Life In The Pacific Northwest
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This little bit about our internal monologues amuses me so very much.
As a life-long geek/comic fan, I adore all these movies (even the DC ones that so many revile). It’s awesome to see these films making the mainstream. When I was a kid loving comics was a definitive beat-me-up-at-recess thing.
And bringing a powerful, heroic woman character and I’m delighted to the nth degree.
Life is looking pretty good for geeks of my stripe!
This will either be really cool, or a total farce. Either way, I want to see it.
And this t-shirt looks pretty awesome. Just might to dedicate a smidge of my geek fashion budget to getting one.
Anyone else looking forward to this?
After a burst of luck, and some fairly mad scrambling, we were able to get down to Seattle’s Cinerama for a preview of Wonder Woman.
I’ve been excited for this one for months. And, let me say, it’s well-crafted. Full disclosure: I’m generally a super-positive guy and tend not to hate anything. Just variations of enjoyment. Now there are some bad films out there…but, back on point: Wonder Woman is not one of them!
Cinematically, it’s very much in the same vein as we’ve seen in other Zack Snyder films. (I don’t want diminish Patty Jenkins‘ work on this film. I’m sure if I knew her work better, I’d recognize her hand in this as well.) I love their use of color, and Zack and Co used many creative angles and clever edits to add dramatic flair. For me, that was wonderful. And, from what I’ve been reading, everyone else feels the same.
Being able to see it in Paul Allen’s cinematic digital playground, Cinerama, was an additional joy. I’ve been there many, many times over the years. It was where I saw Star Wars in it’s first run. Back then, it was only playing at the Cinerama. Making the trek in from Lynnwood was an effort, though different than nowadays. No issues, really, with parking or traffic back in the 70s. Mostly downtown was seedy and worn, and generally not considered to be the best place for children. Anyway, my first viewing of Star Wars was a transformative moment in my life. Seeing the Star Destroyer bear down on the Tantive IV, and the feels that flowed through me, changed me forever. They forever dominated my way. So, this theater has a warm spot in my hear. I adore the Cinerama!
There was a time that it’s future was far from certain. I’m glad Mr. Allen made something fantastic and unique. If I were a billionaire, I think I’d be more in Paul’s vein than Bill Gates. Nothing against Mr. Gates, but my interests are broad and wide. More akin to Paul’s.
So, the important part: go see this movie! I give it two thumbs up!
The good folks at Everett Community College, along with the City of Everett’s Cultural Arts Commission are delighted to bring you their 2017 Japanese Anime and Manga Arts Festival.
Next month, May 19th & 20th…and this event is FREE! And open to everyone.
Their website has all the details.
Check out @Oatmeal’s Tweet: https://twitter.com/Oatmeal/status/557338470301986816?s=09
Seattle’s sports enthusiasm is expressed uniquely.
