This is a happy day for Star Wars geeks like me.
Showing posts with label geek. Show all posts
Showing posts with label geek. Show all posts
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Tuesday, May 04, 2021
Return of the Je-Day
Today is May 4.
You know the drill.
As a Star Wars geek and nut, today thrills me no end!
Happy May the 4th!
Wednesday, September 09, 2020
Legion of Dune
Back in 1984, there was one film that truly captivated me, and made my inner sci-fi geek giddy to the farthest ends of the galaxy.
It was a film directed by David Lynch and produced by Dino De Laurentiis. A film that I watched several times, and whose trailer is still fresh in my mind - 36 years after I first saw it. A trailer with a line that my mind recalls until now:
"The Planet is Arrakis. Also known as - Dune."
Gosh, thinking of that line makes me geek out already!
Back then, this was already a very high-concept Sci-fi film. From the location, the costumes, the premise - they were all so fantastic! From the sandworms of Arrakis, to how Baron Harkonnen looked and hovered - it was a feast for the eyes and the imagination.
The 80s version had a cast that was a mix of new faces and established actors. The lead role went to Kyle MacLachlan, and if memory serves me right, this was his first film. Also cast in this film was a very young Sting. Plus, there were veteran actors like Max Von Sydow and Francesca Annis. It also had a very young Patrick Stewart, Sean Young and Virginia Madsen. So, it was a powerhouse film.
With that awesome story and cast, it was easy to see why my affinity to this film was so strong. Something that remains until now.
Yesterday, I found out that they did a remake of this iconic film. The trailer popped up on my youtube, so it was automatic to view it.
Come to think of it, a 2020 version would be a good move, considering all the advances in film making. But as other remakes have demonstrated, sometimes technology goes overboard and the narrative suffers. This has been evident in many films the past decade. (Uhrm... Tron...)
That thought is making me wonder whether this 2020 version of "Dune" should be something to watch, or should the 1984 version be the only one in my mind. Because a bad remake can ruin even the original.
Well, it'll be a few more months before they show this in the US. And who knows if this will actually be shown in the Philippines.
So, there's still time to think about it.
It was a film directed by David Lynch and produced by Dino De Laurentiis. A film that I watched several times, and whose trailer is still fresh in my mind - 36 years after I first saw it. A trailer with a line that my mind recalls until now:
"The Planet is Arrakis. Also known as - Dune."
Gosh, thinking of that line makes me geek out already!
Back then, this was already a very high-concept Sci-fi film. From the location, the costumes, the premise - they were all so fantastic! From the sandworms of Arrakis, to how Baron Harkonnen looked and hovered - it was a feast for the eyes and the imagination.
The 80s version had a cast that was a mix of new faces and established actors. The lead role went to Kyle MacLachlan, and if memory serves me right, this was his first film. Also cast in this film was a very young Sting. Plus, there were veteran actors like Max Von Sydow and Francesca Annis. It also had a very young Patrick Stewart, Sean Young and Virginia Madsen. So, it was a powerhouse film.
With that awesome story and cast, it was easy to see why my affinity to this film was so strong. Something that remains until now.
Yesterday, I found out that they did a remake of this iconic film. The trailer popped up on my youtube, so it was automatic to view it.
Come to think of it, a 2020 version would be a good move, considering all the advances in film making. But as other remakes have demonstrated, sometimes technology goes overboard and the narrative suffers. This has been evident in many films the past decade. (Uhrm... Tron...)
That thought is making me wonder whether this 2020 version of "Dune" should be something to watch, or should the 1984 version be the only one in my mind. Because a bad remake can ruin even the original.
Well, it'll be a few more months before they show this in the US. And who knows if this will actually be shown in the Philippines.
So, there's still time to think about it.
Saturday, January 21, 2017
Ranger zone
Fine.
Call me a nerd. Call me a geek. Call me a child who's stuck in puberty.
Call me anything you want. As long as I can indulge and watch the upcoming Power Rangers film.
Especially after seeing the full trailer:
I'm thrilled to the hilt to see all 5 Rangers, Rita Repulsa, and of course, the giant robots!
Can you show this now? Please!
Call me a nerd. Call me a geek. Call me a child who's stuck in puberty.
Call me anything you want. As long as I can indulge and watch the upcoming Power Rangers film.
Especially after seeing the full trailer:
I'm thrilled to the hilt to see all 5 Rangers, Rita Repulsa, and of course, the giant robots!
Can you show this now? Please!
Thursday, December 15, 2016
Time to go Rogue!
It's the first day of Rogue One!!!
*faints*
Gotta see this movie soon!
*faints again*
*faints*
Gotta see this movie soon!
*faints again*
Wednesday, May 04, 2016
It's written in the star (wars)
It's that time of the year when we pay homage to all thing Star Wars! And this is a great day for geeks like me.
Happy 4th of May!
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
(Super)Man, oh (Bat)Man, oh (Wonder Wo)Man!
I'm geeking out at the new Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice trailer!
Yes! Our first glimpse of Wonder Woman!
This is going to be epic!
Yes! Our first glimpse of Wonder Woman!
This is going to be epic!
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Pluto-nic
One of my earliest dreams in life was to be an astronaut. I've always imagined what it would be like to wear a space suit, ride a space shuttle, and travel all over the galaxy.
This is also the reason why I was a science geek when I was younger. I'd know all the planets and constellations, and would often look up in the sky hoping to catch a glimpse of the planets. And a syzygy.
That was many, many decades ago. And while I never became an astronaut, the fascination for planets never left me.
And seeing the closest shot of Pluto on the web today just rekindled that dream of being an astronaut again.
Monday, May 04, 2015
The fourth is strong in this one...
It's May 4! And it's officially Star Wars day. (May the 4th be with you. Get it? Get it?)
What better way to celebrate it than with this classic song from "Return of the Jedi." It's a song that I actually memorized from start to finish. Yes, I was THAT much of a geek!
May the 4th be with you all!
What better way to celebrate it than with this classic song from "Return of the Jedi." It's a song that I actually memorized from start to finish. Yes, I was THAT much of a geek!
May the 4th be with you all!
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