The Sci-Fi Thread: To the Moon

[a speedo model]

I love the horror thread and figured us Sci-Fi fans could also crawl out of the woodwork to get some good discussions going on. Rec, review, discuss, let's talk Sci-Fi whether it be film, novels, or what have you. Any other fans?

Time Travel is confusing, Aliens do not come in peace, Lost in Space is never fun, Post-Apocalyptic wastelands, Killer Machines on the loose, Cyberpunk and good old Star Wars. Let's discuss it here.


I watchedTarkovsky's Solaris again the other day, it'd been awhile since I last watched. Such a great film all around, as well as adaptation. I really wish Soderbergh could have kept his together, it really fell apart fast.

Bought Escape From New York and remembered how much fun that movie is, to be ruined by a remake.

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Total Recall.

[Bryant]

I support this.

[ThexQuietxCull]

i support this as well.

miss my BSG :(

[katiebaima]

will sci-fi originals be discussed?

[whoaisame]

Psyched for this thread

I'm a huge sci-fi fan. I'm reading "Flash Forward" by Robert J Sawyer, soon to be a tv show on ABC. Really good so far.

[Thomas Balkcom]

subscribing

[Samc1803]

I know Dean Koontz isn't a very Indie author, but his Frankenstein series is amazing, one of my favorites.

[poppa Q]

I just saw a trailer for a movie called Pandorum, couldn't really tell if it was more sci-fi or horror or what, but it looked kinda cool. Starring Ben Foster!

[odizzle_word]

I watched Gattaca again tonight. Love that movie.

Anyone have any book recs?

[phil19]

love sci-fi.
i am currently watching season 4 of battlestar galactica. so fucking good

[gilatron5000]

This is my kind of thread.

[Metal Now]

Stephen Baxter anyone?

[SeanFracture]

I love sci-fi movies but not interested at all in sci-fi novels.

@whoaisme - Moon is one of the best movies of the year.

[bard]

i love sci fi.

i need to see Moon so bad.

my favorite sci fi film is Sunshine. it's just a beautiful film.

[SeanFracture]

i love sci fi.

i need to see Moon so bad.

my favorite sci fi film is Sunshine. it's just a beautiful film.

Sunshine is amazing - the whole thing. I really don't care about the shift in the third act, I loved Pinbacker and how fucking weird it all got. It's maybe my favourite Danny Boyle film.

[phil19]

i love sci fi.

i need to see Moon so bad.

my favorite sci fi film is Sunshine. it's just a beautiful film.

i dig sunshine a lot

[a speedo model]

I support this.
Good man.
i support this as well.

miss my BSG :(
As do I, own the whole series and can't wait to start from the beginning again.
will sci-fi originals be discussed?
Sure, start the discussion. The thread title is in a way homage to one.
Psyched for this thread

I'm a huge sci-fi fan. I'm reading "Flash Forward" by Robert J Sawyer, soon to be a tv show on ABC. Really good so far.
I have not read that read, checking library availability.
subscribing
:woot:
I know Dean Koontz isn't a very Indie author, but his Frankenstein series is amazing, one of my favorites.
Checking this out too, haven't read any new Sci-Fi in a while.
I just saw a trailer for a movie called Pandorum, couldn't really tell if it was more sci-fi or horror or what, but it looked kinda cool. Starring Ben Foster!
Both! Can't wait for it either, looks really good.
I watched Gattaca again tonight. Love that movie.

Anyone have any book recs?
I really liked Gattaca, most people I know were bored with it.

Solaris, if you haven't
love sci-fi.
i am currently watching season 4 of battlestar galactica. so fucking good
Battlestar love is allowed, always.
i love sci fi.

i need to see Moon so bad.

my favorite sci fi film is Sunshine. it's just a beautiful film.
I need to see Moon as well.

Sunshine was fantastic, reminded me of Alien. Which is an awesome thing.


Downloaded a movie called Humanity's End, looks so cheesy yet sweet. Cannot wait to watch.

I'm glad there's such a positive reaction, we need some Sci-Fi love in here. Star Trek fans anywhere?

[coryatlarge]

I watched Gattaca again tonight. Love that movie.

Anyone have any book recs?
LOVE this movie. i should find some good sci fi books too. i havent read any for a long time. i read probably 30 star wars books when i was in jr. high and high school haha.

anyone remember titan a.e.? i kind of want to rent that movie again because i dont really remember it.

[bard]

also, event horizon is another awesome movie. more thriller than sci-fi kind of, but either way it's a lot of fun.

[whoaisame]

I love sci-fi movies but not interested at all in sci-fi novels.

@whoaisme - Moon is one of the best movies of the year.

Hell yea, loved it.

i love sci fi.

i need to see Moon so bad.

my favorite sci fi film is Sunshine. it's just a beautiful film.

Moon is amazing, Sunshine is as well.

I watched Gattaca again tonight. Love that movie.

Anyone have any book recs?

Gattaca is one of my favorite movies, so f'n great.

I don't read very often but I'm reading "Flash Forward" by Robert J Sawyer right now and its great. I want to read "Shutter Island" next.

[whoaisame]

Whats everyone's favorite Si-Fi movies? I really like:

Gattaca
12 Monkeys
Primer
District 9
Moon
Dark City

Also, has anyone seen "Sky Captain and the World of Tommorow"? It doesnt seem like it would be good, but looks really different. I've heard mixed reviews.

[stayillogical]

I fully support this thread.

I'm actually watching Alien right now. And to answer the above question, my favorite sci-fi movie is 12 Monkeys. But I think everyone's already figured that one out.

[coryatlarge]

Whats everyone's favorite Si-Fi movies? I really like:

Gattaca
12 Monkeys
Primer
District 9
Moon
Dark City

Also, has anyone seen "Sky Captain and the World of Tommorow"? It doesnt seem like it would be good, but looks really different. I've heard mixed reviews.
i only saw sky captain once and i was younger so my opinion doesnt hold much weight but i remember thinking it was kind of like an indiana jones-ish type adventure except everything is a green screen.

[phil19]

Battlestar love is allowed, always.


always haha. i havnt seen the final season yet, so im hanging out to find out who the final cylon is.

[phil19]

Whats everyone's favorite Si-Fi movies? I really like:

Gattaca
12 Monkeys
Primer
District 9
Moon
Dark City

Also, has anyone seen "Sky Captain and the World of Tommorow"? It doesnt seem like it would be good, but looks really different. I've heard mixed reviews.

im a huge star wars fan but besides that, i think my favourite sci-fi movie is event horizon

[SeanFracture]

Whats everyone's favorite Si-Fi movies? I really like:

Gattaca
12 Monkeys
Primer
District 9
Moon
Dark City

Also, has anyone seen "Sky Captain and the World of Tommorow"? It doesnt seem like it would be good, but looks really different. I've heard mixed reviews.

With you on Monkeys, Primer and Moon. Aside from that, Blade Runner and Alien(s) too.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Top Ten Sci-Fi movies that should never be remade

http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/top-10-sci-fi-movies-that-should-never-be-remade/

[Thomas Balkcom]

what do you guys think of that list?

[phil19]

have not seen all those movies but would agree with the ones i have

[Thomas Balkcom]

10. Minority Report
9. Close Encounters
8. A Clockwork Orange
7. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
6. ET
5. Gattaca
4. Dark City
3. Stalker

and the last two are really obvious
2. Blade Runner
1. 2001: A Space Odyssey

[Thomas Balkcom]

have not seen all those movies but would agree with the ones i have

I have seen all but Stalker and Dark City (which I will be watching soon for September MDC), but I agree as well, just thought it was an interesting list.

[whoaisame]

I have seen all but Stalker and Dark City (which I will be watching soon for September MDC), but I agree as well, just thought it was an interesting list.

I forgot that I gave you Dark City to watch for the MDC. It's not really a "Before they were famous" type movie, but I couldnt think of anything else. I think your gonna love it.

[whoaisame]

10. Minority Report
9. Close Encounters
8. A Clockwork Orange
7. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
6. ET
5. Gattaca
4. Dark City
3. Stalker

and the last two are really obvious
2. Blade Runner
1. 2001: A Space Odyssey

How is it that I have never heard of Stalker? Has anyone seen this, it looks great.

Thats a great list btw

[phil19]

I have seen all but Stalker and Dark City (which I will be watching soon for September MDC), but I agree as well, just thought it was an interesting list.

these along with eternal sunshine are the ones i havnt seen either. Ive seen Dark city at the dvd store and picked it up countless times but have actually got it. i think i'll have to now

[Thomas Balkcom]

I forgot that I gave you Dark City to watch for the MDC. It's not really a "Before they were famous" type movie, but I couldnt think of anything else. I think your gonna love it.

I'm sure I will too

[Thomas Balkcom]

How is it that I have never heard of Stalker? Has anyone seen this, it looks great.

Thats a great list btw

since it's Tarkovsky I bet a speedo model has seen it, I am interested to see if it really is that good

these along with eternal sunshine are the ones i havnt seen either. Ive seen Dark city at the dvd store and picked it up countless times but have actually got it. i think i'll have to now


you should really see Eternal Sunshine

[whoaisame]

these along with eternal sunshine are the ones i havnt seen either. Ive seen Dark city at the dvd store and picked it up countless times but have actually got it. i think i'll have to now

Eternal Sunshine is really really incredible

[phil19]

since it's Tarkovsky I bet a speedo model has seen it, I am interested to see if it really is that good




you should really see Eternal Sunshine

Eternal Sunshine is really really incredible

well, i guess i'll have to put it at the top of my list along with dark city then :-)

[odizzle_word]

Since I was just watching this channel on TV, does anyone else think it's super lame that the SciFi channel changed their name to SyFy? And speaking of SciFi/SyFy, I love Eureka and hope that a town like that really exists and will let me come live there.

