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4 great sci-fi movie sequels
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Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015) - photo by Sarah Binghurst
Many people remember seeing Jurassic Park for the first time, whether in theaters in 1993 or on the VCR at home. Now, 22 years later, we have a sequel worthy of its predecessor with Jurassic World.

Here are some other sci-fi movie sequels we hope wont disappoint.

Terminator

It began in 1984 with the original Terminator, but the reboot of the science fiction series, Terminator Genisys, presents an alternate timeline we never saw coming. Thats about all that can be said without risking spoilers.

Arnold Schwarzenegger returns, of course, along with Emilia Clarke, Jai Courtney and Jason Clarke. Terminator Genisys is rated PG-13 and hits theaters July 3just in time for the long weekend.

Star Wars

Star Wars first appeared on screen in 1977, and its no surprise it has become one of the greatest sagas in cinema history. Despite the criticism of Episodes I-III, this epic story excites fans of all ages.

After a decade of waiting, we can finally return to a galaxy far, far away with JJ Abrams newest chapter, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. There are many rumors surrounding this installment, but the production has been kept fairly secret. So, until December when the movie comes to theaters, we will have to be content with this trailer.

Independence Day

When aliens attacked Earth on-screen in 1996, moviegoers cheered as Will Smith kicked some extraterrestrial butt. Independence Day was a blockbuster hit and, in 2016, the sequel is looking to be a summer sensation.

Independence Day: Resurgence wont see the return of Will Smith, and it will be hard to top Bill Pullmans stirring speech from the first one. However, there is every reason to hope this sequel lives up to its predecessor.

Harry Potter

It might not be science fiction, but the magical world of Harry Potter captured the imagination of book-lovers and movie-lovers alike. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them takes place 70 years before Harry and his fellow classmates attend Hogwarts and follows the adventures of author Newt Scamander.

Eddie Redmayne is set to star in the upcoming spin-off, but little else is known. There is a rumor that some of the movie will take place in the United States at another school for witches and wizards. Well have to wait until November 2016 to find out.
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Have You Seen This? Street musician slays with clarinet
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Better than almost every face-melting guitar or drum solo. - photo by Facebook video screenshot

THE BIG EASY — Yeah, yeah, we all know that New Orleans is stuffed to the gills will incredible musicians.

But knowing that fact and then hearing that fact are two different things. You can step into any number of jazz clubs on any given night on Bourbon Street, and you’ll probably be impressed with virtually every act. Or you can sit at home on your comfy couch and watch this featured video.

In the video, you’ll see a woman who is in the groove. She is swinging hard, and wailing on her clarinet with a practiced expertise that makes it sounds so easy.

From note one you’ll be drawn in; your appreciation will grow with every second, and then your face will melt off when you realize how incredible she really is.

If you’ve never played a woodwind or a brass, you may not know everything that comes with a performance like this. Lung capacity and breath control are huge factors in keeping your notes clear and loud, and hitting those high notes is especially difficult.

So when this woman hits that high note and holds it for several seconds, you know you’re dealing with an exceptional musician. It means she has worked hard for years to develop skill on top of her natural talent, and we get to benefit.

It kinda makes you wonder how we let people get away with mumble rap and autotune when talent like this exists in the world.

I wish this video were longer, and I wish I had more information about this woman, but as it is, we’ll just have to appreciate the little flavor of New Orleans jazz posted by the Facebook group Clarinet Life.

Street musician killing it on clarinet

She must have lungs of iron! Its inspiring hearing the upper registers being played so well.

Posted by Clarinet Life on Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Martha Ostergar is a writer who delights in the ridiculous that internet serves up, which means she's more than grateful that she gets to cruise the web for amazing videos to highlight for your viewing pleasure.
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