FF: Advent Children is probably the most incredible anime action movie I have ever seen. It has a rich cast of interesting characters, and the stunts (if you can call it that for anime) are just jaw-dropping. My favorite scene was in the tunnel near the end, when Loz throws his motorcycle with his legs.

Advent Children Complete adds about 30 more minutes to the movie, and explains everything much better. I never played the games, but I was able to follow along thanks to it. I was a bit lost at times with the original though.

Grey's Anatomy--the episode tonight is so bittersweet. Callie and Arizona are getting married, so that's the happy part. But Callie's situation with her parents is so heart-breaking! Her mother just said some very hurtful things to her, because she won't accept her daughter's marriage to another woman... I mean, I can see the mother's point of view, and even though I don't agree with her I can understand where she's coming from. But poor Callie--she wants so badly to please her parents and to marry the woman she loves, but her mother's coldness to her and her lack of enthusiasm just makes me want to cry! How any parent can turn on their child because of something like that--to me that is the abomination. No parent should ever treat their child in such a way, whether they agree with something or not. It just breaks my heart that real people do that to their children in this world every day...

But kudos to Grey's Anatomy for taking on such a controversial but important subject in the show! Though I am, myself, heterosexual, gay rights is something that I consider highly important. They are people just like all the rest of us, and should have just as much right to marry whomever they love, regardless of gender. Each human being should have that right, and no one should have the right to force their own personal beliefs onto others. But that's my opinion, so if anyone here disagrees, I would rather not get into a debate. I will respect your opinions, and I ask that you do the same for me, so we can agree to disagree.

OMG! And thank you, Dr. Bailey!!! What she said when she talked Callie up, she said it beautifully!!! Woot!

Tears! Omg! Callie's dad turned the car around to go back and dance with her at her wedding! Yay! :')

I love this show. It's one of my favorites!

This post has been edited by Lady Syl: May 6 2011, 03:00 AM

Well, I'd like to point out what day it is. No, not that dumb Rebecca Black song.

Today is Freya's Day!

Which means that Yesterday was Thursday. Sorry, meant to say

THOR'S DAY!

So I went to go see THOR!

In IMAX THOR-D!

Seriously, though, just saw Thor, and I must admit how much I was surprised by it. There's a certain amount of humor, yes, and some tropes you can identify rather easily when they're used. But the tone of the film is easily capable of dragging you in.

Oh, and stay through the credits. You'll be happy that you did. Especially if you're one to appreciate July movie tie-ins.

LOL. Love what you did with that, Captain Hammer. I'll have to go see it. I'll probably wait until it comes out to rent, though, because I'm not fond of movie theatres anymore... And I'll be sure to watch it on a Thor's day!

This post has been edited by Lady Syl: May 6 2011, 07:07 PM

Hey, he's my patron! Most other gods and goddesses are fond of swords, axes, spears, or archery equipment. But you want a god with a hammer, there's only one way to go...

Cardcaptor Sakura, as suggested by our dear friend SubRosa! I watched the movie this morning with my daughter. Probably should have watched the series before watching the movie, but I loved it. I watched it with the original Japanese (English subtitles), and I'm very glad I did (I usually watch foreign films in the original language, because I love languages). I've always loved the sound of the Japanese language, especially--it's beautiful, and some day I hope to learn it. The costumes the characters in the movie wore were beautiful and cute. And Sakura and her pet/friend are both very cute!!

Shaoran's mother was very pretty, too. At first, I wasn't sure if I trusted her, which is probably what the writers/creators wanted. And that sorceress from Sakura's dreams was very interesting. I felt great pity for her...and I am glad at how it all turned out, except that I was hoping she would get to keep that exquisite headpiece!

I won't say too much, in case anyone here hasn't seen it and wants to, but it was very enjoyable, and my little girlie seemed to enjoy it as well. And it appears she didn't mind the Japanese--I don't know if she really even noticed. Three-year-olds are still not as bothered by language barriers as many adults.

I'm going to start watching the series next, and I'm pretty sure I'll enjoy it just as much. Thank you, SubRosa, for your suggestions!



