| Posted by: Howard Brazee at March 11, 2008, 6:57 am | | Topic: Top Ten Movie Quotes from Science Fiction Forum: groupsrv | | In article wrote: Quote:If Dracula is arguably science fiction, then _The Wizard of Oz_ is absolutely science fiction -- just think of the vital roles the science of meteorology and the physics of hot air ballooning play in the story. I find even more fun the argument that _Singing in the Rain_ is science fiction, showing the effect that new technology has on society. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Bill Anderson at March 10, 2008, 7:36 pm | | Topic: Top Ten Movie Quotes from Science Fiction Forum: groupsrv | | Howard Brazee wrote: Quote:In article wrote: The most well-known line in all of science fiction, the one vast numbers of people from nine to ninety will recognize, is "E.T. phone home." Besides Star Wars, Frankenstein is science fiction, and arguably Dracula. I contend that ore people know "I don't drink,... blood". If Dracula is arguably science fiction, then _The Wizard of Oz_ is absolutely science fiction -- just think of the vital roles the science of meteorology and the physics of hot air ballooning play in the story. So clearly that makes "I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore" the top movie quote from science fiction. Or "Ding dong the witch is dead?" Or practically the entire script? Whatever, there's no doubt I'm right once again. -- Bill Anderson I am the Mighty Favog | | Static Link |
| Posted by: David Matthews at March 11, 2008, 2:55 pm | | Topic: Top Ten Movie Quotes from Science Fiction Forum: groupsrv | | "Howard Brazee" wrote: If Dracula is arguably science fiction, then _The Wizard of Oz_ is absolutely science fiction -- just think of the vital roles the science of meteorology and the physics of hot air ballooning play in the story. I find even more fun the argument that _Singing in the Rain_ is science fiction, showing the effect that new technology has on society. Not really fiction. Most of the incidents used for comic effect in _Singing in the Rain_ did actually happen in Hollywood with the advent of sound. Dave in Toronto | | Static Link |
| Posted by: David Oberman at March 11, 2008, 1:12 am | | Topic: Top Ten Movie Quotes from Science Fiction Forum: groupsrv | | Bill Anderson wrote: Quote:Besides Star Wars, Frankenstein is science fiction, and arguably Dracula. I contend that ore people know "I don't drink,... blood". If Dracula is arguably science fiction, then _The Wizard of Oz_ is absolutely science fiction -- just think of the vital roles the science of meteorology and the physics of hot air ballooning play in the story. Bill, I'd say it's also "social science fiction" -- specifically the psychology of dreams. Quote:Whatever, there's no doubt I'm right once again. I sure as heck don't argue with you! ____ Moritz is up to it again, this time confusing the cadenza with the credenza. -- Beethoven, 1804 | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Derek Janssen at March 11, 2008, 3:05 pm | | Topic: Top Ten Movie Quotes from Science Fiction Forum: groupsrv | | Howard Brazee wrote: Quote:In article wrote: If Dracula is arguably science fiction, then _The Wizard of Oz_ is absolutely science fiction -- just think of the vital roles the science of meteorology and the physics of hot air ballooning play in the story. I find even more fun the argument that _Singing in the Rain_ is science fiction, showing the effect that new technology has on society. But if it's fiction about the dawn of a *past* new technology that's already taken hold in the real world, wouldn't that make it steampunk? Derek Janssen ejanss1@verizon.net | | Static Link |
| Posted by: RichA at March 18, 2008, 12:13 pm | | Topic: Arthur C. Clarke dies Forum: groupsrv | | BBC: Arthur C. Clarke, the author of over a hundred science fiction books, has died in Sri Lanka aged 90. Finally! Instead of worthless, drug-addicted movie "stars" we see man whose death actually can be mourned without shame. Clarke was a worthy human being, a genius at science and the writing of science fiction and an inspiration for good movies. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: chasingbanky at January 31, 2008, 4:51 am | | Topic: serious sci-fi by serious directors Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by Hoosier91 Would you consider Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind sci-fi at all? The idea of it is science fiction, isn't it? That was completely science fiction... One of my favorites. