I was going to use initials for the movie but that sounds like a wolf howl

[rose_griffes]

A Wrinkle in Time is getting mixed reviews for a reason, but I enjoyed it. The Murry family was the strongest element: the relationships between the parents, between the siblings, between the siblings and parents were the best moments.

In many ways the original story is a very internal with Meg's own struggles, so I think they had a real task to bring those out in a more cinematic fashion. That was hit and miss, but more hit than miss (at least eventually, after a rocky start), so yay for that.

I went to a 3D screening. After watching Black Panther for a second time in 3D and thinking that the digital animation actually worked better in that format, I decided that this movie was worth the extra two dollars or whatever for that.

TV: Timeless is back, hurrah! Season two started this week.

Season three of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is finally on netflix, so I'll be starting that soon. Still waiting for The Good Place's second season to make it there, because I want to rewatch the first three episodes.

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[daybreak]

So do you think it's worth it to watch BP in 3-D? I'm probably going for a first viewing tonight. Mebbe.

And was it worth it for ARIT?

[rose_griffes]

Black Panther: I don't think 3D is essential, but it didn't bother me, and there's one specific digital animation effect that definitely works better in 3D.

Definitely worth the 3D for A Wrinkle in Time, I'm guessing: it had far more digital animation of the otherworldly type, which is where the new 3D tech really pays off.

I hope you like BP! I'd say it's Marvel's strongest stand-alone film.

[daybreak]

BP was okay. I only paid $5.00 to see it so I'm happy. I liked the Marvel origin stories. Not the ones where they all group together to fight the Big Bad.

I hope we see more Wakanda. :-)

[rose_griffes]

Oh, origin stories are definitely my preference as well. They're always far better than the ensemble films.

Wakanda was fascinating. Clearly the art team put a lot of thought into their world-building.

If you like behind-the-scenes stuff, here's a video where the director of Black Panther talks about the casino fight scene, including artistic choices, fight choreography, establishing characters... it was super interesting, if that's something you enjoy.

[daybreak]

I said that about ensembles, right? But then I let my new AMC Stubs membership lure me into buying tickets to seeing Avengers: Infinity War! In 3-D. Opening night. With free gifts! For $35.00! I know. I just want to see Wakanda again. And I guess a movie is now like going to a play or something.

At least I'm not going alone! And the show was almost sold out! I get to see it about an hour before everyone else. I'll let you know how it goes!