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On 24-7-2016 8:49, Stephen wrote:
> On 7/24/2016 12:15 AM, Doctor John wrote:
>> On 23/07/16 19:17, Stephen wrote:
>>> On 7/23/2016 6:40 PM, clipka wrote:
>>>> For some weird reasons I'm watching "Halo: The Fall of Reach" right
>>>> now.
>>>>
>>>> Geez, I don't think I've ever seen a SciFi movie with such and crappy
>>>> story
>>>
>>> Then you've not seen many SF Moves. They are all crap. Except for
>>> Forbidden Planet.
>>>
>> Oh, come on! How about (in no particular order):
>> Blade Runner
>
> I preferred the book.
Indeed. Me too. However, the movie is acceptable.
>
>> 2001, A Space Odyssey
>
> I'll admit to liking the second film I saw in CinemaScope.
nah. Pseudo philosophical nonsense ;-)
>
>> Close Encounters of the Third Kind
>
> I watched that at 4 times normal speed one Christmas.
My speed was 12 times I guess.
>
>> Metropolis
>
> I have only seen clips. I don't know if the restoration has been
> released to the public.
I saw an 'original' version when adolescent and recently the
restoration. I prefer my memory of the first.
>
>> Star Wars
>
> Grow up.
When lazy, quite enjoyable.
>
>> Brazil
>
> I've not seen it.
You should see it. One of the better.
>
>> The Matrix
> The spoon has no egg.
Not much flesh on the bones.
>>
>
> I have seen Star Wars. It is one of the films that drive me non linear
> with their orbital mechanics.
>
> I saw the Martian after reading the book, which is normally a mistake. I
> quite enjoyed that.
>
>
In general, I prefer SF books (not SciFi books by the way). Just now
busy with the Culture books of Iain M. Banks.
--
Thomas
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Am 24.07.2016 um 08:35 schrieb Stephen:
>> I'd disagree. For instance, I'd say "I, Robot" had a quite good story,
>> thanks to Asimov's legacy.
>
> I've not seen it so I could not possibly comment. :)
>
> I've just read a bit of its Wiki page and take your word for it being
> good. It does not refresh my memory of the stories very well.
> But they took the idea and ran with it.
"The idea"? Actually, it was a pretty big bunch of ideas they took from
Asimov, and distilled into one movie.
> I liked the day of the Triffids. It is a bit dated now but still one to
> put on a list.
Can't comment on that one. Probably had an entirely different title in
Germany.
>> I think what you really want to say is that you simply don't dig Science
>> Fiction movies.
>
> Yes, they have mostly been a disappointment. My imagination is much
> better than whatever can be put on a screen.
Granted, that's a problem with a lot of movies.
>> Besides, note that I used the comparative (well, I /tried/ to use it
>> anyway). Even among crap there's good solid crap, painfully hard crap,
>> grossly soft crap -- and amorphous plain bullshit.
>
> I see that you are a scatologist of the highest order.
You know what's coming now, don't you?
https://youtu.be/y6oXW_YiV6g
>>> Not Too Bright? (NTB)
>>
>> Nah, I guess it was more the fascination of first encounter -- the first
>> encounter with a level of crappiness never experienced before.
>
> You get some dreadfully bad moves that are a joy to watch.
> If you're medicated. ;)
Or not. Remember the dried frog pills I did /not/ take? ;)
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Am 24.07.2016 um 18:22 schrieb clipka:
>> I see that you are a scatologist of the highest order.
>
> You know what's coming now, don't you?
>
> https://youtu.be/y6oXW_YiV6g
(Coincidently, this seems to be the only piece of music the guy has ever
published that was /not/ entirely spoiled by a crappy rhythm section...)
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On 7/24/2016 5:22 PM, clipka wrote:
> "The idea"? Actually, it was a pretty big bunch of ideas they took from
> Asimov, and distilled into one movie.
>
I would be scares to see a Hollywood version of the books that I have
fond memories of.
>> I liked the day of the Triffids. It is a bit dated now but still one to
>> put on a list.
>
> Can't comment on that one. Probably had an entirely different title in
> Germany.
>
It did have. It was called "Die Triffids". ;)
To be fair, it was a bit before your time. :)
>>> I think what you really want to say is that you simply don't dig Science
>>> Fiction movies.
>>
>> Yes, they have mostly been a disappointment. My imagination is much
>> better than whatever can be put on a screen.
>
> Granted, that's a problem with a lot of movies.
And that's the killer for me. I find it hard to suspend disbelief, in
the cinema.
