Wonder Woman

Jun4

Super Hero origin movies usually come in three parts. Part One – our Hero is in a world of their own and just beginning to learn that they have some unusual powers. Part Two – an urgent mission arrives and our Hero must go and save the world while still learning and growing in their powers. Part Three – an overdrawn battle scene must take place between our Hero and some bulked up nemesis. Unfortunately, Wonder Woman follows this three part storyline. Parts one and two are wonderful with great acting from Gal Gadot and Chris Pine. However, part three makes your face hurt and you start to realize that the theater seats are not as comfy as you thought they were. Oh well, 2/3rds of a movie being great are better than nothing.

“I will fight, for those who cannot fight for themselves.”

Alien: Covenant

May19

For me, this Alien movie was best when it was at its most basic – humans making poor decisions and aliens using their awesome powers to wreak havoc. These scenes brought me back to the greatness of the original film by Ridley Scott. If you are a fan of the series, then this installment shouldn’t be missed in a theater.

“We don’t leave Earth to be safe.”

The Fate of the Furious

May16

Nothing new here. You know what you are getting when you walk into the theater for this one – nonexistent plot, one liners, cars smashed, physics ignored, shots fired, and actors wasted. But you still bought your ticket for the spectacle and you still ate too much yummy popcorn.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

May4

Enjoyable movie. Not great, but enjoyable.

“There are two types of beings in the universe: those who dance, and those who do not.”

Caterpillar and Stuff

Apr9

The trail had sunshine, wildflowers, and a caterpillar. Not too bad for a Sunday.

Another Beautiful Day

Apr6

Another beautiful day, another beautiful walk across the Dam at Lake Georgetown.

Ghost in the Shell

Apr4

I had mixed feelings about this movie. The city scenes were pretty cool. Scarlett Johansson as Major and Pilou Asbaek as Batou were both great actors. Some of the various robot scenes were good sci-fi. However, the characters were too bland and weren’t given any heart and soul to work with in my opinion.

“I don’t remember much, just fragments.”

Cactus Flowers and Other Wildflowers

Apr3

While hiking in Georgetown, there were flowers growing all alongside the trail. All were impressive after a rain storm, but I was most impressed with the flowers on the Cactus plants. I don’t see those too often.

Booty’s Road Park

Mar28

Today’s hike started off at Booty’s Road Park. This is probably my favorite section of the trails along the San Gabriel River with short cliffs on one side and the River on the other side. There are birds and deer along the way also. The trail is gravel in some places and paved in others with resting spots sprinkled throughout. You can hike for a short while and return to the park, or you can take out on a longer route if you want more exercise. Overall, a nice hiking experience in Georgetown.