Sci-Fi movies.

BlueMak · Dec 19, 2007, 01:19 AM

Share your favourite or just some good enough sci-fi movies that more people should or could see.

Blade Runner Blade Runner (1982)
is my favourite and I also suggest
Colossus: The Forbin Project Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970)
A SUPER cool movie that the Terminator films were sort of based upon, or at least influenced by.

EDIT: PLEASE, don't give away any spoilers.

mkk · Dec 19, 2007, 01:38 AM

The Last Starfighter (1984) The Last Starfighter Movie -The 80s Rewind «
I'm not entirely sure it's worth viewing today since it was so long since I saw it, but at the time it was shining.

I think I've seen Colossus but remember very little of it. I shall endeavor to see it again.

mike2h · Dec 19, 2007, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueMak

Share your favourite or just some good enough sci-fi movies that more people should or could see.

Blade Runner Blade Runner (1982)
is my favourite and I also suggest
Colossus: The Forbin Project Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970)
A SUPER cool movie that the Terminator films were sort of based upon, or at least influenced by.

EDIT: PLEASE, don't give away any spoilers.

just got the new extended directors cut of blade runner - remastered & 5.1 dig to- wont get a chance to watch it for a couple of days but you might want to check it out.

Lowfat · Dec 19, 2007, 03:11 AM

Serenity of course!

others that are good, Gattaca, Vanilla Sky are some other good ones...

I am more of a TV show sci fi guy

cozumel · Dec 19, 2007, 06:11 AM

That old film with Raquel Welch and her marvelous funbags - may have been called 'The Land that Time Forgot'. Alien and Star Wars Trilogy. 'Into the Mouth of Madness', 'Something Wicked This Way Comes' (also a great read).

ferret2004 · Dec 19, 2007, 06:15 AM

Chronicles of Riddick, on hd-dvd of course

calidan · Dec 19, 2007, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by mike2h

just got the new extended directors cut of blade runner - remastered & 5.1 dig to- wont get a chance to watch it for a couple of days but you might want to check it out.

Did you get a hi-def version? I asked for the blu-ray version for Christmas. I plan on watching all them, maybe one or two a day.

The Last Starfighter is one of my favorite movies. Too bad they didn't make anymore.

cozumel · Dec 19, 2007, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mkk

The Last Starfighter (1984) The Last Starfighter Movie -The 80s Rewind «

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Originally Posted by calidan

The Last Starfighter is one of my favorite movies.

I never even saw The First Starfighter'

Judas · Dec 19, 2007, 07:20 AM

Fifth Element

mike2h · Dec 19, 2007, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by calidan

Did you get a hi-def version? I asked for the blu-ray version for Christmas. I plan on watching all them, maybe one or two a day.

this is a hd dvd only release. since i only have a bd player at this time i had to 'settle' for the dvd vers

OmegaRED · Dec 19, 2007, 08:02 PM

My fav Sci-Fi movies:

As a kid:
Flight of the Navigator, Short Circuit and Time Rider

As an Adult:

Terminator 2, Aliens, Predator, Star Wars Trilogy.

I'm a sucker for any movie that's about Time Travel.

calidan · Dec 19, 2007, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mike2h

this is a hd dvd only release. since i only have a bd player at this time i had to 'settle' for the dvd vers

The Blu-ray version came out the same day as the DVD and HD DVD.

Amazon.com: Blade Runner (Five-Disc Complete Collector's Edition) [Blu-ray]: DVD: Harrison Ford,Sean Young,Rutger Hauer,Ridley Scott

And I read that people are again experiencing problems with Warner Bros releases of Blu-ray.

Blu-ray.com - Warner Brothers Blu-ray Blunder... Again

Back on topic:

Has anyone seen the Final Cut of Blade Runner? I heard that there is an added twist to the film. I would say what it is but I don't want to spoil it for anyone.

Tinkerhell · Dec 19, 2007, 08:33 PM

Oooo!!! I forgot I pre-ordered my copy of the Blade Runner collectors edition. Now I've got to go pick it up after work!! Thanks for reminding me.

For my contribution to the OP:

Buckaroo Bonzai
Flash Gordon (Flash! Ahhhhahh, savior of the universe - Queen rofl)
and for something more recent - Slither

Vikingod · Dec 20, 2007, 07:19 PM

I can't believe no one mentioned "Howard the Duck". Very disappointing.

mike2h · Dec 20, 2007, 07:36 PM

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The Blu-ray version came out the same day as the DVD and HD DVD.

sorry, i messed up. the cheapest vers - the 2 disc wich can be had for $13 at bestbuy is not available in hd of any format. the other 2 vers are available in all formats.

mike2h · Dec 20, 2007, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Vikingod

I can't believe no one mentioned "Howard the Duck". Very disappointing.

hope you are having fun there viking. thought it was on the 'all time lame' list

though little whats-her-face romping around the bed in practically nothing was a very good scene

mike2h · Dec 20, 2007, 07:47 PM

something i have never understood about sci fi movies in general. they generally make lots of $$ - usually in direct proportion to the energy/money put in. there is a high demand for quality scifi, there is an overwhelming anount of great material, & yet most scifi movies are subpar productions & there just hasnt been that many made. the same can be said for fantasy movies to.
i realise that this is starting to change, but the movie industry is definetly screwing the pooch imo in both quality & quantity of these types of movies.
hell, scifi channel/other tv has done a better job than the hollywood in a lot of cases.
& dont get me wrong, there are quite a few good movies out there, but i think quite a few of them are considered good because the bar is pretty low.

Vikingod · Dec 20, 2007, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mike2h

though little whats-her-face romping around the bed in practically nothing was a very good scene

I know! I love anthropomorphic duck-women!

Oh, I suppose you were talking about Leah Thompson, nevermind what I said...

BlueMak · Dec 20, 2007, 08:24 PM

Howard the Duck...I thought I was the only one that loved thast film.

mike2h · Dec 20, 2007, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Vikingod

I know! I love anthropomorphic duck-women!

Oh, I suppose you were talking about Leah Thompson, nevermind what I said...

i guess i didnt make it clear... & dont think i will

Senor_Mota · Dec 21, 2007, 01:08 AM

Anything by Terry Gilliam (Time Bandits, 12 Monkeys) and James Cameron.

Dec 19, 2007, 01:19 AM	#1
BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,471 Rep Power: 349 System Specs	Sci-Fi movies. Share your favourite or just some good enough sci-fi movies that more people should or could see. Blade Runner Blade Runner (1982) is my favourite and I also suggest Colossus: The Forbin Project Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970) A SUPER cool movie that the Terminator films were sort of based upon, or at least influenced by. EDIT: PLEASE, don't give away any spoilers. __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.* Last edited by BlueMak; Dec 19, 2007 at 01:28 AM.

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cozumel I'm dangerous but cute... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under the waves... Posts: 3,577 Rep Power: 60 System Specs	That old film with Raquel Welch and her marvelous funbags - may have been called 'The Land that Time Forgot'. Alien and Star Wars Trilogy. 'Into the Mouth of Madness', 'Something Wicked This Way Comes' (also a great read). __________________ Don't worry about money - Be a beach bum! Scuba Rocks

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mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 91 System Specs	something i have never understood about sci fi movies in general. they generally make lots of $$ - usually in direct proportion to the energy/money put in. there is a high demand for quality scifi, there is an overwhelming anount of great material, & yet most scifi movies are subpar productions & there just hasnt been that many made. the same can be said for fantasy movies to. i realise that this is starting to change, but the movie industry is definetly screwing the pooch imo in both quality & quantity of these types of movies. hell, scifi channel/other tv has done a better job than the hollywood in a lot of cases. & dont get me wrong, there are quite a few good movies out there, but i think quite a few of them are considered good because the bar is pretty low. __________________

Dec 20, 2007, 08:24 PM	Thread Starter #19
BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,471 Rep Power: 349 System Specs	Howard the Duck...I thought I was the only one that loved thast film. __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

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