[whoaisame]

Since I was just watching this channel on TV, does anyone else think it's super lame that the SciFi channel changed their name to SyFy? And speaking of SciFi/SyFy, I love Eureka and hope that a town like that really exists and will let me come live there.

yea its pretty lame that they did that. You can tell its a bunch of 50 year old execs thinking its "hip" to spell thingz differently.

I don't watch much on there anyway, besides LOST and X Files reruns.

[coryatlarge]

Top Ten Sci-Fi movies that should never be remade

http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/top-10-sci-fi-movies-that-should-never-be-remade/
i havent seen close encounters, clockwork orange, dark city, or stalker but i agreed with the rest. i know its terrible that i havent seen close encounters or clockwork orange :-/ i want to read clockwork before i see the movie though. i think i watched about 10 minutes of dark city on sci fi this weekend before i went to work.

[whoaisame]

i havent seen close encounters, clockwork orange, dark city, or stalker but i agreed with the rest. i know its terrible that i havent seen close encounters or clockwork orange :-/ i want to read clockwork before i see the movie though. i think i watched about 10 minutes of dark city on sci fi this weekend before i went to work.

It was on FX I think.

[phil19]

Since I was just watching this channel on TV, does anyone else think it's super lame that the SciFi channel changed their name to SyFy? And speaking of SciFi/SyFy, I love Eureka and hope that a town like that really exists and will let me come live there.

did they really? that is the lamest thing ive ever heard

[coryatlarge]

It was on FX I think.
oh okay. i was at my girlfriends dorm and she has cable and i have satellite so i didnt know. i just assumed it was on sci fi because it set in the future

[Thomas Balkcom]

i havent seen close encounters, clockwork orange, dark city, or stalker but i agreed with the rest. i know its terrible that i havent seen close encounters or clockwork orange :-/ i want to read clockwork before i see the movie though. i think i watched about 10 minutes of dark city on sci fi this weekend before i went to work.

I read the book when I was a freshman in high school and knew nothing of the film, both are great

[a speedo model]

LOVE this movie. i should find some good sci fi books too. i havent read any for a long time. i read probably 30 star wars books when i was in jr. high and high school haha.

anyone remember titan a.e.? i kind of want to rent that movie again because i dont really remember it.
Love Titan A.E. Probably one of the best animated films of all-time, so well-done and interesting plot just as a film in general.
also, event horizon is another awesome movie. more thriller than sci-fi kind of, but either way it's a lot of fun.
Yeah, it's Sci-Fi horror/thriller for sure but nothing wrong with that. Good film, I was watching it the other week.
Whats everyone's favorite Si-Fi movies? I really like:

Gattaca
12 Monkeys
Primer
District 9
Moon
Dark City

Also, has anyone seen "Sky Captain and the World of Tommorow"? It doesnt seem like it would be good, but looks really different. I've heard mixed reviews.
Alien, Star Trek: Wrath of Khan and First Contact, Sunshine, Solaris, 2001: Space Odyssey, Blade Runner, Star Wars (original), and Minority Report.

Sky Captain is interesting for the idea they were going for, the style and setting is very nice. But it wasn't executed very well. I'd give it a 3/5 at best, enjoyable and worth a wastch.
I fully support this thread.

I'm actually watching Alien right now. And to answer the above question, my favorite sci-fi movie is 12 Monkeys. But I think everyone's already figured that one out.
12 Monkeys is a curious favorite, never knew it had such love. I like it but never got into fully. Perhaps I need to rewatch it.
always haha. i havnt seen the final season yet, so im hanging out to find out who the final cylon is.
Haha, the last cylon was handed poorly, I think. That's all I'll say, it was a great idea but they just didn't explain it or set it up well at all.
what do you guys think of that list?
10. Minority Report
It's hard to think of it being remade simply because it came out not that long ago and nothing was missing. The effects were all excellent and it was cast so well. There's no reason to imagine it needing it being remade.

09. Close Encounters of a Third Kind
The sort of untouchable classic, much like E.T.. They may want to remake it for the better visuals they can achieve now but I don't see it as necessary. The film stands on its own.

08. A Clockwork Orange
McDowell's performance makes this unremakeable. No one else should try to. Kubrick films do not need remakes.

07. Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind.
Unnecessary.

06. E.T.
See Close Encounters.

05. Gattaca
This one I actually disagree on, I think a remake of this 5 or 10 years down the road might actually be very interesting. I love the movie, but didn't enjoy the whole cast (Thurman being first on my mind haha). I don't feel this film has that "untouchable" status. They should wait and perhaps make slight changes, but this film could spawn an interesting remake.

04. Dark City
I'm not sure, I love this movie but would be very curious to see a remake. It would almost certainly would not be very good unless they got a director worth his shit like Nolan or something. I'd say better safe then sorry though and stay away from this one.

03. Stalker
I would've preferred Solaris take this film's place, but this one much like almost all Tarkovsky's work is visually perfect and executed brilliantly. I don't think today's Hollywood could touch this on any points, a foreign remake might be interesting but it would need to be more of an inspired remake as opposed to a straight-up remake.

02. Blade Runner
Agreed 100%, perfect film. Should have been number 1. No one could do better than anyone cast in this film, the director or visual effects people. Perfect, in my opinion.

01. 2001: Space Odyssey
Same with Clockwork, shouldn't be remade merely because there wouldn't be any betterment. This would prove more interesting and possibly even a good film, but no where close to the original. This shouldn't be number 1 though.

A solid list, only one I disagreed with. I can see why each of these would be on here, though.
I have seen all but Stalker and Dark City (which I will be watching soon for September MDC), but I agree as well, just thought it was an interesting list.
Both are excellent.
How is it that I have never heard of Stalker? Has anyone seen this, it looks great.

Thats a great list btw
Tarkovsky's films tend to be missed a lot. Watch his Solaris if you haven't. But yes, Stalker is excellent.
Since I was just watching this channel on TV, does anyone else think it's super lame that the SciFi channel changed their name to SyFy? And speaking of SciFi/SyFy, I love Eureka and hope that a town like that really exists and will let me come live there.
I am annoyed by the name change but I don't let it get to me. Need to check out Eureka though, been meaning to.

[nerd_drummer]

I know Dean Koontz isn't a very Indie author, but his Frankenstein series is amazing, one of my favorites.

My friend LOVES these books. I really want to read them soon.

Also I think I may watch Gattaca this weekend. It's been a while.

[poppa Q]

Whats everyone's favorite Si-Fi movies? I really like:

Gattaca
12 Monkeys
Primer
District 9
Moon
Dark City

Also, has anyone seen "Sky Captain and the World of Tommorow"? It doesnt seem like it would be good, but looks really different. I've heard mixed reviews.
Sky Captain is actually pretty entertaining. It has a decent cast and as far as children's movies go, it's really not bad.

[Colorblind!]

I've seen very few sci-fi movies but the ones I have I've really enjoyed. Sunshine is one of my favorite movies of all time.

I'm looking to catch up on some really solid ones. So far, I want to see 2001: A Space Odyssey, Blade Runner, and Event Horizon. If anybody wants to help me and not shit on me it would be appreciated.

[whoaisame]

I've seen very few sci-fi movies but the ones I have I've really enjoyed. Sunshine is one of my favorite movies of all time.

I'm looking to catch up on some really solid ones. So far, I want to see 2001: A Space Odyssey, Blade Runner, and Event Horizon. If anybody wants to help me and not shit on me it would be appreciated.

2001: A Space Odyssey is a great movie, but I must say, its not for everyone. If you find yourself not liking it, don t let it turn you off from the genre.

I'd recommend going to see District 9, especially since its still in the theaters, as well as the rest of the movies I listed a couple pages back.

[coryatlarge]

Sky Captain is actually pretty entertaining. It has a decent cast and as far as children's movies go, it's really not bad.
woah it was a kids movie? did not know.

[WhiteLies.]

I officially outed myself from the sci-fi nerd closet this summer, many thanks to Star Trek and Heroes. Anyways, some of my favorite films from the genre are Blade Runner, WALL-E, District 9, Donnie Darko, and Star Trek (if you couldn't tell).

Psyched for this thread

I'm a huge sci-fi fan. I'm reading "Flash Forward" by Robert J Sawyer, soon to be a tv show on ABC. Really good so far.
This looks good, but then again I'm a bit of a John Cho fangirl.

[Colorblind!]

2001: A Space Odyssey is a great movie, but I must say, its not for everyone. If you find yourself not liking it, don t let it turn you off from the genre.

I'd recommend going to see District 9, especially since its still in the theaters, as well as the rest of the movies I listed a couple pages back.

Already love District 9 and Moon. I'll go check the others you posted.

Also, is A Scanner Darkly worth watching?

[fake empire]

Lovin this thread

[phil19]

Haha, the last cylon was handed poorly, I think. That's all I'll say, it was a great idea but they just didn't explain it or set it up well at all.


was it really? thats a shame :-(

[poppa Q]

Also, is A Scanner Darkly worth watching?
Yessir.

[Colorblind!]

Yessir.

