Readers remark on my review of Magellan (2017) and semi-related subjects:
We watched it last night, and mostly liked it. There were a few hard to explain or “buy” actions taken, but mostly it was an interesting movie.
Yes. The focus on a single character, with a couple of foils to keep him going, made it easy to throw up some interesting questions and answers, while highlighting the sacrifices he and his wife (or perhaps just his wife) are making.
Tonight we watched “Cowboys and Aliens” — no kidding. Have you seen this? It’s not nearly as bad as title might suggest. There’s a bit of horror, and bit less of SF thrown in, but mostly it’s action, a western and an episode of the X Files with several kinds of love stories thrown together in a blender, yet somehow still makes for a sensible and entertaining watch.
I saw Cowboys and Aliens (2011) back when it was on the big screen. I believe I remember enjoying it, being a little disappointed in it, but have seen far, far worse.
Another reading comments on Cowboys and Aliens:
Saw it in the theater and loved it. Will have to watch again. I love this type of humor-injected ridiculous adventure film. (See Hercules & Xena)😊
I was a fan of Hercules and Xena way back when. Silly, silly, silly. Watched some of Andromeda Ascendant when Sorbo (Hercules) started up that series.
Of course, if you were a fan of Cleopatra 2525 and have the series on DVD and treasure it, then I know you’re very silly.
I have it on DVD, but I don’t treasure it. Precisely.
