“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 Four
Claudia Gray’s New York Times bestselling Evernight vampire series continues with its fourth book, “Afterlife,” concluding the romantic and dark adventures of Bianca and Lucas. The lovers must learn to deal with their new existence: Lucas as vampire and Bianca a ghostly wraith. Although Lucas spent much of his human life hunting and despising the […]
Review: ‘Dark Days of the Supernatural’ Series – Part Three
The third book in Harper Collins’ Dark Days of the Supernatural series is “Angelfire,” the debut novel by Courtney Allison Moulton and first volume in a triology. For the most part Ellie is a normal high schooler who enjoys hanging out with a close-knit group of friends, going to the movies and shopping. Upon meeting […]
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 […]
Book Review: Breaking up with Elmore Leonard – ‘Djibouti’
Page 114 of Elmore Leonard’s latest novel “Djibouti.” I’m not highlighting this page number because it’s where the novel reached a thrilling turning point or where I earmarked the top corner, as I often do after reading an inspiring phrase I want to remember. It’s where I quit, straining through one last sentence before hesitating, then sighing and […]
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 […]