Banned Books That Were Written by Women

There was once a time when women authors had to write and publish their written works using a pen name that masked their gender. Now that female writers can publish books and not hide the fact that they are women, some have still had to get over the hurdle of having their books banned.

Did you know that the renowned American author and poet, Dr. Maya Angelou (1928 – 2014) was once a banned writer?

Did you know “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley (1797 – 1851) was once a banned book?

The thing is that books are never really banned. As soon as a list of banned books is published, people get curious and go hunting for a copy! They’ve got to know what the content was that it had to be banned. Kind of defeats the purpose of banning the book! Don’t you think? (O.o)
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Original source:  Virily. com

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Perel, Blaire. "11 Frequently #BannedBooks By #FemaleWriters That You Absolutely Cannot Miss." Bustle. N.p., Aug. 16, 2015. ~ https://t.co/y05Xc3w4UJ ~ #books #moviesmusicandbooks #entertainment #education #women #authors #writers #reading #readimglist @bustle pic.twitter.com/qxWo1lsEud

— Treathyl Fox (aka cmoneyspinner) ~ #Freelancer (@cmoneyspinner) June 21, 2019

*Perel, Blaire. “11Frequently Banned Books By Female Writers That You Absolutely Cannot Miss.” Bustle. N.p., Aug. 2015.♦

10 #Classic #BannedBooks by #Women #Authors | LiteraryLadiesGuide ~ https://t.co/IISvg4Ywag ~ #books #moviesmusicandbooks #classicliterature #readinglist #entertainment #famousauthors @ladieswhowrite pic.twitter.com/a6S6t17XOU

— Treathyl Fox (aka cmoneyspinner) ~ #Freelancer (@cmoneyspinner) June 21, 2019

*Atlas, Nava. “10 Classic Banned Books by Women Authors.” Literary Ladies Guide to the Writing Life, 20 Sept. 2017.♦

Read a Banned Book ~ Which illicit classic will you pick? ~ https://t.co/kJEvZf8jDq ~ #bannedbooks #books #moviesmusicandbooks #women #femalewriters #readinglist #entertainment #famousauthors @TheAtlantic pic.twitter.com/9iHP6dS7fq

— Treathyl Fox (aka cmoneyspinner) ~ #Freelancer (@cmoneyspinner) June 22, 2019

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200th #Anniversary Collection - Frankenstein (1831 Edition) by Mary Shelley https://t.co/LHiS7jrKKI ~ This was once a #bannedbook. #books #moviesmusicandbooks #classicliterature #readinglist #entertainment #famousauthors #giftsunder10 pic.twitter.com/L8xgwTlskw

— Treathyl Fox (aka cmoneyspinner) ~ #Freelancer (@cmoneyspinner) June 21, 2019

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It's finally here! Are you ready to join us in kicking off #BannedBooksWeek?! This year's event is too big for just one piece of art, so we have THREE! #LetBooksBe bannedbooksweek.org

— Banned Books Week (@bannedbooksweek.bsky.social) 2026-10-04T19:01:14.892Z

Celebrating World Bollywood Day – September 24 | Bollywood Blog Posts Roundup

World Bollywood Day is celebrated every year on September 24 to honor the vibrant world of Hindi-language cinema—its music, storytelling, dance, and global cultural impact. Though not officially declared by any government, it's a fan-driven observance that has gained traction across popular culture calendars and online communities.  This blog has eleven (11) posts highlighting Indian cinema. Enjoy!

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(1) Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007)

Do you like movies where the bad guys get their comeuppance? This film is based on a true story.

(2) 6 Bollywood Movies With an Awesome Soundtrack

NOTE: I am a Priyanka Chopra-Jonas fan. So yeah! She stars in 5 of these movies.

(3) Three (3) Bollywood Films That Address September 11th

• (1) A love story set against the backdrop of a terrorist plot.

• (2) A child is killed because of 9/11.

• (3) Indian-Americans studying at a university, thought they were all-American kids until 9/11 happened.

(4) Chandni Bar (2001)

Per Wikipedia: “The film was a critically acclaimed hit and it won four National Film Awards.” Per me: It a depressing.

