Godzilla Minus One (2023)

 A Godzilla movie from Japan. It follows kamikaze pilot who did not make the suicide run that he was supposed to do. Instead he “refilled” on a base that was attacked by Godzilla. When he gets back to Japan he is ostracized because he did not make the suicide run against the Allies. He finds a small child and a woman and takes him in but is reluctant to make a family with them because he no longer has honor. When Godzilla attacks again, he goes out to fight and perhaps regain his honor. A decent movie and I was impressed that they actually criticized the government. You could watch it in black and white or full color. The black and white was fun because it reminded the viewer of the original Godzilla movie. Godzilla is not benevolent in this movie!

Parallel Experience by Morgyn Leri

 After the events of the first Avengers movie Tony Stark and Stinger Apini switch places. They are both then trying to get back to their respective worlds. It’s a fun little crossover!

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Into Darkness (2013)

 

One could argue that this is a remake of the Wrath of Khan. Not as good as the original but still ok (and better than the last movie in this trilogy). Khan is still a formidable villain even if the Enterprise crew doesn’t have the emotional weight associated with it that we had in the original movie. And, as in the original, there is a part of you that feels just a tiny bit bad for him. 

Creation Descending by Jack Lovejoy

 

Centuries ago there was an apocalypse. People now live in Saluston. But there is danger in Saluston and now the hunger Derek must lead his people into the world. A fun book if a little fantastical. 

Zardip’s Search for Healthy Wellness (1988)

 

Zardip’s planet is dying so he is sent to Earth in the body of a human boy to learn about health. He befriends a group of teens with a wellness clubhouse who help him to become more healthy. It was a great way to teach health concepts!

The Andromeda Strain by Michael Criction

 

When a new deadly virus from outer space descends on the small town of Piedmont, Arizona, a group of scientists is sent on a super secret mission to determine why an old drunk and a baby were the only survivors. Such a  great book as long as you remember that Cricton likes to info dump! 

Galaxy Quest (1999)

 

Aliens mistake the actors of a Star Trek like show to be heroes. They abduct them to help them fight their archenemies. The shenanigans ensure as these ordinary people who have to become the heroes they played on screen. This movie is great and is often cited as an official Star Trek film endorsed by several Star Trek veterans.