88Comrade2000

Waiting for sequel start but the original Independence Day, gets an A. First time watching that in over 20 years.

At theater. It's not in IMAX and only the sequel is 3D. Not a bad way to spend an evening. I can live without seeing it in IMAX since I am watching 2 movies for the price of one IMAX.

Some news on the new Trek show.   Wish they would annouce a cast soon. curious as to the new crew.

http://www.treknews.net/2016/06/23/bryan-fuller-new-star-trek-tv-series-writing-number-of-episodes/

A Gay or Lesbian Captian would be groundbreaking.  Having a Muslim and Hispanic would also be interesting.

I am going to test my movie endurance today.

They are showing a Double Feature of Independence Day and ID:Resurgence at 5pm.  Also, think it's IMAX 3D for both.  That's well over 4 hours.

Well, they came up with a name for the JJ-verse.

"The Kelvin Timeline".

http://www.treknews.net/2016/06/23/the-abramsverse-is-no-more/

CBS/Paramount came up with guidelines for those fans films. IF you don't want to be sued; then follow them:

http://www.treknews.net/2016/06/23/official-fan-film-guidelines/

Star Trek Forever stamps- available Sept. 2.

http://www.treknews.net/2016/06/22/star-trek-forever-stamps-launching-in-the-us-on-sept-2/

2016 Warriors meet 2007 Patriots

 

 

(and I would've preferred Warriors win. Hat off to Lebron tonight)

Great historic regular seasons but CHOKED when it mattered.

GS can enjoy last years win.

Central Intelligence. eh, not setting in would've paid to see, but the wife just loooooves the Rock.

it was okay. I laughed out loud several times, but the story was pretty weak. Rock is pretty funny, but Kevin Hart is the same guy he plays in every movie. His stand ups are funny, but he can't act for ****. C.

I just saw it.  It was alright. I'll give it a C+.

Next up for me is "Independence Day: Resurgence".  Need to watch the original again, it's been years.

Sad news.  http://www.ew.com/article/2016/06/19/anton-yelchin-dead-dies

Anton Yelchin- who played Chekov in the Star Trek trilogy; died in a freak accident. 

TMZ reported he got pinned by his own car, while getting his mail.

http://www.tmz.com/2016/06/19/star-trek-anton-yelchin-dead/

Just saw "Finding Dory" and it was pretty good.  There was something missing from original but it was a solid sequel and I liked Dory's backstory.  I'll give it a B.  The kids/grandkids will probably love it.

My triple treat of movies ended with my 3 third movie in a day.  "The Conjuring 2" gets an A from me. Intense and a little scary.

"X-Men: Apocalypse" got a B from me.  Good movie, though not as good as the X-Men: First Class.

"Alice Through the Looking Glass" also got a B from me.   It may have flopped but I had no problems with it. Enjoyed the story.

"Now You See Me 2" gets an A from me.  If you liked the first one, you should like this one.  This movie continues the story and has some surprising twists and turns.  There's a part of it, that I felt was better than the first one and there's a part I felt was missing from the first one. Still, I loved the movie.

Next up for me: The Conjuring 2.

My triple treat of movies this weekend, ended today with Neighbors 2:Sorority Rising.   It was bad.  I can only give a D.  The premise didn't work good the second time around; especially with sorority this time.

Next up:  Alice Through the Looking Glass and X-Men:Apocalypse

The Nice Guys.  It's awesome.  Gosling plays the moron to Crowe's wise guy.  The yarn gets a little frayed around the edges at points, but you don't care because you're having such a good time.  I really miss these kinds of flicks.  Testosterone charged, irrelevant, popcorn stuff.  Shane Black fans should be proud.

I agree, great movie. Gets an A- from me.  Saw it today.

New Trailer dropped.

I saw "Angry Birds" this evening. Good kid movie.  Solid B.  Your kids or grandkids should like it.

Star Trek was a NBC show, produced by DesiLu Productions- the production Company by Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball. That company was owned by Gulf & Western and CBS.

http://comicbook.com/dc/2016/05/19/supergirls-calista-flockhart-may-not-return-as-series-regular/

Callista Flockhart is currently negotiating what her role will be on Supergirl. Probably a reduce role.

Where's the part that actually shows something?

I don't think they have even cast anyone yet, have they?  For show premiering in January; they need to get moving.

Teaser trailer for new Star Trek series.

https://youtu.be/xXpPweAooeE

I loved Avengers 2.5, err Captain America: Civil War.  It got an A.   Really nothing wrong with that one.

Saw, Money Matters and I give it a solid B.  Great to see Julia Roberts and George Clooney paired up again.

This weekend is a triple threat:  Neighbors 2, Angry Birds, The Nice Guys.  All 3 interest me.

Flockhart has agreed to stay with the show. But this show belonged on CW from the beginning. Networks like CBS/Fox generally have no patience for niche sci-fi shows (although I'm glad Sleepy Hollow is getting a 4th season).

On CW, SG can bring in half the ratings and still be a solid pickup every year, provided it doesn't cost 3mil per episode like it did for CBS.

Plus now it won't be a struggle to time/coordinate crossovers to the other shows. Alternate earth's notwithstanding.

Abbie was half the show.  I don't think the show will do well without her. I know she was killed off because the actress wanted out. 

Wonder where CW is going to find the room for all these shows. The only show they canceled was the new show "Containment" that just started airing.

That's interesting. Guess SG didn't pick up high enough ratings for CBS to renew it. I've enjoyed the series for the most part. CW doesn't have quite the reach, but in a cable world anyone who wants to can get it (even people who stuck with rabbit ears like me and don't get cable)

I expect some changes for Season 2.  The budget is going to be slashed. Going from CBS to CW, means less money to produce the show.  That's why they shifted production to Vancouver. I would expect cast changes, as not everyone will want to go to Vancouver. I think Calista Flockhart will either replaced or recast. I don't see her going to Canada to do a show, she only appears on for a few scenes. Also, CW is a step down from CBS. 

With CW, being the home for the DC Universe; there maybe hope for a Season 2 of Constantine eventually.

http://masterherald.com/constantine-season-2-may-get-revived-if-dc-pursues-the-expansion-of-its-extended-universe-on-tv/39754/

Saw Tom Hanks in "A Hologram for the King" based on the novel of the same title.  I liked it and it gets an A.  Interesting to see Tom's character interact in Saudi Arabia.

I saw Keanu.  It gets a C.  An average comedy. That poor kitten went through hell I bet.