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Al at March 19, 2008, 4:34 am | | Topic: Arthur C. Clarke dies Forum: groupsrv | | On Mar 18, 5:13 pm, RichA wrote: Quote:BBC: Arthur C. Clarke, the author of over a hundred science fiction books, has died in Sri Lanka aged 90. Finally! Instead of worthless, drug-addicted movie "stars" we see man whose death actually can be mourned without shame. Clarke was a worthy human being, a genius at science and the writing of science fiction and an inspiration for good movies. Alas! Less than a month before the 40th anniversary of the premiere of 2001:A Space Odyssey....... | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Flasherly at March 18, 2008, 5:39 pm | | Topic: Arthur C. Clarke dies Forum: groupsrv | | On Mar 18, 6:13 pm, RichA wrote: Quote:BBC: Arthur C. Clarke, the author of over a hundred science fiction books, has died in Sri Lanka aged 90. Finally! Instead of worthless, drug-addicted movie "stars" we see man whose death actually can be mourned without shame. Clarke was a worthy human being, a genius at science and the writing of science fiction and an inspiration for good movies. I started, mostly, with Heinlein. -- A citizen has the courage to make the safety of the human race their personal responsibility. -Johnny Rico | | Static Link |
| Posted by: moviePig at March 18, 2008, 12:22 pm | | Topic: Arthur C. Clarke dies Forum: groupsrv | | On Mar 18, 5:13 pm, RichA wrote: Quote:BBC: Arthur C. Clarke, the author of over a hundred science fiction books, has died in Sri Lanka aged 90. Finally! Instead of worthless, drug-addicted movie "stars" we see man whose death actually can be mourned without shame. Clarke was a worthy human being, a genius at science and the writing of science fiction and an inspiration for good movies. Although your accompanying animosity makes it terribly difficult to agree... yes, Clarke was a giant... (and one of those from whom I'd most like to hear what he sees now...) -- - - - - - - - - YOUR taste at work... http://www.moviepig.com | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Cup of Jabba at December 7, 2007, 6:40 pm | | Topic: Top 5 Fantasy Films of All Time Forum: Film Hobbit | | Fantasy Films vs Science Fiction Films!!! Okay. Getting back to the old argument, just in case anyone has any doubts about what is what. Here are some facts I found on the internet about Fantasy and Sci Fi. Fantasy films are films with fantastic themes, usually involving magic, supernatural events, make-believe creatures, or exotic fantasy worlds. The genre is considered to be distinct from science fiction film and horror film, although the genres do overlap. The boundaries of the fantasy literary genre are not well-defined, and the same is therefore true for the film genre as well. Some critics classify the Star Wars films as Science Fantasy rather than Science Fiction. Note, for example, the similarites in composition of this Star Wars DVD Cover (above) to that of Conan the Barbarian cover below. Article Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantasy_films Science fiction (abbreviated SF or sci-fi with varying punctuation and case) is a broad genre of fiction that often involves speculations based on current... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: Steven L. at March 17, 2008, 6:53 pm | | Topic: Which Nation Saves The World? Forum: groupsrv | | John Doe wrote: Quote:"Steven L." wrote: In most science fiction movies, it's always American scientists and/or the American military and/or ordinary American folks who save the world from destruction. "Independence Day" is just one of those. In some science fiction movies, Japan saves the world (or at least has an active part in it). Godzilla movies, Rodan movies, etc.. There are one or two where Britain saves the world. You mean like every James Bond movie. Well, yeah, I don't usually think of James Bond as "science fiction" though. -- Steven L. Email: sdlitvin@earthlinkNOSPAM.net Remove the NOSPAM before replying to me. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Anim8rFSK at March 17, 2008, 8:36 pm | | Topic: Which Nation Saves The World? Forum: groupsrv | | In article wrote: Quote:John Doe wrote: "Steven L." wrote: In most science fiction movies, it's always American scientists and/or the American military and/or ordinary American folks who save the world from destruction. "Independence Day" is just one of those. In some science fiction movies, Japan saves the world (or at least has an active part in it). Godzilla movies, Rodan movies, etc.. There are one or two where Britain saves the world. You mean like every James Bond movie. Well, yeah, I don't usually think of James Bond as "science fiction" though. Hmm. Moonraker? -- Star Trek 09: No Shat, No Show. http://www.disneysub.com/board/noshat.jpg | | Static Link |
