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by Astronomer
Tue Jul 21, 2015 6:26 pm
Forum: Harlequin Theatre
Topic: Inside Out
Replies: 24
Views: 5129

Re: Inside Out

I absolutely agree, Bookworm. When that scene happened, I almost cried. This was just a wonderfully brilliant movie.
by Astronomer
Thu Jul 09, 2015 6:03 pm
Forum: Harlequin Theatre
Topic: What is the last movie you saw?
Replies: 5278
Views: 227569

Re: What is the last movie you saw?

Watched The Imitation Game last night. Excellent movie.
by Astronomer
Sun May 10, 2015 6:49 pm
Forum: Harlequin Theatre
Topic: Daredevil series on Netflix
Replies: 2
Views: 1586

Re: Daredevil series on Netflix

The violence was a bit disturbing, but I thought the series was pretty good overall. I felt there was a few miss-steps towards the end of the season, but the last two episodes were quite good.
by Astronomer
Sun May 10, 2015 6:44 pm
Forum: Holstein's Books
Topic: What books are you reading?
Replies: 5812
Views: 330572

Re: What books are you reading?

I just finished 'Foundation and Earth' by Isaac Asimov, which was... great with a confusing ending.

Now I'm reading 'The Missing Kitten' by me and an English Textbook (for fun) and 'The Pursuit of Holiness' by Jerry Bridges
by Astronomer
Sun Nov 09, 2014 4:52 pm
Forum: Harlequin Theatre
Topic: Doctor Who Series Preview
Replies: 638
Views: 51798

Re: Doctor Who Series Preview

I don't think Missy's dead. She was shot, but she didn't even regenerate or anything. I would assume that means she was transported somewhere, or something to that extent.
by Astronomer
Sat Nov 01, 2014 7:22 am
Forum: Harlequin Theatre
Topic: The Flash
Replies: 21
Views: 4001

Re: The Flash

This show is good. The first few episodes are a little cliche, but it is laying the groundwork that must be laid for all superhero stories. Still, this is a fun show with a great cast and it looks to get better in the future.
by Astronomer
Sat Nov 01, 2014 7:20 am
Forum: Harlequin Theatre
Topic: Arrow
Replies: 86
Views: 14180

Re: Arrow

I must say, this season has been kind of boring for me. The first episode cliffhanger felt crammed in and I really didn't care about Sara dying. It was like "She's back!" and then "She's dead!" It felt too rushed for me to actually care about her dying. But maybe that's just beca...
by Astronomer
Tue Oct 21, 2014 8:56 am
Forum: Holstein's Books
Topic: What books are you reading?
Replies: 5812
Views: 330572

Re: What books are you reading?

I just read Unwritten by Charles Martin. Great book.

Now I'm reading Superman Earth One by J. Michael Straczynski.
by Astronomer
Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:03 am
Forum: Holstein's Books
Topic: What books are you reading?
Replies: 5812
Views: 330572

Re: What books are you reading?

I am reading The Blood Gospel by James Rollins and Rebecca Cantrell. It's interesting, by which I mean 'it includes Catholic vampires'.
by Astronomer
Fri Aug 22, 2014 7:55 am
Forum: Harlequin Theatre
Topic: Arrow
Replies: 86
Views: 14180

Re: Arrow

You're right, the cliffhanger doesn't really hold up on reflection. It works as an initial jolt, but when you think about it there's not really that much to worry about (unless it was a head shot, but that's unlikely).
by Astronomer
Thu Aug 21, 2014 7:23 am
Forum: Harlequin Theatre
Topic: Arrow
Replies: 86
Views: 14180

Re: Arrow

I'm not sure that Moira's death is unnecessary. I think that for the character growth the writers wish to take, Oliver must be more independent. Also, killing Moira sets up Thea's change and it allows us to see how truly, truly evil Slade is. I agree, her death is awful and not absolutely necessary...
by Astronomer
Tue Aug 19, 2014 7:01 pm
Forum: Harlequin Theatre
Topic: Arrow
Replies: 86
Views: 14180

Re: Arrow

Agreed. Moira's death was shocking. However, she was really the only character that could be killed of as her character arc was basically resolved. And we'll just have to wait until later to find out about Merlin.
by Astronomer
Mon Aug 18, 2014 10:24 am
Forum: Harlequin Theatre
Topic: Noah
Replies: 59
Views: 8783

Re: Noah

After much thought over the film, I feel its greatest failing was spending to little time on the redemption of Noah. It spends the entire film setting up Noah as God's means of ending humanity and when he changes his mind, it felt to me that it just rushed through it. There was no sense that Noah st...
by Astronomer
Mon Aug 18, 2014 10:22 am
Forum: Harlequin Theatre
Topic: Thor (PluggedIn Loves It)
Replies: 32
Views: 4444

Re: Thor (PluggedIn Loves It)

The sad thing about Thor is that the story is not executed well. While the other Marvel movies have better stories, I feel Thor and Thor 2 are the most thoughtful of Marvel movies (though, perhaps, even the ideas they present are not well fleshed out). In essence, these two movies are looking at wha...
by Astronomer
Sun Aug 17, 2014 4:37 pm
Forum: Harlequin Theatre
Topic: Arrow
Replies: 86
Views: 14180

Re: Arrow

Yep. Of course Isabella has to become superpowered. Otherwise there cannot be a big showdown later in the season.
by Astronomer
Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:06 pm
Forum: Holstein's Books
Topic: What books are you reading?
Replies: 5812
Views: 330572

Re: What books are you reading?

I'm currently reading Xenocide by Orson Scott Card.
by Astronomer
Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:16 pm
Forum: Harlequin Theatre
Topic: The Booth at the End
Replies: 0
Views: 885

The Booth at the End

Anybody seen this show? It's a Hulu Original that came out a few years ago, but I just started watching it now. It's short (25 minutes an episode) and only five episodes a season. It's fascinating, delving into questions of morality, human nature, and religion.
Anybody seen it or thought of seeing it?
by Astronomer
Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:11 pm
Forum: Harlequin Theatre
Topic: Arrow
Replies: 86
Views: 14180

Re: Arrow

Deathstroke:
Now we have set up for Thea, set up for Roschev, and set up for Roy. Good episode, as far as I can remember. I did not see the Roschev twist coming.
by Astronomer
Thu Jul 10, 2014 6:16 pm
Forum: Harlequin Theatre
Topic: Arrow
Replies: 86
Views: 14180

Re: Arrow

Suicide Squad: Now this was a good episode. Cool gadgets, quick pace, kind of predictable but I didn't mind that so much. Cool stuff going on with Oliver. I have a feeling he's going to regress in his character arc. I wonder if he'll end up back on the island at the end of the season? Some more good...
by Astronomer
Tue Jul 01, 2014 8:46 am
Forum: Holstein's Books
Topic: What books are you reading?
Replies: 5812
Views: 330572

Re: What books are you reading?

I am currently reading Kendra Kandlestar and the Shard from Greeve by Lee Edward Fodi. It's okay, but not as good as I remember the first two being.
Once I finish that, I can start Reached by Allie Condie, which is a daunting 500 some pages.