Most of you know that Mondo and I wanted to go on TAR as the Sci-Fi geeks. Well we never did it but Bill and Mark made it in our place and are representing San Diego geeks all over the world. I just got back from the season opener viewing party and I'm glad to know that they had fun doing the show. No spoilers from these two, they're keeping it all a big secret!
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Most Hobbit minded people have already seen the latest installment so this is for those of you waiting for the crowds to go down. Part 2 is much better than part 1. This applies to all viewers. Where the gap happens if you have not read the book (including the appendices) you will probably like the whole movie. If you've read the book and taken the time to read the appendices, then you'll appreciate the back story that's presented here. The spirit of Tolkien is present and Desolation of Smaug fits well within what will become a 6 part movie. What I liked....The opening sequence. This is not in the book and I had to look it up in the appendices and sure enough, Gandalf and Thorin did meet in Bree. Thranduil and Legolas father/son relationship. I liked it. While only a mere mention in the appendices, in this movie we see Legolas loyal to his father. That Legolas doesn't mesh with the person he becomes and it will be interesting to see what happens to Legolas in the nex...
Mark and Bill did good. They beat the hippie beekeepers! You must have been watching and thinking how well you know the LAX airport and that it should have been you on the show.
ReplyDeleteBrad watched the beginning interviews and I saw the rest of TAR. I'm hooked! It's an adrenaline rush to watch them try to catch each other. Good luck to them! Lorie
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