This week is about movies. Or, one particular movie. Went to see "The Martian" with Matt Damon.
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I seldom go to the movies, but I saw a good review of "The Martian" here on Daily Kos by Doctor RJ.
The review inspired me to go and see the movie in the theater. The special effects were well worth seeing on the big screen.
I am a sucker for great special effects.
The film definitely celebrates the geeks and scientists of the world. The actor who played the head of NASA sports a clicky pen in his suit jacket pocket. And that clicky pen plays a role in a pivotal scene in the movie!
Sometimes I forget what a truly good actor Matt Damon is, but this movie certainly reminded me. As Doctor RJ points out, the film celebrates the best of human nature. Additionally, humor is an integral part of the film. The kind of humor where we gently poke fun at ourselves and others.
As some of you know, I like science, especially space science and this movie has it. From botany to astrophysics, the scientists are engaging and dedicated problem solvers.
It didn't hurt that the missions to Mars, in the movie, were named Ares. Mars, in astrology, rules the sign of Aries and co-rules with Pluto the sign of Scorpio.
What about you? Have you seen any good movies lately? Or, have you seen "The Martian"?