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  Amazing cast (Alan Rickman kinda steals the show), fast pace, Grabthar's hammer, impressive special effects, historical documents, chompers, rock monster, tentacles, great story.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.

COPYCAT (1995)

There's a new serial killer in town.  Except that's he's the same as the old serial killers.  Say wut?  That's right, it's a copycat.  Meow!  After respected criminal psychologist Sigourney Weaver falls victim to a failed attack by a deranged murderer she goes into seclusion (and he goes to prison), but the appearance of this new killer and the local police's complete failure of an investigation cause her to reach out to help.  But it's gonna be a challenge cause he's definitely done his homework.

COPYCAT fell into obscurity compared to other serial killer movies of the 90's (THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, NATURAL BORN KILLERS, SEVEN), but it's still a good film.  It might not have the same unique flair that those films, but with an impressive cast, fast pace,serial killer references,  solid acting, nostalgic 90's technology, a fun story and crazy hacker skillz.  I enjoyed it.  Although I was sad that we never got a good look at Sigourney's squirrel cover.