Kottke just posted an entry about Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, giving it a five-star rating. First, this is great because I was going to include in a soon-to-be post the very superior sequel, Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey. This is one of a very select group of movies I watched during our honeymoon last week. I was supremely fortunate to find this movie on HBO one morning—the uppermost nonheinous of events during our impulsive honeymoon addendum.

Second, I have a very quick and simple answer to Jason's question, "How on earth is Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure over anyone's head?" Unfortunately, most people tend to look at a thing no further than its skin, taking no effort to peel back anything. 'Bogus Journey' and its predecessor offer much more than the crazy, fluorescent 1980s teenage pop culture. They are literary marvels—mavericks of cinema whose only crime was trying too hard. "White Ninja Comics Bill & Ted are not for the weak of mind. They are a brilliant satirical commentary on controversial worldly issues." The brilliant use of subtlety left most of the public omitted in grasping the true essence, and particularly the proposed graduated revelations throughout (these movies address the core of human concern). They are underrated, overlooked, and only remembered by those fortunate enough to've seen the real value of Bill & Ted. Sure, they're also at the top of the list for comedy, but that takes a backseat to their humane features. I advise everyone to watch these movies. Station.

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