A Movie and a Shark

Good Morning Everyone,

Last night, Mom and I watched The Grey Man movie. Normally, I hold stead-fast to my “Read It, Before You See It” philosophy. However, with whatever illness that I have been battling, viewing seems to be easier on my brain, than reading. (Trust me, I am very annoyed by this statement, but I have accepted it as a symptom. I have been getting more migraines, and concentration is difficult, I have been told it is due to my body fighting for oxygen, although that was 2 months ago, and I am still powering through.)

Mark Greaney’s books have been on my wish list for the past couple of years. (Honestly, I didn’t even know until last month that they had made a movie.) A few years ago, I binge-read 12 of Brad Taylor’s books, so I put a temporary hold on reading stories where one man saves the world. Still have a few more authors on my wish list, and Mark Greaney is near the top.

Let’s get back to the movie… Well, it was good. (Remember, I don’t do spoilers!) The main villain reminded me more of a cartoon villain and the main character seems a bit too pretty for the role, but made it work. (Mom mentioned that they needed a more “pretty” actor, because the true Jack Bauers (her favorite series) wouldn’t work with a young girl.) There are some very cheesy lines, like mentioning a Ken doll… and a very open ending with unanswered questions. Throughout the movie, I was picking up on some Brad Taylor characteristics, but just thought that was how my brain is wired. After the movie, I did research, and realized that it is not really a true adaptation of the first Gray Man book. Still, it was nice to watch something different (I have watched reruns of Elementary and Bones, a LOT) and I look forward to seeing a sequel.

Have you seen The Gray Man or read the books? If you have read the books, tell me which is your favorite? Do you have a series (book or show) recommendation for me?

Now, let’s move on to Sharks!

Today is the start of Shark Week. Now, I have been watching Shark Week for decades. Back when it was just a handful of scientists and cameramen wanting to teach the world about sharks and how we should protect them, and not fear them.

Yes, I still try and watch Shark Week every year. Mostly, I watch the day programming, where they go back, and revisit shows from years ago. I am not a fan of all the antics that have been added to the program. I get it, they need viewers, but to me, it should still be about the science.

You might ask, why am I bringing this up? Well, Andy, one of the cameraman/cinematographers from Shark Week, had posted on Instagram a Mako with a malformed jaw, from human torture, the other day. I commented, asking if he could still eat, because I was concerned about his survival.

AND YESTERDAY, YESTERDAY, Andy liked my comment!!! So yes, I had a fan-grl moment!

Are you a fan of Shark Week? Do you watch conservation shows? I have been obsessed with learning about animals, since I was a little girl taking notes on the animals featured on Kratts’ Creatures or reading about dolphins and echolocation during a summer vacation. What nonfiction animal book do you suggest?

Whether you are reading or watching something this weekend, I hope you all have a superb Sunday!