The Stuff: Hänsel and Gretal have grown up and now live in the Black Forest at the close of The Thirty Years War. Rumors abound of Greta’s childhood doings with the old crone in the woods—did she really push that old woman into the oven?—but, for the most part, the villagers accept her. She bakesContinue reading “Review of “After the Forest” by Kell Woods”
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Review of “Prince Alberic and the Snake Lady” by Vernon Lee Halloween Countdown
23) “Prince Alberic and the Snake Lady” by Vernon Lee Plot:Prince Alberic grows up as the heir and ward of his grandfather, Duke Balthasar Maria. The Prince is closer to his nurse than to the Duke. In his room, he has a faded tapestry that he barely understands, but he’s intrigued by the border. TheContinue reading “Review of “Prince Alberic and the Snake Lady” by Vernon Lee Halloween Countdown”
Review of “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” 2022
This was a different sort of Saturday night pizza and bad movie fare for us. The dearly beloved took a recommendation from The Critical Drinker (more on him at a later date), who spoke highly of the flick. Plot: The opening scenes tell a fairy tale about a star that fell to earth, scorching aContinue reading “Review of “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” 2022″
Reviews of Old and New Stories. Mostly Old 