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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away
there was The STAR WARS franchise's first spin off live action motion picture titled ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY (2016). And, while this isn't included in the "saga" of episodes, it is for all intents and purposes the 'prequel to STAR WARS EPISODE IV: A NEW HOPE. As previously reported numerous times it does not have the 'crawl', but it is still very much a Star Wars film.
Galen Erso (Mads Mikkelsen) is the Imperial engineer tasked with designing and building the Empire's new space station. Instead, he flees with his family. After being hunted down by the Director of Advanced Weapons Research for the Imperial Military,Orson Krennic (Ben Mendelsohn) his wife, Lyra (Valene Kane) is killed, their daughter, Jyn (Felicity Jones) narrowly escapes capture. She is rescued by Saw Gerrera (Forest Whitaker). Fifteen years pass by until the Rebels learn of Jyn, her whereabouts, and connection to this new super threat. In an effort to gain access to Galen in the hopes of finding a weakness to the Death Star, they recruit her.
Rogue One is a dark film, but it isn't without lighter moments, even among some of the more stoic characters. K-2SO (Alan Tudyk), a reprogrammed imperial droid is a more sarcastic, less naive version of C3PO. Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) is a Rebel Alliance Captain s almost a darker, gritty version of Han Solo. Chirrut Îmwe (Donnie Yen) is a blind warrior who believes in the Force but doesn't quiet channel it like a Jedi. Baze Malbus (Jiang Wen) is also a warrior and mercenary. He is also Chirrut's best friend. Bodhi Rook (Riz Ahmed) is a defected Imperial pilot who has vital information about Galen's location, and then becomes part of this rag tag group of Rebels.
While all of the cast has something to do, and are all more than two dimensional characters, Jyn is the breakout star of this show. She is the protagonist of this tale. She's the strong, intelligent hero Hollywood needs, and Jones rises to the challenge. Part of me believes Jyn could wipe the floor with both Padme and Leia working together. It's a very physical role. There's a lot of running, fighting, shooting a little of parkour, and I can't tell you how many times Jyn had a pull herself up from the side of a ledge.
Director Gareth Edwards and crew need to be praised. They masterfly meld the the 1977 STAR WARS feel with a 2016 flare. It's one of the most visually stunning Star Wars films. Also, despite the fact that we know that the crew of Rogue One successfully delivers the Death Star plans to the Alliance (There wouldn't be Episode IV if they didn't.) they still manage to give enough tension to keep the audience on edge especially for the last half hour.
All in all, I loved this film, especially geeking out at the cameo appearances. (There are several.) Dare I say, it was even better that THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACk.
Galen Erso (Mads Mikkelsen) is the Imperial engineer tasked with designing and building the Empire's new space station. Instead, he flees with his family. After being hunted down by the Director of Advanced Weapons Research for the Imperial Military,Orson Krennic (Ben Mendelsohn) his wife, Lyra (Valene Kane) is killed, their daughter, Jyn (Felicity Jones) narrowly escapes capture. She is rescued by Saw Gerrera (Forest Whitaker). Fifteen years pass by until the Rebels learn of Jyn, her whereabouts, and connection to this new super threat. In an effort to gain access to Galen in the hopes of finding a weakness to the Death Star, they recruit her.
Rogue One is a dark film, but it isn't without lighter moments, even among some of the more stoic characters. K-2SO (Alan Tudyk), a reprogrammed imperial droid is a more sarcastic, less naive version of C3PO. Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) is a Rebel Alliance Captain s almost a darker, gritty version of Han Solo. Chirrut Îmwe (Donnie Yen) is a blind warrior who believes in the Force but doesn't quiet channel it like a Jedi. Baze Malbus (Jiang Wen) is also a warrior and mercenary. He is also Chirrut's best friend. Bodhi Rook (Riz Ahmed) is a defected Imperial pilot who has vital information about Galen's location, and then becomes part of this rag tag group of Rebels.
While all of the cast has something to do, and are all more than two dimensional characters, Jyn is the breakout star of this show. She is the protagonist of this tale. She's the strong, intelligent hero Hollywood needs, and Jones rises to the challenge. Part of me believes Jyn could wipe the floor with both Padme and Leia working together. It's a very physical role. There's a lot of running, fighting, shooting a little of parkour, and I can't tell you how many times Jyn had a pull herself up from the side of a ledge.
