Juliette Harrisson Aug 1, 2017
Looking to revisit the Discworld novels or try them for the first time? Here are some suggested routes through...
There’s a well-known question among fans of the late, great Sir Terry Pratchett’s forty-one Discworld novels – which one do you recommend to friends you’re encouraging to try the series? You’ll hear a number of different answers – and if your friend enjoys that first book, there’ll be a few different options for how to proceed with the rest of the series as well. Today, we’d like to be that Discworld-reading friend, and offer a few different recommendations for ways to get into this huge but incredibly rewarding series, or routes for a re-read for longtime fans.
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Looking to revisit the Discworld novels or try them for the first time? Here are some suggested routes through...
There’s a well-known question among fans of the late, great Sir Terry Pratchett’s forty-one Discworld novels – which one do you recommend to friends you’re encouraging to try the series? You’ll hear a number of different answers – and if your friend enjoys that first book, there’ll be a few different options for how to proceed with the rest of the series as well. Today, we’d like to be that Discworld-reading friend, and offer a few different recommendations for ways to get into this huge but incredibly rewarding series, or routes for a re-read for longtime fans.
See related American Horror Story renewed for seasons 8 and 9 American Horror Story: Roanoke might be its best season yet American Horror Story season 6: Roanoke Chapter 10 Ryan Murphy...
- 7/28/2017
- Den of Geek
Stars: Ricky Whittle, Ian McShane, Emily Browning, Crispin Glover, Bruce Langley, Yetide Badaki, Orlando Jones, Pablo Schreiber, Peter Stormare, Kristin Chenoweth, Gillian Anderson, Cloris Leachman | Created by Neil Gaiman | Developed for TV by Bryan Fuller
I have a confession. I have not read American Gods by Neil Gaiman. Now that we have that over and done with, the TV version is finally here, and it was well worth that wait. In fact, it makes me want to get hold of the book right now so I can understand what is actually going on…
Following the death of his wife, Shadow Moon (Ricky Whittle) is released from jail early. On the plane home, he meets Mr Wednesday (Ian McShane) who employs Moon as a bodyguard, leading him into a world of gods fighting to be relevant.
The idea of the gods in American Gods reminds me of Terry Pratchett’s Small Gods...
I have a confession. I have not read American Gods by Neil Gaiman. Now that we have that over and done with, the TV version is finally here, and it was well worth that wait. In fact, it makes me want to get hold of the book right now so I can understand what is actually going on…
Following the death of his wife, Shadow Moon (Ricky Whittle) is released from jail early. On the plane home, he meets Mr Wednesday (Ian McShane) who employs Moon as a bodyguard, leading him into a world of gods fighting to be relevant.
The idea of the gods in American Gods reminds me of Terry Pratchett’s Small Gods...
- 5/2/2017
- by Paul Metcalf
- Nerdly
“People where you live,” the little prince said, “grow five thousand roses in one garden… yet they don’t find what they’re looking for…
They don’t find it,” I answered.
And yet what they’re looking for could be found in a single rose, or a little water…”
Of course,” I answered.
And the little prince added, “But eyes are blind. You have to look with the heart.”
The Little Prince has always been a favorite of mine. It was the first book I read in French, and I still prefer to read it in French, despite being a little rusty on the language. It is also particularly appropriate to quote as I think about what happened in Paris last week. Not only did the book engender in me a fondness for the French language and culture, but it also contains an important message that I feel we...
They don’t find it,” I answered.
And yet what they’re looking for could be found in a single rose, or a little water…”
Of course,” I answered.
And the little prince added, “But eyes are blind. You have to look with the heart.”
The Little Prince has always been a favorite of mine. It was the first book I read in French, and I still prefer to read it in French, despite being a little rusty on the language. It is also particularly appropriate to quote as I think about what happened in Paris last week. Not only did the book engender in me a fondness for the French language and culture, but it also contains an important message that I feel we...
- 11/18/2015
- by Emily S. Whitten
- Comicmix.com
Metronomy have been added to the bill at this year's Green Man Festival. Savages, Loney Dear and Tom Williams & The Boat will also play at the event, which takes place in Wales's Brecon Beacons from August 17 to 19. Mogwai, Feist and Van Morrison were previously announced as headliners. Additions to the festival's Chai Wallahs marquee include Dizraeli and the Small Gods, Polaroid 85, Laid Blak, Heymoonshaker and (more)...
