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

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Thank you so much for listening! 💞

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 &amp; Film Maker
LINKS
🎵 Our theme music is by Mass Wisteria. Stream their single SAME OLD here: <a href="https://tr.ee/Mn6oTQ2AOW">https://tr.ee/Mn6oTQ2AOW</a>
🌸 Our Socials:
IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amyandbookclub">https://www.instagram.com/amyandbookclub</a>
TT: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@amyandbookclub">https://www.tiktok.com/@amyandbookclub</a>
💛 Where to find Amy:
Amy Matthews on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amymatthewsauthor/">https://www.instagram.com/amymatthewsauthor/</a>
Amy Barry on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybarryauthor/">https://www.instagram.com/amybarryauthor/</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DrAmyTMatthewsauthor">https://www.facebook.com/DrAmyTMatthewsauthor</a>
Website: <a href="https://amymatthewsauthor.com/">https://amymatthewsauthor.com/</a>
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Thank you so much for listening! 💞

Amy & Book Club is a bookish podcast with benefits. Amy Matthews is joined by series regulars Justina Ashman, Abby Guy, Millie Heffernan, Payton Hogan and Harry Stewart and by a cast of guesties, both special and specialer. Featuring genre deep dives, author Q&As, and a live book club with a signature cocktail/mocktail, we’re your new favourite interactive book club with an accessibly academic flair. Listen to the pod, embrace the community on socials, and tune in to the livestream for the monthly book club – whether you’re a new book lover or a seasoned bibliophile, we can’t wait to meet you!

Amy &amp; Book Club is a bookish podcast with benefits. <a href="https://auscastnetwork.com/talent-profiles/dr-amy-matthews/">Amy Matthews</a> is joined by series regulars <a href="https://x.com/justinaashman">Justina Ashman</a>, <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/aabbyguy">Abby Guy</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Milzilla"> Millie Heffernan</a>, <a href="https://www.paytonhogan.com/">Payton Hogan</a> and <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/harrison-stewart-7a29a021b">Harry Stewart</a> and by a cast of guesties, both special and specialer. Featuring genre deep dives, author Q&amp;As, and a live book club with a signature cocktail/mocktail, we&rsquo;re your new favourite interactive book club with an accessibly academic flair. Listen to the pod, embrace the community on socials, and tune in to the livestream for the monthly book club &ndash; whether you&rsquo;re a new book lover or a seasoned bibliophile, we can&rsquo;t wait to meet you!