It's our first After Dark of the season, and we're revisiting a childhood classic, Dragonheart, as a bridge between April's YA month and our upcoming theme for May: dragons! We reflect on the movie, discuss the lore behind the original script, lament at the lost potential for a romance between Dennis Quaid and Draco, and then deep dive into the fantasy films that we feel nostalgic for (they're just not making them like Ladyhawke anymore . . .) MENTIONS Films/TV: Jurassic Park, 1993 Starship Troopers, 1997 Excalibur, 1981 Robin Hood, 1991 Ladyhawke, 1985 Willow, 1988 Conan the Barbarian, 1982 How to Train Your Dragon, 2010 Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, 2002 The Matrix, 1999 Akira, 1988 Neon Genesis, 1995 Princess Bride, 1987 The Dark Crystal, 1982 Hook, 1991 Inkheart, 2008 A Knight's Tale, 2001 Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, 2003 The Lord of the Rings, 2001 The Mummy, 1999 Night at the Museum, 2006 Scarface, 1983 Lionheart, 1987 Red Sonja, 1985 Flesh and Blood, 1985 Braveheart, 1995 Kingdom of Heaven, 2005 Bridge to Terabithia, 2007 The Chronicles of Narnia, 2005 Reign of Fire, 2002 Beowulf, 2007 Hercule, 2014 Clash of the Titans, 2010 Jason and the Argonauts, 2000 Game of Thrones, 2011 House of the Dragon, 2022 Willow (TV Series), 2022 Dinotopia, 2002 Dragonheart: Vengeance, 2020 Slipper and the Rose, 1976 Authors: Charles Edward Pogue Actors: Dennis Quaid Sean Connery Dina Meyer David Thewlis Liam Neeson Helen Mirren Tim Allen Jackie Chan Tom Hanks Jim Henson Paul Bettany Daniel Craig Rachel Weisz Michelle Pfeiffer Eric Stoltz Jennifer Jason Leigh Christian Bale Dwayne Johnson Other: Rob Cohen, Director & Film Maker LINKS 🎵 Our theme music is by Mass Wisteria. Stream their single SAME OLD here: https://tr.ee/Mn6oTQ2AOW 🌸 Our Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/amyandbookclub TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@amyandbookclub 💛 Where to find Amy: Amy Matthews on IG: https://www.instagram.com/amymatthewsauthor/ Amy Barry on IG: https://www.instagram.com/amybarryauthor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAmyTMatthewsauthor Website: https://amymatthewsauthor.com/ Thank you so much for listening! 💞See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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