Post by Talon Karrde on Apr 27, 2018 14:46:44 GMT -5
What's New At G-POP.net:
Aaron's Animals - Melissa Minners discusses the fun videos found at Aaron's Animals and the amazing story behind the site's creator.
Excerpt: "Some time ago, I was scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed and noticed a video one of my family members shared. Home Alone featured an adorable Russian Blue cat named Prince Michael who is accidentally left home alone when he is supposed to be on vacation with his human, Aaron, thanks to some trickery from his rival, the moustached kitty, Phil. The video is a hilarious kitty take on the famous film with Prince Michael foiling a home invasion using cat litter and laser light traps and more. I couldn’t stop laughing and had to watch more..."
A Light Beneath Their Feet - Melissa Minners reviews the soundtrack of a dramatic film about a young mother with bipolar disorder and the daughter who must make an important decision that will impact both their lives.
Excerpt: "....Though mainly sad, the music of A Light Beneath Their Feet is actually quite beautiful. I can see it working well with the context of the film and also as a standalone album..."
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee - Melissa Minners reviews a film based on the nonfiction book by Dee Brown.
Excerpt: "When I was a kid, I had a teacher who was heavily into Native American studies. Mrs. Levine was my teacher for two years and she really inspired me to learn more about the Native American culture...No book ever touched me more deeply than Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brown, so much so that I read it twice – once as a young adult and once in the past decade or so...When I discovered that HBO Films had created a television film adaptation of Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee...Well, of course, I would have to watch it to see if it was faithful to the book upon which it was based..."
The Wannabe - Melissa Minners reviews the soundtrack of a dramatic film about a young man obsessed with the mob.
Excerpt: "...To be honest, though, there is a bit of a psychotic quality to this score. Perhaps it’s attached to Thomas’ obsession, but the main track, A Gangster's Tears, is a tad off key. Tracks like Cosa Nostra Go-Round, featuring a merry-go-round calliope sound (which makes an appearance more than once on this soundtrack), make you wonder if you are listening to some sort of comedy or music defining a character who is going insane..."
Star Wars: Blade Squadron: Jakku - Melissa Minners reviews a short story set during the novel Empire's End.
Excerpt: "I had just finished reading Star Wars: Aftermath: Empire’s End when I noticed that this book contained a short story from the Blade Squadron series I had read in Star Wars Insider Magazine. This particular story took place during the battle at Jakku and I marveled at the fact that I somehow missed this one. I couldn’t wait to read Star Wars: Blade Squadron: Jakku..."
Salad Days - Melissa Minners reviews the Original London Cast Recording of the comedic musical.
Excerpt: "In 1954, Salad Days, a new musical by Dorothy Reynolds and Julian Slade, was performed in the UK at Bristol and then in the West End. It ran for 2,283 performances. Taken from a line in William Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra, the term “salad days” generally refers to the days of one’s youth and inexperience. In March 2016, Masterworks Broadway released the Original London Cast Recording of Salad Days in digital and CD formats..."
Top Ten Page:
Don't forget to check out the Top Ten Page which offers not one, but two lists - the top ten requested articles and the top ten staff picks! The Top Ten Articles of March 2018 are now posted for your viewing pleasure.
Writers Wanted:
Are you an aspiring author looking to get your work out there for the world to see? Have you recently published a novel and are looking for some publicity? Have a band with a demo tape / CD and a desire to spread the word? Are you involved with the entertainment industry and looking to spread the word about your client or project? If so, send your submissions to submissions@g-pop.net. We're always looking for new talent.
Shop 'Til You Drop!:
The shop page has loads of stores for very readers' entertainment needs. Whether it's games, electronics, toys, clothes, flowers, candles, books, videos, anime, music...whatever you can think of, you can find it at Shop Page! The store is always growing as we continue to add new stores for your shopping pleasure. We have a fantastic selection of stores for all of your shopping needs! Stop in and shop til you drop.
Aaron's Animals - Melissa Minners discusses the fun videos found at Aaron's Animals and the amazing story behind the site's creator.
Excerpt: "Some time ago, I was scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed and noticed a video one of my family members shared. Home Alone featured an adorable Russian Blue cat named Prince Michael who is accidentally left home alone when he is supposed to be on vacation with his human, Aaron, thanks to some trickery from his rival, the moustached kitty, Phil. The video is a hilarious kitty take on the famous film with Prince Michael foiling a home invasion using cat litter and laser light traps and more. I couldn’t stop laughing and had to watch more..."
A Light Beneath Their Feet - Melissa Minners reviews the soundtrack of a dramatic film about a young mother with bipolar disorder and the daughter who must make an important decision that will impact both their lives.
Excerpt: "....Though mainly sad, the music of A Light Beneath Their Feet is actually quite beautiful. I can see it working well with the context of the film and also as a standalone album..."
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee - Melissa Minners reviews a film based on the nonfiction book by Dee Brown.
Excerpt: "When I was a kid, I had a teacher who was heavily into Native American studies. Mrs. Levine was my teacher for two years and she really inspired me to learn more about the Native American culture...No book ever touched me more deeply than Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brown, so much so that I read it twice – once as a young adult and once in the past decade or so...When I discovered that HBO Films had created a television film adaptation of Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee...Well, of course, I would have to watch it to see if it was faithful to the book upon which it was based..."
The Wannabe - Melissa Minners reviews the soundtrack of a dramatic film about a young man obsessed with the mob.
Excerpt: "...To be honest, though, there is a bit of a psychotic quality to this score. Perhaps it’s attached to Thomas’ obsession, but the main track, A Gangster's Tears, is a tad off key. Tracks like Cosa Nostra Go-Round, featuring a merry-go-round calliope sound (which makes an appearance more than once on this soundtrack), make you wonder if you are listening to some sort of comedy or music defining a character who is going insane..."
Star Wars: Blade Squadron: Jakku - Melissa Minners reviews a short story set during the novel Empire's End.
Excerpt: "I had just finished reading Star Wars: Aftermath: Empire’s End when I noticed that this book contained a short story from the Blade Squadron series I had read in Star Wars Insider Magazine. This particular story took place during the battle at Jakku and I marveled at the fact that I somehow missed this one. I couldn’t wait to read Star Wars: Blade Squadron: Jakku..."
Salad Days - Melissa Minners reviews the Original London Cast Recording of the comedic musical.
Excerpt: "In 1954, Salad Days, a new musical by Dorothy Reynolds and Julian Slade, was performed in the UK at Bristol and then in the West End. It ran for 2,283 performances. Taken from a line in William Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra, the term “salad days” generally refers to the days of one’s youth and inexperience. In March 2016, Masterworks Broadway released the Original London Cast Recording of Salad Days in digital and CD formats..."
Top Ten Page:
Don't forget to check out the Top Ten Page which offers not one, but two lists - the top ten requested articles and the top ten staff picks! The Top Ten Articles of March 2018 are now posted for your viewing pleasure.
Writers Wanted:
Are you an aspiring author looking to get your work out there for the world to see? Have you recently published a novel and are looking for some publicity? Have a band with a demo tape / CD and a desire to spread the word? Are you involved with the entertainment industry and looking to spread the word about your client or project? If so, send your submissions to submissions@g-pop.net. We're always looking for new talent.
Shop 'Til You Drop!:
The shop page has loads of stores for very readers' entertainment needs. Whether it's games, electronics, toys, clothes, flowers, candles, books, videos, anime, music...whatever you can think of, you can find it at Shop Page! The store is always growing as we continue to add new stores for your shopping pleasure. We have a fantastic selection of stores for all of your shopping needs! Stop in and shop til you drop.