I'll watch it then!

[whoaisame]

I officially outed myself from the sci-fi nerd closet this summer, many thanks to Star Trek and Heroes. Anyways, some of my favorite films from the genre are Blade Runner, WALL-E, District 9, Donnie Darko, and Star Trek (if you couldn't tell).


This looks good, but then again I'm a bit of a John Cho fangirl.

Apparently, is going to be nothing like the book, except the main concept. The book was great, I'm also excited for the tv show, I just hope they don't ruin it.

Already love District 9 and Moon. I'll go check the others you posted.

Also, is A Scanner Darkly worth watching?

If you love D9 and Moon, your off to a great start. This year was great for Sci Fi imo with those 2 and the new Star Trek (which was amazing). I've been meaning to see A Scanner Darkly for awhile now, it looks amazing. I'm not a huge Keanu Reeves fan, but the art direction looks sick.

[phil19]

I've seen very few sci-fi movies but the ones I have I've really enjoyed. Sunshine is one of my favorite movies of all time.

I'm looking to catch up on some really solid ones. So far, I want to see 2001: A Space Odyssey, Blade Runner, and Event Horizon. If anybody wants to help me and not shit on me it would be appreciated.

event horizon is my fav sci fi film. its amazing!
sam neill, who is criminally underrated imo, and lawrence fisbourne are great. and i think its a really cool concept all around

[whoaisame]

Can I propose something in here? NO SPOILERS. Please. If you are talking about Battlestar Galactica or Fringe or LOST or any movie, NO SPOILERS. Some people in here haven't seen these shows or movies. You can discuss them, just use the spoiler tags please. Thanks.

[a speedo model]

I've seen very few sci-fi movies but the ones I have I've really enjoyed. Sunshine is one of my favorite movies of all time.

I'm looking to catch up on some really solid ones. So far, I want to see 2001: A Space Odyssey, Blade Runner, and Event Horizon. If anybody wants to help me and not shit on me it would be appreciated.
Definitely Blade Runner, one of my all-time favorites. I'll think of more recs later.
woah it was a kids movie? did not know.
I don't know if I'd consider it that, but it was PG I believe.
I officially outed myself from the sci-fi nerd closet this summer, many thanks to Star Trek and Heroes. Anyways, some of my favorite films from the genre are Blade Runner, WALL-E, District 9, Donnie Darko, and Star Trek (if you couldn't tell).


This looks good, but then again I'm a bit of a John Cho fangirl.
Forgot Wall-E, excellent film. I still need to see District 9..
Lovin this thread
:appl:
was it really? thats a shame :-(
Eh, I don't want to say it's bad...just its easy to miss it. Now I'm shutting up, watch it and don't worry the finale is great!
Can I propose something in here? NO SPOILERS. Please. If you are talking about Battlestar Galactica or Fringe or LOST or any movie, NO SPOILERS. Some people in here haven't seen these shows or movies. You can discuss them, just use the spoiler tags please. Thanks.
Will do. Nothing worse then ruining a great show for someone, apologies.

[phil19]

Eh, I don't want to say it's bad...just its easy to miss it. Now I'm shutting up, watch it and don't worry the finale is great!

.

oh ok. hahaha sweet. i think by the end of the weekend i'll have probably finished watching it

[Thomas Balkcom]

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/5-Best-Summer-Movies-That-Weren-t-Summer-Movies-14607.html

I think the list is decent but the Sci-Fi choice is most definitely wrong. District 9 was clearly a summer film where Moon would more than likely do much better in the late fall or winter.

[nerd_drummer]

Has anyone read the Hitchhiker's series? My favorite from them is Restaurant at the End of the Universe.

To people that have read the book and seen the movie, did you like the movie?

[poppa Q]

If you love D9 and Moon, your off to a great start. This year was great for Sci Fi imo with those 2 and the new Star Trek (which was amazing). I've been meaning to see A Scanner Darkly for awhile now, it looks amazing. I'm not a huge Keanu Reeves fan, but the art direction looks sick.
You really should, it's probably one of Reeves' best performances (due mainly to the character) and the art direction is, indeed, sick.

[Thomas Balkcom]

A Scanner Darkly is fantastic

[coryatlarge]

I don't know if I'd consider it that, but it was PG I believe.
oh okay. i'm thinking i really need to watch it again to get a better opinion on it.

and thanks to this thread i checked out 12 monkeys last night and i loved it. definitely a cool twist at the end.

[Thomas Balkcom]

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/herocomplex/2009/09/gamer-surrogates-and-the-meaning-of-second-life-.html

article on upcoming Sci-Fi films

[nerd_drummer]

Very excited for Tron Legacy and Inception. Surrogates looks like it could be good.

[phil19]

Very excited for Tron Legacy and Inception. Surrogates looks like it could be good.

i saw the preview for surrogates the other day and am very excited for it. bruce willis is badass

[stayillogical]

oh okay. i'm thinking i really need to watch it again to get a better opinion on it.

and thanks to this thread i checked out 12 monkeys last night and i loved it. definitely a cool twist at the end.

Hahahaha yesssss. Anyone who has ever talked to me about sci-fi on this forum knows that I always recommend 12 Monkeys. Time travel at its best. "How can I save you? This already happened. I can't save you, nobody can. I am simple trying to gather information..." I love it so much.

[stayillogical]

i saw the preview for surrogates the other day and am very excited for it. bruce willis is badass

So am I. I love the concept, I don't doubt I'm really going to enjoy it.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Hahahaha yesssss. Anyone who has ever talked to me about sci-fi on this forum knows that I always recommend 12 Monkeys. Time travel at its best. "How can I save you? This already happened. I can't save you, nobody can. I am simple trying to gather information..." I love it so much.

the score gets stuck in my head from time to time, great movie overall

[stayillogical]

the score gets stuck in my head from time to time, great movie overall

It gets stuck in mine too! I love that quirkiness in Terry Gilliam's movies, and the music is perfect for it.

[phil19]

So am I. I love the concept, I don't doubt I'm really going to enjoy it.

couldnt agree more. very original concept as far as im aware, which is always good.

[a speedo model]

oh ok. hahaha sweet. i think by the end of the weekend i'll have probably finished watching it
Good man, one of my favorite shows. Consistent and great.
http://www.cinemablend.com/new/5-Best-Summer-Movies-That-Weren-t-Summer-Movies-14607.html

I think the list is decent but the Sci-Fi choice is most definitely wrong. District 9 was clearly a summer film where Moon would more than likely do much better in the late fall or winter.
The least to me seemed backward, haha. 3 out of the 5 to me seem like summer films, where as I can see the other two not being in the mix. But I still have yet to see District 9, need to.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/herocomplex/2009/09/gamer-surrogates-and-the-meaning-of-second-life-.html

article on upcoming Sci-Fi films
I'm curious about Gamer merely for Michael C. Hall. Surrogates looks like a fun rental.
Very excited for Tron Legacy and Inception. Surrogates looks like it could be good.
Inception looks fantastic.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Good man, one of my favorite shows. Consistent and great.

The least to me seemed backward, haha. 3 out of the 5 to me seem like summer films, where as I can see the other two not being in the mix. But I still have yet to see District 9, need to.

I'm curious about Gamer merely for Michael C. Hall. Surrogates looks like a fun rental.

Inception looks fantastic.

my interest for Gamer is solely for Neveldine and Taylor, hopefully I'll see it this weekend

[whoaisame]

Am I the only one who thinks Gamer looks like it is going to suck?

[a speedo model]

my interest for Gamer is solely for Neveldine and Taylor, hopefully I'll see it this weekend
Yeah, the cast is solid. I just doubt it'll be good. I've been on a Dexter craze lately.
Am I the only one who thinks Gamer looks like it is going to suck?
I have hopes it'll be decent, but it'll probably be bad.

[stayillogical]

I have no interest in Gamer. And I'm a fan of Gerard Butler (for superficial reasons) and Michael C. Hall (for Dexter).

[coryatlarge]

Hahahaha yesssss. Anyone who has ever talked to me about sci-fi on this forum knows that I always recommend 12 Monkeys. Time travel at its best. "How can I save you? This already happened. I can't save you, nobody can. I am simple trying to gather information..." I love it so much.
yes! i loved it! it reminded me of a short story i read kind of... i dont remember the title or the author but it was some story where almost every character ended up being the same person at a different point in time. i wish i could find it because it was a pretty cool concept.
Am I the only one who thinks Gamer looks like it is going to suck?
the only reason i have any interest in it is that michael c. hall is in it.

[Thomas Balkcom]

I'm sure I'm missing a few but off the top of my head these are my favorite sci-films. Do post apocalyptic films like the Road Warrior count as sci-fi?

1. 12 Monkeys
2. Donnie Darko
3. Eternal Sunshine
4. A Scanner Darkly
5. Back to the Future I and II
6. Minority Report
7. Terminator 2
8. Sunshine (would have been much higher except the third act fucking sucked)
9. Fifth Element
10.Men in Black




Saw it in theaters when I was 13 and absolutely loved. I haven't seen it since and am I'm pretty sure I wouldn't care for anymore


It does but considering it comes out it Sept that's not a really good sign. For the most part September is a dumping ground for atrocious movies






I still don't get the love for 2001 A Space Odyssey.. The quote on the DVD cover calling it "the greatest sci-film of all time" is ludicrous.
Shit was fucking terrible and took me four sittings to finish it

I understand not enjoying it, but it's pretty widely accepted as the greatest sci-fi film of all-time and a good deal of people call it one of the greatest films of all-time period. I don't think that label is ludicrous at all and the film is far from terrible. Boring maybe, but definitely not terrible.

