Double Feature

Recently the Jackson installment of the Miller Gang joined together to go see a movie. Which turned into two, with a quick meal involving Wendy's and a big purse in the middle. First on the agenda, Star Trek.

I loved it. I've never been a huge Trekkie. I think I've only seen two of the older Star Trek movies, one when James T. Kirk comes back to save the whales, and one when Jean Luke Picard meets up with James T. Kirk to save the universe. But, this movie had a great mix of old and new. It explained everything to a non-Trekkie, and gave me just enough glimpses of classic Star Trek to make me feel cool (hey, everybody has heard "live long and prosper.") I think they've made a Trekkie out of me yet. Oh, and Chris Pine beats William Shatner anyday.

I give Star Trek a ONE on the Pain Scale.

Next up, Angels and Demons. Now, I have been adament for a long time that this book was much better than The DaVinci Code, and I think the same holds true for the movie. Tom Hanks' hair isn't nearly as skanky; the premise isn't nearly as far fetched and controversial. Plus, it holds a special place in my heart because I've been there. I've seen some of the landmarks in the movie, heck I specifically searched out some just because of the book.

Without the hunk factor, and probably partially due to the fact I knew what was going to happen and it was my second movie to watch in that day and my booty was going numb, I give Angels and Demons a THREE on the Pain Scale.