(5) What's Your Raashee? (2009)

Two words would be sufficient to review this movie. Adorable cuteness!

(6) Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)

This movie was very controversial among the Indian audience. (Americans would not have raised an eyebrow.)

(7) My Two (2) Favorite Aamir Khan Movies

Aamir Khan is an amazing actor. If you watch these two films, you won't need convincing.

(8) Kismat Konnection (2008) is a Delightful Bollywood Movie

When people say “Kismet” or “Kismat”, they mean it's your fate or destiny.

(9) Spotlight on Bollywood Superstar: Akshay Kumar

This Indian-born Canadian actor can play a good guy, bad guy, funny guy, and more!

(10) Mission Kashmir (2000)

An alternate title for this film could be: “Were you dreaming of a pink house?”

(11) Based on a True Story: Mary Kom (2014)

A gooooood movie!! Based on a real-life female boxer, Mary Kom.

OK! That's my roundup! Dive into the magic of Bollywood.

Thank you for reading. Please visit often.

• Please share the love: Post this roundup with the hashtag #WorldBollywoodDay.

Five (5) Korean Political Thrillers That Fuse Geopolitics With High‑stakes Terrorist Plots

Here are five (5) Korean political thrillers that fuse the tension of geopolitics with high‑stakes terrorist plots. Each K-drama delivers realism and emotional intensity, weaving a gripping story around how military and intelligence units accomplish their key mission of maintaining national security.

(1) The K2 (2016)

In “The K2 “, Kim Je-Ha served in Iraq as a special forces soldier and fell in love with a Muslim girl. He went from bodyguard to fugitive.

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(2) Three Days (2014)

Han Tae-Kyung is a relentless presidential bodyguard who races against time to uncover a terrorist conspiracy and protect the nation from an unfolding crisis. The entire story takes place over 72 hours (“Three Days”).

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(3) The Veil (2021)

In “The Veil”, passengers got on a boat believing they were on their way to a better life. However, the boat was a butcher ship, and their organs were going to be harvested. One passenger defended the rest, and all of the butchers died at the hands of that one passenger. Who was this man? He was Han Ji-Hyuk, a top National Intelligence Service agent, who had been missing for a year and presumed dead.

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(4) Athena: Goddess of War (2010)

The Athena Organization is a clandestine, multinational terror network that operates under the guise of a private intelligence and security group. The plot centers on a North-South reunification and critical technology both sides want their hands on. Friend or foe? Ally or Enemy? I don’t know. Maybe. Maybe not. Lee Jung-Woo is an elite South Korean intelligence agent who becomes the key defender against the Athena organization’s escalating terror operations, forcing him into a deadly international conflict.

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(5) Vagabond (2019)

Cha Dal-Geon is just an ordinary citizen who launches his own investigation after his nephew dies in a suspicious plane crash. The authorities reported it as an accident, but he is convinced the tragedy was a terror plot.

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These five (5) Korean dramas stand out for their grounded approach to terrorism and geopolitical conflict. Each one delivers a different angle on fear, loyalty, and the machinery of national security. If you’re seeking realism and adrenaline, this collection captures the best Korea has to offer.

♦♦ Read the full article on PopGeeks.com.

TV Series: Binge Watch Star Trek and Beyond! | Star Trek Celebrates 60 Years

Happy 60th Anniversary, Star Trek! 🖖

Binge-watching is bad for your brain. Some people say binge-watching is unhealthy. That might be true, and I suppose if you’re a youngster, you might do some extra research to be sure that you’re not damaging your brain. (How binge-watching is hazardous to your health.)

Oh, pish posh!  I'd rather enjoy new worlds where no one has ever gone before.  Besides, I am already beyond the half-century mark (50+). Video streaming is a new form of entertainment that wasn’t around when I was growing up. So I am going to take advantage of video streaming sites like Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, Viki, etc. 

In particular, I plan to enjoy all of those old TV shows that I remember watching on television when I was younger and also TV series that I never got a chance to watch when they were being aired.  Binge-watching is necessary because there are so many seasons/episodes. If I view one a week or one episode a day, it might take 100 years! LOL. Sometimes I also enjoy binge-watching movies in certain genres, like sci-fi. 

