D-War

D-War : Dragon Wars (Music From The Motion Picture)
$16.99
Original Soundtrack to 2007 Korean Blockbuster. 17 Tracks. 01 Imoogi 02 The Legend Awakes 03 Village Attack 04 Love Theme 05 Yeouijoo 06 General And His Army 07 Second Life 08 Destiny 09 Battle In The Sky 10 Hypnosie And Flashback 11 Cafe Attack 12 Rooftop Showdown 13 The Altar 14 BurakiI 15 D-War 16 ArewellL 17 Arirang (Ending Title)

Dragon Wars - D-War [Blu-ray]
$38.95
Is one's life preordained? Can one's destiny be changed without consequences? Can Fate be reasoned with? Is death the end of hope? These are philosophical questions that permeate this film.

From a tranquil Korean village lost in the centuries of time to a modern metropolis, the Story of Buraki and the Good Imoogi unfold. This is the story of two ancient Korean serpents who sought the Yeouiju, a mystical orb from heaven which would transform one of the serpents into a dragon.

You have the love story of Ethan and Sarah which began in that Korean village when they first faced their destiny as young lovers, Haram and Narin. Unfortunately, their decision to defy their destinies ended in tragedy and allowed Buraki time to create an invincible army.

The war between good and evil waged as Ethan and Sarah fought to survive. Finally, the epic, climactic battle between Buraki and the Good Imoogi came down to Ethan's bravery and Sarah's ultimate sacrifice.

In the end as Ethan watches the Celestial Dragon ascend to the heavens, he says good bye to Narin, his true love and Bochun, his old master and friend. Now, he faces his destiny alone for the first time.

Hyung Rae Shim wrote and directed this film. Steve Jablonsky composed the musical score.

The film ends with Arirang, an old Korean folk song, played by the Seattle Orchestra and sung by a choir of ninety members. It was an appropriate way to end this film.

In ancient myths and legends, the hero does not always live happily ever after. At the end of the story the hero is scarred and faces an uncertain future. His song of life takes on a different cadence.

Rome Total War: Alexander Expansion
$39.99
I Love The Total War Games, and the first expansion for Rome well, expanded the game. This however, does not. For one, you can only play as the Macedonians, and there's a 100 turn limit which made me feel like I was playing a demo. I can tell Creative Assembly put this out right as they were puting all their effort into Medieval 2. Not enough content for a pass.

The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors: The Extraordinary World War II Story of the U.S. Navy's Finest Hour
$18.00
This was one of the best books on destroyermen and the war they fought from the decks of small ships against overwhelming odds. Being a retired chief gunnersmate, I can relate to the different stories as well as the tactics used by both sides. I've studied modern naval tactics as well as being versed in modern gunnery doctrine. The example of GM2 Carr who stayed at his battle station despite fatal wounds as his ship was sinking is a testament to the tenacity of the American sailor during this battle and hopefully one that others will seek to emulate in modern times. It is a story that will stand out the test of time.