[Thomas Balkcom]

I was under the impression it was extremely polarizing to both critics and filmgoers

Even my dad, who I've never heard call a movie boring, saw it back in 1968 and thought it was the most boring, not to mention shitty , movie he'd ever seen. And this a dude that pretty much exclusively watches old school 30s-60s films

There may be varying opinions among your average filmgoer, but you rarely hear a critic/ cineaste/ cinephile say much negative about it. I actually agree with it being boring but it is very far from shitty.

[Thomas Balkcom]

and I am not saying that I think your/ your dad's opinion of it is wrong; looking at objectively it is a remarkable film.

[marrost]

I'm sure I'm missing a few but off the top of my head these are my favorite sci-films. Do post apocalyptic films like the Road Warrior count as sci-fi?

1. 12 Monkeys
2. Donnie Darko
3. Eternal Sunshine
4. A Scanner Darkly
5. Back to the Future I and II
6. Minority Report
7. Terminator 2
8. Sunshine (would have been much higher except the third act fucking sucked)
9. Fifth Element
10.Men in Black

I still don't get the love for 2001 A Space Odyssey.. The quote on the DVD cover calling it "the greatest sci-film of all time" is ludicrous.
Shit was fucking terrible and took me four sittings to finish itNominated for worst Entertainment post of the year. Even I didn't think you were this clueless, Bruno.

[deadkidsean]

I don't understand why you use such hyperbolic statements to describe things. That is what makes you bad, imo. The lightcollapse of Entertainment.

[whoaisame]

I still don't get the love for 2001 A Space Odyssey.. The quote on the DVD cover calling it "the greatest sci-film of all time" is ludicrous.
Shit was fucking terrible and took me four sittings to finish it

Like I said, its not for everyone.

[marrost]

Such as?Such as saying "shit was fucking terrible" about 2001, obviously not true. I understand how someone couldn't like it, as it is vague and very airy, but to make such a claim means you don't understand how anyone could like it and shows that you really no nothing about science fiction. Then, listing a top ten that has Donnie Darko at #2 does no more than add insult to injury.

It's just hilarious to see such bold claims made about great films, only to be backed up with the shit that you actually like. I don't go for The Beatles, but I still understand enough about what they did to not call them fucking terrible.

[stayillogical]

Great comparison with The Beatles. Well said.

[williek311]

Top ten sci-fi list that doesn't include Blade Runner, Star Wars and/or 2001 is terrible.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Such as saying "shit was fucking terrible" about 2001, obviously not true. I understand how someone couldn't like it, as it is vague and very airy, but to make such a claim means you don't understand how anyone could like it and shows that you really no nothing about science fiction. Then, listing a top ten that has Donnie Darko at #2 does no more than add insult to injury.

It's just hilarious to see such bold claims made about great films, only to be backed up with the shit that you actually like. I don't go for The Beatles, but I still understand enough about what they did to not call them fucking terrible.

my first reaction but much better put

Top ten sci-fi list that doesn't include Blade Runner, Star Wars and/or 2001 is terrible.

this

[deadkidsean]

No Alien/Aliens love, Will? Daaaamn.

[whoaisame]

I was trying to rent Solaris (the original) yesterday, they didnt have it, so I rented the remake. I didn't want to rent it cause I heard so so things about it, but I did anyways. Has anyone seen it?

[PaulsRightNut]

why did they change it to the "syfy" channel? Seems silly to me.

[whoaisame]

It's hilarious how exasperated you guys get over my silly opinions. Congratulations on taking the internet super seriously!

By the way I think Bruno is better than a Clockwork Orange and Blade Runner

Why do you even come in here and say things to purposely start shit with people? Get a life. No one cares if you think Bruno is better than A Clockwork Orange and Blade Runner, except maybe the people in the Bruno thread, so go tell it to them. While you're in there, tell them Bruno sucked ass too.

[odizzle_word]

why did they change it to the "syfy" channel? Seems silly to me.

Someone told me recently that it's because SciFi has dorky, nerdy connotations and the name change was an attempt to get more people to tune into the channel. It's idiotic. It's not like anyone will pronounce it any different or think any different about the channel with the name change.

[marrost]

It's hilarious how exasperated you guys get over my silly opinions. Congratulations on taking the internet super seriously!

By the way I think Bruno is better than a Clockwork Orange and Blade Runnerthe hilarious thing is that you're going to have that thursday ink for the rest of your life

[whoaisame]

the hilarious thing is that you're going to have that thursday ink for the rest of your life

hahahahaha

[a speedo model]

I'm sure I'm missing a few but off the top of my head these are my favorite sci-films. Do post apocalyptic films like the Road Warrior count as sci-fi?

I still don't get the love for 2001 A Space Odyssey.. The quote on the DVD cover calling it "the greatest sci-film of all time" is ludicrous.
Shit was fucking terrible and took me four sittings to finish it
I'd count Road Warriors for sure, great film and genre.


Wow...I understand not enjoying it but fucking terrible? Wow.

[Justin_stacy]

why did they change it to the "syfy" channel? Seems silly to me.

they couldn't trademark the ScFi name or logo, which they saw as limiting their marketablity.

[phil19]

finally found out the final cylon in BSG :-)

[a speedo model]

finally found out the final cylon in BSG :-)
And?

[phil19]

And?

it was interesting. i understand what you mean now. i havnt finished it yet, bout half way through part 2 of season 4 but i like where its headed!

[WhiteLies.]

I finally saw Gattaca and I'm getting started on BSG. I have been seriously missing out. This thread is a godsend, haha.

[whoaisame]

I finally saw Gattaca and I'm getting started on BSG. I have been seriously missing out. This thread is a godsend, haha.

awesome. I love Gattaca, I really want to see BSG.

[fallout1819]

they couldn't trademark the ScFi name or logo, which they saw as limiting their marketablity.
Exactly. They couldn't copyright SciFi because its such a general term/genre so they changed it for copyright reasons, I read.

Great thread. I have to check out 2001: A Space Oddessy, still haven't seen it. I saw District 9 a few weeks ago, absolutely loved it.

[phil19]

I finally saw Gattaca and I'm getting started on BSG. I have been seriously missing out. This thread is a godsend, haha.

awesome. I love Gattaca, I really want to see BSG.

BSG is seriously one of the greatest tv shows ever imo. it is just so good.

[WhiteLies.]

Apparently, is going to be nothing like the book, except the main concept. The book was great, I'm also excited for the tv show, I just hope they don't ruin it.
I never read the book, but I might if I like the series. Otherwise I probably won't have the initiative to make time to read it, unfortunately.

awesome. I love Gattaca, I really want to see BSG.
I really enjoyed Gattaca. Definitely a unique concept, at least as far as anything I've been exposed to in film and literature. And I really dig BSG, although I'm not usually a fan of military dramas.

BSG is seriously one of the greatest tv shows ever imo. it is just so good.
The one thing that bugs me about BSG is that the technology isn't as cool as Star Trek's vision for it (the comparisons are unavoidable with me, sorry). The Galactica looks like a heap compared to the Enterprise, and live ammunition instead of high intensity energy beams? So messy. But then again I don't know what year BSG is set in, so if it's not the 2300s, this would be acceptable. Haha.

[phil19]

The one thing that bugs me about BSG is that the technology isn't as cool as Star Trek's vision for it (the comparisons are unavoidable with me, sorry). The Galactica looks like a heap compared to the Enterprise, and live ammunition instead of high intensity energy beams? So messy. But then again I don't know what year BSG is set in, so if it's not the 2300s, this would be acceptable. Haha.

this is what makes BSG so good. its more realistic. and if you watch it, you realise that the galactica is a heap. its about to be decomissioned at the beginning of the show. its old. its not supposed to be the pride of the fleet like the enterprise is. and BSG is head and shoulders above star trek imo :-p

[WhiteLies.]

this is what makes BSG so good. its more realistic. and if you watch it, you realise that the galactica is a heap. its about to be decomissioned at the beginning of the show. its old. its not supposed to be the pride of the fleet like the enterprise is. and BSG is head and shoulders above star trek imo :-p
Valid points. I probably haven't watched enough of it yet to make a fair judgment -- there are virtually no watchable streams of it anywhere, and hardly anyone seeds the torrents, so I've only watched the miniseries thus far. It's definitely got me hooked though.

[IAmAmazing]

I'm just going to throw it in here: Has any one watched Warehouse 13? I actually enjoy it.

[phil19]

Valid points. I probably haven't watched enough of it yet to make a fair judgment -- there are virtually no watchable streams of it anywhere, and hardly anyone seeds the torrents, so I've only watched the miniseries thus far. It's definitely got me hooked though.

if you digged the miniseries, you will love the rest of it. it just gets better

[Bryant]

Just saw a trailer for a movie called Surrogates and it looks pretty good. Can anyone fill me in on it?

[WhiteLies.]

I'm just going to throw it in here: Has any one watched Warehouse 13? I actually enjoy it.
Never heard of it. What's it about?