Star Trek and Beyond!

(NOTE: Do not confuse the subheading above with the 2016 movie "Star Trek Beyond"). I simply meant to say I started with the original 1960s series and then went beyond to all of the spinoffs.)

These are the TV series that I decided to binge-watch: “Star Trek” and all of the other “Star Trek spinoffs”. Why? Because Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock made quite an impression on me as a child. The program had a talented and diverse cast. People from various backgrounds and ethnicities were represented “equally,” and back in the 60s in America, that was considered groundbreaking. I never watched the Star Trek spinoffs like “The Next Generation”, “Deep Space Nine”, etc. when they were on TV. But we have a Netflix subscription, and it has all of the Star Trek episodes, except for “Star Trek: Discovery”. Here is a recap of what I have binge-watched thus far. No spoilers, just a few “hints”.

Star Trek: The Original Series (1966 – 1969)

In 1966, I was 11 years old. Rewatching this series was a wonderful trip down memory lane. Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, Lieutenant Uhura, and all of the others I remembered so vividly. I honestly can’t say that I have a favorite episode. But I can say that I was disappointed with the last episode. That TV series should not have ended like that.

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987 – 1994)

This series was an excellent follow-up to the original series. My two favorite characters were Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Data. The Starfleet crew was even more diverse. They had a Klingon on board who was in charge of security. If you watched the original series, you will recall that the Klingons were The Enemy. This series introduced Another Enemy far worse than the Klingons. The Borg. If they don’t scare you, it’s because you’ve already been “assimilated”. (Hint.) Like the original series, I don’t have a favorite episode in this series either.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993 – 1999)

The crew/cast is “even more diverse”. In addition to humans, there are Klingons, Ferengis, Cardassians, Bajorans, and a species who were even scarier than the Borg. They were called the Dominion. My two favorite characters were Commander Benjamin Sisko and Odo, the Changeling. Incorporating the character Vic Fontaine, played by James Darren, in the holodeck was a very creative piece of scriptwriting. My favorite episode in this series is “Badda-Bing Badda-Bang”. Commander Sisko is very talented. (Hint.)

Star Trek: Voyager (1995 – 2001)

A starship lost in space trying to get back home. My favorite characters are not the stars of this show. They are a part of the supporting cast. I love Mr. Neelix and Seven of Nine. In my opinion, this series is not as interesting and engaging as the other series. But it is imperative that I watch it to The End. I have to know how they get home. What a hook!

I could ramble on and on, but I'll close off this post with a quick list: Star Trek TV Series and Films After the Original 1960s Series, so you can pick and choose what you want to binge-watch.

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All Star Trek Series

• Star Trek: The Animated Series (1973–1974)
• Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
• Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999)
• Star Trek: Voyager (1995–2001)
• Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005)
• Star Trek: Discovery (2017–2024)
• Star Trek: Short Treks (2018–2020)
• Star Trek: Picard (2020–2023)
• Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020–2025)
• Star Trek: Prodigy (2021–2024)
• Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022–ongoing)
• Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (2026–ongoing)

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All Star Trek Movies (1979–2016)

The Original Series Cast Films (TOS)

• Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)
• Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
• Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)
• Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
• Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)
• Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)

The Next Generation Cast Films (TNG)

• Star Trek: Generations (1994)
• Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
• Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)
• Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)

The Kelvin Timeline (Reboot) Films

• Star Trek (2009)
• Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)
• Star Trek Beyond (2016)

Today in 1966: #StarTrek (TOS) debuted in the U.S. The original starship Enterprise studio model used in the TV show is in our collection: https://t.co/Y6LNJ1sDxC #StarTrekDay #AirSpacePhoto pic.twitter.com/Lki0fhfkMz

— National Air and Space Museum (@airandspace) September 8, 2020

been boldly going for 55 years 💛
— happy #StarTrekDay ! 💫 pic.twitter.com/eg2OkLpx8s

— daily tos & snw (@year2200s) September 8, 2021

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In Memory Of:

Leonard Nimoy — Spock (1931 - 2015)

DeForest Kelley — Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy (1920 - 1999)

Nichelle Nichols — Lt. Nyota Uhura (1932 - 2022)

James Doohan — Lt. Cmdr. Montgomery “Scotty” Scott (1920 - 2005)

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Classic Movie ~ Vintage Bette Davis : Jezebel (1938)

When I was growing up, Sunday afternoons were special.  My big sister and I loved to watch movies on TV. We both especially loved Bette Davis; whether she was a bad lady or a good girl, she was a SUPER STAR!! 

