tales

15 Sep

Bad Tales

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Once upon a time, in a small family suburb on the outskirts of Rome, the cheerful heat of summer camouflages a stifling atmosphere of alienation. From a distance, the families seem normal, but it’s an illusion: in the houses, courtyards and gardens, silence shrouds the subtle sadism of the fathers, the passivity of the mothers and the guilty indifference of adults. But it’s the desperation and repressed rage of the children that will explode and cut through this grotesque facade, with devastating consequences for the entire community.Rated: Not RatedRelease Date: Jun 04, 2021

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21 Jan

Tales of Dunk and Egg Is Game of Thrones at its Most Warm

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Looking back, it’s kind of remarkable that Game of Thrones found once-in-a-generation mainstream fantasy success. Not that the series isn’t awesome, because it is. But “The World of Ice and Fire” that author George R.R. Martin crafted, and Thrones adapted, is a truly imposing beast. The show’s Westeros was filled with ancient, dynastic families with unfamiliar names. Not only that but the continent they occupied was intended to be the size of South America and was still significantly smaller than the Daenerys Targaryen-occupied Essos to the East, both of which had sprawling, complicated histories.  Thankfully, HBO made a successful bet…

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11 Jan

Tales from the Hinterland Explores the Dark Feminist Heart of Fairy Tales

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This feature is sponsored by Thanks to current pop culture, when the average reader thinks of fairy tales, something very specific probably comes to mind: Beautiful princesses. Cute animal companions. Handsome princes. Perhaps most of all, a happily ever after. Much of that is thanks to the Walt Disney Company, whose family-friendly retellings of classic tales like Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Snow White are careful to remove the darker and more problematic elements from the stories, sanitizing them to the point where many modern viewers are most likely completely unaware of the popular films’ complicated – and often shocking –…

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05 Jan

Giveaway: Win a Copy of Tales From the Hinterland

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This giveaway is sponsored by Tales From the Hinterland, the latest from The Hazel Wood author Melissa Albert, isn’t just a stunning collection of dark fairy tale stories; the book itself is art. The 12 stories inside are accompanied by full-page illustrations from Jim Tierney, foil stamping, two-color interior printing, and printed endpapers. In a time when it is so damn easy to buy or borrow the ebook, Tales From the Hinterland is a book you want on your bookshelf or coffee table, adding a little bit more beauty to your everyday routine. Lucky for you, we just happen to…

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07 Aug

Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans Film to Conclude Tales of Arcadia Saga in 2021

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You’re welcome, America. Yesterday, Den of Geek put Dreamworks and Netflix’s feet to the fire, requesting…nay, demanding that their animated adventure story Tales of Arcadia not end with the third installment, Wizards. Wizards is the final installment of #TalesofArcadia…unless we can heckle @Netflix and @Dreamworks into more. https://t.co/w7XLgdPBR3— Den of Geek News! (@DenofGeekUS) August 6, 2020 And just under 24 hours later, both corporate entities caved! Dreamworks and Netflix announced today that the Tales of Arcadia saga is getting a grand movie finale. Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans is set to premiere sometime in 2021.  “Team Trollhunters committed, about a…

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06 Aug

How Wizards: Tales of Arcadia Finishes What Trollhunters Started

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In the nearly four years since Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia debuted on Netflix, the animated series created by Guillermo del Toro, and produced by Dreamworks, has introduced viewers to Arcadia Oaks, reluctant heroes, and a society of trolls over the course of three seasons. Then, the adventures continued with two seasons of 3Below, featuring humanoid aliens who crash land on earth whilst escaping a civil war. Now, the final chapter of the Tales of Arcadia franchise, Wizards, debuts on August 7 with a time-traveling fantasy epic that spans Camelot and the suburbs. In addition to introducing new characters, and re-introducing…

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18 Oct

The Big Bad Fox & Other Tales

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The countryside isn't always as calm and peaceful as it's made out to be, and the animals on this farm are particularly agitated: a fox who mothers a family of chicks, a rabbit who plays the stork, and a duck who wants to be Santa Claus. If you think life in the country is a walk in the park, think again!Rated: GRelease Date: Oct 19, 2018

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12 Dec

Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Final Chapters

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Highly Recommended Nickelodeon's recent adaptation of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (usually known as "TMNT 2012") has finally come to a close after five seasons; ratings declined slowly with each passing year, but stayed consistent in the home stretch. That goes for the series' overall quality as well: it's certainly not without its highs and

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16 Sep

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Review

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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales proves that it may finally be time for Captain Jack to hang up his sword and give up the pirate's life for good. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales proves that it may finally be time for Captain Jack to hang up his sword and give up the pirate's life for good. Source from..

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16 Sep

Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Wanted – Bebop & Rocksteady

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Rent It Nickelodeon's 2012 revamp of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is slowly winding down after five seasons of action and adventure, and the show's been much better than its treatment on DVD thus far. With only one or two stretches of below-average episodes to its name, TMNT has done an excellent job of appealing to old and new fans alike with a strong mixture of comedy, action, danger, and no shortage of drama during some of the series' darker moments. It's been a fun rid...Read the entire review

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