Take Me to the Movies!

Well I just watched the newest trailer for The Man of Steel. Next summers reboot of the Superman franchise. I almost geeked out over it as bad as I did the Star Trek Into Darkness trailer. It looks like they have given the supreme superhero a much grittier edge.

While it certainly looks cool. I know several people that are upset because they didn't just continue the Smallville cast to the movies. I think it's a legit question. They did it with Star Trek and Firefly.


So that brings me to my question for today. There are lots of movies that have used multiple actors for a main roll.

• Batman
• Spiderman
• Hulk
• James Bond
• Superman

I could go on, but I think you get the point. For me, at times, it can be disruptive. For instance, if they tried to replace Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man... I think heads would roll. For me, it was hard to see anyone other than Christopher Reeves as Superman. However, in other instances, I've adjusted well to the actor/actress change. I didn't have any problem moving on from Roger Moore as James Bond. (That is I've liked Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig)

So do you have a favorite actor/actress for a character that you hold dear? Have they been replaced? Or do you think they need to find someone better to play your beloved character?

Let me know your thoughts.

Until next time, here is the trailer for The Man of Steel.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/11/man-of-steel-trailer-superman_n_2278084.html?utm_hp_ref=entertainment

-Red


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The Mojo of Music

Here the other day I was driving in the car with my son. Like always, I had my iPhone hooked into the radio playing some of my recent downloads. I happened to be playing Adiemus. I wasn't to far into the track when he says, "Dad, this music is really relaxing." That comment opened up a whole discussion on how music can affect us.

We talked about the types of music that can relax you, and the types of music that can get you excited. For instance, Enya, for me, is very relaxing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTrk4X9ACtw). On the other side of the spectrum, I pulled up the music from the rave scene in the movie BLADE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKzqZY24gWg). It was a great talk about how music can influence our mood. I told him music is powerful. It can lift you up, get you excited, or even depress you.

From there we moved on to discuss how music can be used in movies to elicit an emotion. I pulled up the sound track for Batman: The Dark Knight. The composer used discordant tones every time the Joker was on the screen. I showed him how this music was deliberately set to put you on edge (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kRtLDeUKnI) when the Joker was on screen. Then we talked about how boring a movie would be without music. Most scenes that we call epic, would be nothing more than a fizzle with no music.

Here is a link that shows the difference. It's from one of the classic movies of all times, Jaws. The audio isn't the best, but I think you'll get the idea. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2K-YedETiI

So what gets your foot tapping? Who relaxes you and who fires you up?

-Red


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Into the Belly of the Beast

Captain's Log, Stardate 2012.8.12

Today we are taking a hazardous away mission to the overrun city of Evansville. Myself and my First Officer will be attempting to locate various item's needed for the fast approaching nuptials of our ships counselor, Alyssa. It is also our intention to make contact with a significant trader in goods to obtain a special set of protective pants for our Chief of Security, Matthew. If all goes well, we will also make a stop at the B.B. depot for possible replacement parts of various electronics that are needed.

The besieged city doesn't allow phasers, kinetic weapons, lightsabers, broadswords, nuclear devices, thermal detonators, ninjas, grenades, disruptors, phased plasma rifles, Uzis, or any other form of weaponry to be carried on ones person. So, my First Officer and I will be stocking the shuttle craft with extra supplies for the possibility of congested ports and routes of travel. We are taking only our wits and our hand to hand fighting skills with us. This mission is a priority and we must not fail. I've left the ship in the hands of Security Chief Matthew and his security team, Missy and Daishi. Back up for them is available from the Starship Conrad and Battlecruiser Norton. They can both be on scene and ready for combat within minutes.

This is a dangerous mission that we are embarking on. However, I refuse to consider that this will be my last log entry. The city will be overrun, that  much is certain. But, I'm taking the finest officer in the fleet with me, and we will survive.

Captains Log, Out.


Enjoy the holiday season and be careful while you shop and drive. Traffic is going to be crazy and it will take forever to get places in towns, stores, and restaurants. Just know that in advance, give yourself plenty of time, and relax.


Today's characters were played by:
Captain - Jeff
First Officer - Jeff's wife
Ships Counselor - Jeff's daughter
Chief of security - Jeff's son
Security team - Dog 1 and Dog 2


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Have a great day.



Captain's Log, Stardate 2012.8.12 20:54 Supplemental

We were successful in our mission today. As expected the area was overrun by hostile entities. With expert negotiating and with some hand to had combat, my First Officer and I were able to complete all of the mission objectives and return to our ship with only minor scrapes and bruises.

It's my hope that any one going planet side over the next few weeks take appropriate precautions. The environment is a hostile one and should not be taken lightly.

Captains supplemental log, out.