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July 15, 2005
Summer - not finding it at the movies
Not much in the movie theaters this summer stands up and says "SEE ME!" Oh, I've seen Star Wars III (or six, whatever) because I had to for closure reasons. Summer of 1977 was just plain magical and I couldn't get enough of Star Wars (IV or first, sheesh). While this summer's SW is visually stunning and has a few moments where it did emotionally strike some sincere notes, the false notes just grated so in comparison.
Then I tucked away my personal distaste for Tom Cruise the male and saw War of the Worlds. Best movie of this summer! And Cruise acquitted himself in the acting department as well. Spielberg does more than just blow stuff up (and rather spectacularly) but peppers his movie with lots of small scenes that elevate the movie to more than just a cartoon.
But it does say something about what the "movie experience" has become this summer that two events I'm looking forward to have nothing to do with the movies.
Battlestar Galactica returns tonight, and I'll be getting my Harry Potter book tomorrow!
I was stunned by the first season's ending and have eagerly looked forward to the second season's opening. It is actually worthy of big screen exposure but I'm glad I get to watch it twist, turn, tease, and develop over a full television season.
I plan on having a review of BSG online not long after it has aired here in California.
I pre-ordered my Harry Potter book and am supposed to have it in hand sometime Saturday. I plan on doing a few postings while I read it (with appropriate spoiler warnings).
It's going to be an awesome weekend!
Posted by Darleen at July 15, 2005 06:34 AM
Comments
BattleStar Galactica is the coolest, no question. A truly adult, smart, involving sci-fi adventure. I saw the BSG cast at Comic Con today and they were overwhelmed by the appreciation shown them by the fans.
Posted by: Kelly Parks at July 15, 2005 08:55 PM