In this particular movie, she was Julie Morrison, a brazen, sassy, bold, and audacious Southern belle. She dared to be an independent woman with a mind of her own, who challenged society's norms. In the process of being rebellious, arrogant, and contrary, she caused a rift between her and her future husband. What did she do that was so outrageous and shameful? Uumm … she showed up to a party in a red dress!

I was very young at the time, and being that red is my favorite color, I didn't get what all the huffing and puffing was about. My older sister explained to me that refined and cultured women in polite society would never wear a red dress. That's the mark of a whore!! A wicked woman!! A she-devil!!

With that very clear and graphic explanation provided by my big sister, I was able to better understand this scene and this line in the movie, and that also explains the name of the movie.

“𝙄 𝙥𝙪𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪, 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙝𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙡𝙮 𝙄 𝙖𝙨𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙚.” ~ Bette Davis - JEZEBEL (1938)

(All that groveling, and then the man told her he got married and left her in the dust! Her reaction was a typical Southern Belle response.  "You're funning."😲😢)

♦ Bette Davis - "I'm Kneeling To You" from Jezebel (1938)

♦ Filmsite Movie Review: Jezebel (1938) ~ "The film earned a total of five Academy Award nominations with two major Oscar victories. Bette Davis won her second (and last) Academy Award for her portrayal of the tempestuous, manipulative Southern ante-bellum New Orleans belle for Warner Bros." 

More trivia? Bette Davis’s first Oscar was for Best Actress for the film Dangerous (1935).  She wasn’t even officially nominated that year — but her performance was so powerful that the Academy gave her the award through a special write‑in vote. Classic Bette: too good to ignore.

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Here are some fascinating, lesser-known facts about Jezebel (1938) with Bette Davis:

1. Bronze vs. Red Dress
   Although Julie Marsden’s iconic gown at the Olympus Ball is widely remembered as red, on film it was actually a bronze colored dress. The reason: bronze showed up better on black and white film than red would. (IMDb)

2. Delayed and Over Budget — Wyler’s Perfectionism
   The production ran 28 days behind schedule, and the film was significantly over its original budget (about $400,000 over). Much of the delay came from director William Wyler demanding many takes and insisting on precision, especially in scenes with Bette Davis. (Watch TCM)

3. Multiple Costume Workers & Expense
   About 75 seamstresses worked for roughly a month on the costumes. The film’s wardrobe budget was large, with some dresses (like the bronze /red dress) costing about $850 each. Overall, several thousand dollars were spent on costumes. (AFI Catalog)

4. Rushed into Production in Response to Gone With the Wind
   Warner Bros. moved Jezebel forward in part because they saw the success and impending cultural presence of Gone With the Wind. They wanted a Southern set, antebellum romance starring Bette Davis to hit screens beforehand. (Watch TCM)

5. Broadway Origins & Flop
   The movie was adapted from a Broadway play by Owen Davis Sr., which had opened and closed in 1933 after only 32 performances. Miriam Hopkins originally played Julie in the play. (Classic Movie Hub - CMH)

6. Casting Last Minute Changes
   Henry Fonda was not originally cast as Pres Dillard. He replaced another actor (Jeffrey Lynn) who could not be released from another commitment. (Classic Movie Hub - CMH)

7. Personal and Romantic Tensions Behind The Scenes
   On set, there were personal entanglements: Bette Davis and William Wyler developed a romantic relationship during filming. Also, there was tension with Henry Fonda early on about the many takes and schedule delays. (IMDb)