- 7/3/2012
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
If you're planning to expand your expertise on Belgian films, Rundskop would probably be your first and most obvious bet. Live a little, take a risk and bet on Cannibal instead. Viré's Cannibal may not be as accessible as Rundskop but it packs a lot more skill, punch and raw power. Just don't go in expecting a mere genre film, Cannibal transcends its own roots and delivers a completely unique experience. For a few years now there's been a constant stream of quality genre-defining films coming from Belgian soil. Films like Ex Drummer, 22 Mei, Calvaire, Vinyan and Small Gods mark the top of this like-minded series of films. You can see it as an extension of the French movement that started a little more...
- 10/4/2011
- Screen Anarchy
Back in July, we first told you about the new television series called Falling Skies from Dreamworks Television and executive producer Steven Spielberg. The new TNT series follows a resistance force after aliens have invaded the earth and stars Noah Wyle (ER, Below the Beltway) and Moon Bloodgood (Terminator Salvation, Human Target).
Check out the new series preview, and a behind the scenes look at the making of the webcomic and forthcoming Dark Horse comic book series for Falling Skies below.
Preview: Falling Skies
Falling Skies opens in the chaotic aftermath of an alien attack that has left most of the world completely incapacitated. In the six months since the initial invasion, the few survivors have banded together outside major cities to begin the difficult task of fighting back. Each day is a test of survival as citizen soldiers work to protect the people in their care while also engaging...
Check out the new series preview, and a behind the scenes look at the making of the webcomic and forthcoming Dark Horse comic book series for Falling Skies below.
Preview: Falling Skies
Falling Skies opens in the chaotic aftermath of an alien attack that has left most of the world completely incapacitated. In the six months since the initial invasion, the few survivors have banded together outside major cities to begin the difficult task of fighting back. Each day is a test of survival as citizen soldiers work to protect the people in their care while also engaging...
- 1/25/2011
- by Lillian 'zenbitch' Standefer
- ScifiMafia
A couple of years ago several new talents took the stage in the Flemish film scene. Films like Ex Drummer, Small Gods and Dirty Mind launched a new image for our movie industry, even landing us some international attention on foreign film fests. It's not just a passing hype either, as proven by Koen Mortier's second feature-length film. 22 Mei (22nd of May if you prefer the international title) turned into a challenging and stunning piece of cinema.
Mortier had to fight long and hard to get his first film made. Ex Drummer might be a book adaptation but Mortier's vision was just too strong and relentless for companies to simply shell out some quick cash and a carte blanche handshake. The film became an international cult success though and Mortier was given the even more difficult task to treat his newfound fans to an even better sophomore picture. This...
Mortier had to fight long and hard to get his first film made. Ex Drummer might be a book adaptation but Mortier's vision was just too strong and relentless for companies to simply shell out some quick cash and a carte blanche handshake. The film became an international cult success though and Mortier was given the even more difficult task to treat his newfound fans to an even better sophomore picture. This...
- 11/25/2010
- Screen Anarchy
While I've known about this for some time, I was waiting for it to go into production so I could show you something and now, we have some stunning stills. Stunning why? Because it's being shot by one of my favorite Dp's, Nicolas Karakatsanis who shot Lost Persons Area, Left Bank, and Small Gods among others. If you haven't noticed, Belgium is on a heavy genre upswing and there's some great film coming out of that little country, with a a lot more planned and a lot of talent waiting in the wings for the chance. But more on that later.
Set in the underworld of the Belgian agricultural hormone mafia, an illegal fatstocker and a police informer face each other in a crime investigation. But then a dark and unsettling story about loyalty and friendship unfolds through their tormented past as childhood friends.
Stills after the break.
Head to...
Set in the underworld of the Belgian agricultural hormone mafia, an illegal fatstocker and a police informer face each other in a crime investigation. But then a dark and unsettling story about loyalty and friendship unfolds through their tormented past as childhood friends.
Stills after the break.
Head to...
- 6/17/2010
- QuietEarth.us
As I don't think many people payed attention to this the first time we posted it, especially since it was linked on facebook and not embedded, we're posting it again. From Belgium, which, while only 11,787 square miles in size, is producing some of the best film on the planet. For example: Dirty Mind, Linkeroever, Nowhere Man, Small Gods, and Somewhere Between Here and Now, just to name a few. Directed by feature length first timer Caroline Strubbe and shot by one of my personal favorite (and one of the best) cinematographers Nicolas Karakatsanis, I'm still dying to see this.
Tessa, a nine-year-old girl, wandering the field with endless pylons, looking for bits and pieces to occupy her mind. Marcus, Tessa’s father, a man searching to find happiness for his little family in an unconventional way of living. Bettina, a woman amongst men, figuring out which role to play as a mother and a wife.