Having said that. One of the best films I've seen was a German language
film called Funny Games.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funny_Games_(1997_film)
>
>>> Besides, note that I used the comparative (well, I /tried/ to use it
>>> anyway). Even among crap there's good solid crap, painfully hard crap,
>>> grossly soft crap -- and amorphous plain bullshit.
>>
>> I see that you are a scatologist of the highest order.
>
> You know what's coming now, don't you?
>
Nope!
> https://youtu.be/y6oXW_YiV6g
Not as poetic as the Glasgow street chant of "Keech bum toley fart, I
don't care."
>
>>>> Not Too Bright? (NTB)
>>>
>>> Nah, I guess it was more the fascination of first encounter -- the first
>>> encounter with a level of crappiness never experienced before.
>>
>> You get some dreadfully bad moves that are a joy to watch.
>> If you're medicated. ;)
>
> Or not. Remember the dried frog pills I did /not/ take? ;)
>
Well there's your problem. Reality!
'Ave at thee!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WANNqr-vcx0&index=4&list=RDJwVUq6EZEiE
--
Regards
Stephen
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Stephen <mca### [at] aol com> wrote:
> >> I liked the day of the Triffids. It is a bit dated now but still one to
> >> put on a list.
> >
> > Can't comment on that one. Probably had an entirely different title in
> > Germany.
Full English version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=or3ygBd56gg
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Am 24.07.2016 um 22:25 schrieb Stephen:
>>> I liked the day of the Triffids. It is a bit dated now but still one to
>>> put on a list.
...
> And that's the killer for me. I find it hard to suspend disbelief, in
> the cinema.
Then, judging from that Triffids movie I'm currently watching, I must
conclude that it's the documentaroid intro that helps you in that
suspension of disbelief -- since the story's premise is about as crappy
as any ;)
Oh, and there seems to be a 2009 remake.
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On 7/24/2016 10:33 PM, clipka wrote:
> Am 24.07.2016 um 22:25 schrieb Stephen:
>
>>>> I liked the day of the Triffids. It is a bit dated now but still one to
>>>> put on a list.
> ....
>> And that's the killer for me. I find it hard to suspend disbelief, in
>> the cinema.
>
> Then, judging from that Triffids movie I'm currently watching, I must
> conclude that it's the documentaroid intro that helps you in that
> suspension of disbelief -- since the story's premise is about as crappy
> as any ;)
>
It was probably the fact that I was thirteen years old when I saw it. It
was my first X rated movie.
Other than that I wouldn't take any of my film recommendations seriously.
Except for "Les visiteurs". A 1993 French film that if you liked
Blackadder you will love. Or maybe not. :)
Or "Le Dîner de Cons" that might suit your humour.
They tickle my fancy.
> Oh, and there seems to be a 2009 remake.
>
So I believe. I remember when it came out.
I want to keep my (false) memories. ;)
--
Regards
Stephen
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Am 25.07.2016 um 01:18 schrieb Stephen:
> Except for "Les visiteurs". A 1993 French film that if you liked
> Blackadder you will love. Or maybe not. :)
I think I've seen it, a while ago. Medieval knights somehow thrown into
our time, right?
I don't remember if I ever saw the complete movie, but from what I
remember I did in fact like it.
> Or "Le Dîner de Cons" that might suit your humour.
Don't know it.
>> Oh, and there seems to be a 2009 remake.
>
> So I believe. I remember when it came out.
> I want to keep my (false) memories. ;)
Can't blame you. The remake appears to be more or less the veggie
variant of the standard Zombie Apocalypse diet they feed you at every
street corner these days.
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On Sun, 24 Jul 2016 07:49:25 +0100, Stephen wrote:
> I have seen Star Wars. It is one of the films that drive me non linear
> with their orbital mechanics.
Interestingly, we just watched TFA again last night, and my wife and I
were remarking on the physics of flight they used with the ships.
Conservation of momentum seemed to be applied in a lot of cases, which
was interesting to see.
Jim
--
"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and
besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw
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On 7/25/2016 6:45 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Sun, 24 Jul 2016 07:49:25 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>
>> I have seen Star Wars. It is one of the films that drive me non linear
>> with their orbital mechanics.
>
> Interestingly, we just watched TFA again last night, and my wife and I
> were remarking on the physics of flight they used with the ships.
> Conservation of momentum seemed to be applied in a lot of cases, which
> was interesting to see.
>
But did they use orbital mechanics where thrusting forward goes outwards?
--
Regards
Stephen
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