| Posted by: creekin111 at February 3, 2008, 3:50 am | | Topic: 2007 in review Forum: JoBlo | | Regrettably, I must inform that Transformers was a major science fiction hit this year. Michael Bay's best film, which is saying absolutely nothing. Who would have thought that in 2004 that Bay would direct a better science fiction film than Spielberg (War of the Worlds) in the next 3 years? Ugh... I feel dirty, have to take a shower now. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Howard Brazee at March 10, 2008, 7:13 pm | | Topic: Top Ten Movie Quotes from Science Fiction Forum: groupsrv | | In article wrote: Quote:The most well-known line in all of science fiction, the one vast numbers of people from nine to ninety will recognize, is "E.T. phone home." Besides Star Wars, Frankenstein is science fiction, and arguably Dracula. I contend that ore people know "I don't drink,... blood". | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Halmyre at April 14, 2008, 4:29 pm | | Topic: Which Nation Saves The World? Forum: groupsrv | | In article wrote: In article wrote: John Doe wrote: "Steven L." wrote: In most science fiction movies, it's always American scientists and/or the American military and/or ordinary American folks who save the world from destruction. "Independence Day" is just one of those. In some science fiction movies, Japan saves the world (or at least has an active part in it). Godzilla movies, Rodan movies, etc.. There are one or two where Britain saves the world. You mean like every James Bond movie. Well, yeah, I don't usually think of James Bond as "science fiction" though. Hmm. Moonraker? Bond never seems to age all that much, either. You've never seen "View To A Kill"?!? -- Halmyre That's you that is. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Russell Watson at March 18, 2008, 10:19 pm | | Topic: Arthur C. Clarke dies Forum: groupsrv | | On Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:22:27 -0700 (PDT), moviePig wrote: Quote:On Mar 18, 5:13 pm, RichA wrote: BBC: Arthur C. Clarke, the author of over a hundred science fiction books, has died in Sri Lanka aged 90. Finally! Instead of worthless, drug-addicted movie "stars" we see man whose death actually can be mourned without shame. Clarke was a worthy human being, a genius at science and the writing of science fiction and an inspiration for good movies. Although your accompanying animosity makes it terribly difficult to agree... yes, Clarke was a giant... (and one of those from whom I'd most like to hear what he sees now...) "It's full of stars...." - David Bowman | | Static Link |
| Posted by: ilovemovies at March 1, 2007, 9:04 am | | Topic: Ultraviolet 5/10 Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by Shockwave ..battle of the bad sci-fi? No way! I loved the Matrix Reloaded and Aeon Flux. Yep, not just liked but loved Aeon Flux. It's a great piece of science fiction action/adventure. Admittedly the acting in the movie isn't really one of the strong suits. Charlize Theron is merely just okay as the title character and Sophie Okenedo, so great in her oscar nominated performance in Hotel Rwanda, is shockingly flat here. And the movie isn't without it's flaws (more development on the rebellion and in particular, Frances McDormand's character would have been nice). Still, despite it's flaws, Aeon Flux is exciting and smart science fiction. Midway through the movie there is an absolutely GREAT twis that I didn't see coming and made an already cool movie into a really fascinating and intriguing and even thought provoking one as well. This is the kind of science fiction movie I love. It contains ideas. Yes, there is action. But the ideas aren't used as window dressing for the action. I... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: Neil Coward at July 18, 2004, 11:23 pm | | Topic: why does zombie movies have to be about zombies taking over? Forum: groupsrv | | Arthur C Clarke used the following definition to distinguish between Fantasy and Science fiction. He said that fantasy is what can't happen but we might want it to e.g Harry Potter magic etc whereas Science fiction is stuff that could happen but we probably wouldn't want it to eg 'The Thing" - my examples by the way. So if in the Graduate benjamine was a robot, then yes it would make it science fiction. However it would be a poor sci fi story cos the fact that he is a robot is not at all relevant to the plot so why not have him as a normal man? So if you are just asking about definitions, I'd go along with Arthur C Clarkes definition "last bingo in texas" <lastbingotexas@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:c531cab7.0407181101.ee5d683@posting.google.com... Quote:take 'the graduate' or 'the godfather'. change absolutely nothing but have the writer/director of the movie say in intereviews that benjamin braddock is supposed to be a robot or barzini is really an extraterrestial disguised as a human. would tho... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: Avoid normal situations. at April 14, 2008, 4:15 pm | | Topic: Which Nation Saves The World? Forum: groupsrv | | In rec.arts.movies.past-films Anim8rFSK wrote: Quote:In article wrote: John Doe wrote: "Steven L." wrote: In most science fiction movies, it's always American scientists and/or the American military and/or ordinary American folks who save the world from destruction. "Independence Day" is just one of those. In some science fiction movies, Japan saves the world (or at least has an active part in it). Godzilla movies, Rodan movies, etc.. There are one or two where Britain saves the world. You mean like every James Bond movie. Well, yeah, I don't usually think of James Bond as "science fiction" though. Hmm. Moonraker? Bond never seems to age all that much, either. -- alt.flame Special Forces "The world is turning into a cesspool of imbeciles." -- Harlan Ellison | | Static Link |
| Posted by: j7wild at January 26, 2008, 11:08 am | | Topic: Quantum Of Solace (James Bond 22, 2008) Forum: Movie List | | This title is getting poor reaction from the public (who never read an Ian Fleming's novel and/or are not die hard Bond fans). the comments ranges from what kind of S***** title is that? to that title is not going to sell tickets! to is this a science fiction movie? (because when they hear the word 'Quantum', they associate it with science fiction like the tv show 'quantum leap') to that doesn't sound like the title of a Bond film!! Morons!! | | Static Link |
| Posted by: trotsky at March 19, 2008, 7:22 am | | Topic: Arthur C. Clarke dies Forum: groupsrv | | moviePig wrote: Quote:On Mar 18, 5:13 pm, RichA wrote: BBC: Arthur C. Clarke, the author of over a hundred science fiction books, has died in Sri Lanka aged 90. Finally! Instead of worthless, drug-addicted movie "stars" we see man whose death actually can be mourned without shame. Clarke was a worthy human being, a genius at science and the writing of science fiction and an inspiration for good movies. Although your accompanying animosity makes it terribly difficult to agree... yes, Clarke was a giant... (and one of those from whom I'd most like to hear what he sees now...) Yes, and that certainly was a touching eulogy by Rich, wasn't it? I doubt Clarke would've approved. If only we could get Rich to move to Sri Lanka in homage to him. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Anim8rFSK at March 10, 2008, 9:29 pm | | Topic: Top Ten Movie Quotes from Science Fiction Forum: groupsrv | | In article wrote: Quote:Howard Brazee wrote: In article wrote: The most well-known line in all of science fiction, the one vast numbers of people from nine to ninety will recognize, is "E.T. phone home." Besides Star Wars, Frankenstein is science fiction, and arguably Dracula. I contend that ore people know "I don't drink,... blood". I can allow _Frankenstein_, but _Dracula_ is horror not sci-fi. There's no pretense of science in the Undead living on the blood of the living. What he said. I like the phrase "pretense of science" -- an excellent description for Frankenstein. -- Star Trek 09: No Shat, No Show. http://www.disneysub.com/board/noshat.jpg | | Static Link |
| Posted by: spacemonkey at May 20, 2008, 1:04 pm | | Topic: Great Film, Bad Video Game Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by SpoonMan999 It was ok, I'll admit it entertained me, but he was so much more bad ass in Pitch Black and the whole film was just nowhere near as good as the original. The way I see it, they are both two completely different films. Both good in their own right. I love the original Pitch Black because its basically a smaller scaled "monster movie". Its a more straight forward horror science fiction film. A small cast, creepy crawlies and space ships. You know, sci fi horror at its best. The second one suddenly gives a 360 and turns into an epic science fiction film. Something similar to big science fiction films like Dune. In fact, Id go as far as saying that Chronicles of Riddickwas like mixing Conan the Barbarian and Dune all into one. Not a bad mix if you ask me. Too bad not many people liked Chronicles, it could have been the beginning of an epic story. Unfortunately audiences didnt go see it enough to continue the franchise. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: regina at December 18, 2007, 2:43 pm | | Topic: Jumper Forum: DVD TV | | Jumper is an upcoming 2008 science fiction film based on the 1992 science fiction novel Jumper by Steven Gould. The film is directed by Doug Liman and stars Samuel L. Jackson, Hayden Christensen, and Rachel Bilson. It is slated for a February 14, 2008 release. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Halmyre at April 18, 2008, 12:02 pm | | Topic: Which Nation Saves The World? Forum: groupsrv | | In article wrote: In article wrote: John Doe wrote: "Steven L." wrote: In most science fiction movies, it's always American scientists and/or the American military and/or ordinary American folks who save the world from destruction. "Independence Day" is just one of those. In some science fiction movies, Japan saves the world (or at least has an active part in it). Godzilla movies, Rodan movies, etc.. There are one or two where Britain saves the world. You mean like every James Bond movie. Well, yeah, I don't usually think of James Bond as "science fiction" though. Hmm. Moonraker? Bond never seems to age all that much, either. You've never seen "View To A Kill"?!? This is part of my theory that James Bond is actually Doctor Who. Whenever old age starts creeping on him, he regenerates. Simple. Heh, Moore was actually older than Connery when he got the part! -- Halmyre That's you that is. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Frank R.A.J. Maloney at March 10, 2008, 7:23 pm | | Topic: Top Ten Movie Quotes from Science Fiction Forum: groupsrv | | Howard Brazee wrote: Quote:In article wrote: The most well-known line in all of science fiction, the one vast numbers of people from nine to ninety will recognize, is "E.T. phone home." Besides Star Wars, Frankenstein is science fiction, and arguably Dracula. I contend that ore people know "I don't drink,... blood". I can allow _Frankenstein_, but _Dracula_ is horror not sci-fi. There's no pretense of science in the Undead living on the blood of the living. -- Frank in Seattle ____ Frank Richard Aloysius Jude Maloney "Millennium hand and shrimp." | | Static Link |
| Posted by: dman476 at July 30, 2007, 1:25 am | | Topic: What film/s did everyone watch today?? Redux Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by Moviefan02000 As a movie fan, I've never been a fan of the science fiction genre. Outside of the Star Wars films, there are very few sci-fi films that I deeply enjoy. While Sunshine isn't 100% a science fiction film, I will gladly add it to the ever so short list of sci-fi films that I loved. There was not one moment in the film that I was not in awe of what was happening on screen, whether it be because of the absolutely beautiful visuals or the heroic characters that were being portrayed on screen. The ending was one of the most beautiful things I've seen in years and even brought tears to my eyes. All of the acting is fantastic but Cillian Murphy is definitely the stand out. He plays one of the best characters of the year and his heroic performance is just fascinating. I absolutely loved this film. So few films are perfect these days but Sunshine is one of the few that are. A masterful achievement in not only science fiction, but in film making in general. 10/10 (A+) Awesome! @... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: John Doe at March 17, 2008, 12:57 pm | | Topic: Which Nation Saves The World? Forum: groupsrv | | "Steven L." wrote: Quote:In most science fiction movies, it's always American scientists and/or the American military and/or ordinary American folks who save the world from destruction. "Independence Day" is just one of those. In some science fiction movies, Japan saves the world (or at least has an active part in it). Godzilla movies, Rodan movies, etc.. There are one or two where Britain saves the world. You mean like every James Bond movie. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: spacemonkey at March 20, 2008, 11:25 am | | Topic: What are your thoughts on 2001: A Space Odyssey? Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by DaMovieMan I have the book and started reading but never got around to finishing it for various reasons, though I definitely intend to read the whole thing soon. I intend on reading it an its sequels. Also, Im extremely interested in reading Childhoods End and Randezvous with Rama, they both sound so freaking interesting! Quote: Originally Posted by DaMovieMan Kubrick's film is, simply put, the best science fiction film ever created. It completely revolutionized the whole sci-fi genre and influenced every director who dabbled in sci-fi after it, influencing people until this very day. If you love visual storytelling I don't see how this film can be boring. Agree, it has influenced so many science fiction films... Most recently I saw a bit of 2001 in Danny Boyle's Sunshine and in Steven Soderbergh's Solaris. I wonder how many more movies we can mention on this thread that have been influenced in one way or another by 2001. Quote: Originally Posted by DaMovieMan Sad news about Arthu... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: RichA at March 19, 2008, 4:21 am | | Topic: Arthur C. Clarke dies Forum: groupsrv | | On Mar 19, 8:22 am, trotsky wrote: Quote:moviePig wrote: On Mar 18, 5:13 pm, RichA wrote: BBC: Arthur C. Clarke, the author of over a hundred science fiction books, has died in Sri Lanka aged 90. Finally! Instead of worthless, drug-addicted movie "stars" we see man whose death actually can be mourned without shame. Clarke was a worthy human being, a genius at science and the writing of science fiction and an inspiration for good movies. Although your accompanying animosity makes it terribly difficult to agree... yes, Clarke was a giant... (and one of those from whom I'd most like to hear what he sees now...) Yes, and that certainly was a touching eulogy by Rich, wasn't it? I doubt Clarke would've approved. If only we could get Rich to move to Sri Lanka in homage to him. Only if they'd let me shoot Tamil rebels for sport from my porch. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Frank R.A.J. Maloney at April 14, 2008, 5:09 pm | | Topic: Which Nation Saves The World? Forum: groupsrv | | Halmyre wrote: Quote:In article wrote: In article wrote: John Doe wrote: "Steven L." wrote: In most science fiction movies, it's always American scientists and/or the American military and/or ordinary American folks who save the world from destruction. "Independence Day" is just one of those. In some science fiction movies, Japan saves the world (or at least has an active part in it). Godzilla movies, Rodan movies, etc.. There are one or two where Britain saves the world. You mean like every James Bond movie. Well, yeah, I don't usually think of James Bond as "science fiction" though. Hmm. Moonraker? Bond never seems to age all that much, either. You've never seen "View To A Kill"?!? This is part of my theory that James Bond is actually Doctor Who. Whenever old age starts creeping on him, he regenerates. Simple. -- Frank in Seattle ____ Frank Richard Aloysius Jude Maloney "Millennium hand and shrimp." | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Bill Steele at March 11, 2008, 12:26 pm | | Topic: Top Ten Movie Quotes from Science Fiction Forum: groupsrv | | In article wrote: Quote:In article wrote: The most well-known line in all of science fiction, the one vast numbers of people from nine to ninety will recognize, is "E.T. phone home." Besides Star Wars, Frankenstein is science fiction, and arguably Dracula. I contend that ore people know "I don't drink,... blood". In that case, "It's alive!" But for most people today, "May the force be with you" and "Live long and prosper." | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Derek Janssen at March 10, 2008, 7:31 pm | | Topic: Top Ten Movie Quotes from Science Fiction Forum: groupsrv | | Howard Brazee wrote: Quote:In article wrote: The most well-known line in all of science fiction, the one vast numbers of people from nine to ninety will recognize, is "E.T. phone home." Besides Star Wars, Frankenstein is science fiction, and arguably Dracula. I contend that ore people know "I don't drink,... blood". More people probably do, but even *more* don't drink....wine. Derek Janssen (as a matter of fact, they "never" do) ejanss1@verizon.net | | Static Link |
| Posted by: POLgasİ at December 19, 2007, 3:02 pm | | Topic: Jumper Forum: DVD TV | | Quote: Originally Posted by regina Jumper is an upcoming 2008 science fiction film based on the 1992 science fiction novel Jumper by Steven Gould. The film is directed by Doug Liman and stars Samuel L. Jackson, Hayden Christensen, and Rachel Bilson. It is slated for a February 14, 2008 release. valentines day release, HOW sweet | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Anim8rFSK at April 14, 2008, 7:46 pm | | Topic: Which Nation Saves The World? Forum: groupsrv | | In article wrote: Quote:Halmyre wrote: In article wrote: In article wrote: John Doe wrote: "Steven L." wrote: In most science fiction movies, it's always American scientists and/or the American military and/or ordinary American folks who save the world from destruction. "Independence Day" is just one of those. In some science fiction movies, Japan saves the world (or at