Hey, that's awesome! I'm not quite as knowledgeable about Scandinavian mythology as I am about all the others, so I didn't know Thor had a hammer... Isn't he also the god of thunder, though--sort of the Scandinavian equivalent of Zeus/Jupiter? My mom used to have a German Shepherd named Thor. He was a good dog...

Odin's the closer equivalent of Zeus/Jupiter. Old man, with big flowing beard, king of the gods, fits the archetype of "Skyfather" (male weather deity associated with destructive forces as tool of justice/retribution), one of three brothers descended from a world-shaper, protector of guest-right, etc.

Thunderstorms are a far more dangerous thing in Greece than in Scandinavia, where it's blizzards that are culturally the most feared meteorological phenomena. This, and a few others, mark the difference between the two, but the differences are largely circumstance-based, and the cross-cultural similarities between the two indicate descent from the same proto-concept in pre-historic societies.

Oh, and here I was thinking Thor was the top god in Scandinavian mythology... And so you can plainly see, I'm not very knowlegeable there--it's the one area of mythology which evades me....

It will not be out for another year, but I am looking forward to Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. I wonder if he will use Lincoln's Repeater, loaded with holy water bullets? Not just good for killing Super Mutants I see!

Hmm, interesting. Never heard of it, but I recognize at least a couple of the actors in it. And Abraham Lincoln was an exceptional man--seeing him slay vampires would make him that much more incredible!

I loved that book (and wonder what would happen if somebody were to write an Abraham Lincoln vs. Twilight piece) and I eagerly await the movie. The same guy who wrote this also wrote Pride & Prejudice & Zombies, and I think that would make a great movie as well.

Looks to be quite promising, though. It's a great premise and the original writer is coming back for screenplay duties.

Girl in Gold Boots on MST3K.

So far, it's got everything I look for in an MST3K movie: terrible acting, cheap washed-out picture, cliched....

But I've just come across one of the most hilarious jump-cuts I've ever seen. You really have to see it to believe it, it's incredible.

Im hoping to see priest when it comes out.

I should start going to church if thats what sermons are like

Field of Dreams for the billianth time, still bawling like a calf every time.

Better stay away from 'Old Yeller.'

I still can't bring myself to watch that one. I'm even less inclined since I saw the clip where the boy takes the rifle from Ma and says in the most manly manner "I'll do it Ma. He's my dog." Knowing what happens after that just makes me blubber uncontrollably.

Another excellent movie for making you cry your eyes out-- Pay it Forward. I sob almost uncontrollably every time I watch it (which isn't often, because I just can't do that to myself too much).

I have only seen that movie once. When the boy died I was shocked, and when the crowd gathered with the candles - bawled.

I've only watched one tear jerker that I know of, and thats The boy in the striped pyjamas. The end had us both in tears, and thats not usual for me.

Omg, another good one that makes you sob like a baby! Yeah, I forgot all about that one. My husband and I watched it after it came out, and both of us cried.

Second comic-book movie just seen with the fratre and the amicis.

X-Men: First Class is...not quite as first class as Thor was (let me Hammer the puns home now).

I would suggest that vegetarians avoid this one, as it is most definitely full of Bacon-y greasiness.

And by that, I mean that Kevin Bacon turns in a great performance as Sebastian Shaw.

The new imaginings of Erik Lensher (Magneto) and Charles Xavier (Professor X) are pretty well done. For those deeply familiar with X-Men and Marvel comics history, there are some deep diversions from the established lore, and the characterizations of the supporting cast takes a few amateurish turns.

That said, look for a few instances of foreshadowing from James McAvoy regarding the future of his character. And be on the lookout for a great cameo with a precision F-strike that does deserve a few laughs.

It's not worth rushing out to see at this given minute. But it is the best thing in theaters right now unless you're up for another round of Norse drinking with Thor (and with stupid Pirates hogging the IMAX-3D theaters, there's nothing new for you) and if you're gonna see a movie this weekend, I suggest this one.

You won't see anything special, but you should enjoy yourselves.

This post has been edited by Captain Hammer: Jun 5 2011, 01:00 AM