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The Andromeda Strain (2008)
Very much enjoyed
I was very glad that I had both disks from Netflix because I couldn't wait to start disk 2. The effects were very good, sometimes excellent. There were scenes where they used CGI that I would not have guessed were CGI. I really liked the lab with its "future but not too distant future" look. The plot is compelling. The creators intentionally went beyond the book to speculate on where the virus came from, why it was sent (if it was sent), etc. I *love* this kind of speculation; it's one of main reasons why I'm a sci fi fan. I agree that cutting back on exterior scenes and the presence of some minor characters would not have detracted from the film. For a person who finds it hard to get around movie effects and the role of women in shows dating from the 60s and 70s, there's no question as to which version I enjoyed more.
101 Ways (The Things a Girl Will Do to Keep Her Volvo) (2000)
101 Ways offers laughs, unique perspective
I saw 101 Ways at a screening in Washington, DC. The audience reaction was very enthusiastic. There are alot of laughs in this movie, and moments that really ring true. In a movie world where sex and love come all too easily and frequently from the male point of view, 101 Ways offers the perspective of a young woman who finds love more difficult to find. Light-hearted, witty, creative, 101 Ways is an entertaining debut for first-time director Jennifer Katz.