Just saw "X-Men: First Class" and "Super 8"

[revdorothyl]

I preached at both the English- and Spanish-language worship services again today, and I think the translation issues went a bit smoother this time.

Comments

[goddessofbirth]

LOL...as soon as I got out of X-Men: First Class, the first thing I did was tweet that I really, really wanted to write some Xavier/Erik slash. The two actors had incredible chemistry and just acted those two roles to a 'T'. It was interesting to see the conceptualization of the beginnings of the relationship of Mystique and Magneto, and yes, it made me feel terribly sorry for her, even more so when I think ahead to his treatment of her in the 3rd film.

I'd troll around for Xavier/Erik slash, but I'm extremely wary of reading slash I didn't write myself. I'm a pretty picky person where slash fic is involved.

[revdorothyl]

the beginnings of the relationship of Mystique and Magneto, and yes, it made me feel terribly sorry for her, even more so when I think ahead to his treatment of her in the 3rd film

I know! It seemed in this film as though Erik was using Mystique as sort of the 'next best thing' to having Charles himself in his bed. Yes, I believe he was completely genuine in his 'you shouldn't have to hide' and 'you're beautiful in your true form' lines that he used to win her over, and Charles was certainly clueless enough about what his sister really wanted and needed from him to make it easier for Magneto to move in on her. But still, Magneto never expressed one thousandth of the concern for Mystique having been robbed of her powers in film 3 that he did for Charles lying there on the sand with a bullet in his spine, and it can't all be put down to Erik being so much younger and more emotional at this earlier point in their shared history.

Powerful stuff!

[goddessofbirth]

That one scene, with Erik holding Xavier, was so insanely heartwrenching and powerful! It was clear that no matter their surface differences, they loved each other.

[texanfan]

To do a sermon well enough that the congregation laughs at the translation (in the right places) is a testament to a very well put together serman. Sending it in early was extremely thoughtful of you and I think this church is very lucky to have you.

[revdorothyl]

Thank you! That makes me feel very good.

[jwaneeta]

Good reviews... I need to see them both, I think.

[revdorothyl]

They're both visually stunning enough to be worth seeing on the big screen, if at all possible, rather than waiting 'til they're out on video or can be downloaded online. I believe you'll thoroughly enjoy both of them, but especially the "X-Men" flick.