Sir Evan's Weekly Movie Recommendation

The Ghost and the Darkness (***) 1996

Rated R (violence)

Starring Michael Douglas, Val Kilmer, & Bernard Hill
Written by William Goldman
Music by Jerry Goldsmith
Directed by Stephen Hopkins

The Ghost and the Darkness is based largely on the true story of the "Tsavo man eating lions" that systematically hunted and killed over 130 men in Kenya towards the end of the 19th century. In the film, Colonel John Henry Patterson (Kilmer), a gifted bridge builder, is sent on a difficult mission to Africa, where he must design and oversee the construction of a bridge that will advance the railroad and help "save the Africans from the Africans," as his primary benefactor so eloquently puts it.

But when a pair of killer lions begin decimating the camp, picking off one worker after another, Patterson is forced to take action, lest his entire camp disappear and his project fail. Enter Charles Remington (Douglas), a renowned big-game hunter. Sent to help Patterson pick off the lions, Remington brings attitude and experience to the hunt.

The two independent and strong willed men form a reluctant alliance that leads to a thrilling adventure story set amongst the backdrop of Africa, a rugged land of danger, mystery, and myth. The score, composed by Jerry Goldsmith, mixes African themes with contemporary energy, and they blend perfectly with the wild and beautiful landscape.

If you're looking for an exciting yarn with colorful characters, one heckuva setting, and villains with killer instincts, be sure to watch "The Ghost and the Darkness." It will deliver all of these things and more. As the tag line says, "Only the most incredible parts of the story are true."

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Man vs. Wild Returns to the Discovery Channel

Wilderness Adventures with Bear Grylls!

This August, Man vs. Wild, Discovery Channel's hit show starring real-life adventurer, Bear Grylls, returned for its fourth season. Sadly, I just heard news of the show's return, so I have yet to watch any of the new episodes, but here follow some highlights, and if these are any indication, I think we're in for an exciting fall season of adventures!

TEXAS

He makes this look easy, but most people don't know that he nearly died in a parachuting accident when he was in the British Special Forces. His parachute failed to deploy, and he slammed into the earth, breaking his back in 3 places. From what I can tell, Bear Grylls is a walking miracle...



He looks genuinely scared!



ALABAMA

This one is heart-wrenching, but you do what is necessary when it comes to survival.



You can catch new episodes of Man vs. Wild on Wednesday nights @ 9 pm on the Discovery Channel. For more information, check out Discovery's Episode Guide.

Video Highlight: Planet Earth's Great White Shark

Spielberg wasn't kidding!

Lately, I've been watching the BBC's Hi-Def series, "Planet Earth," and here follows a particular clip that struck me as both horrifying and beautiful. We truly live in an incredible world! I wonder what else is beneath the water...

Photo of the Week # 8

September, 2007

Appalachian Trail on Cold Mountain in Nelson County, Virginia... also known as "Cole Mountain," depending on who you speak to...

Looking back on "Bald Knob," only it's not really bald, is it?