Every Independence Day we watch the 1996 classic movie Independence Day. It’s about an alien invasion a couple of days before America celebrates its Independence Day. The call of humanity to fight back makes the American celebration a more universal occasion. It celebrates 30 years, which is remarkable that I have seen this movie 30 times. The movie visually and technologically holds up well. The storytelling is what makes it timeless. It’s an all-star cast that makes it so special.
Wicked for Good is a solid sequel that continues the story from last year’s Wicked: Part One. To me there were surprises, intense personal drama, and character development.
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are two performers who were just superb. There were lots of points in the movie where their vocals made you feel everything.
Much of what I experienced was pain and sadness in all points of the movie. Glinda was struggling in how she was the poster child of Oz. And eventually the wicked side of Elphaba had to come out because it was her only choice. The story is filled with messages about how Oz was shady and not a good person.
Additionally, Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Yeoh together make an evil team. I thought (People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive, Jonathan Bailey, was terrific too. Furthermore, I think you will be very pleased in how they wrapped things up. Watch the first movie, then see the second, it’s worth it.
It’s that time again to blow the hell out of the White House and other places. Also, Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum save the world. Watching “Independence Day” is a great 4th of July tradition.
Ragnarock is the third installment of the Thor franchise from Marvel Studios. Chris Hemsworth’s Thor leads the charge in saving Asgard with help from Loki played by Tom Hiddlesworth and The Incredible Hulk played by Mark Ruffalo. In this movie there is a great story with plenty of action and a surprising amount of humor. I really enjoyed this different sort of Super Hero flick that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Jeff Goldblum is terrific as a likable bad guy more so than Cate Blanchett as the sister of Thor and Loki who returns to exact revenge with her really big army of baddies. Check it out!
Jeff Goldblum had one of the best lines in that classic dinosaur tale. Take a lesson from Jurassic Park as well as other things in this world that should have had a little extra thought behind them. Just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you should. Take caution when deciding what is best. Think twice, do once. Have discernment, be wise.
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