Big Screen: Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Carrie Fisher, Princess Leia. Here is the LINK for photo.

Spoiler Alert: IDK, maybe last paragraph?

If so, I'm sorry! Just so stunning.

I don't think I've ever seen a "Star Wars" film--is that even possible?*--but this one was so hyped that H., who has seen them, got us tickets yesterday for tonite's 7 p.m. 3-D screening at the Bellevue Theatre in Montclair. Long line of ticket holders by 6:15!

Even though I've been in the dark side on this franchise, I was familiar with/have seen these "Star Wars" trademarks: Harrison Ford, Darth Vader, the robot R2-D2, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia with braids wound on her head, and the phrase May the force be with you. Ford and Fisher are in it again; love that. They both look older--of course, since they first appeared in 1977--but she still has a crown of braids.

It was engaging and exciting and the place where the final scene is shot is breathtaking. Looked like Ireland. Yes, per Wikipedia: On July 29, 2014, filming took place over three days at Skellig Michael island off the coast of County Kerry in Ireland....It was a place I'd love to see in person. Absolute edge of the earth. Good night.

TCOY

1. Support group. Had conflicts on Saturdays for weeks, and had to miss. Good to be back!

2. Nap.

3. Movies

4. Bought ingreds to make butternut squash soup tomorrow.

*I follow my friend Kim's blog; she and her friend Liz are movie buffs. And Liz said in a comment to Kim that she saw the 1977 "Star Wars" 12 times! I can't believe I missed the boat [or spaceship].