My most controversial post... may be about Star Trek? (Page 3/5)
2.5 MAR 10, 12:10 PM

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Originally posted by Cliff Pennock:


I haven't watched any STTNG episodes for many years, but I did download and watch a single episode just two weeks ago: "The Inner Light". Somehow this episode touches me tremendously. It reminds me of periods in my own life that feel like an entire lifetime, but in fact only lasted a few years and now are nothing more than a memory.



I'll have to seek out the episode.
LitebulbwithaFiero MAR 10, 01:20 PM

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Originally posted by 2.5:


Not in to sci fi at all? I saw Star Wars when I was young, so the new ones were like a return to childhood feel.



Sci Fi is such a big genre that I can't say I am against it all. Just never got into the star wars/ trek stuff.
cvxjet MAR 10, 05:33 PM
I am working on a list of Sci-Fi Movies that are well done (Up to 14 so far)......I would like to post it here but possibly in a separate thread....

(I have somewhat different taste than mainstream......And I am an enthusiast of quality "Hard-core" Sci-Fi...(No not x-rated....."Hard-core" refers to the book or movie adhering to known science but then extending it a bit- "The Martian" is a good example; The story is completely plausible- just basically hasn't happened yet)
TheDigitalAlchemist MAR 11, 06:19 AM
The final episode of The Next Generation was also really good, IMO. The story was pretty cool (especially back then) and they did a great job of having the characters say things to each other/ “have their moments”. Also liked that (spoiler alert!) the whole series was their trial”

There was a Borg game which was REALLY good (if you like “Q”) gameplay and video quality was limited and a bit buggy, but Q is just SO good in it... it’s sorta like a “choose your own adventure” with different paths.

There are a few videos of it online, I believe this one has all the “wrong choices” in it and does so in a way that it’s still enjoyable to watch.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8GvEDBHAld8
Wichita MAR 11, 08:50 AM
Star Trek can be tough to explain to those who don't watch or care to watch it and wonder what the appeal is.


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2.5 MAR 11, 11:55 AM

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Originally posted by cvxjet:

I am working on a list of Sci-Fi Movies that are well done (Up to 14 so far)......I would like to post it here but possibly in a separate thread....

(I have somewhat different taste than mainstream......And I am an enthusiast of quality "Hard-core" Sci-Fi...(No not x-rated....."Hard-core" refers to the book or movie adhering to known science but then extending it a bit- "The Martian" is a good example; The story is completely plausible- just basically hasn't happened yet)



Go ahead if youd like to post here, no prob.
2.5 MAR 11, 11:56 AM

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Originally posted by Wichita:

Star Trek can be tough to explain to those who don't watch or care to watch it and wonder what the appeal is.








I get the appeal of the appealing parts.
cvxjet MAR 11, 12:14 PM
Wichita.....That is exactly why I wasn't allowed to watch Star Trek when I was 7-9 years old; My Mom saw some of the "Costumes" that women were wearing and said it wasn't something a young boy should watch. I suspect the one that put it over the top was Sherry Jackson's in "What are little girls made of?"

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cvxjet MAR 11, 04:45 PM
This is not a completed list- and some of these movies may not be appreciated.....But they are very good (To me); Some are old, some are new, some are dramas and some are comedies. Give them a try.....I will continue to work on the list....


1) The Day the Earth stood still (1951)

2) Forbidden Planet (1956)

Very obviously the basis for Star Trek (Federal ship on patrol- main characters Captain/2nd/Ship's Doctor) The ship (Cruiser C57D) was obviously the basis for the Jupiter II from Lost in Space TV show (65-68) Also, the basic story is taken from Shakespeare's "The Tempest"- And a large portion of story lines in Star Trek are taken from Shakespeare.

3) 20,000 Leagues under the Sea (1954)

4) Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959)

Ignore the obvious "No hollow Earth" fact- Best Jules Verne adaption (And Gertrude steals the show)

5) The Martian (2015)

Excellent movie from excellent book (Author's first book)

6) Fantastic Voyage (1966)

Great special effects

7) Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)

I have had a number of friends and GFs tell me this is the scariest movie they have ever seen.

8) Innerspace (1987) (Odd comedy take on "Fantastic Voyage" concept)

9) King Kong (1933 and 2005*)

The original was way ahead of it's time. The 2005 version is spectacular but most action scenes are 2-3 times as long as they should be. Naomi Watts steals the show!

10) War of the Worlds (1953)

Modernized (For 1953) telling of the HG Wells classic

11) When Worlds Collide (1951)

Spectacular- the only down side is the end scene when they ran out of money.

12) Galaxy Quest (1999) (Comedy (Star Trek Send-up)

13) Tremors 1-4 (1990-2004)

1st is almost perfect, 2nd is OK, the 3rd is a return to the town in the 1st with all of the characters...Last is set in old west- roots of the town and characters. I actually really like the Burt Gummer (Survivalist) actor Michael Gross, who also played Michael J. Fox father in Family ties- as a HIPPY!

14) Valley of Gwangi (1969) (Dinosaur western- With James Franciscus and Gila Golan)

15) The Rocketeer (1991) Only Super hero movie that is good Sci Fi.....very underrated- great old aircraft scenes (GEE BEE!!!)

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maryjane MAR 11, 05:46 PM

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13) Tremors 1-4 (1990-2004)


The 'attack pack'.

I have it.
Fred Ward (played Earl Bassett) imo, is a better actor in this series than Michael Gross.


And the classic Plan 9 From Outer Space

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