiction. Like clues to a mystery, they hold the key to unraveling the chronology, ambitions, failures and successes of those who lived before us. USC-Huntington Early Modern Studies Instituteĭeborah Harkness believes the pages of centuries-old manuscripts are enchanted. Shinso Ito Center for Japanese Religions and Culture Max Kade Institute for Austrian-German-Swiss Studies ![]() ![]() Huntington-USC Institute on California and The West ![]() Casden Institute for the Study of the Jewish Role in American LifeĬenter for Islamic Thought, Culture and PracticeĬenter for Latin American and Latinx Studies ![]() ![]() Hurt Meghan’s feelings (even though they aren’t really friends),īecame a social outcast (no one to sit with at lunch)Īnd had graffiti written about her in the girls’ bathroom (who knows what was in the boys’!?!).īut don’t worry-Ruby lives to tell the tale. Lost all her other friends (Nora, Cricket),ĭid something suspicious with a boy (#10),ĭrank her first beer (someone handed it to her), She knows it’s unusual, but give her a breakshe’s had a rough 10 days. She knows it’s unusual, but give her a break-she’s had a rough 10 days. Lockhart, author of the highly acclaimed, New York Times bestseller We Were Liars, which John Green called 'utterly unforgettable,' comes The Boyfriend List, the first book in the uproarious and heartwarming Ruby Oliver novels. Lockhart, author of the highly acclaimed, New York Times bestseller We Were Liars, which John Green called "utterly unforgettable," comes The Boyfriend List, the first book in the uproarious and heartwarming Ruby Oliver novels. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Luckily, one of her kindhearted classmates, Tally Tuttle, helps to get her to safety so no one squishes her by accident. Her voice is high-pitched and squeaky, her heart beats furiously in her body, and she's so so small. Then, something strange happens: Madison turns into a mouse! But after her Great-Aunt Joelle shoots down her ideas, she starts to wonder if maybe she isn't really cut out to be a leader or change-maker. Norrell's class with her head held high, ready to brainstorm ideas for her group project on activism. Madison tries her best to spread joy and be helpful, even when people like her Great-Aunt Joelle seem to think that she can't do or say anything right. The third book in a humorous and heartfelt chapter book series about a second grade class where each kid turns into an animal for a day ![]() ![]() Experiences in a series of institutions and foster homes intensified her feeling of being an outsider. The premature deaths of their parents left Guy and her sister orphans. Here she was introduced to Marcus Garvey's fervent views extolling the dignity of all blacks and his belief in black nationalism, themes that proved to be major forces stimulating Guy intellectually and politically. When her mother became ill shortly after her arrival, Guy was sent to the Bronx to stay with cousins. ![]() Although black and of African Caribbean culture, Guy found herself set apart by black and white children because of her West Indian dialect and customs. The adjustment from island life to city life was difficult for them. She is a native of Trinidad who left the island as a child with her sister to join their parents in Harlem. Born 1 September 1925, Trinidad, West Indiesĭaughter of Henry and Audrey Gonzales Cuthbert married Warner Guy, 1941 children: WarnerĪ powerful writer who makes delight out of difficulties in life, Rosa Guy has written numerous insightful children's books. ![]() ![]() Read and loved around the world, this 1904 maritime classic has influenced such writers as Hemingway, Orwell, and Kerouac. Larsen's increasingly violent abuse of the crew fuels a mounting tension that ultimately boils into mutiny, shipwreck, and a desperate confrontation. Pressed into service as a cabin boy by the ruthless captain, Van Weyden becomes an unwilling participant in a brutal shipboard drama. The novel begins when Van Weyden is swept overboard into San Francisco Bay, and plucked from the sea by Larsen's seal-hunting vessel, the Ghost. Amazon Barnes & Noble Apple Books Google. In the story, the gentleman narrator, Humphrey Van Weyden, is pitted against an amoral sea captain, Wolf Larsen, in a clash of idealism with materialism. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices. Jack London began his career at sea, and his shipboard experiences imbue The Sea-Wolf with flavorful authenticity. Hailed by critics as one of the greatest sea stories ever written, this rousing adventure offers a fascinating combination of gritty realism and sublime lyricism in its portrayal of an elemental conflict. ![]() |