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Star Trek: First Frontier (2020)
Unbearable
Due to the terrible sound editing, I couldn't follow the dialog. Needed that to get over the less-than-average visuals. I couldn't stay with it, therefore, more than 15 minutes. Those opening 15 were dull and slooooow. It's probably a pretty good movie, later, but I couldn't keep focused on it long enough to find out.
The Flying Saucer (1950)
More Of A Travelogue
It's not a poorly made film. Oh, there are a few "why bother"'s in it, such as the lady looking directly into the camera and screaming in the opening minute. Is it boring? Yes. BUT, kudos to this independent production for actually shooting a lot of the film on location in Juneau and at the Taku Glacier...and, there is a LOT of it! 2/3 of the film is more like travelogue footage. Makes the movie drag, however, since we visited Juneau in 2021, it was WONDERFUL to see the city as it appeared in 1949! Recognized many landmarks, including the 1930s hotel where we stayed. Saw buildings intact that were only ruins, 70+ years later, but still recognizable.
Having been there, scenes such as the leading actress taking the 10-second dip in the glacial lake waters are far more vivid to me than the black-and-white film.
So, if you've been there, or want to see a non-color variation on a Fitzpatrick TravelTalk...