[Justin_stacy]

This is probably more horror than most here want, but Alien Raiders was a great little flim that kind of slipped under the radar due to its awful, generic, name.

dl1rRf7PW58

[deadkidsean]

Just saw a trailer for a movie called Surrogates and it looks pretty good. Can anyone fill me in on it?
Based on a graphic novel (called The Surrogates) that is really more of a short story, imo. Really great, quick read that I think looks ridiculously cheesy on screen, but might translate well. Shows that race and gender mean nothing, because the users of the surrogates can select what race they want to be and what sex, and when you are stripped of those two classifications, all you are really left with is religion and that the prejudices we are raised with are going to be there no matter what ethnicity we are or if we're male or female. It's super thought-provoking and I'd definitely rec. the book to anyone into science-fiction.


I kinda rambled. Sorry if it didn't make sense, haha.

[whoaisame]

Based on a graphic novel (called The Surrogates) that is really more of a short story, imo. Really great, quick read that I think looks ridiculously cheesy on screen, but might translate well. Shows that race and gender mean nothing, because the users of the surrogates can select what race they want to be and what sex, and when you are stripped of those two classifications, all you are really left with is religion and that the prejudices we are raised with are going to be there no matter what ethnicity we are or if we're male or female. It's super thought-provoking and I'd definitely rec. the book to anyone into science-fiction.


I kinda rambled. Sorry if it didn't make sense, haha.

Is it a one off graphic novel or a comic series? I should know this, but cant remember.

[deadkidsean]

Is it a one off graphic novel or a comic series? I should know this, but cant remember.
There's a prequel graphic novel, but it isn't really a series. One arc, 5-issue comic book they released as a trade.

[Bryant]

Based on a graphic novel (called The Surrogates) that is really more of a short story, imo. Really great, quick read that I think looks ridiculously cheesy on screen, but might translate well. Shows that race and gender mean nothing, because the users of the surrogates can select what race they want to be and what sex, and when you are stripped of those two classifications, all you are really left with is religion and that the prejudices we are raised with are going to be there no matter what ethnicity we are or if we're male or female. It's super thought-provoking and I'd definitely rec. the book to anyone into science-fiction.


I kinda rambled. Sorry if it didn't make sense, haha.As soon as I get some money, I will definitely take up that rec. Sounds very interesting.

[deadkidsean]

As soon as I get some money, I will definitely take up that rec. Sounds very interesting.
You can probably find it for $10 at your local Barnes & Noble or anywhere comics are sold.

[Bryant]

You can probably find it for $10 at your local Barnes & Noble or anywhere comics are sold.Well, I should start working again soon so I'll let you know when I peep it!

[a speedo model]

it was interesting. i understand what you mean now. i havnt finished it yet, bout half way through part 2 of season 4 but i like where its headed!
Such a great ending, in my opinion. Love the show.
I finally saw Gattaca and I'm getting started on BSG. I have been seriously missing out. This thread is a godsend, haha.
BSG is fucking amazing. Enjoy!
Exactly. They couldn't copyright SciFi because its such a general term/genre so they changed it for copyright reasons, I read.

Great thread. I have to check out 2001: A Space Oddessy, still haven't seen it. I saw District 9 a few weeks ago, absolutely loved it.
This makes sense.

I need to see District 9, I'll try this weekend.
I'm just going to throw it in here: Has any one watched Warehouse 13? I actually enjoy it.
I heard about this, forget where. Should check it out, I guess.
This is probably more horror than most here want, but Alien Raiders was a great little flim that kind of slipped under the radar due to its awful, generic, name.

dl1rRf7PW58
I want to see this haha.

[phil19]

Such a great ending, in my opinion. Love the show.
.

got just the last three eps to go!!

[IAmAmazing]

Never heard of it. What's it about?


I heard about this, forget where. Should check it out, I guess.

I want to see this haha.
I'll just link you guys to here: http://www.hulu.com/warehouse-13

[a speedo model]

got just the last three eps to go!!
:woot: I plan on restarting the series from beginning, haha.
I'll just link you guys to here: http://www.hulu.com/warehouse-13
Thanks, will check this out.

[whoaisame]

Anyone interested in The Prisoner remake series on AMC? I think it looks awesome. So pumped for it. Check out this video.

http://www.amctv.com/videos/the-prisoner/?bcpid=19921019001&bclid=27232151001&bctid=30345659001

[fake empire]

Do you guys watch Dollhouse? You should, if you don't.

[IAmAmazing]

Thanks, will check this out.
Surprisingly it's very good.

[Vincewithouthee]

I'm pretty damn pumped about BSG: The Plan. I also hope Caprica is good too. I loved the pilot.

[phil19]

:woot: I plan on restarting the series from beginning, haha.

Thanks, will check this out.

yeah thats what i do. i watched he first three seasons in a row finishing about a month ago, then i just recently got the fourth season. Just finished it last night. without wanting to ruin it for anone else, i thought the ending was inspired

[a speedo model]

Anyone interested in The Prisoner remake series on AMC? I think it looks awesome. So pumped for it. Check out this video.

http://www.amctv.com/videos/the-prisoner/?bcpid=19921019001&bclid=27232151001&bctid=30345659001
I'm interested. Love the original, I want Nolan to make the film haha.
Surprisingly it's very good.
Nice!
I'm pretty damn pumped about BSG: The Plan. I also hope Caprica is good too. I loved the pilot.
Agreed, I'm looking forward to it.
yeah thats what i do. i watched he first three seasons in a row finishing about a month ago, then i just recently got the fourth season. Just finished it last night. without wanting to ruin it for anone else, i thought the ending was inspired
Agreed, I really loved it, haha. Thought it was a great way to wrap it up.

[phil19]

I'm interested. Love the original, I want Nolan to make the film haha.

Nice!

Agreed, I'm looking forward to it.

Agreed, I really loved it, haha. Thought it was a great way to wrap it up.

yeah definately.

ive got stargate atlantis waiting for me now!

[Justin_stacy]

Just finished the new(ish) AVPR. The one positive i can say is that they did find a way to fit just about every Predator action figure into the film...that's pretty much the only positive. Even the guy from Rescue Me kind of sucked in the lead role.

[phil19]

Just finished the new(ish) AVPR. The one positive i can say is that they did find a way to fit just about every Predator action figure into the film...that's pretty much the only positive. Even the guy from Rescue Me kind of sucked in the lead role.

i love when the predator blows those two dudes heads off at the same time. classic

[stayillogical]

Just finished the new(ish) AVPR. The one positive i can say is that they did find a way to fit just about every Predator action figure into the film...that's pretty much the only positive. Even the guy from Rescue Me kind of sucked in the lead role.

This movie made me angry to the point of yelling at the screen, "YOU DO NOT DO THAT!" But it kept getting worse. From showing a kid getting killed, to a pregnant lady, then actual babies. It blew my mind.

[Justin_stacy]

This movie made me angry to the point of yelling at the screen, "YOU DO NOT DO THAT!" But it kept getting worse. From showing a kid getting killed, to a pregnant lady, then actual babies. It blew my mind.

i don't know what to say to this other than avoid the movie Automaton Transfusion at all cost there's a scene where a 'zombie' rips open a pregnant womans stomach, and eats the....you know what you probably don't want to know anymore, sorry.

[a speedo model]

yeah definately.

ive got stargate atlantis waiting for me now!
I haven't watched any of the Stargate since the second season of the first, SG1 I think is what it's called haha. Need to catch up.
Just finished the new(ish) AVPR. The one positive i can say is that they did find a way to fit just about every Predator action figure into the film...that's pretty much the only positive. Even the guy from Rescue Me kind of sucked in the lead role.
I saw the first and thought it was decent, but have had no desire to see the second, :shrug: I dunno if I ever will, probably will when a brother rents it or something.

[a speedo model]

The Cosmonaut is a story about memories. Even those memories which never existed.

October 1975. Stan is getting ready to be the first Russian cosmonaut on the Moon. Andrei, his friend since childhood, is directing the mission. In the stressful previous days to the departure, Stan thinks about Yulia, Andrei's wife. She thinks about him too, while they finalize the details for the mission. They've been together in painful silence for years. Just two days after the launch, the spaceship loses all communication with Earth. For six months, Andrei looks for his friend day and night.

Without success.
One day, the ship comes back to Earth. Once it falls down, there is no trace of the Cosmonaut.
Uncertainty grows as a series of radio transmission begin: Stan speaks from an unknown place. He claims to have come back to Earth and found it empty. Stan's delusions, a prisoner in an impossible world, start to cause tragic changes in the relationship between Andrei and Yulia. While she can't stop listening to the radio through which the cosmonaut constantly talks about an imaginary paradise where he shares the life he dreamt of with her, Andrei becomes a stranger in his own house, inhabited by the voice of an old friend who was declared dead months ago.

Little by little, a strange and dangerous triangle is formed.
Finally, the reunion takes place.

-

I made a thread about this film a while back, but it went unnoticed. Sounds very amazing, read about it. The group behind it are using a very fresh approach, I believe.

http://www.thecosmonaut.org/

[whoaisame]

The Cosmonaut is a story about memories. Even those memories which never existed.

October 1975. Stan is getting ready to be the first Russian cosmonaut on the Moon. Andrei, his friend since childhood, is directing the mission. In the stressful previous days to the departure, Stan thinks about Yulia, Andrei's wife. She thinks about him too, while they finalize the details for the mission. They've been together in painful silence for years. Just two days after the launch, the spaceship loses all communication with Earth. For six months, Andrei looks for his friend day and night.

