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Post by LivingDeadGirl on Jan 14, 2008 17:19:36 GMT -5
Livingdeadgirl, look for a really young Michael Madsen in a small early role in this movie. ;D 6/10 Oh yes, I've definately seen him in that one! It's been awhile though so maybe I'll have to watch it this month. I have a question...some people lump SciFi and Fantasy in together and some don't, so will you count movies like Willow, Legend, Highlander & Labyrinth, or no? As for the other sub-genres I can raid my brother's collection for those!  |
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Post by Heineken Skywalker on Jan 14, 2008 21:07:02 GMT -5
I have a question...some people lump SciFi and Fantasy in together and some don't, so will you count movies like Willow, Legend, Highlander & Labyrinth, or no? For the purposes of this, I'd really rather keep sci-fi and fantasy separate, though out of your little list there, I'd consider HIGHLANDER as sci-fi and the others as fantasy. I might do a strictly Fantasy month some time later on. Elves, goblins, ogres, fairies, mythical creatures, magic, etc. = Fantasy (Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Willow, Legend, Labyrinth, etc.) Robots, Cyborgs, aliens, flying saucers, laser guns, time travel, science run amok, post-apocalyptic future, other planets, etc. = Sci-Fi Hope that helps.  |
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Post by ZapRowsdower on Jan 14, 2008 23:33:52 GMT -5
I've never seen Harry and the Hendersons (the film), but I think that's more fantasy than sci-fi... although technically, the idea of there being a creature like that IS a matter of science, so... I think it just barely makes the cut.
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Post by Pulpmariachi on Jan 15, 2008 1:01:09 GMT -5
I have a question...some people lump SciFi and Fantasy in together and some don't, so will you count movies like Willow, Legend, Highlander & Labyrinth, or no? For the purposes of this, I'd really rather keep sci-fi and fantasy separate, though out of your little list there, I'd consider HIGHLANDER as sci-fi and the others as fantasy. I might do a strictly Fantasy month some time later on. Elves, goblins, ogres, fairies, mythical creatures, magic, etc. = Fantasy (Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Willow, Legend, Labyrinth, etc.) Robots, Cyborgs, aliens, flying saucers, laser guns, time travel, science run amok, post-apocalyptic future, other planets, etc. = Sci-Fi Hope that helps. YET what about something like "Star Wars"? Obvioulsy, due to the setting, they are sci-fi; however, the format and construction and pretty much everything else in them is complete fantasy. So much so Joseph Campbell was called in. |
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Post by Heineken Skywalker on Jan 15, 2008 9:12:01 GMT -5
I've never seen Harry and the Hendersons (the film), but I think that's more fantasy than sci-fi... although technically, the idea of there being a creature like that IS a matter of science, so... I think it just barely makes the cut. I always thought of Harry/Bigfoot as falling more into the category of mythical creature, ie: fantasy, but there you go, one vote for "yes" (Zap) and one for "no" (Me). YET what about something like "Star Wars"? Obvioulsy, due to the setting, they are sci-fi; however, the format and construction and pretty much everything else in them is complete fantasy. So much so Joseph Campbell was called in. Star Wars is such a mishmash of influences and homages. I usually consider the saga as fantasy, as does Lucas, but it has almost all of the trappings of typical sci-fi, ie: Robots, Cyborgs, aliens, laser guns, other planets, spacecraft, etc., so let's make it easy and say SW is fine for this. Of course, not the original, which was released in '77 and doesn't qualify decade-wise. |
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Post by Heineken Skywalker on Jan 15, 2008 9:17:53 GMT -5
Updated the scores:
January: 1980'S SCIENCE-FICTION
Heineken Skywalker = 6
Sybillness = 1
Slayrrr666 = 2
ZapRowsdower = 1
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Post by slayrrr666 on Jan 15, 2008 11:04:30 GMT -5
If it still matters, I'll throw myself into the "No" category for the conversation. I actually don't even see it as a fantasy, but more of a family comedy, which doesn't make it a Sci-Fi entry.
