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Rogue One, A Star Wars Story – My Take

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I saw the latest Star Wars movie last night and enjoyed it. Without giving anything away Rogue One does a great job of setting some things up for the original movies. You get some further back story into the struggle between the rebellion and the empire. New characters and some familiar favorites take you along this journey.

What is important to know is that this movie shows us new places in this universe so you get a feel for how big the world of Star Wars really is. The empire is a vast operation in a lot of locations. You can understand why it’s the rebel alliance has to fight harder and smarter. Heroes are made in the moment and you see that in this story. Felicity Jones has a wonderful performance as the central character in this story.

The movie starts off a bit slow but perhaps that is the point. It wants to show you a lot so you have to pay attention. I fully recommend you see it on the big screen. You won’t be disappointed.

May The Force be with you.

Science Fiction Thriller Twin Bill – Close Encounters and Frequency

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.

Star Trek: Beyond – This Afternoon’s Movie Adventure

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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.

Ghostbusters, The Classic 1984 Version #ghostbusters

Instead of the VCR its the Blu Ray player and tonight we’re watching the DVD version of this great film. It’s a classic for all the right reasons, like it’s funny and the science fiction is awesome. One thing that makes this a great film is the comic chemistry of the cast Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson and the late Harold Ramis. Sigourney Weaver who is a sci-fi queen herself makes this a truly special movie.

I am looking forward to the new movie with Melissa McCarthy, Leslie Jones, Kate McKinnon and Kristen Wiig. This will be a new movie for a new generation.

So, who ya going to call? You know what to do…