Prometheus

I liked this much more that the earlier films.  It humanised the characters much better than the previous two films and was not rushed in the way that both came across as being. 

It had a few flaws. At the beginning of the film, where life is to be introduced to Earth, you see plant life in the background. Also, thanks to evolution, we would have evolved to look like our masters on a planet of such genetic diversity. Idris Elba would have been better served having a British accent and the Silica storms that occurred would have caused a lot more weathering to the structure which was investigated.

If you like science fiction and/or horror, this is certainly worth watching.

A Fossil Fuel company told us Don’t Look Up

Many doubt the reality of climate change and global warming. However Exxon scientists predicted the changes our planet is going through. This means that those who doubt the harm fossil fuels cause our planet are either ignorant or are lying.

Sadly, most have fallen for the lies of the fuel lobby. It will be interesting to hear what they think of this article. If any read this post that is.

Aliens vs. Predator - Requiem

The good thing about this film is that it makes Alien vs Predator look better. As with the earlier film, there is little effort to humanise the characters. It has been rated as highly as a B film, but I do not think it would have been good enough to even reach that standard.

The biggest plot hole is why the Aliens invade a town when they land in a forest full of wildlife to infect.  As with the earlier film, the time for the face-hugger to fall off is much shorter than the original film, along with the gestation of the chest-burster and the time taken for it to reach maturity.

If you want to watch Aliens vs military forces, yes, watch it. If you want to watch Aliens fighting against Predators, watch it. But in either case, switch your brain off.

Alien vs. Predator

First of all, Arsenal. We won, our goal keeper made an outstanding save and a great pass (which came to nothing) but did make a mistake. Havertz played really well, but was lucky not to get into more trouble than he did for an incident where he ended up being ‘accidentally’ strangled.

We have tried to keep our son distracted as he is getting nervous about his results later this week. We finished watching My Lady Jane. It will be interesting to see if there is a second series.  Our daughter appears to be enjoying France and has sent us some photos about what she has been up to.

The next bit is the film.  I watched it as there is a new Alien film coming out soon. I have decided to watch them in chronological order, as I am hoping it makes more sense to do so. I had watched it in the cinema in 2004 and felt it was a bad film then. I think that it is still one now.  However, I think that I like it a bit more than before. I rate this two out of five, the first part of the film is rushed. The aliens mature much too fast, one moment being a chest-burster, and within a few minutes it is a fully grown adult. In addition to this, the time the face-hugger is on much and off the host much faster than the original two films.  In addition, there is little effort to get to know most of the characters. In the first two films, you have time to learn bits about those who are to die, in this one, there is little effort to humanise both. The ending is wanting as well, in that we have to assume that the Alien going down to the bottom of the sea will not be able to survive the ordeal. Last of all, the main character finishes the film in a thin top, not really suitable for Antarctica.

In addition to this, there is also the issue of the pyramids.  The film states that pyramids across the globe were constructed to worship the Predators and also for breeding Aliens to hunt.  If that is the case, why the differences in the pyramid interiors across the globe to the one found in Antarctica?

I am disappointed that I decided to watch this again. 

Two-Tier Justice and Just Stop Oil

Many supporters of those convicted for engaging in, or inciting the riots, have complained that we have a Two Tier Justice system. The thing is that many in the environmental movement agree.  

Earlier this year, some environmental protesters were convicted under laws brought in by the Conservatives, and sentenced to lengthy jail terms. Many considered the terms to be harsh at the time. 

It will be interesting to see if those in favour of what many term the Farage Riots will call for the Just Stop Oil protesters to be released along with those locked up for assault, incitement, looting and arson. 

Family update

Just a quick update on my daughter, who right now is on her trip to France with a friend of hers.  She has her place at Bristol University but is trying to find out if she can postpone her place for a year. 

Waiting

The house has been more stressful of late. My daughter finds out her A-Level results today. My son gets his GCSE results next week. Yesterday we tried to distract both, mostly my daughter. That included taking them out for dinner.  My wife booked a pub called The White Hart. I thought it was a brave decision, but she has has fun in the sun there before having drinks with friends.however, their menu was not that appealing and my daughter had forgotten her ID when it came to having a drink.

So, after necking a non-alcoholic pint, we nipped home, got my daughter’s ID and went to a pizza place in Colchester. That was amazing. Probably the best pizza’s in the town. The dog was welcome and they made us and the dog feel very welcome. We will be returning.

Anyway, fingers crossed for later today. Many at my work want to know the results as my daughter works there and has charmed many who are there. I have been told that I might not be told the results if they are bad…