Also finally saw The Martian this weekend. Took my mom, who hadn't read the book, so was actually convinced he wasn't going to make it. I read the book first, so it wasn't nearly so tense for me, but still really enjoyable.
Was it just me, or did y'all keep flashing on the Freaky Friday episode of Community when we first met Rich Parnell?
I got to see Crimson Peak in a Superlux theatre, with chairs you could sink up to your chin in, and waitrons to bring you popcorn, regular food, and/or adult beverages.
I could have been happy just to watch the costumes, and occasionally notice there were actors inhabiting them, but luckily the acting values were up to the fabric.
I came away from it reflecting that many pre-Raphaelite paintings could only be improved by depicting knife fights.
Despite knowing, in some sense, that Jessica Chastain was in the movie, I completely did not recognize her, between the hair color and the accent.
Me either. When I first saw her, I thought "would they do a Michael Douglas de-aging on Mary Elizabeth Mastrontonio for an entire movie?"
I was also doubting myself about Jim Beaver and remembered to double check the credits to make sure it was him. Not the slightest trace of Bobby Singer in that role.
I JUST WATCHED THE TRAILER SO EXCITED.
But
where is LUKE?
And why
is Leia only being comforted?
I sort of recognized Jim Beaver, and I knew it was someone from Deadwood, but I had to check the cast list to be sure. He was quite good.
Despite knowing, in some sense, that Jessica Chastain was in the movie, I completely did not recognize her, between the hair color and the accent.
Me neither! She just vanished into that role.