Okay, so here we are at the page that's got what I like, maybe what I don't like, and other stuff about me. I meant to do this a while ago, but hey, I guess now is as good as anytime. So here goes . . .
In no particular order, these are the movies that I think are worth seeing if you haven't already.
TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
Okay, so it's about turtles who walk and talk and kick bad guys. It's also about loyalty, family, and yes - even love. Plus, it's about way cool mutant turtles who're a lotta fun and kick bad guys. (I just watched this movie and it's the reason I'm adding this page. Don't ask me why, I dunno, :)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
It's Hilarious! If you have not seen the Holy Grail, go out and rent it right now. This movie is a classic. Keep the word "classic" in mind when viewing this movie, it is not, technically speaking, a graphical work of art. :-)
Beauty and the Beast
What can I say? I'm a romantic! I love happy endings, and I wish the world had more. Plus, I absolutely love the music. They don't make movies like this anymore.
Star Wars Trilogy
If you have to ask, I feel for you... The ultimate space opera, which has not faded after 20 years...
The Princess Bride
Humorous, full of adventure, and of course - romance. The Princess Bride is another classic. I especially recommend this movie for ambidexterous sword fighters, and those whom have never fought "To the Pain!"
Spaceballs
If you've seen some of these movies, you know by now that I like funny movies. Spaceballs is another classic movie, and if you liked Star Wars, you'll like Spaceballs. If you didn't like Star Wars, you'll like Spaceballs 'cause it makes fun of it. Also, look out for those few references to other space flicks. actually, I consider this movie a bit racy - call me a prude. :)
May the Schwartz be with you!
An American Tail
I cried the first time I saw this movie. I absolutely love the beginning music. If you haven't seen this movie, you really should.
The Secret of Nymh
A less well-known movie, there's just something about it that I like. Even though the book is more elaborate, this animated movie doesn't pale at all in my opinion. (My friend David correctly pointed out that the book is called The Rats of Nymh. Thanks David!!!!)
Aladdin
This was the last animated Disney movie which Alan Menkan and Howard Ashman did the music for. For that reason alone, this is the last good animated Disney movie ever made in my opinion. It also had Robin Williams as the voice of the Genie. I love Robin Williams.
Sgt. Bilko
Books, books, and more books! I read 'em by the score. If I have a few extra hours in a day, I can read an entire book. I love books! Here are the cream of the crop in my opinion, both individual titles and authors.
The Bible (God)
Pawn of Prophecy (Eddings, David)
Son of Interflux (Korman, Gordan)
Phule’s Company (Asprin, Robert)
101 Dalamations (?)
New Star Wars Books (Zahn, Timothy)
Taliesin (Lawhead, Stephen R.)
Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (Adams, Douglas)
Dragonlance Trilogy (Weis, Margaret & Hickman, Tracy)
Robotech (Can't Remember)
Hobbit (Tolkein, J.R.R.)
Robot Novels (Asimov, Issaic)
Smart Guys (Don't 'Member)
Book about a Cupid (No Idea)
Rollerskating Blues (or something like that) (Not a Clue)
Basically, I like most music. There are two types however, that I will buy. The first, is movie soundtracks. The second, is Christian music.
My favorite soundtracks are:
For a list of some of the Chrisitian music I like, click on
Christian Music.
"What's that?" you say, "The Bible?" Yup. I happen to be a Christian young man. For those of you who've read it, you know what I'm talking about. For those of you who haven't, I suggest trying it. Even if you don't think it's anything special, there' all sorts of great stories. Who knows? you may find you enjoy reading it... :)
I read this book so much, that I have two copies! That way, I can lend it out and still read it when I want to. Pawn begins the five book Belgariad series, and then continues in the Mallorean and Belgarath the Sorcerer. Whatever you do, read Pawn first! Trust me. :) Eddings' two series, the Elenium and Tamuli are also excellent. David Eddings is the best Epic Storyteller I have ever read.
I love Gordan Korman's books, and will never tire of reading them. I hppen to own Son of Interflux and have read it more times than I can remember. Gordan Korman has created many memorable young characters such as Buggs Potter and Bruno & Boots. Technically, these books are for "young adults", but I'll always love 'em! :)
This book is a hilarious space satire with a serious underlying theme. The theme, as in many of the books I like, is encouraging others to do their best. :)
If you liked the movie, you'll love the book. I don't know which came first, but the book is absolutely wonderful. It reminds me of a Jack London book too, Call of the Wild. They're very different books, but they're both abouts dogs overcoming adversity (and snow. :)
Timothy Zahn wrote many wonderful books before writing the first in the new line of Star Wars books. Books such as Cobra which is excellent; but Zahn outdid himself with the Star Wars books, capturing the heart of the space opera, allowing the characters to grow, introducing new characters, and bringing alive the Star Wars universe in a new media.
If you like the stories of King Arthur, than this book is just the beginning. The first book in the Pendragon Cycle, Taliesin is an epic adventure in Celtic times. Stephen R. Lawhead's depiction of the tales of King Arthur pulled me into that world like no other. Lawhead has also written a wonderful epic about a young lad who becomes king. At the moment, I can't recall any of the titles.
yep, I like his name. :) I actually found out about this game by playing Infocom's (the creators of Zork) computer game Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. That was before intense graphical games. Just white lettering on a black screen, but man was it fun! :) (Hard too.) Douglas Adams has an . . . English sense of humor. If you don't know what I mean, read the book. Or better yet, don't. :)
It's an Epic man! A very heartfelt story, the three novels weave a wonderful tapestry. I suggest stopping there, or at least not reading about any stories set after those three books. I personally think the whole storyline went down the drain when they wrote Dragons of Summer Flame (The "fourth" book.)
I love transformers, and Robotech is all about transformers with pilots. Like the Dragonlance saga, the writers went too far and after about the eighteenth book (which is where the animated series ended) it all starts to go downhill. The new veritechs and mecha are cool though. :)
No, I'm not a die-hard Tolkein fan, but everyone should read the Hobbit. Many claim it to be the first "fantasy novel". I don't suggest The Lord of the Rings trilogy unless you like lots of long-winded description. Although the poem, The Death of Boromir is one of my favorite poems.
The man who invented the words robotics and positronic, and who created the Three Laws of Robotics. Issaic Asimov is one of the best Science Fiction writers who ever lived. He also wrote a number of large non-fiction tomes which are very interesting, such as the History of Science and Technology.
This book is like a hundred pages, and even though I know it front to back, I still love to read it.
This was a book about a young female cupid who was trying to earn her wings. In the process she fell in love with the guy she's trying to set up. It was a funny book, and romantic too. :) There was a sequel I never got to real as well...
This book made such an impression on me at the age of six or seven that I still remember it. When I finished reading it, I was sitting it the trailer on my grandfather's tractor in his neighbor's yard in North Carolina. I remember wanting to write the sequel. If I ever find that book again, I may just do that.
An American Tail
The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin (Alan Menkan, Howard Ashman)
Star Wars, Jurassic Park (John Williams)
Final Fantasy Music (Okay, it's from a video game! :)