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OT - Best Sci Fi Movie

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goldust40

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Some [!@#%^&^] got mentioned to, not least of which Silent Running & Dark Star. I defy anyone over the age of 19 who has seen either of these in the last 20 years to tell me they are good films.

 

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Have ya seen them in the last 20 years? Have ya? Have ya?

 

All right, I've not seen Dark Star in 15 years. I still enjoyed the bit with the computer wanting to blow up the ship (as far as I can recall). I first saw the film when I was 15, and of course, seeing it over a decade later (on VHS) made me realize that tastes do change and that I was remembering it with rose - tinted specs, but I'd still recommend it. Didn't realize until recently that Carpenter was (obviously!) a Deadhead.

 

You're right about Silent Running though. I did watch a portion of the film when they screened it on the Beeb about 5 years ago, but the last time I saw it from beginning to end, I would've been in my mid teens.

 

So you were close.

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That BY FAR was the best post-Kirk movie (I still love Wrath of Kahn the best). Very good directing by Jonathan Frakes ("no.1"). Didn't the idea that behind the very efficient organization was a woman bother you? On second thought.... 893scratchchin-thumb.gif

 

One great Sci-Fi movie that I haven't seen mentioned is Star Trek: First Contact. That was the movie that turned me into a (mild) Star Trek fan.
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PUNYHUMAN

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To hard to pick one: 20 Million miles to Earth!!

Alien!!!

The Thing!!! The original,& Carpenters

The Day the Earth Stood Still!!

Invasion of the Body Snatchers ,50's version,the concept still scares the hell out of me!!!!

War of the Worlds!!!

Incredible Shrinking Man!!!!-my personal fave!!!! cloud9.gif

There's so many more I could list such as the old AIP Films I used to watch on Chiller Theatre out of New York in the 60's !!!! Wonderful Memories!!!

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There's so many more I could list such as the old AIP Films I used to watch on Chiller Theatre out of New York in the 60's !!!! Wonderful Memories!!!

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Channel 13 out of Rockford, IL had a similar thing on weekends. I remember seeing all of the Creature from the Black Lagoon movies (why I really like this issue:

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) and a host of other grade B, C, D, Z movies.

 

Thanks,

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One great Sci-Fi movie that I haven't seen mentioned is Star Trek: First Contact

 

Good movie, but my nod would have to go to Star Trek 2: the Wrath of Khan. Its one of the very few sci-fi movies that made the sci-fi element a backdrop to the human drama in the story.

 

Oh, and it has, hands down, the greatest musical score of any Sci-fi film, ever.

 

And don't forget: *ahem* "KKKKKHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNN!"

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fingfangfoom

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Pre 1970:

 

Forbidden Planet

Day the Earth Stood Still

Invaders from Mars (original)

Thing from another Planet

Beast From 20,000 Fathoms

 

Post 1970:

 

Planet of the Apes

Alien

Pitch Black

Event Horizon

Split Second

 

 

King Kong (original) gets honorable mention. I wish they would get this out on dvd soon...my vhs is starting to wear thin...

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s-man

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Speaking of Pitch Black...how do you think the new Riddick movie will do? I'll definitely see it. That movies built a huge cult following. cool.gif

 

I saw previews of it last night... it looks ok confused-smiley-013.gif Judi Dench is in it and its about this cult that takes over worlds. I doubt its going to be better then the original.

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Speaking of Pitch Black...how do you think the new Riddick movie will do? I'll definitely see it. That movies built a huge cult following. cool.gif

 

I saw previews of it last night... it looks ok confused-smiley-013.gif Judi Dench is in it and its about this cult that takes over worlds. I doubt its going to be better then the original.

 

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s-man

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I can't believe no one has mentioned "Starship Troopers" or "Robocop" or "Total Recall" yet! Paul Verhoeven is a terrific Sci-Fi guy... minus "Hollow Man," of course. insane.gif

 

the thread asked for the "Best" Sci Fi Movie! 27_laughing.gif

 

actually, i really liked Robocop and Total Recall was decent! thumbsup2.gif

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I can't believe no one has mentioned "Starship Troopers" or "Robocop" or "Total Recall" yet! Paul Verhoeven is a terrific Sci-Fi guy... minus "Hollow Man," of course. insane.gif

 

the thread asked for the "Best" Sci Fi Movie! 27_laughing.gif

 

actually, i really liked Robocop and Total Recall was decent! thumbsup2.gif

 

What was wrong with Starship Troopers?!?!?! Verhoeven makes quite a statement with that film, IMO... 893scratchchin-thumb.gif

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I can't believe no one has mentioned "Starship Troopers" or "Robocop" or "Total Recall" yet! Paul Verhoeven is a terrific Sci-Fi guy... minus "Hollow Man," of course. insane.gif

 

Huh/ Khaos made SENSE???????????? I DID like TROOPERS. Didn't LOVE it but really liked it - especially liked the political implications in the film. TOTAL RECALL????????? Excellent film - especially if you have been able to figure out if Arnold's trip was a Recall Dream or the real thing (the film actually TELLS you this but took me 3 viewings over some time to realize it).

 

ROBOCOP? Yep! Really stuck to the premise, expanded it beautifully and is a fine modern (to my old body) film!

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I can't believe no one has mentioned "Starship Troopers" or "Robocop" or "Total Recall" yet! Paul Verhoeven is a terrific Sci-Fi guy... minus "Hollow Man," of course. insane.gif

 

Huh/ Khaos made SENSE???????????? I DID like TROOPERS. Didn't LOVE it but really liked it - especially liked the political implications in the film. TOTAL RECALL????????? Excellent film - especially if you have been able to figure out if Arnold's trip was a Recall Dream or the real thing (the film actually TELLS you this but took me 3 viewings over some time to realize it).

 

ROBOCOP? Yep! Really stuck to the premise, expanded it beautifully and is a fine modern (to my old body) film!

 

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I can't believe no one has mentioned "Starship Troopers" or "Robocop" or "Total Recall" yet! Paul Verhoeven is a terrific Sci-Fi guy... minus "Hollow Man," of course. insane.gif

 

 

Man who can forget the three boob girlie in Total Recall!!

 

Makes me wish I had three hands! grin.gif

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