“Secrets of Dragon Gate” by Dr. Steven Liu and Jonathan Blank features guidance and lessons on ancient Taoist practices for physical and mental health, acquiring wealth and the art of sexual yoga. The book begins with an overview of the 700-year-old tradition of Dragon Gate Taoism, which revolves around turning the body into a spiritual […]
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Book Review: Director Vincent Rocca’s “Rebel Without a Deal”
Vincent Rocca’s “Rebel Without a Deal (Or How a 30-year-old Filmmaker with $11,000 Almost Became a Hollywood Player),” is a tell-all account of the making of his first film, “Kisses & Caroms.” The book is an obvious take on screenwriter and director Robert Rodriguez’s “Rebel Without a Crew (Or How a 23-year-old Filmmaker With $7,000 […]
Review: ‘Dark Days of the Supernatural’ Series – Part One
Harper Collins recently announced the release of The Dark Days of the Supernatural series — five new books featuring mysterious tales of paranormal romance and the supernatural. The lineup features “Once in a Full Moon” by Ellen Schreiber, “Unearthly” by Cynthia Hand, “Angelfire” by Courtney Allison Moulton, “Afterlife” by Claudia Gray and “Desire of the […]
Retro Review: Joe Dante’s 1978 Cult Classic ‘Piranha’
Fresh off the success of Steven Spielberg’s 1975 blockbuster ‘Jaws,’ many producers rushed low budget rip-offs to theaters in order to capitalize off the now famous ocean horror story. It was this atmosphere that created some of film’s less than finer moments. Audiences were pounded over the head with such fine cinema as ‘Mako: The […]
Review: ‘Transformers: War for Cybertron’ (XBox 360/PS3)
The “Transformers” franchise has reemerged thanks to Michael Bay and Steven Spielberg?s big-budget film trilogy; however, those of us between 25 and 35 have fond memories of the cartoon series, comics and toys from the ?80s. The original Transformers toys are still WAY cooler than anything today. Given its popularity during the ?80s home video […]
Review: Steven Adler’s “My Appetite for Destruction: Sex & Drugs & Guns N’ Roses”
Every misunderstood celebrity should write a tell-all book. I’m not being sarcastic. It’s a great way to give their fans and enemies a chance to see their side of the story with no interruptions. It’s also an inside look at the life of the celebrity/rockstar, with horny groupies, screaming, obsessed fans and non-stop attention. In Steven Adler’s “My Appetite […]
Book Review: ‘I Am Number Four’ By Pittacus Lore
In “I Am Number Four: Book One of the Lorien Legacies,” nine infant humanoid aliens and their guardians, the Loriens, travel to Earth after their planet is ravaged by the Mogadorians, a violent species. After reaching Earth, the Loriens discover that the Mogadorians are on their trail, planning to annihilate them, and eventually humans, in […]
Pick of The Week: ‘Red Dead Redemption’ From Rockstar Games
The western genre has never established itself in video games. The last good western game I can remember is “The Lone Ranger” on the NES. Well, it took 20 years or so, but we?ve finally got another great one, Rockstar?s “Red Dead Redemption” (“RDR”). RDR is brought to you by Rockstar Games, most famous for […]
Review: The Boondock Saints”In Nomine Patris: The Secret History of Il Duce” Comic Book
The past year has proved to be one of the most exciting in recent memory, especially if you are a fan of the cult classic ‘Boondock Saints’. The fall of 2009 ushered in an exciting new chapter in the franchise with the arrival of Troy Duffy’s ‘Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day’. The excitement did […]