Dallas Comic-Con 2013 was AMAZING!

This year's Dallas Comic-Con was the best one yet.  Even with Nathan Fillion canceling at the last minute, it was still awesome!  I was most excited about meeting and talking to Richard Dean Anderson (of MacGyver and Stargate SG-1) so I bought a photo and autograph ticket for him at the event.  He did not disappoint and I fulfilled a childhood dream by finally meeting him and even getting to chat!  He has gotten a little older but the voice and mannerisms were the same.  Such a treat to meet him and he was really nice too!  It made my year!

I was also able to meet Adam Baldwin who starred in Firefly and Chuck among other shows.  He was so nice and signed everyone's autograph with a unique quote from one of his shows.  Mine said "with love and grenades" since I chose a Firefly picture for him to autograph.   Here is a picture of me shaking his hand.  

Another famous celebrity who made an appearance at Dallas Comic-Con was William Shatner (the original Captain Kirk on Star Trek) but because of the lines I was in and the way the panels were set up I never actually saw him in person.  I did see John Noble and Jasika Nicole from Fringe (Walter and Astrid) and Brandon Routh (Superman Returns) which was pretty cool.  

Even with all of the lines and people it was the best Comic-Con yet!  I'm already planning on going next year and hopefully Nathan Fillion will be able to make it this time!  

NCIS:LA Season 4 Finale - Loved It!

     I seriously love this show!  Just like last season, the episode left us on a huge cliffhanger and now I have to wait 4 months to see the conclusion.  ARGH!!!  This post will contain SPOILERS so read below at your own risk if you haven't seen the episode....
     Last season's finale left me wondering if they had changed the character of Callen as it appeared that he committed a heinous crime on live television, killing The Chameleon.  Turns out that was all an illusion (a nice trick by the writers that totally hoodwinked me) and Callen's morality was still intact.  Bringing back this nemesis from the season 3 finale and season 4 premiere was a genius move as The Chameleon already had a history on the show and with this team.  Turns out NCIS needs him to broker a nuclear arms deal with some of his contacts so Callen and Kensi retrieve him from Iran.  Meanwhile Sam and Deeks must be partners even though Sam really wants Callen watching his back.  Their conversation while playing chess in a park is hilarious, by the way and we find out that Sam just doesn't trust Deeks like he trusts Callen.  In previous episodes, Kensi and Deeks have been secretly pining for one another but neither one is willing to put their feelings out there in the open.  However, when Kensi and Deeks are covering Sam and Sam's wife Michelle, Deeks kisses Kensi!  It was so unexpected and so worth it.  You could tell from Deek's face that he really cares for Kensi and the tension they have had lately has really bothered him.   Of course, at that moment Kensi has to rush off to follow Michelle who ends up being caught by two operatives and Deeks has to rescue Sam who is drowning in a pool.  Callen, who has been watching the op now realizes that he has been outplayed by The Chameleon and that his ultimate plan was revenge on Callen and the people he loves.  He may loose the nuke as well as his friends if he can't find a solution.  At the end of the episode, Kensi is caught in a crossfire, Michelle is hanging out a window, Sam is strapped to a chair being electrocuted and Deeks is having his teeth drilled without anesthetic.  Fade to black...to be continued........................ in SEPTEMBER!

Iron Man 3 and The Beginning of the Summer Movie Season

     I saw Iron Man 3 last weekend when it opened and I was pleasantly surprised.  I enjoyed Iron Man but hated Iron Man 2 so I wasn't sure what to expect for this third film.  Thankfully Tony Stark was back to his Avengers self with witty one liners and cool gadgets.  I know Robert Downey Jr. is nearing 50, but he sure doesn't look it.  I hope he decides to play his alter ego at least one more time in the Avengers 2 as I'm not sure I can accept another actor as Tony Stark.  I also liked the insertion of the precocious kid, Harley (played by Ty Simpkins), who saves Tony more than once and The Mandarin (played by Ben Kingsley) who was hilarious and almost stole the show.  Pepper even got a chance to wear the suit and become a superhero herself.  Overall, this was a great popcorn flick that is a great start to the summer movie season for 2013.
     Next weekend I will be busy geeking out over Star Trek Into Darkness and Dallas Comic Con so check back in to see my Star Trek review and get the scoop on William Shatner, Richard Dean Anderson and Nathan Fillion.  Can't Wait!!!