Nina Ellis, Author at Cryptic Rock

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – 15 Years Of Wonder

Nina EllisNina EllisDecember 29, 2017

Sequels are hard to make and very rarely meet expectations. That in mind second installment of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, 2002’s The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, did not fall into the trap, garnering critical acclaim while continuing the revolutionary path of ... Read More

Still A Thrill – 35 Years Of Michael Jackson’s Thriller

Nina EllisNina EllisDecember 12, 2017

The music industry was never the same again. Michael Jackson’s iconic and groundbreaking sixth studio, Thriller, needs no introduction. Released back on November 30th of 1982, even though it has been 35 years ago, the cultural significance and impact of Thriller on the music industry is monumental. Hits ... Read More

This Week In Horror Movie History – The Faculty (1998)

Nina EllisNina EllisNovember 12, 2017

This week in Horror movie history, back on November 12th of 1998, The Faculty made its premiere in the USA. That in mind, let us reflect. Ah, the ’90s, a time when teenage angst was alive and well, the internet still needed a dial-up connection, ... Read More

George Michael And 30 Years Of Faith

Nina EllisNina EllisNovember 10, 2017

“I never minded being thought of as a Pop star. People have always thought I wanted to be seen as a serious musician, but I didn’t, I just wanted people to know that I was absolutely serious about Pop music.” – George Michael By 1986, ... Read More

Still Storming the Castle – The Princess Bride 30 Years Later

Nina EllisNina EllisOctober 18, 2017

Once upon a time… No, no, that’s not right, because this isn’t a kissing movie. Defining the 1987 classic, The Princess Bride, is practically impossible. It encompasses so many genres, including Fantasy, Adventure, Drama, Comedy, and Romance, that the adaptation of William Goldman’s 1973 novel ... Read More

Game of Thrones – The Dragon and the Wolf (Season 7/ Episode 7 Review)

Nina EllisNina EllisSeptember 6, 2017

Holy boat sex Batman! What a season! HBO’s Game of Thrones seems to be racing towards its conclusion even if we have to wait possibly over a year to witness it, and its final episode, The Dragon and the Wolf, did not disappoint. Premiering Sunday August ... Read More

Nina Ellis

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – 15 Years Of Wonder

Still A Thrill – 35 Years Of Michael Jackson’s Thriller

This Week In Horror Movie History – The Faculty (1998)

George Michael And 30 Years Of Faith

Still Storming the Castle – The Princess Bride 30 Years Later

Game of Thrones – The Dragon and the Wolf (Season 7/ Episode 7 Review)

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – 15 Years Of Wonder

Still A Thrill – 35 Years Of Michael Jackson’s Thriller

This Week In Horror Movie History – The Faculty (1998)

George Michael And 30 Years Of Faith

Still Storming the Castle – The Princess Bride 30 Years Later

Game of Thrones – The Dragon and the Wolf (Season 7/ Episode 7 Review)

This Week In Horror Movie History – Stigmata (1999)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Flash Gordon (1980)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Visiting Hours (1982)

Developing Artist Showcase – Vipërwitch

Developing Artist Showcase – Vermilia

Developing Artist Showcase – Black Smoke Trigger

Interview – Clayne Crawford & Summer Shelton

Interview – Bishop Briggs

Interview – Henry Thomas & Sarah Lind

The Native Howl – Sons of Destruction (Album Review)

The The – Ensoulment (Album Review)

Blood Star (Movie Review)