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remote 365 Days (Year 5) #169 04/18
I recently watched two movies.
Both are somewhat obscure and delt with similar themes.
The first was an independent film called "20 Years After" As the title suggests, it took place 20 years after a nuclear war. I would like to give you more information about this film but it's story was so convoluted that it is almost indescribable. Something about a pregnant girl and a guy who is the last radio DJ. Yea, it sucked- please miss this movie.
The second film was an Showtime two-part miniseries remake of the 1959 classic "On The Beach". I loved the original and hoped that a modern retelling, that tried to follow the original novel, might be an interesting watch. Nope. It took double the amount of time to tell the same story. The movies biggest let-down was the in the role of the submarine captain. Originally this part was played by Gregory Peck, a kindly yet strong authority figure. In this version actor Armand Assante plays the same role as almost a bullying thug. The story was truer to the original book but lacked the charm and compassion of the original film.
Skip this one also and re-watch the original.
Click here for my "Year 5" 365 collection.
remote 365 Days (Year 5) #169 04/18
I recently watched two movies.
Both are somewhat obscure and delt with similar themes.
The first was an independent film called "20 Years After" As the title suggests, it took place 20 years after a nuclear war. I would like to give you more information about this film but it's story was so convoluted that it is almost indescribable. Something about a pregnant girl and a guy who is the last radio DJ. Yea, it sucked- please miss this movie.
The second film was an Showtime two-part miniseries remake of the 1959 classic "On The Beach". I loved the original and hoped that a modern retelling, that tried to follow the original novel, might be an interesting watch. Nope. It took double the amount of time to tell the same story. The movies biggest let-down was the in the role of the submarine captain. Originally this part was played by Gregory Peck, a kindly yet strong authority figure. In this version actor Armand Assante plays the same role as almost a bullying thug. The story was truer to the original book but lacked the charm and compassion of the original film.
Skip this one also and re-watch the original.
Click here for my "Year 5" 365 collection.