POLTERGEIST (2015)

As far as soulless horror remakes go this POLTERGEIST remake was..watchable.

If you've already seen the original, then you already know the story: suburban family of five, little girl talks to ghosts in the TV, things go bump in the night, the creepy tree grabs the boy, the little girl gets pulled into a portal in the closet, paranormal investigators are called in, gadgets and cameras, a rope is put into the closet portal and exits out of the living room ceiling portal, girl's rescued, ghosts are still pissed, family drives away.  The End.

I wasn't expecting much from this needless remake and I didn't get much.  The whole thing was just a pointless cash grab.  I could talk about how the added "financial hardship" storyline made little sense, but honestly it probably just comes down to the writers being lazy or simply not caring.  Poor acting, charmless story, average special effects, teenage daughter looking hot as fook, a song by Bleached, unsatisfying ending, no neighbors and a guy with a dorky hat.

Seeing talented actors like Jared Harris and Sam Rockwell wasting their time in soulless fluff like this kinda made me sad.

Part 1 - Poltergeist (1982)
Part 2 - Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986)
Part 3 - Poltergeist III (1988)

GALAXY QUEST (1999)

"By Grabthar's hammer, by the suns of Worvan, you shall be avenged."

Don't let the fact you don't know anything about "Star Trek" stop you from watching this delightful and skillfully written space comedy.

Many years after the science fiction show "Galaxy Quest" was cancelled, the stars rely on appearance gigs (conventions, store openings, etc.) for money.  They're a jaded group but still appreciate their dedicated fans.  One day the Captain (Tim Allen) is approached by a group of real life aliens asking for his help.  He mistakenly thinks they want him for a paid appearance so he agrees.  Not to lose out on a gig some of his co-stars (Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell) tag along and end up getting involved in the middle of a huge interplanetary war between the peaceful humanoids aliens and the warlike talking insect-reptile aliens.

Not only is it a brilliant satire of "Star Trek" but it's also an respectful (and touching) tribute to fandom in general.  Amazing cast (Alan Rickman kinda steals the show), fast pace, Grabthar's hammer, impressive special effects, historical documents, chompers, rock monster, tentacles, great story.  GALAXY QUEST is a excellent film that can be enjoyed over and over again.  Highly recommended.