I've never posted any sort of blog before, so bear with me as I figure this out...
I thought I would begin with a pairing I have enjoyed on several occasions, "Pitch Black" and "The 13th Warrior." Both are movies I stumbled upon and was surprised at how good and relatively under-the-radar they were. ("Pitch Black" has become less so in recent years.) In both movies the hero undergoes a transformation, both fight monsters of the seemingly, or truly, inhuman type, and both are assisted along their way by a motley crew of people. Both movies, as my Dad would say, are redemptive and I can never resist redemption. (Both heroes also have remarkable voices and for those who know me, you know I love a good voice.) I've also had an assortment of accompanying snacks for these two, but for the faint of stomach, I would suggest something simple. Some salted nuts and iced tea sound good - but maybe that's just because I'm craving salt right now.
As stated, I'm new to this, but please accept this first cyber-offering.
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Pitch Black & The 13th Warrior also both have positive portrayals of Muslim characters (a rarity to begin with, but even more so in a Sci-Fi film and a Fantasy picture).
Also, the Beowulf update of 13th Warrior is a nice pairing with the dwindling hero band in Pitch Black.
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