Frith O’Steen

So Sean and I went to see “Goblet of Fire” at the midnight show on Thursday night (opening night). And…it was REALLY good. And…we were the only ones there not in highschool or chaperoning highschool students. Very strange to hear all conversations around you primarily focused on how badly you think you messed up on the vocab test that day. (For the guy behind us who admitted to/bragged about (hard to tell) getting a ‘D’ on the last quiz - perhaps being at a midnight movie on a school night was not the best idea? Just saying…).

Anyway - the movie was great and overall I was quite pleased with this latest interpretation. Of course, being a die-hard fan I had some things I would have changed, but the entire product in its whole was great and the acting is the best it’s ever been.

Then I went to see it a second time last night - and going in and being able to appreciate it as just a film (without looking to compare it to the book) - it was like 10 times better! I recommend everyone see it twice at least, so that they can thoroughly enjoy the nuances and details. I plan to see it one more time in IMAX as well - should be fantastic!

Now I’m re-reading book 6, and of course Sean has me addicted to the “Pottercasts” from Leaky Cauldron (podcasts from my favorite website) which poor Decker is being subjected to in the car. (Hey, after listening to “Bert’s Blockbusters” ad infinitum, I think it’s my turn to pick what’s on the radio!). Heh. What can I say? HP is a phenomenon among millions for a reason!