Welcome to BRB, everyone! How was your
weekend? Mine was busy with a capital B. We (the hubby and I) got home Saturday around dinner time from an out-of-town excursion and quickly cleaned up
the house before our guests were to arrive at seven. Then, on Sunday I attended my
writer’s group. Everyone had a good laugh and shared their writing and whatever
news they had. After the writer’s group my husband took me out for dinner for
my birthday. Despite the fact that I’m one year older, I don’t care and look
ahead to the future with enthusiasm. I don’t know about you, but I’m at an age
and point in my life where I know what I want and I’m going to get it – damn
it! LOL Seriously, I’m comfortable with who I am and I’ve got no complaint with
what life’s given me so far. Good or bad, it’s been an interesting ride.
Anyway, as for my review…
If you had to choose, which would it be, Alien
or Predator? When it comes to Alien, the legendary Ridley Scott and HR Giger
collaboration, most people either love the sci-fi mega hit or hate it.
Which is similar to the Star Wars versus Star Trek debate; make your choice
because according to today’s fan driven Tumblr world you can’t possibly support
both. Although Predator doesn’t lack appeal, I will forever be an Alien fan. I
think the allure is the chance, though remote, that such beautifully
macabre creatures could in fact exist. What makes us think we are the only
intelligent beings in the universe? Perhaps there are others out there just as
ruthless as humans–unilaterally motivated by greed and power. Aliens consume, decimate and procreate. What do we do…? We consume, decimate and procreate. The Alien franchise changed how we view space and gave a new and frightening face to our
nightmares. Alien broke the mould.
Having said all that, Alien: Out of the
Shadows, written by Tim Lebbon was an excellent read. Regardless whether this
novel was an intentional "corporate money grab" or that the plot has holes if compared to the move is neither here nor there; it was
well written, and I liked that the author added his own twist to the original concept. Alien has never belonged to "one" creator, but to "many". If the book provides an entertaining read, that’s the ticket for me.
4 Stars!
Blak Rayne
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