Clash of the Titans
We went and saw this at the second-run theater this evening. It's one of those movies that I didn't feel strongly about either way - if I got to see it, fine, if not - no big deal. I've seen chunks of the original and was not impressed. Turns out I really enjoyed this. It's much better than the original - no stupid robotic owl, for one thing! (Though it does have a cameo - and no one laughed or showed any sign of recognition. Apparently everyone at the theater tonight has actually seen less of the original than I have.) The special effects are, of course, better and so's the acting. The best part, though, was that it made me want to read Greek mythology again. I have a two-month break from school after this week and I'm thinking I need to pick up Bullfinch's and Hamilton for some pleasure reading. Are there other good collections of Greek (or Roman or Norse, for that matter, 'cause I always liked those too) myths that any of you are aware of? Maybe something more recent, since those two were old when I was in school 30+ years ago?
It also made me want to re-read The Chronicles of Amber yet again. I wonder if the library has the first five.... I have all of them packed away but I doubt I'll get to those before school starts up again. The first five are the best, I think.
In other news, I have until Thursday to finish one assignment (1/3 done and not difficult), one 1800-2000 word paper, and a five-minute narrated PowerPoint presentation. The latter two have to relate to the library reference desk observation I did earlier this month. I greatly enjoyed the observation but I have no clue how I'm going to get 1800 words out of it! One more quiz due by a week from tomorrow, then I have my little break.
Does anyone remember - did Perseus ever appear in Hercules or Xena? He was one of Hercules' half-brothers. Zeus sure got around! (No, I didn't get my education in Greek myths and legends from tv! I liked both of those shows a lot, though - in fact, Xena is one of my top 3 favorites, along with original Star Trek and Due South. Numbers two and three rotate fairly frequently.)
It also made me want to re-read The Chronicles of Amber yet again. I wonder if the library has the first five.... I have all of them packed away but I doubt I'll get to those before school starts up again. The first five are the best, I think.
In other news, I have until Thursday to finish one assignment (1/3 done and not difficult), one 1800-2000 word paper, and a five-minute narrated PowerPoint presentation. The latter two have to relate to the library reference desk observation I did earlier this month. I greatly enjoyed the observation but I have no clue how I'm going to get 1800 words out of it! One more quiz due by a week from tomorrow, then I have my little break.
Does anyone remember - did Perseus ever appear in Hercules or Xena? He was one of Hercules' half-brothers. Zeus sure got around! (No, I didn't get my education in Greek myths and legends from tv! I liked both of those shows a lot, though - in fact, Xena is one of my top 3 favorites, along with original Star Trek and Due South. Numbers two and three rotate fairly frequently.)