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- Fairy Tale Theater: a Theatrical ReviewA comic attempts to teach adults the lessons of life through his own fairy tale creations using his friends and several puppets.
- The Fairy GodmotherBook Review of The Fairy Godmother by Mercedes Lackey. The is book number 1 in the Five Hundred Kingdoms series.
- ‘Grimm’ Combines Fairy Tales, CGI, and Comedy Relief into a Believable Cop Drama"Grimm" is a mesh of fantastic storytelling, wonderful acting, exiting plots, and CGI at its best.
- Two Fairy Tale Based Shows: 'Once Upon a Time' and 'Grimm'We all love fairy tales. Two shows offer different views on them.
- ‘Hansel & Gretel’ to Add Name to Fairy Tale Offshoot Movies‘Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters’ is the latest movie to suppose that the world of fairy tale horror movies was real. With the latest photos hitting the Internet, will the movie surpass the slightly low bar previous efforts failed to reach?
- Can Kristen Stewart Pull Off the Role of a Fairy Tale Princess?The trailer for “Snow White and the Huntsman” was released a few days ago and there is some major talk about the casting of Kristen Stewart as Snow White.
- Jennifer Morrison Talks About 'Once Upon a Time'Jennifer Morrison stars as Emma Swan, a bailbondswoman who is reunited with the son she gave up for adoption 10 years earlier. Morrison talks about how she views fairy tales now that she is living one.
- 'Puss in Boots' and the Non-Traditional Fairy Tale Story'Puss in Boots' continues the theme of transplanting fairy tale stories into strange new worlds outside of their classic, traditional home. With the latest 'Shrek' spin-off hitting theaters, here are more twisted fairy tale movies.
- 'Once Upon a Time' Brings Fairy Tale Characters to the Real WorldThe premise of 'Once Upon a Time' is that fairy tale characters have been brought to the real world, have their memories erased, and been given new identities in a town in Maine called, naturally, Story Brooke.
Julia Leigh's `Sleeping Beauty' is Darker Than Disney but Lighter Than the Fairy Tale's OriginsJulia Leigh's film "Sleeping Beauty" retells the classic fairy tale from the perspective of a young woman paid to be drugged into unconsciousness so that she can make money as the object of simulated necrophilia. Sounds pretty dark...but is it really?- “The Pink,” a Grimm Fairy TaleIn Grimm’s fairy tail, every wish of the Prince was magically fulfilled. By a clever wish, the Prince provided a comfortable means of travel for his beloved when they went on a long, tiresome journey.
God is a Fairy Tale!My personal struggle with life, childhood rape, drugs, alcohol, epilepsy and what was the outcome. Through all the dark days, different substances, and suicidal thoughts; I alone fought threw it & it is possible to overcome anything on your own!- Why Do Adults Believe in Fairy Tales?A discussion of absurd ideas and why it persists.
Fairy Tale Halloween Costume Themes for SiblingsSearching for fairy tale themed Halloween costumes so your children can have a theme this year? This article features 5 different themes for your little ones. Go win that costume contest!
Idealized Love: Women and the Illusions of Love (Part 1)Women often have fantasies of the kind of man they want to be involved with - but these mental images often don't match reality very well.- Rapunzel and the TurnipIn this article, we explore the etymology behind the name Rapunzel.
Today -- LyricsA little song about the desire to start the final fairy tale... today- The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster Brings a Modern Day Fairy Tale to LifeNorton Juster's 1961 children's classic, The Phantom Tollbooth, brings a modern day fairy tale to life with the journey of Milo through the Kingdom of Wisdom.
- Book Review: Cloaked by Alex FlinnCloaked by Alex Flinn is a young adult novel that takes several fairy tales and remixes them into something new and entertaining.
- Fairy TalesA Poem
Investigating the Source Material for 'Trollhunter'Director Andre Overdal has taken his love of fairy tales and trolls to an all-new extreme with his Swedish horror flick 'Trollhunter.' While there have been no direct ties to the movie released in book form, we can check out his source material.
