Michelle Ruiz Keil draws from Greek mythology, Grimm’s fairy tales, and the Latin-American tradition of magical realism for Summer in the City of Roses.
‘Six Crimson Cranes’ review: Elizabeth Lim’s new fairy tale duology takes flight
Elizabeth Lim borrows from Hans Christian Andersen and East Asian folklore to breathe life into Six Crimson Cranes, the first book in a duology set in the same world as her previous book, Spin the Dawn, and its sequel. In…
Best Fairy Tale Video Games of 2017
Are you a fan of fairy tales? What better way to immerse yourself in those magical worlds where anything is possible than the latest fairy tale themed video games? These games offer an opportunity to escape the daily grind and…
Once Upon a Time 6×14 Review: Page 23
Once Upon a Time really seemed like it was heading towards retreading the same old tired ground, but it managed to pleasantly surprise, if not completely shock. The Evil Queen was back again, Regina once again had to battle her…
Once Upon a Time 6×12 Review: Murder Most Foul
Once Upon a Time has had some really underwhelming episodes recently, so it was good to see it get back to form in the episode Murder Most Foul. Regina is back with the not Robin Hood from an alternate reality,…
Pan’s Labyrinth 10 Year Anniversary: Fairy Tales & Fascism
Pan’s Labyrinth opens with a shot moving in a reverse: It’s night and a young girl lies on the floor as blood streaming from her nose begins to shrink back in. It’s striking, haunting, horrifying and tragic, when you see…
TV Review: Once Upon a Time 6×10 “Wish You Were Here”
Once Upon a Time just had its winter finale, and it was surprisingly intense, even if it seemed a bit familiar at times. The Evil Queen threw another wrench into things, Gold and Belle looked to be teaming up again,…