8. Wyler’s Directorial Insight vs. Davis’s Artistry
   One famous anecdote: Wyler made Davis watch dailies (the raw uncut takes) with him and showed her a take of Julie coming down a staircase — she’d been irritated by how many takes it took. But in the dailies, she saw a single take with a fleeting expression that captured the essence of Julie, and it changed how she trusted Wyler’s process. (IMDb)

9. Role of Close-ups Without Leading Man
   Because Fonda had a contractual commitment and had to leave before all of Davis’s close-ups were shot, some close-ups of Davis were done without Fonda opposite her. That meant she often had to emote and react off-screen, relying on direction rather than partner chemistry in certain scenes. (AFI Catalog)

10. Costume Continuity Goof (Sleeves Disappear)
    A small but interesting “goof”: In some shots of the gown, the red/bronze dress has sleeves, and in others (including the ball scene) it appears sleeveless. Continuity in costume wasn’t perfect. (IMDb)

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REFERENCES:

“Jezebel (1938) – Trivia & Fun Facts.” Turner Classic Movies (TCM). Includes info on the 28-day delay, costume budget, red/bronze dress, etc. (WatchTCM)

“Jezebel – Catalog Entry.” AFI Catalog (American Film Institute). Provides production details including costuming, shooting schedule, completion date, etc. (AFICatalog)

“Facts about ‘Jezebel’ – Classic Movie Hub.” ClassicMovieHub. Various trivia tidbits: delays, stage play origin, etc. (ClassicMovie Hub - CMH)

“Happy Birthday, Bette Davis—You ‘Jezebel’!” Library of Congress – Now See Hear! Blog. Background on the Broadway play origins, Wyler’s interest in the play, etc. (The Library of Congress)

“Exploring JEZEBEL (1938)” – Kellee Pratt (blog). On Wyler’s directorial style, takes, costume details, and anecdotes about the film’s production. (Outspoken & Freckled)

Bette Davis Movies on Amazon Prime Video

“𝙄 𝙥𝙪𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪, 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙝𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙡𝙮 𝙄 𝙖𝙨𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙚.” ~ Bette Davis - JEZEBEL (1938) ~ #ClassicMovies ~ #Vintage #BetteDavis metime4entertainment.blogspot.com/2021/12/clas... #entertainment #movies #oldmovies #celebrities #Blogger #Freelance #contentwriter

— [ᴛʀᴇᴀᴛʜʏʟ ꜰᴏx ᴀᴋᴀ ᴄᴍᴏɴᴇʏꜱᴘɪɴɴᴇʀ] 💖 (@cmoneyspinner.bsky.social) 2025-09-28T03:33:04.381Z

Old Movies: The Butterfly Effect (2004): TIME and TRUTH Are in God's Hands

The 2004 movie titled "The Butterfly Effect" is about how small changes in the past can create massive, unintended consequences in the present. A young man who suffered traumatic childhood blackouts. As an adult, he discovers that by reading his old journals, he can travel back in time and inhabit his younger self during those blackout moments. The problem is that every time he tried to “fix” a painful event — the present changed and the changes were NOT always good. Every time he attempted to repair the past, it only created new tragedies.

(My Takeaway.) For me, the moral of the story is:

There are two things a human can't mess with: TIME and TRUTH.

Those are in God's hands.

IMDb rating: 7.6 out of 10 stars

Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers.  “The Butterfly Effect (2004) Trailer #1.” YouTube, 3 Jan. 2023, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkWQLjI2rAU.

Great movie to watch if you like dark sci‑fi thrillers.

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Three More Recommendations (similar to The Butterfly Effect):

These films are dark, mind‑bending stories where time, memory, or alternate realities twist the characters’ lives in unexpected ways. 

1. Donnie Darko (2001)

A troubled teen begins experiencing visions of a mysterious figure who tells him the world will end. The film blends time loops, alternate timelines, and psychological tension — very much in the same emotional and philosophical space as The Butterfly Effect. 

• IMDb rating:  8 out of 10 stars

🎬 2. Memento (2000)

A man with short‑term memory loss tries to piece together the truth about his past using notes, tattoos, and fragmented recollections. The nonlinear storytelling and themes of trauma, identity, and unreliable memory make it a perfect match.

