The movie Knights of the Zodiac (2023) (aka Saint Seiya: The Beginning in Japan) promised to be an epic live-action adaptation of the beloved Japanese manga and anime series Saint Seiya. I enjoyed watching this action-adventure movie, even though many...
Why are the Greeks making movies that suck? Is Greek cinema broken? I can’t think of one entertaining fictional Greek love story on film. What about an excellent thriller or adventure movie? Nothing. Greek movies are normally only passable...
The myth of Achilles When Achilles was very young, his mother, Thetis, dipped him into the river Styx to try and protect him from a prophesied early death. The magical river between Earth and the Underworld (Hades), supposedly offered the...
The best foreign language movies shown here are some of the most beautiful works of art ever created. Everyone has different tastes but even so, there's something here for every sophisticated movie fan. Many of these movies will stick in your...
The God of War video game franchise is absolutely amazing. Ares would love it. God of War (2005) Video Game Game Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita Quest - To find Pandora's box. Storyline Plot - After Kratos and his Spartan army...
You've got to see this delightful classic, "ATHENA" from 1954. It's a musical brimming with playful Greek goddess themes. If you haven't experienced it, believe me, it's a worthwhile watch. The story revolves around Athena Mulvain, a stunning, goddess-like...
What, the Greek Gods are sending messages in movies? Yes, that's correct. From Hermes to Poseidon, Apollo to Dionysus, the Greek Gods and Goddesses have often sent important messages in movies, in many cases secretly so that only a few...
In the swirling mists of psychological intrigue and purpose-of-life philosophy, "The Magus" (1968) casts a shadow that lingers long after the credits roll. Watching this super underappreciated film adapted from John Fowles’ enigmatic novel, offers more than just a...
Greek mythology commercials advertise everything from cars and trucks to perfumes and chocolates. No wonder because using Greek mythology in commercials is a fantastic way to attract attention! Greek Gods and Goddesses often appear in these TV commercials. But don't expect to...
I was pretty intrigued when I came across the movie Parthenope (2024), especially after learning it’s named after a siren from Greek mythology. Parthenope, in the myth, is one of those enchanting sirens — those legendary creatures who’d lure...