Without success.
One day, the ship comes back to Earth. Once it falls down, there is no trace of the Cosmonaut.
Uncertainty grows as a series of radio transmission begin: Stan speaks from an unknown place. He claims to have come back to Earth and found it empty. Stan's delusions, a prisoner in an impossible world, start to cause tragic changes in the relationship between Andrei and Yulia. While she can't stop listening to the radio through which the cosmonaut constantly talks about an imaginary paradise where he shares the life he dreamt of with her, Andrei becomes a stranger in his own house, inhabited by the voice of an old friend who was declared dead months ago.

Little by little, a strange and dangerous triangle is formed.
Finally, the reunion takes place.

-

I made a thread about this film a while back, but it went unnoticed. Sounds very amazing, read about it. The group behind it are using a very fresh approach, I believe.

http://www.thecosmonaut.org/

This is really cool. I want to be a producer!

[coryatlarge]

The Cosmonaut is a story about memories. Even those memories which never existed.
oh wow that sounds really good.

[a speedo model]

This is really cool. I want to be a producer!

oh wow that sounds really good.
I am truly excited for the release, the pictures they have for costumes and so on look good. There's a lot of random stuff up there. The script, production scouts and so on.

[stayillogical]

I want to be a producer just to have my name in the credits.

[coryatlarge]

I am truly excited for the release, the pictures they have for costumes and so on look good. There's a lot of random stuff up there. The script, production scouts and so on.
yeah thats really cool! i think it would be cool to be an investor but i dont have 1600 dollars hah. i'm considering buying a shirt or something though. more movies should do this... its a really cool idea.

[coryatlarge]

haha has anyone looked at the store? theres a pencil with this description In 1960 Nasa asks the Fisher Pen Company to produce 400 pens with injection ink, capable of working under low or null gravity for the Apollo Missions. The project costs 1.5 million dollars. Meanwhile, in Glavkosmos, Russia; they faced the same problem.
They used a pencil.

[phil19]

I haven't watched any of the Stargate since the second season of the first, SG1 I think is what it's called haha. Need to catch up.

I saw the first and thought it was decent, but have had no desire to see the second, :shrug: I dunno if I ever will, probably will when a brother rents it or something.

oh i love my stargate. yeah SG1 is awesome, though it gets really bad after jack leaves imo. but the first seven or so seasons are great.
ive only seen the first season of stargate atlantis but i bought the the first 4 a few weeks ago and just been waiting to start watching them

[a speedo model]

I want to be a producer just to have my name in the credits.
Same!
yeah thats really cool! i think it would be cool to be an investor but i dont have 1600 dollars hah. i'm considering buying a shirt or something though. more movies should do this... its a really cool idea.
Yeah, I'd love to but can't with school payments sadly. I was thinking of reserving the DVD..
haha has anyone looked at the store? theres a pencil with this description
Haha, I saw that, I remember hearing that somewhere.
oh i love my stargate. yeah SG1 is awesome, though it gets really bad after jack leaves imo. but the first seven or so seasons are great.
ive only seen the first season of stargate atlantis but i bought the the first 4 a few weeks ago and just been waiting to start watching them
Yeah, it's one of those shows I'll begin watching straight through once I graduate or something and have more free time. Atlantis from what I've seen is pretty good, but I haven't watched much. I know the Dr. from Star Trek Voyager is on it so that makes me curious.

[colorlesscliche]

I'm getting Battlestar S1 today, I'm excited. I feel like it's the nerds bible.

[phil19]

Same!

Yeah, I'd love to but can't with school payments sadly. I was thinking of reserving the DVD..

Haha, I saw that, I remember hearing that somewhere.

Yeah, it's one of those shows I'll begin watching straight through once I graduate or something and have more free time. Atlantis from what I've seen is pretty good, but I haven't watched much. I know the Dr. from Star Trek Voyager is on it so that makes me curious.

yeah i digged the first season of atlantis so im excited to see where it goes. is he really? i dont watch star trek so im not sure?

[a speedo model]

I'm getting Battlestar S1 today, I'm excited. I feel like it's the nerds bible.
Nice! Either that or Star Trek, I'm sure. Love it.
yeah i digged the first season of atlantis so im excited to see where it goes. is he really? i dont watch star trek so im not sure?
He is, bald guy who is awesome.

[Justin_stacy]

I saw the first and thought it was decent, but have had no desire to see the second, :shrug: I dunno if I ever will, probably will when a brother rents it or something.

it was 'R' rated, so I was hoping for something better than a half assed sequel like the first one. But it wasn't.

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Rewatching From Earth The To The Moon. Which I'm seriously considering calling the best Mini-series ever, with War And Remembrance and Band Of Brothers being its biggest competitors.

[phil19]

Nice! Either that or Star Trek, I'm sure. Love it.

He is, bald guy who is awesome.

oh hahaha sweet. ive noticed that a lot of actors in sci fi end up in other sci fi shows aswell

[WhiteLies.]

I'm getting Battlestar S1 today, I'm excited. I feel like it's the nerds bible.
I just finished the first season a few days ago. It was excellent.

[colorlesscliche]

What do you guys think of Tricia Helfer aka Cylon Six?

[a speedo model]

it was 'R' rated, so I was hoping for something better than a half assed sequel like the first one. But it wasn't.

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Rewatching From Earth The To The Moon. Which I'm seriously considering calling the best Mini-series ever, with War And Remembrance and Band Of Brothers being its biggest competitors.
Yeah, sadly, haha.

Agreed. Excellent series.
oh hahaha sweet. ive noticed that a lot of actors in sci fi end up in other sci fi shows aswell
Yeah, definitely, especially with Star Trek, I've noticed.
What do you guys think of Tricia Helfer aka Cylon Six?
She is pretty and a good actress, not as amazing as my brother seems to think.

[a speedo model]

Saw District 9 last night, fantastic film.

[wildaman1]

the beginning of bsg season 4 was really disappointing to me, as i felt they over dramatized everything and the show basically devolved into shouting and pointing guns at each other every single episode. but, halfway through it seems to be getting a lot better..

does the show "the lost room" get any respect around here? one of my favorite sci-fi series of all time, especially because it was so well contained in 6 episodes. also, jericho anyone?

[Justin_stacy]

Attempted to watch the original RollerBall last night, I thought it was kind of minor-cult classic, but I just couldn't get through it. The actual sport part was cool, but the business end of the story just didn't work for me at all.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Attempted to watch the original RollerBall last night, I thought it was kind of minor-cult classic, but I just couldn't get through it. The actual sport part was cool, but the business end of the story just didn't work for me at all.

tried watching this three or four years and couldn't get through it either

[Thomas Balkcom]

unused posters from Moon, awesome

http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/officially-cool-unused-posters-for-duncan-jones-moon-neilm.php

[colorlesscliche]

I love the one of him curled up in the moon.

[whoaisame]

unused posters from Moon, awesome

http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/officially-cool-unused-posters-for-duncan-jones-moon-neilm.php

The last two are rad. I cant wait for this dvd.

Does anyone know if you can bring copyrighted stuff like one of those poster pictures to Kinkos to have blown up into a poster or will they refuse because of legal issues?

[Thomas Balkcom]

bump.

Just watched Dark City for the September MDC and I absolutely loved it, very well constructed film

[whoaisame]

bump.

Just watched Dark City for the September MDC and I absolutely loved it, very well constructed film

awesome, I rec'd that for you. Glad you liked it.

[Justin_stacy]

bump.

Just watched Dark City for the September MDC and I absolutely loved it, very well constructed film

original cut or the more recent directors?

[Thomas Balkcom]

awesome, I rec'd that for you. Glad you liked it.

my write-up is done and I will be posting in a minute

original cut or the more recent directors?

director's, I read there isn't much of a difference? Is that correct?

[Justin_stacy]

my write-up is done and I will be posting in a minute



director's, I read there isn't much of a difference? Is that correct?

sublte differences. the biggest is that the original has a voice over at the begining that gives away the main plot story. The thought behind it was that it makes the film easier to follow, making its appeal broader. Most fans, along with the director who was forced to add it, hated it for giving away to much too soon.

Just about everything else was little changes. Its a better movie, but not tons better.

[Thomas Balkcom]

sublte differences. the biggest is that the original has a voice over at the begining that gives away the main plot story. The thought behind it was that it makes the film easier to follow, making its appeal broader. Most fans, along with the director who was forced to add it, hated it for giving away to much too soon.

Just about everything else was little changes. Its a better movie, but not tons better.

I really, really enjoyed it, glad I checked it out

[Justin_stacy]

I really, really enjoyed it, glad I checked it out

been one of my favorites since I was a kid, and I'm not much of a sci fi fan. Ever seen Gattica? Its another great one from the 90's that doesn't get the credit it deserves.

[Thomas Balkcom]

been one of my favorites since I was a kid, and I'm not much of a sci fi fan. Ever seen Gattica? Its another great one from the 90's that doesn't get the credit it deserves.

saw it in on HBO when I was about 10 and had no idea what in the hell was going on, just added it to my queue

[whoaisame]

been one of my favorites since I was a kid, and I'm not much of a sci fi fan. Ever seen Gattica? Its another great one from the 90's that doesn't get the credit it deserves.

saw it in on HBO when I was about 10 and had no idea what in the hell was going on, just added it to my queue

Weird, I was just about to recommend Gattaca to you too. Move it to the front of your queue asap.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Weird, I was just about to recommend Gattaca to you too. Move it to the front of your queue asap.

will do

[Thomas Balkcom]

http://movies.ign.com/articles/103/1034433p1.html

IGN's Coolest Sci-Fi Worlds

[a speedo model]

bump.

