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The Trouble with Quibbles: Prometheus

Prometheus is a science fiction horror show directed by Ridley Scott from a script by Jon Spaihts and Damon Lindelof. When a team of archeologists uncover what they believe to be an ancient invitation from outer space, pointing to a far off galaxy, they join the crew of the Prometheus to investigate the possible extraterrestrial origins of humanity. Prometheus is also a prequel to Alien… not really… kinda… it wants to be… almost as much as it doesn’t… but it is… ish… Continue reading

Worthy of the Power – Review: Thor

Having never read a Thor comic in my life, I wasn’t really all that excited by the news that they were making a big screen adaptation of the Marvel Comic’s character. And while initially intrigued by Kenneth Branagh directing the movie, early pictures from the set were far from inspiring. In fact, the whole project looked kinda tacky. Then the trailer came out, and Thor looked far from tacky, fun even. So, I went in with an open mind, assuring myself that, if nothing else, Thor couldn’t possibly be as bad as X-Men Origins: Wolverine. I was not mistaken. Continue reading