Thus spake "The Wanderer"  :

>The Andromeda Strain (1971)
>
>" When a satellite crashes in New Mexico, scientists race against the clock
>to stop a deadly virus from spreading in this Oscar-nominated sci-fi classic
>based on Michael Crichton's novel. The probe carried an alien virus that's
>already killed all but two of the residents in the town where it landed, and
>it's up to a team of scientists to isolate and stop the virus.  " - NetFlix
>
>
>For some unknowable reason A&E decided to remake The Andromeda Strain.  In
>the original film you could really believe the scenario and the scientific
>team looking for answers.  The new version is a total mess.  We get corrupt
>military and political morons; time travel; a deliberate alien attack; and
>Politically Correct Squad to save the day.    Skip the new version and watch
>the original (hopefully it will get a BluRay release). 

Thanks.  I'll save my money (was going to buy the DVD).  Any
suggestions?  I was thinking dinner at Roy's.  We ate at the one in
Kahana last month.  Thinking about it for our anniversary in a couple
of weeks.
--- SBBSecho 2.12-Win32