dual personalities

The end of a short week–Huzzah! I hope the weather holds out through the weekend, because it has been beautiful here in flyover country. No, nothing to complain about here.

For lack of anything else to do the other night, I watched Star Trek Beyond (2016) on Prime, and I have to say, I enjoyed it very much. It held my interest (staying awake on a week night is no small feat!) and the CG action was riveting. It is the thirteenth film in the Star Trek film franchise and the third installment in the reboot series. Chris Pine is a worthy successor to William Shatner as James T. Kirk. I really like him.

The rest of the crew, especially Karl Urban as Bones, is good too and so likable. Indeed, the makers of these reboot movies have not forgotten how important all the characters are and they have retained the light touch so important to the series. There are a lot of clever references, such as the motorcycle in this film being referred to as a “Hilts PX70”.  According to Simon Pegg (who, in addition to starring as Scottie in this film, is also one of its screenwriters), it is named after Steve McQueen’s character in The Great Escape (1963). Of course it is.

As you know, I am not a big fan of sci fi/CG movies. But I do like these rebooted Star Trek flicks. And this little lady is awesome.

So that is my Friday movie pick.

As far as plans this weekend, I don’t have many. I’m going to the Fall Gallery Auction at Link Auction Galleries on Saturday. You never know when you might find that Art Nouveau brass fish bowl stand you’ve always been looking for, right?

We’ll see. And, of course, I can’t wait to see the wee babes!

Have a great weekend!

*Dr. McCoy toasting to Captain Kirk