Selina

Progeny

by Becky L Meadows

bad

by Selina on October 31, 2008

This book is upposed to be sequel to the leroux book but Christine is not blonde and Erik wears a white mask. There are a lot of Sysan Kay influences. Be warned Christine is extremeley unlikable. She ... More

The Phantom of the Opera

directed by Tony Richardson
Ian Richardson; Jean-Pierre Cassel; Burt Lancaster; Teri Polo; Charles Dance

Best Adaptation

by Selina on October 28, 2008

I loved this movie. It isy favorite of all the phantom films. Its based an the Yeston play but its the story. The music from the play isn't in the movie, instead actual opera collections are used.
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Phantom of the Opera [Restless]

by The Phantom of the Opera

A Must Own

by Selina on October 22, 2008

Even if one didn't enjoy the film the soundtrack is one a person can't help but adoring. Don Jaun truimphant is included in the selection as well as the Jewel song. For some reason the music is not ... More

The Phantom of the Opera [Original London Cast]

by Original Cast Recording

Pefect

by Selina on October 22, 2008

The complete recording includes a booklet of the liberetto so people can follow along. Sarah Brightman, Steve Barton, and Michael Crawford make up this wonderful cast. Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical ... More

Unmasqued: An Erotic Novel of the Phantom of the Opera

by Colette Gale

Hot.

by Selina on October 12, 2008

This is a vary interesting book beyond the harp scene. There are all new plot twists including Erik being Raoul and Phillipe's half brother. I loved that Phillipe was in the story. Most adaptations ... More

Forever Knight: Season 01

great TV

by Selina on October 11, 2008

Crime Time After Primetime was a great idea. Its amazing this late night show lasted three seasons considered it was shown after midnight. this is quality vampire drama. No slap slick silliness shown ... More

The Phantom of the Opera

directed by Dario Argento
Julian Sands; Asia Argento; Andrea Di Stefano; Nadia Rinaldi; Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni

A good film

by Selina on September 27, 2008

Dario Argento is a gifted director. This is his best piece since Suspiria. The sets and costumes were enchanting.

The talented director also found a talented cast. Asia Argento( daughter of Dario ... More

The Phantom of the Opera

Different

by Selina on September 27, 2008

This movie has some pretty good songs. Its was filmed during a live performance so the screen value is not the same as a big budget production. Still it is very entertaining to watch. Elizabeth Walsh ... More

The Phantom of the Opera

directed by Joel Schumacher
Gerard Butler; Emmy Rossum; Patrick Wilson; Miranda Richardson; Minnie Driver

Magical

by Selina on September 23, 2008

I love Andrew Lloyd Webber's stage version of the phantom. the music is excellent, magical, and romantic. The film had the music, but none of the stage version's charm. Gerard Butler and Emmy Rossum ... More

Forever Knight: Season 03

The best show ever made

by Selina on September 23, 2008

There is no show that beats Forever Knight. Though Janette and Schanke were let go during the final seasan Lisa Ryder( Andromeda) and Ben Bass join the cast. This season has tons of episodes focusing ... More

The Phantom of the Opera

directed by Arthur Lubin
Nelson Eddy; Susanna Foster; Claude Rains; Edgar Barrier; Jane Farrar; Hume Cronyn; Leo Carrillo

The best

by Selina on September 23, 2008

I loved Claude Rains in this picture. This is the first version to do the wronged composer ending up with acid thrown in his face. Its different from the first universal film with Lon Chaney. Trivia ... More

The Phantom of the Opera

directed by Dwight H. Little
Robert Englund; Jill Schoelen; Alex Hyde-White; Bill Nighy; Stephanie Lawrence

A different Version

by Selina on September 23, 2008

A lot people bad mouth this film. Its definately a different version of the phantom than people are use to, but it isn't that bad. The gore is typical 80s horror film style and not nearly as gruesome ... More

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

by Mark Salisbury, Tim Burton (Foreword by)

Entertaining

by Selina on February 5, 2008

The movie was pretty good and the book concerning the film is even more entertaining. Its not gory so people with a weak stomach can still enjoy reading about the horror musical.

Its broken down ... More

Dark Shadows Memories

by Kathryn Leigh Scott

Excellent

by Selina on January 10, 2008

This book is great for fans of the old show or just curious about vampire pop colture. Its written by Kathryn Leigh Scott who played various characters( Maggie, Rachel, Kitty,Josette) on the show.
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Just Me and My Mom

by Mercer Mayer

Cute

by Selina on October 27, 2007

Critter always handles himself well in his adventures as seen in "Me Too" where he had a bratty little sister. This time Critter is in the city with his mom and frog friend. Critter has some nice ... More

Me Too!

by Mercer Mayer (Illustrator)

Amusing

by Selina on October 27, 2007

It always seems like its the older sibling who has to change. This book examines the pain of having a younger sibling who always wants to tag along. Since I have younger siblings I have great ... More

Daddy's Roommate

by Michael Willhoite

Issues

by Selina on October 25, 2007

This book does well with dealing with sensitive issues. The father, the friend, and Nick have great adventures together. They seem to be a happy little family. The story is child friendly as ... More

Best new horror

by Stephen Jones

Excellent

by Selina on October 25, 2007

Naturally the stories should be good if they are being called the best. Kim Newman makes the book worth every penny. Anyone filmilar with Newman's work know how awesome the tales are. Generally the ... More

Bridge To Terabithia

by Katherine Paterson

Disturbing

by Selina on October 25, 2007

I still remember having to read this book for school. Its started out nice with a sensistive artistic boy and adventurous young girl becoming friends. The death of a main character is not really good ... More

Clifford the Big Red Dog

by Norman Bridwell

Huge

by Selina on October 25, 2007

Though not neccessary to read the books in order this is the first story in the series. The dog known as Clifford has a tough time being so big. He's bigger than Emily's house, making him more like ... More

Clive Barker's Books of Blood 1

by Clive Barker

The master

by Selina on October 25, 2007

Clive Barker is the master of terror. Like "The Hellbound Heart" or "The Theif of Always" Barker weaves a twisted dark world of fantasy. Whats great about this book is that its a collection of short ... More

Sister Sister

by Andrew Neiderman

Skip it

by Selina on October 24, 2007

The evil conjoined twins with psychic abilities and need for revenge is an old idea. The science in this book is laughable, none of it sounding real. Anyone who took any science courses in highschool ... More

1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die

by Steven Jay Schneider (Editor)

What?

by Selina on October 24, 2007

This book as 1001 films that people should see before they die, but some of their choices are down right laughable. I think if one can avoid seeing a Ben Stiller movie in their life time, that its a ... More

The Complete Encyclopedia of Television Programs, 1947-1976

by Vincent Terrace

Terrific

by Selina on October 24, 2007

This book is actually two books. There is a volume one and a volume two and its importantant to know which one you want. Volume one deals with shows A-J, well technically its only half of the Js. ... More

Don't Forget the Bacon!

by Pat Hutchins

Clever

by Selina on October 23, 2007

This is why its important to write things down. A mother sends her young son off to buy some food and finally tells him as he's out the door not to forget the bacon. The boy keeps saying the items to ... More