Just watched Dark City for the September MDC and I absolutely loved it, very well constructed film
Such a great film, need to watch it again.
been one of my favorites since I was a kid, and I'm not much of a sci fi fan. Ever seen Gattica? Its another great one from the 90's that doesn't get the credit it deserves.
Gattica is excellent. Very underrated, great performances all around.
http://movies.ign.com/articles/103/1034433p1.html

IGN's Coolest Sci-Fi Worlds
Some of those are interesting picks. Genesis planet? haha but all in all some great choices on there.

[Thomas Balkcom]

been one of my favorites since I was a kid, and I'm not much of a sci fi fan. Ever seen Gattica? Its another great one from the 90's that doesn't get the credit it deserves.

Weird, I was just about to recommend Gattaca to you too. Move it to the front of your queue asap.

just finished this, and really enjoyed it. Hawke was excellent and I loved the film's exploration of identity issues. Thanks for the recommendation

oh and right when the detective yelled "Vincent!" down the alley, I knew it was his brother

[coryatlarge]

i love gattaca so much. i need to buy it because i havent watched it in years.

[Thomas Balkcom]

i love gattaca so much. i need to buy it because i havent watched it in years.

last time I watched it, I was just a kid. I am really glad I gave it another shot.

[coryatlarge]

last time I watched it, I was just a kid. I am really glad I gave it another shot.
i think i may need to do this with planet of the apes. i watched it when i was little and was bored with it but i think i might be more interested in it now.

[Thomas Balkcom]

i think i may need to do this with planet of the apes. i watched it when i was little and was bored with it but i think i might be more interested in it now.

I haven't watched it in a long time either

[poppa Q]

Just going to second (/third/fourth/fifth/sixth/etc.) the love for Gattaca.

[WhiteLies.]

I enjoy this thread, so...bump.

Anyone else looking forward to Quantum Quest (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0312305/)?

Dave, a photon of light, is involved in great struggle in the atomic world against the evil forces of the Void and his anti-matter army. It is a journey from the Sun to Saturn and back to Earth, that reveals amazing discoveries made by SOHO, Odyssey, and Cassini-Huygens NASA/JPL space exploration missions.
It sounds kind of lame, but the cast is exciting.

[a speedo model]

I keep forgetting about this thread.

Quantum Quest sounds interesting, definitely will give it a shot.

Watched Moon, loved it.

[Colorblind!]

I just watched Primer.

What...the...fuck...

[Thomas Balkcom]

I just watched Primer.

What...the...fuck...

hahahaha, is this a good or bad reaction? I recommend watching it at least one more time.

[Colorblind!]

hahahaha, is this a good or bad reaction? I recommend watching it at least one more time.

I'm a scientific retard which makes it hard enough already, but I didn't get it at all. I'm currently reading a bunch of shit on it to try and wrap my head around it.

Good advice though, I'll definitely watch it again.

[phil19]

so stoked ive finally been able to pick up Taken on DVD. been searching for this for years. saw it one time and decided not to pick it up (as at the time i was trying to save some money) as i was under the impression id be able to pick it up another time. jump forward three years and i finally saw it again! was so stoked!

[Thomas Balkcom]

I'm a scientific retard which makes it hard enough already, but I didn't get it at all. I'm currently reading a bunch of shit on it to try and wrap my head around it.

Good advice though, I'll definitely watch it again.

I remember enjoying this article... http://www.avclub.com/articles/the-new-cult-canon-primer,2248/

hope that helps

[Colorblind!]

I remember enjoying this article... http://www.avclub.com/articles/the-new-cult-canon-primer,2248/

hope that helps

I'm going to read that along with the essay that imdb links to in the FAQ.
If anything, I'm seriously intrigued and when it clicks I know I am going to love this movie.

[Justin_stacy]

hahah...I actually just rented Primer too, but not sure if I'm gonna attempt it.

[whoaisame]

hahah...I actually just rented Primer too, but not sure if I'm gonna attempt it.

one of my favorite movies. the challenge of figuring it all out is all the fun imo

[Justin_stacy]

one of my favorite movies. the challenge of figuring it all out is all the fun imo

ya I saw it a few years ago when it first came out, I'm not gonna say I understood it...but I remember liking it. I'm trying to finish Life On Mars and I think that's going to take priority.

[Colorblind!]

hahah...I actually just rented Primer too, but not sure if I'm gonna attempt it.

Do you have late fees where you rent from? I thought those were done with.

[Justin_stacy]

Do you have late fees where you rent from? I thought those were done with.

na we have a library in our back yard....well down the street. So everythings free, but you only get it for seven days.

[Thomas Balkcom]

http://www.wired.com/underwire/2009/11/reader-sci-fi-flicks/all/1

sci fi through the 50s

sad to say I have only seen three of these movies

[fake empire]

The Incredible Shrinking Man rules. As does The Blob.

[WhiteLies.]

I finally finished Battlestar Galactica, so I need a new sci-fi show to obsess over. Any suggestions?

On a related note, I thought The Plan was super lame.

[kianacarly]

I'm in a sci-fi as literature class this semester and I'm liking it a lot more than I thought I would. We've had to watch a few episodes of Torchwood in class, and it's totally a guilty pleasure for my friend and I now. I'm going to miss this class when the semester ends :-(

[WhiteLies.]

I'm in a sci-fi as literature class this semester and I'm liking it a lot more than I thought I would. We've had to watch a few episodes of Torchwood in class, and it's totally a guilty pleasure for my friend and I now. I'm going to miss this class when the semester ends :-(
That sounds awesome! What's the show about?

[Vincewithouthee]

I finally finished Battlestar Galactica, so I need a new sci-fi show to obsess over. Any suggestions?

On a related note, I thought The Plan was super lame.

Ever check out Firefly? And yeah I need a new series to watch, but I'm almost positive nothing will ever compare to BSG.

I was pretty disappointed with The Plan as well. There was too much hype around it. Razor was much much better.

[Thomas Balkcom]

love this bump

[WhiteLies.]

Ever check out Firefly? And yeah I need a new series to watch, but I'm almost positive nothing will ever compare to BSG.

I was pretty disappointed with The Plan as well. There was too much hype around it. Razor was much much better.
I haven't, actually, but I've heard good things. I'll check that out. And I definitely agree. I'm back to watching Star Trek: TNG right now, and while I am definitely a Trekkie, BSG is so much better.

I didn't catch any of the hype around The Plan, but it was disappointing nonetheless. Bits of it were good but too much of it was just assorted clips from the series. I loved Razor too.

[Justin_stacy]

was Terminator Salvation worth watching. got a free rental and nothing else looks good.

[coryatlarge]

was Terminator Salvation worth watching. got a free rental and nothing else looks good.
it's good but its not great. if T3 left a bad taste in your mouth this will help. hope that helps haha.

[Justin_stacy]

never saw T3 I just don't buy that anyone or robot would think a female teenager is the best design for a terminator. call me sexist.

[ThexQuietxCull]

That sounds awesome! What's the show about?

Torchwood is an offshoot show from the Doctor Who franchise (Torchwood is an anagram of Doctor Who)

[WhiteLies.]

Torchwood is an offshoot show from the Doctor Who franchise (Torchwood is an anagram of Doctor Who)
Oh, nice. I've only seen Doctor Who a few times, but I enjoyed it. I'll check it out.

[kianacarly]

That sounds awesome! What's the show about?

Yeah, someone already answered the question but it's basically a spin-off of Dr. Who. We've only watched two episodes because we only watch it when there's leftover time in class, but I always look forward to it. All we really do in that class is read short stories and watch sci-fi movies and tv shows, so it's pretty cool.

[WhiteLies.]

Yeah, someone already answered the question but it's basically a spin-off of Dr. Who. We've only watched two episodes because we only watch it when there's leftover time in class, but I always look forward to it. All we really do in that class is read short stories and watch sci-fi movies and tv shows, so it's pretty cool.
I'm so jealous. A class like that would be the highlight of my day, haha.

[kianacarly]

I'm so jealous. A class like that would be the highlight of my day, haha.

Ha, yeah, if it weren't for the annoying people in the class, it would be one of my favorites.

[a speedo model]

I finally finished Battlestar Galactica, so I need a new sci-fi show to obsess over. Any suggestions?

On a related note, I thought The Plan was super lame.
Star Trek. Honestly, I'd suggest Voyager or Enterprise. Better than people give credit.

[a speedo model]

http://www.wired.com/underwire/2009/11/reader-sci-fi-flicks/all/1

sci fi through the 50s

sad to say I have only seen three of these movies
I've actually seen most of these, gotta love having a dad who loves old sci-fi, haha.

[coryatlarge]

never saw T3 I just don't buy that anyone or robot would think a female teenager is the best design for a terminator. call me sexist.
on top of that it was just really uninteresting. i only watched it once and cant really remember much of it. the salvation is pretty good and redeems the terminator name but i personally thought the ending was kind of recycled. if you decide to check it out you'll know what i mean.

[WhiteLies.]