Director Gareth Edwards and crew need to be praised. They masterfly meld the the 1977 STAR WARS feel with a 2016 flare. It's one of the most visually stunning Star Wars films. Also, despite the fact that we know that the crew of Rogue One successfully delivers the Death Star plans to the Alliance (There wouldn't be Episode IV if they didn't.) they still manage to give enough tension to keep the audience on edge especially for the last half hour.
All in all, I loved this film, especially geeking out at the cameo appearances. (There are several.) Dare I say, it was even better that THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACk.
With the Time Masters gone, the team from LEGENDS OF TOMORROW (2015- Present), season two, OUT OF TIME, now travel through time in an effort to repair aberrations in the time stream. Due to Rex Tyler's (Patrick J. Adams) advice the team decides to avoid going to 1942. Unfortunately, after they learn that an atomic bomb has been detonated in New York, so it's off to New York to rescue Albert Einstein (John Rubinstein).
The show, despite it's generally formulaic plots, is fun... at times. They travel through time, so each episode is in a different location, and time period. Also, there's a large cast. This, I believe, is both a blessing and curse.
On the one hand, there's plenty of character specific story lines to explore. On the other hand, sometimes one or more main cast member will be thrown into a useless plot line just to get them out of the way for a bit. "Jefferson Jackson (Franz Drameh), go fix the time ship. It's broken again."
I really like shows with actors who share great chemistry with one or more of their co-stars, but I haven't really seen that in this show. Don't get me wrong, the acting is good. At times, really good. They try to create bonding and/or conflict, but there's just something lacking-- a natural, symbiotic flow.
This isn't the only show that experiences this. In fact, seeing actors share that glow between them is rare. The only CW show I've seen it in is SUPERGIRL, with Chyler Leigh and Melissa Benoist. Which, thinking about it, actually might have more to do with Melissa Benoist's personality and acting ability, because she has it with Calista Flockhart and Grant Gustin as well.
The decision to bring back both Damien Darhk (Neal McDonough) and Eobard Thawne (Matt Letscher) doesn't really sit well with me. They were good villains when they were on ARROW and THE FLASH, but come on! Endless time and DC Comics rogues gallery, and they keep bring back villains that have already been defeated? Lazy writing .
When it's all said and done, LEGENDS OF TOMORROW is a pretty decent show. Time Travel and a large cast opens up the endless possibilities. It boils down to how creative the writers are. They need to work on that.
The show, despite it's generally formulaic plots, is fun... at times. They travel through time, so each episode is in a different location, and time period. Also, there's a large cast. This, I believe, is both a blessing and curse.
On the one hand, there's plenty of character specific story lines to explore. On the other hand, sometimes one or more main cast member will be thrown into a useless plot line just to get them out of the way for a bit. "Jefferson Jackson (Franz Drameh), go fix the time ship. It's broken again."
I really like shows with actors who share great chemistry with one or more of their co-stars, but I haven't really seen that in this show. Don't get me wrong, the acting is good. At times, really good. They try to create bonding and/or conflict, but there's just something lacking-- a natural, symbiotic flow.
This isn't the only show that experiences this. In fact, seeing actors share that glow between them is rare. The only CW show I've seen it in is SUPERGIRL, with Chyler Leigh and Melissa Benoist. Which, thinking about it, actually might have more to do with Melissa Benoist's personality and acting ability, because she has it with Calista Flockhart and Grant Gustin as well.
The decision to bring back both Damien Darhk (Neal McDonough) and Eobard Thawne (Matt Letscher) doesn't really sit well with me. They were good villains when they were on ARROW and THE FLASH, but come on! Endless time and DC Comics rogues gallery, and they keep bring back villains that have already been defeated? Lazy writing .
When it's all said and done, LEGENDS OF TOMORROW is a pretty decent show. Time Travel and a large cast opens up the endless possibilities. It boils down to how creative the writers are. They need to work on that.
SUPERGIRL (2015-Present) is back and on a new network--The CW. I was happy with the idea of the move from CBS to The CW. SUPERGIRL, although it takes place in an alternate reality, the series has the same show runners as ARROW, THE FLASH, and LEGENDS OF TOMORROW. Future crossover shows are being planned.
After Kara Danvers/ Kara Zor-El/ Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) and J'onn J'onzz/Martian Manhunter/ Hank Henshaw (David Harewood) find a downed Kryptonian craft and it's unconscious pilot, they return to the DEO (Dept of Extranormal Operations).
