Passengers

Passengers hit a lot of right notes for me, but it was more straight forward than I thought. I think maybe I have become a bit jaded, but I was constantly on the lookout for the “twist”. Was this really happening to our characters? Was this perhaps an elaborate simulation? Aliens? A bad trip at Re-Call? I am glad it did not meet my expectations.

Is this the Martian? Nope. But it is at parts a relationship movie and a survival movie. In Space.

Chris Pratt plays Jim, a mechanic, who is going to colonize Homestead 2. The trip from Earth will take 120 years so the crew and passengers go into hibernation or cold sleep for the journey. But Jim’s pod opens 90 years early. As Jim explores the ship, we are introduced to the environment and the technology of this universe. After a year, Jennifer Lawrence’s character Aurora, an author, wakes up. They both frequent a bar run by an android played by Michael Sheen. This android is the only other humanoid they come into contact with.

Throughout the time we see Jim and then Aurora awaken, we see small glitches on the ship. Eventually those glitches get bigger and bigger. They culminate in a failure that threatens the entire ship and everyone sleeping and awake in it.

Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt, Michael Sheen, Laurence Fishburne, Andy Garcia, Vince Foster, Julee Cerda, Aurora Perrineau

Vía Letterboxd – AngryTownsman

Pets of the Week December 19, 2016

Teddy is a high-spirited 10 month old looking for a family who enjoys a feisty, alert cat who’s always ready for an adventure. Where there’s action, you’ll find Teddy. He’ll be the orange sherbet and white coated cat hippity-hopping around adding his own flavor to the situation. Visit this playful fella at Petsmart and expect having some good belly laughs watching his performance.

If you’re looking for a new beau, then be sure to spend some time with this Beau. This handsome Boxer mix has a tri-colored coat blended of black, toffee brown and bright white. He’s a people dog who is a great walking companion, a friend to play with in the yard or living room, and a cuddler who gives sweet smooches. Beau is heartworm positive and in good overall health. Call the adoption center for treatment options.

Adoption fees waived for the pets of the week through Saturday!

The Greenwood Humane Society is a not-for-profit organization committed to the compassionate care and protection of animals.

Their purpose is to give sanctuary to abandoned, abused, and neglected animals, provide education to the public on responsible and humane pet ownership, encourage the public to spay and neuter their pets by providing low cost surgery, and encourage adoptions of those animals placed in their care.

Their adoption center is open Monday through Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm est.

Visit their website at gwdhumanesociety.org to see these and other available pets.

Email: humane@gwdhumanesociety.org
864-942-8775 (Shelter Adoption Area)
864-223-2498 (Spay/Neuter Clinic)

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

We all know how this story is going to end. But that is not the point. It is the journey that really matters.

Star Wars has been a part of my life since as far back as I can remember. And this movie did not disappoint story-wise.

I highly recommend seeing this movie in the theater.

This movie kept the dirty aesthetics from A New Hope. The special effects were overall good. But. I do want to get my only real negative out of the way. There are 2 CGI human characters in the movie that totally take you out of it. One is only shown at the end. We did not need to see that characters face to know who it was. But the other character is in a large part of the movie. Every time I saw this character’s face, it completely removed me from the movie. This role could easily have been recast. The de-aging effect performed on Michael Douglas for Ant-Man was way more believable than the work on this character.

Okay. Negatives done. Back to gushing about the movie.
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Office Christmas Party

Office Christmas Party is a fun little movie. The plot revolves around the “Save the Rec Center” and is predictable – but was fun anyway. This movie would be best seen with a huge crowd in a theater.

The premise of the movie is that a brother has to save his failing branch of the family’s tech company before his sister can close them down. To say they do not have the best of relationships would be an understatement. To land the deal that is supposed to save the company, the brother expands their canceled wine and cheese christmas party to an over the top event. With a DJ, snow machine, live reindeer, eggnog luge, etc.

We get to see how things start out fine, then progressively worsen as the night goes on.

Starring: Jason Bateman, Olivia Munn, T.J. Miller, Jennifer Aniston, Kate McKinnon, Courtney B. Vance, Jillian Bell, Rob Corddry, Vanessa Bayer, Randall Park, Sam Richardson, Karan Soni

Vía Letterboxd – AngryTownsman

Pets of the Week December 12, 2016

Flaunting a deep, dark brindle coat with buckskin undertones and a dash of white on her nose, chest and toes, this fine-looking Boxer mix spreads the holiday cheer all year round. She enjoys the companionship of other dogs and always appreciates a good toy, but her true joy is passing out kisses to people of all ages. 2 years old and both active and calm, she can be described as a playful couch potato. Danica is without question a “pick of the litter.”

Whether Pilgrim’s known you for years or just introduced herself, this year old Tabby cat has a reputation of showering people with affection. A friend to all, Pilgrim will talk to you about the latest news, curl up next to you while you watch your favorite flick, and join you in all of your daily activities. This little doll is not only sugary sweet but downright gorgeous as her black tabby stripes fade into a light taupe undercoat. Pilgrim is pretty close to perfect, so if you’re a cat lover don’t let this one pass you by!

Adoption fees waived for the pets of the week through Saturday!

The Greenwood Humane Society is a not-for-profit organization committed to the compassionate care and protection of animals.

Their purpose is to give sanctuary to abandoned, abused, and neglected animals, provide education to the public on responsible and humane pet ownership, encourage the public to spay and neuter their pets by providing low cost surgery, and encourage adoptions of those animals placed in their care.

Their adoption center is open Monday through Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm est.

Visit their website at gwdhumanesociety.org to see these and other available pets.

Email: humane@gwdhumanesociety.org
864-942-8775 (Shelter Adoption Area)
864-223-2498 (Spay/Neuter Clinic)