Unique versions of songs, part 2: soundtracks
Here are some more great videos of songs — this time it’s soundtrack music. I previously linked to the amazing Vinheteiro and the astonishing Ohio State University Marching Band. Klaus Badelt’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” performed by 2 cellos 2CELLOS Dick Burnett’s “Man of Constant Sorrow” (O Brother, Where Art Thou?) sung a cappella Home […]
Unique versions of songs, part 1: pop
Here are some videos of unique versions of songs — for this 1st post, it’s pop (and folk) songs. I already posted about a couple of others here. ABBA’s “Mamma Mia” sung by a group recording all their parts from home “Mamma Mia!” London cast a-ha’s “Take On Me” played by a small orchestra Brooklyn […]
Fantasy stories made into movies
Here are fantasy novels and short stories that have been made into movies or TV shows. I’ll mention the name of the story/novel if it’s different than the movie. Hans Christian Anderson Frozen inspired by “The Snow Queen” 2013 -> 4.5/5 Frozen 2 inspired by characters from “The Snow Queen” 2019 -> 4/5 L. Frank […]
Science fiction stories made into movies
Here are some science fiction stories and novels made into movies. I already made a list for Philip K. Dick. Here are all the other authors. I’ll mention the name of the story/novel if it’s different than the movie. Douglas Adams The Hitch Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy 1981 -> 4.5/5 The Hitch Hiker’s Guide […]
Philip K. Dick’s movies
Philip K. Dick’s stories and novels have been made into a bunch of movies and TV shows, so I thought I’d collect them all into one place. There are others I haven’t seen, like the TV show versions of Minority Report and The Man in the High Castle. I’ll mention the name of the story/novel […]
Sony Pictures Animation movies
Here are the movies I’ve seen from the studio known as Sony Pictures Animation. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs movies Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2009 -> 4.5/5 (+) Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 2013 -> 3/5 Spider-Verse movies Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2018 -> 4.5/5 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse 2023 […]
Authors all of whose books I have or will read
There are a few authors for whom I’ve read all of their books, and a few that I’m very close on or intend to be. Here they are: Douglas Adams I’ve read 5 of his 7 novels plus 1 nonfiction book. I’ve reread 2 of them. David Brin I’ve read 11 of his 15 novels. […]
Top Star Trek episodes
Here’s my list of top Star Trek episodes, for each of the series in the 1st and 2nd generation. I allowed for 4 episodes per season. I also allowed for 1 runner up, for an episode that’s not quite as good but still important. I also allowed for 1 “just for fun” episode, one that’s […]
TV movies, miniseries & specials
Here’s an update to this list. Best of the best 11.22.63 Anne of Green Gables (1985) Ascension Babylon 5: In the Beginning Battlestar Galactica (2003) The English The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Friends: The Reunion Good Omens The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Hawkeye A Parks and Recreation Special Political Animals The Queen’s […]
SF & fantasy TV shows
Here’s an update to this list. 5/5 3rd Rock from the Sun 5 5 5 5 5 4.5 4.92 Agents of SHIELD 4.5 4.5 5 5 5 5 5 4.86 Angel 5 5 5 5 5 5 Babylon 5 4.5 […]