• IMDb rating:  8.4 out of 10 stars

🎬 3. Mr. Nobody (2009)

A man reflects on multiple possible lives he could have lived, each shaped by small choices that ripple into drastically different futures. It’s philosophical, emotional, and deeply rooted in the “one small change alters everything” concept. 

• IMDb rating:  7.7 out of 10 stars

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Pass the popcorn, please!

Movie and Fun Fashion: The Truth About Charlie (2002)

“The Truth About Charlie” (2002) is a movie which starred Mark Wahlberg and Thandie Newton. When the movie was being hyped in the media, I listened to an interview with Mark Wahlberg discussing his character. He played an American agent who was assigned to a post in Paris, France. He said to make his character more believable, he decided to wear a beret. He figured since he was an American agent performing “undercover” activities, wearing the beret might help him blend in and be less noticeable.

Hmmm? Interesting fashion tip! Come to think of it, I don’t often see American men wearing berets. But I guess the men in France wear a beret?

Here's the answer to that question.

It turns out that berets were adopted by the French military. In the 1920s, a beret became a popular fashion accessory for both men and women. However, according to Trip Advisor, it's mostly just tourists you will see wearing the felt berets.

I am American and went to Catholic school. Our school uniform included a yellow beret. I rather like wearing berets. In USA not many men wear berets but women often sport them to accessorize their outfits.

LINKS OF INTEREST:

How to Style a Beret like an American | STYLE REPORT MAGAZINE (archived copy)

Beret Style Inspiration - How to Wear a Beret

The Truth About Charlie Movie Review (2002) | Roger Ebert

 

** Do you like wearing a beret?

I do.  When I was younger, my choice would have been a RED beret. Now that I’m older, my color pick is BLACK. 

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IT'S A REMAKE!

NOTE:  This movie is a modern remake of an old movie classic ~ “Charade” (1963) ~ which starred Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn.  Since I am a loyal Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn fan, in my humble opinion, the remake did not hold a candle to the original.  But it was still fun to watch. Why not watch both of them back-to-back.  Great for Friday night OR Saturday afternoon at the movies.

Eight (8) Occult and Ritual Horror K-Drama and Film (List 3)

This final collection brings together the heaviest hitters in Korean occult horror — stories where exorcists, shamans, scholars, and ordinary families confront demons that blur the line between faith and fear. 

These titles push ritual horror to its peak, weaving possession, curses, grave disturbances, and spiritual deception into narratives that feel both mythic and brutally immediate. If the earlier lists (List 1, and List 2) explored the edges of the supernatural, this one steps directly into the abyss.

(1)  The Priests (2015)

A young priest and a seasoned exorcist attempt to save a possessed girl, uncovering a demonic force far more cunning than they expected. One of Korea’s most intense and respected exorcism films. IMDb: 6.3/10

(2)  Metamorphosis (2019)

A shape-shifting demon infiltrates a family, twisting their identities and turning their home into a battleground of paranoia and spiritual terror. IMDb: 5.6/10

(3)  The Guest (2018)

A shaman, a priest, and a detective join forces to hunt an ancient demon that manipulates communities through fear, curses, and possession. IMDb: 7.9/10

(4)  Guimoon: The Lightless Door (2021)

A paranormal investigator enters a cursed building tied to ritual suicides, confronting a cycle of violence fueled by occult rites. IMDb: 4.9/10

(5)  The Cursed: Dead Man’s Prey (2021)

Ritual-controlled revenants are unleashed on the city, forcing a journalist and a teenage shaman to uncover the dark magic behind the attacks. IMDb: 5.6/10

(6)  Revenant (2023)

A woman becomes possessed by a vengeful spirit tied to shamanic curses, while a folklore scholar uncovers the ritual origins of the haunting. IMDb: 8.1/10

(7)  Exhuma (2024)

Elite shamans investigate a grave disturbance curse that unleashes ancestral wrath, blending ritual horror with high-stakes spiritual warfare. IMDb: 7.3/10

(8)  The Wailing (2016)

A rural cop confronts shamanism, demonic deception, and psychological collapse as a mysterious outsider triggers a wave of violent possession. Widely considered the pinnacle of Korean occult horror. IMDb: 7.4/10

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This final list brings Korean occult horror to its highest intensity, showcasing stories where exorcists, shamans, scholars, and ordinary people confront forces that twist faith, identity, and reality itself. From demonic deception to ancestral curses, these titles reveal how deeply ritual and belief shape Korea’s most unsettling narratives. Together, they form a powerful finale — a reminder that in the world of occult horror, the most terrifying battles are fought not in the shadows, but in the spaces where tradition and the supernatural collide.