Book Review: Fairy Tale Rituals by Kenny KleinFairy Tale Rituals by Kenny Klein is gives a surprising look into the dark and mysterious side of the popular fairy tales we all grew up with. Be ready to throw your old thoughts for these tales out of the window after you read this book!- Book Review: Dust City by Robert Paul WestonDust City by Robert Paul Weston is a young adult novel that is both a fractured fairy tale and example of noir fiction. When looking for a unique take on fairy tale characters and what the bigger picture might be for them, then this book will deliver.
"Whimsical, Mystical Fairy Tale:A Ballad of William and Kate", by Nancy P. Goodman, Text Version of an Original SongWilliam and Kate, Prince and Princess, capture our imagination, inspire songs, Royal Couple poetry. Royal Family poem dedicated to William and Kate, favorite Prince and Princess couple! William and Kate belong to the world- Hanna, a Review of a Modern Fairy TaleA modern day fairy tale of houses in the woods, evil witches, and a beautiful princess, Hanna is all of this and more. Starring Cate Blanchet and Saoirse Ronan as Hanna, hunt each other in this exciting adventure.
- Fractured Fairy Tales - An OverviewDiscover the unique storytelling format of fractured fairy tales, classic stories retold with a humorous, and often satirical, slant (think Shrek!)
Film Review: 'Hanna' A Fairy-tale Adventure Thriller Worth Watching16-year-old Hanna (Saoirse Ronan) has never heard music, worn makeup, or kissed a boy. Why? Because she's a trained killer who grew up in an isolated forest with her ex-CIA dad, Erik (Eric Bana), who taught her everything she knows.
Descent into Cliches: A Review of "Hanna"Although "Hanna" begins with a promising storyline, it slowly grows to rely on cliches and leaves audiences dissatisfied.- "Hanna": A Fairy Tale 'to Die For'"Hanna" is a solid film that, though perhaps working too hard to get its own message across, still teaches us many valuable lessons.
- 'Hanna' Movie Review: This Run and Gun Modern Fairy Tale Doesn't 'Miss Your Heart'Director Joe Wright joins the action/thriller group of A-List directors with his engaging, high-octane film, "Hanna."
Fairy Tales that Disney Should Make into MoviesDisney is famous for its animated kids movies based on fairy tales. With Rapunzel inspired "Tangled" their most recent success, which fairy tales should Disney tackle next?- Best Fairy Tale Movies for KidsTry these movies for kids with a fairy tale theme.
Future Adult Fairy Tale Movie Adaptations on Hollywood's SlateDespite critical bashing of 2011's "Red Riding Hood", adult fairy tales are now a new cottage industry for Hollywood. Some untapped stories from Mother Goose, Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen and Aesop are in the works.- 'Red Riding Hood' is the Latest in a Long Line of Adaptations of the Fairy TaleThe classic fairy tale, Little Red Riding Hood, has been adapted to the big screen many times over the years.
- My Favorite Movie Quote - "I Want the Fairy Tale"From an early age, we are taught of true love. How could any little girl, young woman, or older woman not want the fairy tale?
- 'Beastly' Fails to Duplicate the Beauty of the Beast'Beastly' is the latest adaptation of a classic European fairy tale. Does it have what it takes to compare with the masterful Disney and French classics
- 'Beastly' and 'Red Riding Hood' - What is the State of Live Action Fairy Tales?With the release of "Beastly" & "Red Riding Hood,", we have to ask ourselves... what is the state of the live action fairy tale genre? Read on.
- 'Beastly,' 'Red Riding Hood,' and Other Films Bring Fairy Tales to LifeAnimators often adapt classic children's stories, but there is something magical about live-action adaptations of popular fairy tales.
- Creating the Fairy TaleBoys and girls alike grow up believing in the fairy tale. As adults, are we believing the cookie cutter fairy tale, or creating our own?
- Live Action Fairy Tale Movies: The Best, Worst, and OverlookedLive action fairy tale movies are suddenly hot in Hollywood.