Meanwhile, Kara and James Olsen (Mehcad Brooks) have a first date, which is interrupted when a commercial spacecraft, The Venture, malfunctions. However, Supergirl isn't the only hero to the rescue. Superman/ Clark Kent (Tyler Hoechlin) joins the rescue effort.. They soon uncover a much larger plot; one involving a never seen Lex Luthor who hires assassin, John Corbin (Frederick Schmidt), to kill his adopted sister Lena Luthor (Kate Mcgrath) who is taking over Lexcorp in the hopes of atoning for her brother's misdeeds.
This episode, aptly titled ADVENTURES OF SUPERGIRL, was nothing short of spectacular. It was about forty some odd minutes of action, adventure, comedy,and drama. Most of all it was fun. I didn't want it to end.
Have been very pleased with the acting and the chemistry emanating from this cast, specifically the relationship between Kara and her adoptive sister, Alex (Chyler Leigh). This duo has very strong on screen chemistry that I find very appealing. After a strong plot line, I love seeing actors that just have this incredibly strong bond on screen. It almost feels like Benoist and Leigh have known each other for years.
I also love the evolution of the relationship between Kara and her boss, Cat Grant (Calista Flockhart). Flockhart expertly totes the line between THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA and the pushy "big sister" who really does want nothing but the best for her younger counterpart, and will continue to push her to success. Since the show has moved filming from LA to Vancouver, Flockhart will now only be a recurring cast member, which is a bit of a shame.
As stated, Superman has a guest starring role in this week's (and next) episode. A few months ago, The CW released a poster of Supergirl and Superman. Hoechlin didn't look all that bad. I liked it. What really got my attention, though was the two minute clip of them in action.
Tyler Hoechlin doesn't disappoint. He actually seems to channel both Dean Cain and Christopher Reeve. This version of Superman is approachable, kind, and even cracks a few small jokes. At one point, Clark and Kara are in the elevator with a another female occupant, and Clark has an accidental clumsy mishap. Later, Kara notes that Clark really has the act down. He responds by saying that he had meant to do that.
This was a terrific second season premiere, and the best episode since The Flash came to town. It's everything a primetime superhero show should be, and I'm very much looking forward to the next episode.
After Kara Danvers/ Kara Zor-El/ Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) and J'onn J'onzz/Martian Manhunter/ Hank Henshaw (David Harewood) find a downed Kryptonian craft and it's unconscious pilot, they return to the DEO (Dept of Extranormal Operations).
Meanwhile, Kara and James Olsen (Mehcad Brooks) have a first date, which is interrupted when a commercial spacecraft, The Venture, malfunctions. However, Supergirl isn't the only hero to the rescue. Superman/ Clark Kent (Tyler Hoechlin) joins the rescue effort.. They soon uncover a much larger plot; one involving a never seen Lex Luthor who hires assassin, John Corbin (Frederick Schmidt), to kill his adopted sister Lena Luthor (Kate Mcgrath) who is taking over Lexcorp in the hopes of atoning for her brother's misdeeds.
This episode, aptly titled ADVENTURES OF SUPERGIRL, was nothing short of spectacular. It was about forty some odd minutes of action, adventure, comedy,and drama. Most of all it was fun. I didn't want it to end.
Have been very pleased with the acting and the chemistry emanating from this cast, specifically the relationship between Kara and her adoptive sister, Alex (Chyler Leigh). This duo has very strong on screen chemistry that I find very appealing. After a strong plot line, I love seeing actors that just have this incredibly strong bond on screen. It almost feels like Benoist and Leigh have known each other for years.
I also love the evolution of the relationship between Kara and her boss, Cat Grant (Calista Flockhart). Flockhart expertly totes the line between THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA and the pushy "big sister" who really does want nothing but the best for her younger counterpart, and will continue to push her to success. Since the show has moved filming from LA to Vancouver, Flockhart will now only be a recurring cast member, which is a bit of a shame.
As stated, Superman has a guest starring role in this week's (and next) episode. A few months ago, The CW released a poster of Supergirl and Superman. Hoechlin didn't look all that bad. I liked it. What really got my attention, though was the two minute clip of them in action.
Tyler Hoechlin doesn't disappoint. He actually seems to channel both Dean Cain and Christopher Reeve. This version of Superman is approachable, kind, and even cracks a few small jokes. At one point, Clark and Kara are in the elevator with a another female occupant, and Clark has an accidental clumsy mishap. Later, Kara notes that Clark really has the act down. He responds by saying that he had meant to do that.
This was a terrific second season premiere, and the best episode since The Flash came to town. It's everything a primetime superhero show should be, and I'm very much looking forward to the next episode.