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Where have all the good sci-fi films gone (vanity)?
Yours truly
Posted on 02/19/2008 11:03:14 AM PST by rjp2005
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For 2008, we have two horror/slasher types "I Am Legend" (Omega Man remake) and "Death Race" (revisiting the 70's version), another superhero film in "Jumper", and maybe the only true sci-fi attempt, "Babylon A.D.". There was also "Sunshine", a late 90's disaster film leftover, possibly funded by Global Warming-mongers ;)
It will be interesting where they go with re-making The Day the Earth Stood still next December. The "peace in our time" theme will probably be very strong if Hollywood has a say...
Surely they can do better. What about a film depicting a resistance movement in post-war Islamicized Europe? Or a time traveler returning to help stop a nuclear terrorism disaster? Or an elite team responding to a cyber-attack on the electrical grid? Or a scientist accidentally goes in hibernation in Southwest, awakens to see Mexico/China controlling parts of the US. Or a future oil rush in the arctic, with mega companies scrambling for outposts and making claims in the glaciers. Just some ideas.
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02/19/2008 11:03:19 AM PST
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rjp2005
To: rjp2005
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posted on
02/19/2008 11:04:36 AM PST
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squidly
To: rjp2005
Well - the X-files 2 movie is coming out this year I think. That should be more on the “thought-provoking” scheme of things.
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posted on
02/19/2008 11:05:15 AM PST
by
geopyg
(Don't wish for peace, pray for Victory.)
To: rjp2005
I was hoping for a remake of “THEM”
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posted on
02/19/2008 11:06:03 AM PST
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AppyPappy
(If you aren't part of the solution, there is good money to be made prolonging the problem.)
To: rjp2005
The same as where the chidren gone
Gone long time ago...
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posted on
02/19/2008 11:06:38 AM PST
by
Augustinian monk
(Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin - Romans 4:8)
To: rjp2005
as for depth, nothing beats Babylon 5 TOS.
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02/19/2008 11:07:07 AM PST
by
camle
(keep an open mind and someone will fill it full of something for you)
To: squidly
Now that many of the technologies these films predicted are finally here, the declining cost of making thought-provoking indie films (not with Hollywood budgets!) will make many of these stories filmable at last.
To: squidly
Or an elite team responding to a cyber-attack on the electrical grid? John McClane already took care of that one ...
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posted on
02/19/2008 11:08:17 AM PST
by
tx_eggman
("they want to be judged on their intentions, not their results" - libtards official motto)
To: GAY
......................................................."I mean,
that's 'fairy tale' man!"
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posted on
02/19/2008 11:09:29 AM PST
by
evets
(beer)
To: tx_eggman
John McClane already took care of that one ... Well then, let's elect him President!
/jaj
To: rjp2005
a resistance movement in post-war Islamicized Europe
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We can read about that resistance movement right now on Free Republic.
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posted on
02/19/2008 11:10:29 AM PST
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Greg F
(Do you want a guy named Hussein to fix your soul? Michelle Obama thinks you do.)
To: rjp2005
Ain't been the same since 'ole Ed bought the farm.
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02/19/2008 11:10:41 AM PST
by
oh8eleven
(RVN '67-'68)
To: rjp2005
I liked Tim Man although its mini-series presentation probably knocks it out of your category. I do think the wealth of channels available means the innovative stuff gets targeted there, Sarah Connor Chronicles being an example.
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posted on
02/19/2008 11:10:46 AM PST
by
NonValueAdded
(Who Would Montgomery Brewster Choose?)
To: rjp2005
I am surprised that no one has tried to screw up one of my all time favorites with a remake: Forbidden Planet.
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02/19/2008 11:10:53 AM PST
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LRS
(It's time to put Hillary on the 3:10 to Yuma...)
To: rjp2005
Plot and substance sacrificed to special effects grandstanding. Everything is too slick, I like a bit of grittiness.
Among my favorites:
70’s
Soylent Green
Rollerball
Star Wars
80’s
Road Warrior
Blade Runner
To: AppyPappy
Think I’ll watch “The Fifth Element” this evening.
To: evets
I would like to see them make Azimov’s Classic The Foundation Trilogy!
To: camle
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posted on
02/19/2008 11:12:15 AM PST
by
Richard Kimball
(Sure, they'd love to kill me, as long as they can do it without admitting I exist)
To: Dr. Bogus Pachysandra
That’s a good one too.
Bruce Willis is at his best when he’s obviously having fun.
To: rjp2005
I heard they were redoing the first Star Trek - not excited about it, though.
I hope Iron Man is good.
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