Eight (8) Occult and Ritual Horror K‑Drama and Film Roundup (List 2)

If the first list explored the eerie edges of Korean folklore, this second collection plunges straight into the heart of ritual horror — where shamanism, cults, possession, and theological dread drive the narrative.

• List 1 was "mild". These titles push deeper into the occult, blending spiritual traditions with modern fears (cult themes, rituals, possession, stronger horror) to create stories that feel both ancient and unsettlingly current. They can be grouped as "moderate". Whether it’s cursed relics, demon hunts, or time‑warped killers, each entry reveals another facet of Korea’s rich supernatural imagination.

(1)  The Closet (2020)

A father searching for his missing daughter discovers a shamanic underworld filled with trapped child spirits, forcing him to confront a supernatural realm shaped by trauma and ritual. IMDb: 5.7/10

(2)  Possessed (2019)

A psychic woman and a detective team up to stop a serial killer whose crimes intertwine with shamanistic rituals and demonic influence. IMDb: 6.3/10

(3)  Svaha: The Sixth Finger (2019)

A pastor who investigates religious cults uncovers a sinister group tied to occult theology, reincarnation myths, and a mysterious girl with a dark destiny. IMDb: 6.3/10

(4)  The Cursed (2020)

A journalist and a teenage shaman expose a corporation using black magic, possession, and ritual killings to maintain power, unleashing forces beyond human control. IMDb: 6.7/10

(5)  The Call (2020)

Two women connected through a phone call across time become entangled in a ritualistic serial killer’s timeline, twisting fate and reality with every conversation. IMDb: 7.1/10

(6)  Monstrous (2022)

A cursed Buddha statue triggers mass possession in a small town, forcing a grieving archaeologist and her ex-husband to confront an ancient evil. IMDb: 5.9/10

(7)  The 8th Night (2021)

A monk and an exorcist hunt a demon that awakens every eight nights, following Buddhist ritual lore to prevent an apocalyptic possession. IMDb: 6.2/10

(8)  The Divine Fury (2019)

A martial artist marked by stigmata joins a veteran exorcist to battle demons, blending action horror with Catholic ritual and supernatural combat. IMDb: 6.1/10

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This second wave of occult stories dives deeper into Korea’s ritualistic underbelly, where shamanism, cursed relics, and theological dread shape battles between humanity and the unseen. Each title pushes past simple scares, revealing how spiritual traditions, belief systems, and ancient lore continue to haunt modern life. Together, they form a chilling reminder that the most terrifying forces aren’t always monsters — sometimes they’re rituals, faith, and the shadows we inherit.

Six (6) Occult Korean Dramas: From Folk Curses to Grim Reapers (You Can Keep Your Eyes Open)

Below is a quick list of occult Korean dramas. These go in the "mild" grouping, i.e., atmospheric, folk-tinged, low-gore. That means you don't have to watch them with your eyes closed, and it's OK if you turn the lights off for effect.

(1) The Piper (2015)

A wandering piper and his ill son take refuge in a remote village after the Korean War, only to uncover a dark secret tied to a folk curse and the villagers’ deceit. The eerie, slow-burn atmosphere builds toward a grim, folkloric reckoning. IMDb: 6.4/10

(2) The Mimic (2017)

A grieving mother encounters the Jangsan Tiger, a creature that mimics human voices, pulling her family into an unsettling mystery rooted in Korean folklore. The horror is atmospheric rather than extreme, leaning on dread over jump scares. IMDb: 5.6/10

(3) Black (2017)

