Classics Review: Lawrence of Arabia

In 1926, T.E. Lawrence published an autobiography called, “Seven Pillars of Wisdom.”The book recalls Lawrence’s experience in World War I as a military advisor assigned by the British Army to unite Arabic tribes against the Ottoman Empire. Earning the trust of the Arabic people, Lawrence becomes conflicted with the harsh reality of war, enduring psychological […]

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The Great Mouse Detective

In 1958, children’s author, Eve Titus published a novel called, “Basil of Baker Street.” Set in the Victorian era, story follows the titular character who’s a mouse is assigned to find missing mouse twins. Basil’s sidekick, David Q. Dawson accompanies him. As they search for the twins, the pair learn the kidnapper is Basil’s archenemy, […]

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Classics Review: The Curse of Frankenstein

Hot Take: Horror films in The 1950s weren’t well-written. They’re miserably boring, lack tension, little to no antagonist, forgettable characters etc. One in particular produced by Hammer Films is a retelling of “Frankenstein” starring Peter Cushing & Christopher Lee titled, “The Curse of Frankenstein.”Released in 1957, (same year Akira Kurosawa’s Throne of Blood came out) […]

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