CLIVE CUSSLER – THE SEA WOLVESBy Jack Du BrulPutnam Books385 pgs Of all the adventure pulp series the late Clive Cussler created, our favorite remains the Isaac Bell stories. Oh, we totally appreciated the Dirk Pitt tales. It’s always been our belief that they were the first in a resurgence
This week on The Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast, the hosts sit down with acclaimed entertainment research expert and author Kevin Goetz to discuss his fascinating new book, How to Score in Hollywood. For decades, Goetz has been one of Hollywood’s most influential voices behind the scenes, shaping how studios understand
QUARRY’S RETURNBy Max Allan CollinsHard Case Crime213 pgs. One must wonder at the twists and turns of fate when a writer of the baby-boomer generation (post-World War II for you youngsters) is still writing about a hired gun well into his seventies. That’s Quarry, one of three series Collins whipped
In this episode of The Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast, the crew shines the spotlight on the greatest female Broadway musical film stars who dazzled audiences both on stage and on the silver screen. From Broadway legends who conquered Hollywood to film icons who brought theatrical magic to movie musicals, we explore
The crew of Earth Station Who step into one of the most emotional and thought-provoking adventures of the Eleventh Doctor era as they review “The Girl Who Waited.” Join the team as they explore this powerful Doctor Who episode starring Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, and Arthur Darvill, diving into themes
On this episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the crew pays tribute to the incomparable Diane Keaton, celebrating the life, legacy, and enduring influence of one of Hollywood’s most beloved and original talents. From her breakthrough in Annie Hall to unforgettable work in The Godfather trilogy, Something’s Gotta Give, The First
THE COZYVILLE WEREWOLFGhost Squad # 1By Darryle PurcellStrange Particle Press171 pgs Lots of old English high school teachers were heard telling their students to “write what you know.” In this, the kick-off to his newest series of pulp adventures, writer Darryle Purcell takes that admonish to heart in delivering editor/opinion
On this episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the crew takes a heartfelt trip back through Hollywood history to celebrate some of the most unforgettable second acts ever put on film — the stories of the true Hollywood Comeback Kids. These are the stars who once ruled the screen, quietly faded
TINY TIME MachineThe Complete TrilogyBy John E. StithAn Amazing Selects Edition486 pgs Now and then, a science fiction book comes along that is simply fun to read. Most of these are science fantasies or space operas and not what is labelled Hard Science. It is rare that one finds a
This week on Earth Station Who, the crew trades in the TARDIS for a foggy London streetlamp as we review the Big Finish audio adventure The Paternoster Gang: The Casebook of Paternoster Row—where the monsters are mysterious, the tea is probably poisoned. Someone always knows more than they’re saying. Starring
On this episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the crew salutes the legendary career of Robert Mitchum, one of classic Hollywood’s most effortlessly cool and enduring stars — a true Hollywood man’s man. From his unforgettable turns in film noir classics like Out of the Past and The Night of the
NOT BORN OF WOMANParadise Investigations, Book 1By Teel James GlennMacabre Ink211 pgs As strange as it may sound, Mary Shelley’s classic character, the Frankenstein monster, has been utilized as the hero in quite a few series. What comes to mind is the recent comic book series wherein Joe Frankenstein is
