These movies are full of supernatural science fiction goodness. Close Encounters of The Third Kind is one of the greatest movies made of its genre. Frequency is one of those movies that is surprising and full of heart. They both touch on the paranormal and unexplained phenomenon. It’s a part of a twin bill tonight to end our week.
Pete’s Dragon is one of those classic Disney films that holds a special place in the hearts of many. It’s musical, heart-felt, loaded with old school animation. Most people my age remember seeing it in the theater and were happily entertained.
The new Pete’s Dragon doesn’t follow that blueprint. This is a reimagining. It deviates dramatically but tells the story of Elliot and his fire-breathing friend in a new way with soul, conflict and some social commentary. It has a great story set in what I think is the 1980’s, making it vintage much in the way the original did when it took us back to the early 1900’s.
Casting can make and break a movie and this film has superb talent such as Bryce Dallas Howard, Wes Bentley, Karl Urban and the legendary Robert Redford. But the main focus is on newcomers Oakes Fegley who plays Pete and Oona Laurence who won a Tony Award for Matilda.
It is a movie I can recommend without reservation. Just a reminder this is not your dad’s “Pete’s Dragon” so go into it with an open mind, you will be rewarded for it.
There’s room for everyone in this world will everyone would make some room…Pete’s Dragon (1977 movie).
The Bourne Supremacy does a great job of picking up from the “Bourne Identity”. I love Matt Damon in these movies. He is a cerebral action star who knows how to kick ass. At some point this man needs an Oscar for Acting. Next up is the “Bourne Ultimatum” and then we should be ready to see Jason Bourne.
I am looking forward to this! Beyond is the latest in the rebooted series of Star Trek films with J.J. Abrams as the producer/director. From what I hear this is pretty, pretty good. Let’s boldly go to the movies this afternoon.
The list of Marshall’s popular work stretches even further, from his early time as a writer for The Tonight Show with Jack Paar, to multiple episodes of The Dick Van Dyke Show and The Lucy Show, and to Mork & Mindy, the Robin Williams show that bridged the gap between the 1970s and ’80s.
Marshall died Tuesday in a Los Angeles hospital, a spokesperson for his publicist tells NPR…Garry Marshall, A Master Of Comedy On TV And In Film, Dies At 81 : The Two-Way : NPR
Garry Marshall entertained a generation. His films such as Pretty Woman to The Princess Diaries captured the imagination and are iconic. Marshall told great stories that lit up the silver screen. He will be missed.
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