Culture
‘A beautiful dismantling of cynicism’: why Galaxy Quest is my feelgood movie
Guardian Culture · Leans Left
The latest in our series of writers detailing their most easily rewatched comfort films is an appreciation of a smart, funny and tender ode to fan culture
“By Grabthar’s hammer, by the sons of Worvan … you shall be avenged.”
If you have seen Galaxy Quest, those words may bring you close to tears. They mark the moment when Alan Rickman’s character – a Shakespearean luvvie turned sci-fi sidekick – realises that the ludicrous catchphrase he has reluctantly uttered thousands of times does matter after all.
Read the full story at the original publisher
Guardian Culture →
-
Ghost in the Cell review – Indonesian prison-slasher-satire contains the most unhinged punch-up in decadesGuardian Culture Leans Left3 hours ago
-
Blue for poor, yellow for posh: the London maps exposing centuries of terrible housingGuardian Culture Leans Left4 hours ago
-
Michael Kiwanuka: Fudge review – rough and instinctive, but also lush and alive with melodyGuardian Culture Leans Left5 hours ago
Leave a Reply