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T2 WHATS UP! January 6 - 12, 2019 While its central theme is bound to draw in those who are suckers for paranormal mystery, the show's take on alien subject matter is less campy conspiracy and more sleek mystery thriller. "Project Blue Book" also attempts to do justice to history by exploring the tension between sincere research efforts on the part of Hynek and potential coverups on the part of the U.S. govern- ment. It seems this last detail is a major theme of the 10 epi- sodes that comprise the mini- series. Seven hundred of the many thousands of cases from Project Blue Book were left of- ficially unresolved. The eerie phenomena involved in the study typically featured sight- ings of unearthly objects and light formations, sometimes moving at impossible speeds, sometimes even having close encounters with government aircrafts. Still unexplained half a century later, these mys- teries are ripe for fictional speculation, and, according to Gillen, "Project Blue Book" satisfies the need for conjec- ture with equal parts intrigue and integrity. Described as a family man as well as a brilliant scientific mind, Hynek's personal life is explored in the show along- side his UFOlogy. As such, Gillen's task as an actor is to portray great depths through his relationships, particularly with Mimi but also with Quinn, the partner foisted on Hynek by the air force. Quinn seems to respect Hynek but also tries to rein in his investi- gative efforts at the govern- ment's behest. Gillen told IGN that one of the most compel- ling aspects of the story is Hynek's ability to keep an open mind, question every- thing in the search for authen- tic truth, and "still retain his credibility as a scientist." Malarkey, whose character is based on an amalgamation of real-life figures involved in Project Blue Book, is as enthu- siastic as Gillen about the depth of character that the two get to explore together. As the weight of the mysterious forces Laura Mennell and Aidan Gillen star in "Project Blue Book" continued on page T10 TV FEATURE A/Health Initiatives 2 x 5 Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease? Agitation and insomnia are just two common symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease. If you are interested in learning more about current research and the management of symptoms, please give us a call at 479-575-9600. Call Health Initiatives Research 479-575-9600 to talk to our staff about current trials and more learning opportunities. ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT? NOW ENROLLING IN CLINICAL TRIALS! Help us discover new treatment options! You might be able to help with clinical research studies looking at potential treatments for mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment.