papasmurf Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 OK, difficult to choose I realize, so your top 3, in no order of preference, is easier. I'll start this sort of "Poll" type-thread. A. 2001: A Space Odyssey B. Blade Runner C. Alien OK, now, who's next? C'mon, participate, this will be fun! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurf Posted July 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Oh, and 1 or 2 "Oddball" SF films that are kind of hokey, silly, or spoofs, "Guilty pleasures" you know are just personal films, you liked but didn't talk about! Some film considered at "Stinker", but you enjoyed! my choices are: A. A boy and his dog B. Dark Star Both kind of silly, but very enjoyable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLFoster Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Well, mine would have to be: 1) Star Wars (the only movie I saw more than once in a theater until LOTR) 2) Star Trek VI 3) Close Encounters of the Third Kind And my "guilty pleasures" are" 1) Galaxy Quest 2) Mars Attacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurf Posted July 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Well, mine would have to be: 1) Star Wars (the only movie I saw more than once in a theater until LOTR) 2) Star Trek VI 3) Close Encounters of the Third Kind And my "guilty pleasures" are" 1) Galaxy Quest 2) Mars Attacks Good choices, all good "stuff"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Okay my top 3 are 1-The Day the Earth Stood Still 2-Gojira(the orginal japanese version of Godzila) 3-Them! Runners up Star Wars (the orginal, what is now called Episode 4) Star Trek, First Contact Terminator Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulBradley Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Silent Running. Always brings me to tears at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David M. Knights Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 No one has mentioned the greatest Sci-Fi film of all time. Forbidden Planet. It is fantastic. Holds up even today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurf Posted July 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Silent Running. Always brings me to tears at the end. Oh yeah, hard to watch that one, huey, dewey and louie, and that Joan Baez music as the "Last Forest" drifts off in space, with the little bot, alone, watering a tree, real heart-breaker. Dern was amazing in that role, good one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurf Posted July 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 No one has mentioned the greatest Sci-Fi film of all time. Forbidden Planet. It is fantastic. Holds up even today. To each their own, but it is a "Classic" SF film, right up there with "War of the Worlds" and "When Worlds Collide", I told you this was going to be fun, but tough to make definitive choices! So many wonderful Films, making a choice of top 3 is very difficult. And remember, the "runners up" are 2 "Spoofs", or what I call "guilty pleasures". Not serious films, but more along the lines of a "B" movie, that was not considered a "Classic" or a "Blockbuster", more like if you enjoyed the overall silliness of a film like "Plan 9 from outer Space". Very much like something Joel, and his bot friends, would joke around with, on "Mystery Science Theater 3000". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurf Posted July 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 1. Star Wars-Episode 4: A New Hope 2. Transformers 3. Plan 9 From Outer Space 4. Logan's Run or Soylent Green Love all of those!!! "Soylent Green....is....PEOPLE!!!!"....aaargggh....." Good choices!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David M. Knights Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Soylent Green is better with a little ketchup. ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurf Posted July 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Soylent Green is better with a little ketchup. ^_^ Really? I can see that, would work at Christmas, festive colorations! You may have a point my dear fellow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Delano Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Definitely Blade Runner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurf Posted July 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Definitely Blade Runner EXCELLENT CHOICE!! It is quite a "Cult Phenomenon" and many Sci-Fi lover's agree, that although there are countless, superb Science-Fiction films, "Blade Runner" used all the best elements of the genre, to it's fullest application, in that film. Not saying "It's the Best", but it is to many people I know in the Industry, as well as everyday fans, and especially, with the "Hard-Core" Sci-Fi crowd. Notice that my signature is "Do Androids dream of electric Sheep?" which is the original title of the book by Phillip K. Dick, "Blade Runner" was felt to be a more marketable name for the film. The implications of the title are far reaching, and intensely spiritual. The question raised in this tale is "When does a machine, a creation of man, equal man, and gains "Sentience", self-awareness. Does it then possess a soul?" Heavy stuff boys and girls! The last scene, where Rutger Haur, who plays The "Android", Roy Batty, saves Decker's (Harrison Ford) life, and speaks of his travels to "The Rings of Orion" is legendary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClareWentzel Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Enemy Mine should be added. I agree with your one and two. For a GP, how about the original "Thing" with James Arness as the giant carrot and "The Blob" with a young Steve McQueen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Delano Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 It is quite a "Cult Phenomenon" Not only that, but it remains culturally (and socially) relevant. On a lighter note, how about an 80's sci-fi film - "The Stuff" it was 'The Blob' meets 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurf Posted July 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Not only that, but it remains culturally (and socially) relevant. On a lighter note, how about an 80's sci-fi film - "The Stuff" it was 'The Blob' meets 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'. Saw it, a definite "Guilty Pleasure" vote on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurf Posted July 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Enemy Mine should be added. I agree with your one and two. For a GP, how about the original "Thing" with James Arness and the giant carrot and "The Blob" with a young Steve McQueen. Oh, "The Thing" is a Classic, and is in my "Top Ten" as is "Day of the Triffids", but I just want you to wittle it down to 3. "Enemy Mine" is excellent, a very well done film, with a superb cast and writers! "The Blob" is a Cult-Classic, and probably ranks as a "Guilty Pleasure". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmorrissette Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Hmmm: 1. Alien or Aliens (Sigourney in the underwear / space suit thing- sigh) 2. Them 3. Original Godzilla 4. Blade Runner 5. The Terminator 6. The Day the Earth Stood Still 7. Forbidden Planet 8. Pitch Black 9. Predator 10. Star Wars- A New Hope Guilty Pleasure- Heavy Metal or Judge Dredd (Diane Lane and the ABC War Robot) Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 GP's gotta be Starship Trooper (thank you Ms. Meyer and Ms. Sheen) 1.Star Trek IV (thank you Ms. Hicks) 2.Logan's Run (thank you Ms. Agutter) 3.Aliens (thank you Ms. Weaver) Dang, seems to be a pattern. . . Original Thing was the first VHS tape I ever purchased. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurf Posted July 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Hmmm: 1. Alien or Aliens (Sigourney in the underwear / space suit thing- sigh) 2. Them 3. Original Godzilla 4. Blade Runner 5. The Terminator 6. The Day the Earth Stood Still 7. Forbidden Planet 8. Pitch Black 9. Predator 10. Star Wars- A New Hope Guilty Pleasure- Heavy Metal or Judge Dredd (Diane Lane and the ABC War Robot) Dave All good choices! Yep, "Ripley" was a cutie back then, and I always had a thing for Ms. Lane! And, Diane Lane in a very bad mood in "Judge Dredd"! "HEY LEGGO' MY GIRL OR I'LL.....I'LL.....USE SARCASM!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurf Posted July 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 GP's gotta be Starship Trooper (thank you Ms. Meyer and Ms. Sheen) 1.Star Trek IV (thank you Ms. Hicks) 2.Logan's Run (thank you Ms. Agutter) 3.Aliens (thank you Ms. Weaver) Dang, seems to be a pattern. . . Original Thing was the first VHS tape I ever purchased. Mike Good choices, yep, sci-fi Babes may influence your choices, nothing wrong with that! Saaayyyy, why is your life crystal all covered up with bandages? Sandman! We have a "runner"!! She was gorgeous in this outfit, Meow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhein Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 The orginal "The Day the Earth Stood Still" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David M. Knights Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 The orginal "The Day the Earth Stood Still" Always a great choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurf Posted July 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 In my "top ten" list, "Klaatu Nikto Baratta", and an excellent choice that has come up a few times, big favorite around here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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