Well, Kentucky dropped one. South Carolina took advantage of four wildcat turnovers to hand our football team its first loss of the season. (Sigh). UK now hosts #1 LSU Saturday night at 7pm. It will either be the biggest upset in UK football history, or another loss. Here's to hoping for a close game.
Brief review of the week, a full week off from work for Ellice, Second Anniversary on Monday, hosted a few friends from Sunday School to dinner on Friday, went to Ren Fest on Saturday, helped put together the Chili lunch for the college kiddies on Sunday. All in all a fairly business but productive weekend.
Didn't get much writing done this week due to a heavy run of classwork. Hopefully, I'll get to do a little more this time around.
The Seeker: The Dark is Rising
Yes it is predictable. But there's a reason for these formulaic stories--the formula works. I'm just a sucker for the manchild-learns-his-destiny-is-to-save-the-world tale. Will is the 7th son of a 7th son, and there is a great burden on his shoulders, to battle the Dark, which is in case you didn't guess, rising. In a season of dull movie choices, I recommend this one. I don't want to give much away, but if you like the genre, you'll like the flick. ***
Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (book) by R. A. Salvatore
One of my favorite fantasy authors delivers in this treatment of the film. His writing embodies the character drama that encompasses the film, and his ability to bring the action to life shines in this one. Included in the book are deleted scenes omitted from the theatrical release of the film. Salvatore's writing fits well with Star Wars novels, even if he departs at times from what is seen on screen. His deviations work, though they are glaring to a Star Wars afficionado like myself. The only real glaring problem is that the ending seemed a bit abbreviated, like he was working against a deadline, but he may have been emulating the frenetic pace of the end of the movie. We'll give my man Salvatore the benefit of the doubt here. ***
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5 comments:
very nice review.. read every word.
The Seeker just came out on the 5th and you have already seen it!? Is this why your mother has no grandchild?
I am TOTALLY kidding ;)
Dude.. we went to see the movie.. went home and had sex.. that is not the reason.. :)
Maybe it's time for a few aphrodisiacal foods. You're the cook, Ellice. Inspire yourself with carrots and a cleverly shaped jello mold.
Congratulations on the anniversary - 2 down, many to go - and sorry to hear of your team. My boys lost, too, very sad.
Dark is Rising: Have you read the book? From what I hear, very different from the movie, but based on previews, I actually think the movie looks a little better - heightened action, more suspense and intensity. The books are good, though, just quietly well written.
I am reading the first book right now.. I wonder why they skipped it it isn't to bad so far.
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