least has an active part in it). Godzilla movies, Rodan movies, etc.. There are one or two where Britain saves the world. You mean like every James Bond movie. Well, yeah, I don't usually think of James Bond as "science fiction" though. Hmm. Moonraker? Bond never seems to age all that much, either. You've never seen "View To A Kill"?!? This is part of my theory that James Bond is actually Doctor Who. Whenever old age starts creeping on him, he regenerates. Simple. By that reasoning, Inspector Jacques Clouseau is Doctor Who as well. -- Star Trek 09: No Shat, No Show. http://www.disneysub.com/board/noshat.jpg | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Cronos at July 30, 2007, 6:10 am | | Topic: What film/s did everyone watch today?? Redux Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by Moviefan02000 SUNSHINE As a movie fan, I've never been a fan of the science fiction genre. Outside of the Star Wars films, there are very few sci-fi films that I deeply enjoy. While Sunshine isn't 100% a science fiction film, I will gladly add it to the ever so short list of sci-fi films that I loved. There was not one moment in the film that I was not in awe of what was happening on screen, whether it be because of the absolutely beautiful visuals or the heroic characters that were being portrayed on screen. The ending was one of the most beautiful things I've seen in years and even brought tears to my eyes. All of the acting is fantastic but Cillian Murphy is definitely the stand out. He plays one of the best characters of the year and his heroic performance is just fascinating. I absolutely loved this film. So few films are perfect these days but Sunshine is one of the few that are. A masterful achievement in not only science fiction, but in film making in general. 10/10 (A+) [... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: trotsky at March 20, 2008, 8:11 am | | Topic: Arthur C. Clarke dies Forum: groupsrv | | RichA wrote: Quote:On Mar 19, 8:22 am, trotsky wrote: moviePig wrote: On Mar 18, 5:13 pm, RichA wrote: BBC: Arthur C. Clarke, the author of over a hundred science fiction books, has died in Sri Lanka aged 90. Finally! Instead of worthless, drug-addicted movie "stars" we see man whose death actually can be mourned without shame. Clarke was a worthy human being, a genius at science and the writing of science fiction and an inspiration for good movies. Although your accompanying animosity makes it terribly difficult to agree... yes, Clarke was a giant... (and one of those from whom I'd most like to hear what he sees now...) Yes, and that certainly was a touching eulogy by Rich, wasn't it? I doubt Clarke would've approved. If only we could get Rich to move to Sri Lanka in homage to him. Only if they'd let me shoot Tamil rebels for sport from my porch. The only thing you have the balls to do is shoot your mouth off. Sorry. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: red bear at January 26, 2008, 8:50 pm | | Topic: Quantum Of Solace (James Bond 22, 2008) Forum: Movie List | Quote: Originally Posted by j7wild This title is getting poor reaction from the public (who never read an Ian Fleming's novel and/or are not die hard Bond fans). the comments ranges from what kind of S***** title is that? to that title is not going to sell tickets! to is this a science fiction movie? (because when they hear the word 'Quantum', they associate it with science fiction like the tv show 'quantum leap') to that doesn't sound like the title of a Bond film!! Morons!!
seriously, do you really expect people to read books these days ?? i think you are expecting too much..... personally, i could care less about the title. the movie sounds interesting, but damm... what the hell ever happened to having beautiful Bond girls ?? both of these women are mediocre at best.... damm. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: jmcc at March 20, 2008, 10:08 am | | Topic: Famed SCIFI author Arthur C. Clarke (author of 2001: A Space Odyssey) dies Forum: Movie List | | Science and science-fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke died on March 18, 1:30 am, at age 90, on Sri Lanka. For us here at ML, maybe he will be remembered as the author of the novel on which Stanley Kubrick's movie 2001, a space odyssey was based. Well, if my memory is right, both Kubrick and Clarke worked together to shape the movie and on the preface of the book you can see the initials SK and ACC. I'm on the cellphone now, so it's difficult for me to put links and images. If anyone wants to do it thanks. Also thanks to the UFO UpDates mailing list. | | Static Link |
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