Star Trek. Honestly, I'd suggest Voyager or Enterprise. Better than people give credit.
I'm working my way slowly through the Star Trek franchise. Right now I'm about 12 episodes into TNG, and I watched all of TOS this summer. I'm glad to hear some positive remarks about Voyager and Enterprise, because everything I've heard so far has been negative haha

[a speedo model]

I'm working my way slowly through the Star Trek franchise. Right now I'm about 12 episodes into TNG, and I watched all of TOS this summer. I'm glad to hear some positive remarks about Voyager and Enterprise, because everything I've heard so far has been negative haha
Voyager is actually my personal favorite, love the characters and episode plots a lot more. Enterprise is good, but the characters aren't as likable. Deep Space Nine is pretty great as well.


God, I love Star Trek...

[WhiteLies.]

Voyager is actually my personal favorite, love the characters and episode plots a lot more. Enterprise is good, but the characters aren't as likable. Deep Space Nine is pretty great as well.


God, I love Star Trek...
I'll keep that in mind. Due to some pocket of brain damage, I can't go out of order with the series, but I'll probably post about it here when I get that far.

Me too. My trek-loving friend and I made our own costumes this Halloween (http://i48.tinypic.com/21o7ypc.jpg). (I don't know why I don't look human but I'm the redshirt).

[kianacarly]

Started watching the original pilot of Firefly in my sci-fi class. I am already hooked.

[WhiteLies.]

I watched 2001: A Space Odyssey last night. What the fuuuuuuuck.

[Justin_stacy]

UlnImmOI1SI


this looks really fun.

[Thomas Balkcom]

"what if it's a secret Commy rocket?"

looks awesome.

[marrost]

Alien Trespass was one of the worst I saw last year. Couldn't even make it through 15 minutes.

[Thomas Balkcom]

well damn.

[wildaman1]

Started watching the original pilot of Firefly in my sci-fi class. I am already hooked.

keep watching, now that you're hooked it'll never let go

[Justin_stacy]

well damn.

I've got it on hold for tonight, we'll see how honesty he's being.

[a speedo model]

I'll keep that in mind. Due to some pocket of brain damage, I can't go out of order with the series, but I'll probably post about it here when I get that far.

Me too. My trek-loving friend and I made our own costumes this Halloween (http://i48.tinypic.com/21o7ypc.jpg). (I don't know why I don't look human but I'm the redshirt).
Same, Voyager and NG are the only two I generally throw random episodes on. Love them.

Nice! haha
I watched 2001: A Space Odyssey last night. What the fuuuuuuuck.
Exactly.
UlnImmOI1SI


this looks really fun.
Seems like fun, even shitty sci-fi can be fun.

[marrost]

I've got it on hold for tonight, we'll see how honesty he's being.I'm being quite honesty, I can assure you.

[kianacarly]

keep watching, now that you're hooked it'll never let go

Ha, I guess I did let it go, because I haven't watched it since. It was weird because we watched the first episode in class, and for some reason she decided after the first episode to skip a lot and have us watch a few episodes ahead, and I hate watching a series out of order, so there was kind of a disconnection with the series because I missed some. It's on my list of things to watch though, so one day I'll fill in the gaps and watch the episodes I missed.

[WhiteLies.]

Jonathan Frakes was a guest on Criminal Minds last night. I almost didn't recognize him, he sure got old and fat.

[phil19]

Started watching the original pilot of Firefly in my sci-fi class. I am already hooked.

great show

[kianacarly]

great show

We just finished watching Serenity today, too. Basically for the next two weeks we're just watching sci-fi movies/shows, which is awesome. Except we're watching Signs right now, which sucks, even though the assignment is to write a paragraph about why the movie sucked, basically, haha. I would rather watch Firefly though. I never have time to catch up on a series on my own time.

[phil19]

We just finished watching Serenity today, too. Basically for the next two weeks we're just watching sci-fi movies/shows, which is awesome. Except we're watching Signs right now, which sucks, even though the assignment is to write a paragraph about why the movie sucked, basically, haha. I would rather watch Firefly though. I never have time to catch up on a series on my own time.

firefly is one of those shows where when one ep finishes i just want to watch the next straight away

[kianacarly]

firefly is one of those shows where when one ep finishes i just want to watch the next straight away

Yeah, I've been definitely needing to catch up on so many shows, Firefly being near the top of the list. After I watch Torchwood: Children of Earth, hopefully I can move onto Firefly next because it really does seem like a great show (except for two of the actors that annoy me for some reason, haha)

[phil19]

Yeah, I've been definitely needing to catch up on so many shows, Firefly being near the top of the list. After I watch Torchwood: Children of Earth, hopefully I can move onto Firefly next because it really does seem like a great show (except for two of the actors that annoy me for some reason, haha)

which two??

[kianacarly]

which two??

The girl who plays Kaylee and the girl who plays River just bother me for some reason. Maybe once I actually watch more of the series I'll grow to like them. It wouldn't be the first time it happened.

[phil19]

The girl who plays Kaylee and the girl who plays River just bother me for some reason. Maybe once I actually watch more of the series I'll grow to like them. It wouldn't be the first time it happened.

summer glau?? really? so hot. but maybe i just have a different perspective :-p

[kianacarly]

summer glau?? really? so hot. but maybe i just have a different perspective :-p

Eh, I don't think she's anything special in the looks department, though to be fair every time I see her she's all hunched in on herself with tousled hair hanging in front of her face, so that could very well be the reason haha.

[phil19]

Eh, I don't think she's anything special in the looks department, though to be fair every time I see her she's all hunched in on herself with tousled hair hanging in front of her face, so that could very well be the reason haha.

im a fan. she's also in terminator: th sarah connor chronicles

[kianacarly]

im a fan. she's also in terminator: th sarah connor chronicles

Oh yeah, I heard that from somewhere. I've never actually seen anything Terminator related, which just goes to show how many movies/shows I never watch.

[phil19]

Oh yeah, I heard that from somewhere. I've never actually seen anything Terminator related, which just goes to show how many movies/shows I never watch.

haha well, if you dont like her i wouldnt suggest watching it :-p i love it

[Thomas Balkcom]

enjoyed this article: http://twitchfilm.net/featured/2010/01/21st-century-science-fiction-beyond-morality.php

warning: big spoilers for each film it talks about.

[cshadows2887]

My comp's slowness is keeping me from going through the whole thread. Any Battlestar Galactica fans here?

[WhiteLies.]

My comp's slowness is keeping me from going through the whole thread. Any Battlestar Galactica fans here?
Hell yes.

[cshadows2887]

Hell yes.

I finally just finished the series by watching The Plan last night. It might be the best TV show ever. And The Plan kind of helped alleviate the bad taste "Daybreak" left in my mouth.

[WhiteLies.]

I finally just finished the series by watching The Plan last night. It might be the best TV show ever. And The Plan kind of helped alleviate the bad taste "Daybreak" left in my mouth.
Eh. I didn't care for The Plan at all...it didn't add anything to the series imo. Just a collection of highlights.

[cshadows2887]

Eh. I didn't care for The Plan at all...it didn't add anything to the series imo. Just a collection of highlights.

I think it helped cover their asses on a lot of plot holes. Which it needed to.

Major fail on still not explaining Starbuck.

[ModusPwnens]

Sci-fi and fantasy are my lifeblood. Will be returning to this thread with actual input.

[Justin_stacy]

Alien Trespass was one of the worst I saw last year. Couldn't even make it through 15 minutes.

well damn.

he was sort of right, I've seen alot worse....but they failed to really capture the feel of 50's campy sci fi, the look was all good minus some CGI that stuck out badly. The acting was probably the worst part, bad acting is funny when its unintentional, but when its purposefully there's just nothing enjoyable or comical about it.

[WhiteLies.]

I think it helped cover their asses on a lot of plot holes. Which it needed to.

Major fail on still not explaining Starbuck.
Personally I didn't really care about the holes. I like it when there are some parts in a movie or series you have to fill in by yourself, instead of having them handed to you.

[coryatlarge]

every time i see this thread i think of sail us to the moon by radiohead.

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i think its funny that there's a video with screen shots from 2001 a space odyssey set to that song thus making it relevant to this thread :-d

[Thomas Balkcom]

he was sort of right, I've seen alot worse....but they failed to really capture the feel of 50's campy sci fi, the look was all good minus some CGI that stuck out badly. The acting was probably the worst part, bad acting is funny when its unintentional, but when its purposefully there's just nothing enjoyable or comical about it.

damn, sorry to hear this.

[cshadows2887]

Personally I didn't really care about the holes. I like it when there are some parts in a movie or series you have to fill in by yourself, instead of having them handed to you.

Oh I agree. But do think it was cool to find out that, really, there is no plan

[wildaman1]

i'm taking a pretty cool science fiction class at my school. it's really reading intensive which is definitely a double edged sword. over the course of 10 weeks we'll get through 20 books, of which i've read 6 so far and plan to have read 2 more by sunday.

here's a list of the books just ftr

jules verne - from the earth to the moon
hg wells - the time machine
hg wells - war of the worlds
cs lewis - out of the silent planet
aldous huxley - brave new world
george orwell - 1984
arthur c clarke - childhoods end (starting to read this today)
arthur c clarke - the city and the stars
edgar rice burroughs - princess of mars
hugo gernsback - ralph 124c 41+
isaac asimov - foundation
isaac asimov - caves of steel
robert heinlein - red planet
robert heinlein - the door into summer
watler m miller jr. - a canticle for leibowitz
kurt vonnegut - sirens of titen
frank herbert - dune
robert heinlein - the moon is a harsh mistress
philip k dick - do androids dream of electric sheep
orson scott card - ender's game

each week has a "theme", for example the last week of dick and card is about virtual realities.

time for class