Hi All,
My friend Lindsay contributed several guest reviews recently which a lot of people seemed to like, so I’ve decided to rope him in as a regular reviewer. Lindsay will be writing reviews for the weekends from now on. His first review, a look at the X-Men Franchise, should be up shortly.
Cheers,
Al
‘Hal devises a risky new plan to save the captured teenagers, but pulling it off could put someone in danger. Following a sudden tragedy, Anne makes a discovery that could mean the difference between the success or failure of Hal’s rescue plan.‘
Now that I’ve caught up with the show, Falling Skies won’t be dominating the blog so much. The reviews will come out once a week as the episodes air. – Al
Once again Falling Skies delivers an episode focused on the rescue of Ben Mason (Connor Jessup) from the aliens without dealing with the overall conflict. While there was a great deal of emotion on display here and some good performances, none of the issues I have with the overall series have been addressed.
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‘Zane pesters Jo for details she does not want to reveal. Carter problem-solves at Andy and S.A.R.A.H.’s wedding. Elsewhere, Zane’s actions make him and Fargo unexpectedly airborne.‘
Eureka has had really bad luck with scheduling over its lifespan. Thankfully, even with the crazy gaps between seasons and season halves the audience has stuck with this quirky little SF show. After a long break, Eureka is back and I have to say, this show’s still got it.
Season 4 has been a bit of a Continue reading
‘Tom and Hal lead a team to find more motorcycles for the 2nd Mass after Pope provides details on where they can be found. Back at the high school where they’ve set up base Dr. Harris and Anne disagree over the best tactic to gather more intelligence on the aliens.‘
This episode should have been a lot more interesting than it was. We started learning more about the aliens and the nature of the harness devices, there was a chance for more action in another resistance raid, and Hal is now dealing with his own guilt over what happened in the previous episode.
They had all of that great Continue reading
‘The 2nd Mass comes face to face with Skitters and Mechs when Tom and Hal lead a mission to finally attempt rescuing Ben and the other captured teens. Tom’s search for answers to nagging questions could jeopardize the plan to save the teenagers from the harnesses that is presented by the 2nd Mass’ latest recruit Dr. Michael Harris.‘
After a less than stellar premiere, I was hoping that the third episode of Falling Skies would be able to get me excited about the show. But unfortunately while I really want to like the show, I can’t look past the many problems it still has.
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‘After an unprovoked and devastating alien invasion of Earth leaves the planet in tatters, the remaining humans must learn to work together and fight the aliens if they are to continue to exist. Former history professor Tom Mason as Second In Command of the 2nd Mass must juggle his duties as leader with his duties as a father to his 3 sons, one of whom is being held captive by the aliens.‘
I’m a big fan of science fiction and I’m always on the lookout for new shows, but I must admit that I hadn’t heard a thing about Falling Skies until it actually came out. While I’m glad that more science fiction is making it to TV, I want it to be quality drama.
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Another guest review from Lindsay. – Al
Scott Pilgrim vs The World
Writer: Michael Bacall & Edgar Wright; Brian Lee O’Malley (original comic)
Director: Edgar Wright
Starring: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, everyone under 30 in hollywood who’s awesome.
Year: 2010
There is a fundamental core audience to this flick (and the original graphic novels from Oni Press) and I want to make something perfectly clear: I am not a part of it.
O’Malley has always been upfront about the fact Continue reading
Another guest review from Lindsay. My reviews will resume next week. – Al
The Hangover
Starring: Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Heather Graham
Writers: Jon Lucas, Scott Moore
Director: Todd Phillips
Year: 2009
If amnesia can be this much fun I should try whackin’ my head more often.
The setup couldn’t have been more basic: Guy’s getting married; friends take him Continue reading
Another guest review from Lindsay. – Al
Gamer
Writers/Directors: Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor
Starring: Gerard Butler, Michael C. Hall
Year: 2009
I think Gerard Butler may be the greatest actor of all time. If there is another guy out there who can retain credible action status after starting with Dracula 2000 and moving through rom-com dross like P.S. I Love You and The Ugly Truth then we may be closer to creating a perfect race of atomic supermen than I thought.
None of that has any bearing on Gamer. I just think he’s awesome.
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This is the first of what will hopefully be many guest reviews by my friend Lindsay. – Al
Outlander
Writers: Dirk Blackman & Howard McCain
Director: Howard McCain
Starring: Jim Caviezel, Sophia Myles, John Hurt
Year: 2008
A human-looking alien is transporting a vicious not-human-looking alien in his ship when he falls asleep at the console and drifts off the road and hits a planet.
Our planet.
Only this time he doesn’t have to convince those pesky Continue reading