A grim reaper inhabits a human body and teams up with a woman who can foresee death, unraveling a conspiracy that blurs the boundary between the living and the afterlife. The series mixes supernatural mythology with crime-driven mystery. IMDb: 7.8/10

(4) Sell Your Haunted House (2021)

A pragmatic exorcist who runs a real estate business purging haunted properties partners with a con artist medium, uncovering secrets tied to restless spirits and her own past. Despite the occult rituals, the tone stays accessible and character-driven. IMDb: 7.6/10

(5) Goedam (2020)

This short-form horror anthology dramatizes modern Korean urban legends, each episode delivering a quick, eerie encounter with ghosts, curses, or unexplained phenomena. Creepy atmosphere over intensity defines the series. IMDb: 5.7/10

(6) Revelations (2024)

A pastor and a detective become entangled in a ritualistic murder case where prophecy, faith, and occult symbolism collide, pushing both toward dangerous revelations. (Note: This appears to correspond to Revelations/Gyesirok.) IMDb: 6.0/10 (2025 listing)

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From haunted villages and mimic spirits to grim reapers and prophetic visions, these occult K‑dramas reveal how Korean storytelling transforms fear into fascination. Each title invites viewers to explore the unseen — where folklore, faith, and fate intertwine — proving that the supernatural isn’t just about terror, but about uncovering the mysteries that linger between worlds.

Music Legends: The Beatles: The White Album

Are you an incurable Beatles-maniac? People who suffer from Beatlemania don’t want to be cured. Went through some of my old posts on one of my blogs and found one about The Beatles. This legendary group of singers and musicians is one that people never grow tired of. Their fandom extends across generations and their songs appeal to the youth of today just as much as they did to the youth of my day when they made television history by appearing on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1964.

Did you watch (or have you seen a video of) that historic moment when The Beatles appeared on the Ed Sullivan show?

People love news about The Beatles whether it’s history or brand new news. The Rolling Stone, a magazine publication that is just as iconic as The Beatles announced some exciting news on September 24th, 2018 about the “The White Album”, The Beatles’ 1968 masterpiece. The “Super Deluxe” album is full of unheard songs and new versions of well-known songs like “Hey Jude“. According to the article writer, it’s not a revolution, it’s a revelation. Fans will be pleased!

* According to Independent, a reputable UK publication, “Hey Jude” was on a Top 10 List of the most popular songs in 1968.

• REF: Sheffield, Rob. “The Unheard White Album: An Exclusive First Listen.” Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, LLC, a Subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. , 24 Sept. 2018, www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/beatles-unheard-white-album-exclusive-first-listen-727928/.

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• The White Album
• The Red Album (The Beatles 1962 - 1966)
• The Blue Album (The Beatles 1967 - 1970)

Continuing Education, Entertainment and Reality TV

The title for this post?  Well, I wasn't sure if the words education or entertainment would get your attention.  But I was pretty sure Reality TV would attract you.  LOL. ☺

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I have always loved continuing my education by increasing and improving my vocabulary.  Not just learning new words but learning about words. Found this awesome blog from Cambridge Dictionary and this blog post shares 3 words and how they are used in everyday language. You get to vote on whether or not they should be added to the dictionary.

I voted NO on all 3.

• The 1st word I voted NO on because I never heard of it and I don't think it will become popular!

• The 2nd  word I voted NO because I have heard of it used a different way, and using it another way because it was posted on TikTok that way would just totally fry my brain! I'm confused enough already! LOL.

• The 3rd word, I voted NO because Reality TV shows are the worst thing that ever happened to television entertainment. I definitely don't want a word about it in the dictionary! It's my totally arbitrary and subjective opinion, and I'm entitled to it! LOL. I'll bet I'm not the only one who thinks so.

"Reality television emerged as a distinct genre in the early 1990s with shows such as The Real World, then achieved prominence in the early 2000s with the success of the series Survivor, Idols, and Big Brother, all of which became global franchises."  (Quote Source)

Doesn't that historical statement just make you want to cry?  😢😢😢

Don't people know what it means to be entertained anymore?

Tell the truth. 

Do you think reality TV shows have made television “better”???

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