Showing posts with label 1968. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1968. Show all posts

Monday, November 25, 2013

The High King

Goodreads Synopsis:    When the Sword of Dyrnwyn, the most powerful weapon inthe kingdom of Prydain, falls into the hands of Arawn-Death-Lord, Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper, and Prince Gwydion raise an army to march against Arawn's terrible cohorts.  After a winter expedition filled with danger, Taran's army arrives at Mount Dragon, Arawn's stronghold.  There, in a thrilling confrontation with Arawn and the evil enchantress Achren, Taran is forced to make the most crucial decision of his life.









My Thoughts:

-    This book had a different feel from the previous books. It is more solemn.

-    I loved that Kaw got his own chapter. It was fun to see things through the eyes of the little trouble maker. 

-    Taran's bravery and loyalty is finally paying off! I was so happy for him when Gwydion made him a war leader. 

-    Gathering the troops and traveling covers most of the book. There are more slower parts, but it was all important. 

-    We finally get to see some of Dallben's powers! Hooray! It only took 5 books to see it! 

-    Despite the slow parts, the ending is worth sticking it out! 

-    The very end is a bit like the ending of Lord of the Rings. I admire Taran's decision and dedication.

-    I really liked finding out what happened to a lot of side characters, especially Achren and Dorath.

-    This was a very fitting end in the Prydain chronicles. Each of these books is special to me, and I think everyone needs to read these at some point in their life. 


Previous books in The Chronicle of Prydain Series
(Click on the cover to see my thoughts)

  

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Blackbeard's Ghost



My Thoughts:

-    The picture looks grainy on the copy I got from the library. The DVD needs to be remastered. I've watched this on TV, and it looked a lot nicer. 

-    This is a good wholesome family fun movie! It is funny, and entertaining for the whole fam!

-    Blackbeard is fantastic! The casting was perfect! 

-    The track meet is hilarious! I love how everyone is so confused. 

-    The story is simple, but fun. It is entertaining enough for adults, but fun enough for kids. 

-    The main chick kinda looks like Elizabeth Taylor.

-    If you enjoy classic old school Disney movies, this is a movie for you! 

Tyson's Thoughts:

-    I wasn't too entertained, but I'd enjoy a ghost buddy.

-    I'm definitely gonna haunt someone like that when I die!

Hubby's Thoughts:

-    My favorite scenes are the track meet and the gambling part.

-    Captain Blackbeard is hilarious, and he kinda looks like Tyson. 

Saturday, December 29, 2012

The Producers



My Thoughts:

-    The talking is quiet, but the music is loud.  We had to constantly adjust the volume.

-    Gene Wilder looks young and sounds like a little boy. 

-    It was slow to start, but it is hilarious later on.

-    I don't understand why L.S.D. was wearing hooker boots and had a Campbell's soup can around his neck.  I was so confused!

-    I have had the Springtime for Hitler song in my head forever!!

-    It definitely had that Mel Brooks feel. 

-    I was shocked that Mel Brooks didn't play a character in this one!  He is always in his own movies!

-    I love how Gene Wilder can turn on and off the hysteria at will.

-    The German guy cracked me up!!  I love how he randomly sang patriotic songs.

-    It wasn't my favorite Mel Brooks movie, but I laughed a lot and enjoyed it. 


Tyson's Thoughts:

-    Man this movie was boring!

-    Not one attractive lady in this whole movie, I'm disappointed.