Not boldly gone

Before you even ask - No, I haven't seen the new Trek film. It's for a number of reasons such as cost and accessibility. It's going to be on disk soon anyway, so I will be able to see it again and again and again and.....you get the picture. My son has seen it and he is full of praise and even though he and I are not Trekkies (Trekkers?) it is still an 'event' when a new Star Trek adventure comes barreling along. From what I have seen and heard, this outing into the future has given the tired old franchise a much needed kick in the pants and could be the beginning for a new generation of fans. Talking about fans; I just finished watching the movie 'Fanboys' which has been in production for a while and just released. In many ways it is just a typical geek road trip with many of the cliches that one has come to expect. What makes it stand apart is the absolute way in which it's aimed at the strange world of the Trek and Star Wars feud. The pace of the film along with the well written script is non-stop and the inclusion of the many famous faces just adds to the fun and mayhem. Bill Shatner is always a joy to see when he mocks himself and the inclusion of Princess Leia and Lando make everything just so much more fun. Even if you are not a rabid fan of either of the franchises, you will still have a blast watching this. What films am I waiting for now? Terminator Salvation - was anyone really surprised when they announced that the 'Arnold' Terminator would be seen? Harry Potter: The Half-blood Prince - now the story gets really dark and beyond just a nice children's fable. Public Enemies - this looks absolutely brilliant and I can't wait to see what Johnny Depp makes of John Dillinger.