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Had dinner with friends - had a patty melt and a few fries.  Excellent.

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Earlier, three screeners had arrived - Arrival, Hacksaw Ridge (I think that's what it's called) and Fences.  I chose Arrival - it seems there's now a sci-fi movie like this once a year.  This is along the Interstellar lines with Close Encounters and other movies thrown in for good measure.  It begins with that oh so fashionable narration that's completely pointless because the story is very clear once you're on its wavelength.  I think it's getting good reviews, and Amy Adams is excellent in it.  I haven't liked any of the director's other films but he does fine here - the music is pretty drone oriented but it works okay - then you think about the John Williams score to Close Encounters and you weep for the state of movie music.

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Prior to dinner I watched the last two symphonies of Sibelius on Blu and Ray, both excellent.  I also finished the Von Karajan performance of the fourth, which was almost as good as his fifth.  Now I'm listening to the sixth - the playing, the interpretation, and the sound make this a winner.

[George]

Earlier, three screeners had arrived - Arrival, Hacksaw Ridge (I think that's what it's called) and Fences.  I chose Arrival - it seems there's now a sci-fi movie like this once a year.  This is along the Interstellar lines with Close Encounters and other movies thrown in for good measure.  It begins with that oh so fashionable narration that's completely pointless because the story is very clear once you're on its wavelength.  I think it's getting good reviews, and Amy Adams is excellent in it.  I haven't liked any of the director's other films but he does fine here - the music is pretty drone oriented but it works okay - then you think about the John Williams score to Close Encounters and you weep for the state of movie music.

I really want to see this.  I just read the short story that the movie is based on and am wondering how different it'll be...very, I'm sure.

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I have heard raves from friends who have seen ARRIVAL.

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I hope it isn't like INTERSTELLAR, because I really disliked that movie.

[George]

I hope it isn't like INTERSTELLAR, because I really disliked that movie.

The short story isn't anything like INTERSTELLAR, which I didn't love, either.  It's about aliens who come to earth, not humans going out into space.

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Congratulations to DR Druxy!

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Yes, different plots but occasionally the same feel. 

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I hope it isn't like INTERSTELLAR, because I really disliked that movie.

The short story isn't anything like INTERSTELLAR, which I didn't love, either.  It's about aliens who come to earth, not humans going out into space.

That is probably why it is called ARRIVAL and not DEPARTURE.😀

[George]

I hope it isn't like INTERSTELLAR, because I really disliked that movie.

The short story isn't anything like INTERSTELLAR, which I didn't love, either.  It's about aliens who come to earth, not humans going out into space.

That is probably why it is called ARRIVAL and not DEPARTURE.😀

[George]

Well, Tom, I need to go to sleep now.  The holiday party for my work is tomorrow, and since I bought a gift to exchange, I actually want to partake of the gift exchange.  It ends just about when I usually get there.

Good night and have a pleasant tomorrow.

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Well, Tom, I need to go to sleep now.  The holiday party for my work is tomorrow, and since I bought a gift to exchange, I actually want to partake of the gift exchange.  It ends just about when I usually get there.

Good night and have a pleasant tomorrow.

Good night, George.  Have a good time at the office party.

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I am listening to holiday music hoping that it will kick me over into the spirit of the season.

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I guess I will turn in for the night.