Looking back on his career, it’s hard to deny that Russell Crowe is one of the most successful and well-respected actors of our generation. His filmography is filled with critically acclaimed films and box office hits, cementing his status as a Hollywood A-lister. But in recent years, Crowe has been making headlines for his physical…
Best Red Sings from Treetops is a remarkable collection of short stories by writer and artist Sarah Garland. The stories are set in different parts of the world, from the deep forests of Canada to the dry plains of Africa, and each one explores the unique relationship between humans and the natural world. The book…
Best Just Pretend is a graphic novel about a young woman named Justine who discovers she has the ability to make her wildest dreams come true. Justine soon learns that with great power comes great responsibility, and she must use her abilities to help others while maintaining her own secrecy. With the help of her…
In 1954, River of No Return was released in theaters. The Western movie starred Marilyn Monroe and Robert Mitchum. The film was directed by Otto Preminger and follows the story of a widowed pioneer woman and her son who are stranded in the wilderness. They must band together with a gunslinger in order to make…
In 1998, director Quentin Tarantino released the crime thriller “Mr. Nice Guy” on DVD. The film stars Jackie Chan as a restaurant chef who becomes entangled in a war between two rival gangs. “Mr. Nice Guy” is one of Chan’s most popular films, and the DVD release features a new transfer and remastered audio. Why…
Harry Crosby, the so-called “Black Sun”, was an American poet and publisher. He was born in 1909 into a wealthy family, and attended exclusive schools. As a young man, he inherited a large fortune and began living a life of luxury and excess. Crosby was an bohemian and hedonist, and his exploits were scandalous. He…
Jennifer Bradley is a renowned international professional speaker, trainer and consultant who has helped individuals and organizations around the world to improve communication, performance and productivity. Jennifer is the author of the bestselling book, The Power of Influence, which has been translated into over 20 languages. She is also the creator of the internationally acclaimed…
Charles Burns is an American cartoonist and illustrator. His best-known work is the graphic novel Black Hole, which was published in twelve issues by Fantagraphics between 1995 and 2005. Black Hole won both the Harvey and Eisner Awards. Burns’s other graphic novels include Oil! (1989), Sugar Skull (2005), X’ed Out (2010), The Hive (2012) and…
Best John Travolta Banana Slugs is a heartwarming tale of a young boy and his quest to find the best banana slug. When John’s teacher assigns him the task of finding the best banana slug, he sets out on an adventure with his friend, Bubba. Along the way, they learn about different types of banana…
Rick Moody’s novel, The Ice Storm, is set in the fictional town of New Canaan, Connecticut in 1973. The story centers around two families, the Hoods and the Williamses, who are neighbors and friends. The novel explores the themes of marital infidelity, alcoholism, teenage sexuality, and suburban malaise. The Ice Storm was a commercial and…