Tessa, a nine-year-old girl, wandering the field with endless pylons, looking for bits and pieces to occupy her mind. Marcus, Tessa’s father, a man searching to find happiness for his little family in an unconventional way of living. Bettina, a woman amongst men, figuring out which role to play as a mother and a wife.
- 9/2/2009
- QuietEarth.us
We previously reported on Caroline Strubbe's directorial debut, complete with georgeous stills, and to boot, one of my favorite cinematographers working today, Nicolas Karakatsanis (Left Bank, Small Gods) shot it. Reportedly a journalist even said Nicolas "outdid" himself on this one. We had a copy of the trailer before Cannes but weren't allowed to post, and now that it's on their Facebook account (only temporarily) I Highly recommend checking it out. This is a stunner.
Tessa, a nine-year-old girl, wandering the field with endless pylons, looking for bits and pieces to occupy her mind. Marcus, Tessa’s father, a man searching to find happiness for his little family in an unconventional way of living. Bettina, a woman amongst men, figuring out which role to play as a mother and a wife. And Szabolcs, a Hungarian engineer, looking for a better life and a family far away from home.
Watch the trailer here.
Tessa, a nine-year-old girl, wandering the field with endless pylons, looking for bits and pieces to occupy her mind. Marcus, Tessa’s father, a man searching to find happiness for his little family in an unconventional way of living. Bettina, a woman amongst men, figuring out which role to play as a mother and a wife. And Szabolcs, a Hungarian engineer, looking for a better life and a family far away from home.
Watch the trailer here.
- 7/8/2009
- QuietEarth.us
The first feature from writer/director Caroline Strubbe, Lost Persons Area is another in the growing cadre of incredible looking film coming out of Belgium. Maybe there's something in the water because they're one country to watch for serious talent like one of my favorite cinematographers Nicolas Karakatsanis (who also did Linkeroever and Small Gods) who could seriously give the likes of Nuri Bilge Ceylan and crew a run for their money. Nicolas shot this film and reportedly one journalist said "he outdid himself on this one", but back to the story. I've just watched the unfinished trailer (sorry folks, can't share) and yes, it is stunning and poignant, the story a seeming search for meaning against the backdrop of metaphorical emptiness of electrical pylons. We're expecting a full trailer in a couple of days so check back!
Tessa, a nine-year-old girl, wandering the field with endless pylons, looking for...
Tessa, a nine-year-old girl, wandering the field with endless pylons, looking for...
- 4/24/2009
- QuietEarth.us
Year: 2008
Release date: Unknown
Directors: Pieter Van Hees
Writers: Pieter Van Hees, Christophe Dirickx, Dimitri Karakatsanis and Bert Hamelinck
IMDb: link
Trailer: link
Review by: cyberhal
Rating: 7.7 out of 10
A dark movie from the dark country of Belgium. Pieter Van Hees's beautifully shot debut feature is a story of horror that draws its power from slow build and unsettling suggestion. You don't get terror or slasher horror FX, but you do get great suspense and a thought provoking story. Think Polanski's Rosemarys Baby. The dark tone of the story is reflected in the atmospheric cinematography, and really hats off to lens man Nicolas Karakatsanis, who was responsible for the equally dark Small Gods which we reviewed back in Spring 2008. Left Bank was premiered in the USA at Fantastic Fest last September.
Marie (Eline Kuppens) is a dedicated track athlete. One day, she suddenly collapses due to an infection in her immune system,...
Release date: Unknown
Directors: Pieter Van Hees
Writers: Pieter Van Hees, Christophe Dirickx, Dimitri Karakatsanis and Bert Hamelinck
IMDb: link
Trailer: link
Review by: cyberhal
Rating: 7.7 out of 10
A dark movie from the dark country of Belgium. Pieter Van Hees's beautifully shot debut feature is a story of horror that draws its power from slow build and unsettling suggestion. You don't get terror or slasher horror FX, but you do get great suspense and a thought provoking story. Think Polanski's Rosemarys Baby. The dark tone of the story is reflected in the atmospheric cinematography, and really hats off to lens man Nicolas Karakatsanis, who was responsible for the equally dark Small Gods which we reviewed back in Spring 2008. Left Bank was premiered in the USA at Fantastic Fest last September.
Marie (Eline Kuppens) is a dedicated track athlete. One day, she suddenly collapses due to an infection in her immune system,...
- 1/11/2009
- QuietEarth.us
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