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Post by LivingDeadGirl on Jan 16, 2008 18:10:00 GMT -5
I have a question...some people lump SciFi and Fantasy in together and some don't, so will you count movies like Willow, Legend, Highlander & Labyrinth, or no? For the purposes of this, I'd really rather keep sci-fi and fantasy separate, though out of your little list there, I'd consider HIGHLANDER as sci-fi and the others as fantasy. I might do a strictly Fantasy month some time later on. Elves, goblins, ogres, fairies, mythical creatures, magic, etc. = Fantasy (Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Willow, Legend, Labyrinth, etc.) Robots, Cyborgs, aliens, flying saucers, laser guns, time travel, science run amok, post-apocalyptic future, other planets, etc. = Sci-Fi Hope that helps. Ok, got it...thanks! |
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Post by ZapRowsdower on Jan 16, 2008 19:00:33 GMT -5
Blade Runner (1982, Ridley Scott)
One of my all-time favorites, finally given the special edition DVD treatment it deserves. The final cut is essentially the director's cut with a much better visual and audio presentation. Can't wait to tap into those special features - the documentaries and commentaries I've been longing for since the first time I've seen the film. This is one of those movies that just gets better and better every time you see it. 10/10
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Post by Quorthon on Jan 17, 2008 9:37:03 GMT -5
If it still matters, I'll throw myself into the "No" category for the conversation. I actually don't even see it as a fantasy, but more of a family comedy, which doesn't make it a Sci-Fi entry. Awwww... Well, I'm most likely going to rank up zero this month anyway. No More Heroes comes out next Tuesday, and that'll more than keep me busy. Plus I'm still playing two Resident Evil games, and Alien Soldier. Plus, you know, work-family-the like... |
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Post by slayrrr666 on Jan 17, 2008 11:14:01 GMT -5
Hey, that's just my views. I know you may see it differently, but that's me.
As for my new entry:
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) Sci-Fi/Space
I still don't know what to think of this one. First time I've ever heard of this one, so most of this was completely new to me. The story, I think, is where I have most of my problems, as I didn't quite get the jist of the society, and all the interdimensional traveling got a little confusing after a while. The ability for so many different areas to be explored, with a superhero dentist also being a surgeon, guitarist and whatever else he was is a little over my head. It was goofy 80s cheese, though, so I did like a part of it. Some wicked one-liners, tons of deadpan scenes, and some half-way decent chase scenes towards the end were nice, and seeing as many famous actors did get a little fun to spot at one point. Maybe another viewing will make the rest seem more understandable.
6.5/10
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Post by Heineken Skywalker on Jan 18, 2008 9:41:54 GMT -5
Good one, Slayrrr, I've always meant to see BUCKAROO BANZAI and still haven't.
Last night we watched:
COCOON (1985)
Ron Howard directed this tale about a group of aliens who come to earth to recover their 20 shipmates who had to be left behind on a previous visit. The aliens were cocooned and left at the bottom of the ocean for safekeeping. Once recovered, they are kept in a swimming pool at a rented house until they can all depart, but unbeknownst to the aliens, the pool is often visited by a group of senior citizens who like to sneak away from the nearby old folk's home and go for a swim. The seniors soon start feeling reinvigorated by their daily swims as the pool's life force is not only keeping the cocooned aliens alive, but is also acting as a "fountain of youth" for the old folks.
Really nicely acted film with Brian Dennehey as the leader of the aliens, Steve Guttenberg as the captain of the boat he hires to help recover the cocoons and veteran actors Wilford Brimley, Don Ameche, Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy as some of the seniors.
Not your typical alien film and even though it was a box office success, one that I feel is often overlooked or underrated. Why isn't there a special edition dvd, for instance?
8/10
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Post by ZapRowsdower on Jan 20, 2008 15:29:13 GMT -5
RoboCop (1987, Paul Verhoeven)
It's been ages since I've seen this film - so long I didn't even remember any of it. But upon seeing this again, I remember what made it so great. It's one of the most quotable movies ever made, has great action sequences, and is incredibly witty. I'd buy that for a dollar... 9/10
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Post by Heineken Skywalker on Jan 21, 2008 10:42:09 GMT -5
NIGHT OF THE COMET (1984)
A passing comet reduces most of the earth's population, anyone who wasn't surrounded by steel, to red dust. This leaves two typical teenage girls, who are also sisters, and a few other survivors to battle people who were only partially protected by steel and have now become cannibalistic zombie-like creatures.
Yep, this is basically a campy version of I AM LEGEND. Hadn't seen this one since the early 80's and I'd remembered it as being funnier, but um, no, not really. Meh.
4/10
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Post by LivingDeadGirl on Jan 21, 2008 17:05:16 GMT -5
I'm so behind this month, maybe I can make up next montt...
This weekend:
The Empire Strikes Back
Return of the Jedi
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