Sci Fi/Fantasy/Horror

Morticia · 07-26-2002, 06:00 PM

OK, I'm down to my last 2 batches of films for polls. This one is mainly Sci-Fi themed stories, based on imdb.com classifications. While Solarys (1972) is listed as "Drama" and "Abyss" is listed as "Action/Adventure/Sci Fi" I decided to list these films here as they just didn't 'fit in' with "Drama" due to the setting or plot.

And yes, "Brazil" as well....I almost included it both in the Comedy as well as Sci Fi...and maybe that's an oversight on my part.

In any case, please vote for as many as you'd like to discuss, and the winner will be used in a future Film Class.

For nominations, please use the Nominations thread. Thank you. (you may also suggest what category the films are in when you nominate them)

DimWit · 07-27-2002, 10:11 AM

I'm shocked that I'm the only one that picked Dark City! Given how many times it's mentioned I'd have expected it to be at the top of the list.

Morticia · 07-27-2002, 07:44 PM

Well, I guess that's part of the trick. And a hint to all those out there: If you nominate a film, it's a good idea to check back occasionally so you can actually vote for it!

Flash Ahhh · 07-27-2002, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DimWit
I'm shocked that I'm the only one that picked Dark City! Given how many times it's mentioned I'd have expected it to be at the top of the list.

Traffic can be slow on the weekend, and this thread is new. Give it a few days and there should be more Dark City votes.

-Flash

dvdjedi · 07-29-2002, 10:08 PM

Wow! Some great choices here. Three of my favorite directors are there: Verhoeven (Total Recall), Cameron (The Abyss, Aliens), & Besson (The 5th Element).

That being said, the choice is easy for me: Dark City

A film that totally blew me away when I saw it!

DimWit · 08-04-2002, 10:06 AM

I guess it's more talked about than appreciated.

OTOH, given that it's been a week, there's not THAT much activity overall. I think everyone is getting burned out with all the polls.

Prancer · 08-06-2002, 06:03 PM

During college, when Total Recall came out, we had a long discussion in our philosophy class about it. It was great. Interesting how we preceive and what exactly is reality. Way cool.

Some great choices in the poll. I voted for Seconds and Waking Life.

Seconds was amazing. I can't believe that Rock Hudson was in that movie. I wonder what the film would've been like in color. I love the movie as is but just curious.

Waking Life was awesome. Totally a work of art. No pun. What an interesting way to present the material.

The rest of the films I from the poll I also like with exception of The Abyss. I saw it a very long time ago and I thought it was boring. However, I was very young at the time and I also watched it on cable which means that it was pan and scanned. I think it would probably be better to watch it on DVD in its OAR. Maybe one day I will.

The ones I haven't seen from the poll but would definitely rent all are:

Solyaris
The Bride of Frankenstein
The Iron Giant

If anyone could write a little snip it about how they liked those, that would simply be lovely.

Morticia · 08-11-2002, 06:19 AM

"The Fifth Element" edged out "Aliens" and "Abyss".....however, it's really too close to call, so all 3 will be discussed at future Film Classes!

Prancer -- great idea. Maybe I should ask people to give us a brief reason why the nominees should be voted for. Then I could quote them in the polls. A lot of these movies intrigue me as well!

View Poll Results: Which Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror film to discuss (pick as many as you'd like)
Solyaris	1	3.85%
The Abyss	12	46.15%
Brazil	9	34.62%
The Bride of Frankenstein	2	7.69%
Dark City	7	26.92%
Total Recall	9	34.62%
Aliens	12	46.15%
The Fifth Element	13	50.00%
Seconds	1	3.85%
Waking Life	2	7.69%
The Iron Giant	3	11.54%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 26. You may not vote on this poll

07-26-2002, 06:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Morticia Administrator Emeritus Film Class Goddess Part-Time PRN Princess Panty Thief Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Devil's Point. Burn baby burn!	Sci Fi/Fantasy/Horror OK, I'm down to my last 2 batches of films for polls. This one is mainly Sci-Fi themed stories, based on imdb.com classifications. While Solarys (1972) is listed as "Drama" and "Abyss" is listed as "Action/Adventure/Sci Fi" I decided to list these films here as they just didn't 'fit in' with "Drama" due to the setting or plot. And yes, "Brazil" as well....I almost included it both in the Comedy as well as Sci Fi...and maybe that's an oversight on my part. In any case, please vote for as many as you'd like to discuss, and the winner will be used in a future Film Class. For nominations, please use the Nominations thread. Thank you. (you may also suggest what category the films are in when you nominate them) __________________ Nope, you really haven't lived until you've fed a naked Fire Dancer a S'more...cooked from her own flaming baton. I reject your reality and substitute my own! "Freeze dried moles. Price as marked." -- Nixon, Suicide Girl

07-27-2002, 07:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Morticia Administrator Emeritus Film Class Goddess Part-Time PRN Princess Panty Thief Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Devil's Point. Burn baby burn!	Well, I guess that's part of the trick. And a hint to all those out there: If you nominate a film, it's a good idea to check back occasionally so you can actually vote for it! __________________ Nope, you really haven't lived until you've fed a naked Fire Dancer a S'more...cooked from her own flaming baton. I reject your reality and substitute my own! "Freeze dried moles. Price as marked." -- Nixon, Suicide Girl

07-29-2002, 10:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
dvdjedi Actor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: In The Grotto at The Mansion	Wow! Some great choices here. Three of my favorite directors are there: Verhoeven (Total Recall), Cameron (The Abyss, Aliens), & Besson (The 5th Element). That being said, the choice is easy for me: Dark City A film that totally blew me away when I saw it! __________________ WELL I SPEAK LOUD! AND I CARRY A BIGGER STICK! AND I USE IT TOO! - Yosemite Sam

08-06-2002, 06:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
Prancer Actor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baltimore, MD-USA	During college, when Total Recall came out, we had a long discussion in our philosophy class about it. It was great. Interesting how we preceive and what exactly is reality. Way cool. Some great choices in the poll. I voted for Seconds and Waking Life. Seconds was amazing. I can't believe that Rock Hudson was in that movie. I wonder what the film would've been like in color. I love the movie as is but just curious. Waking Life was awesome. Totally a work of art. No pun. What an interesting way to present the material. The rest of the films I from the poll I also like with exception of The Abyss. I saw it a very long time ago and I thought it was boring. However, I was very young at the time and I also watched it on cable which means that it was pan and scanned. I think it would probably be better to watch it on DVD in its OAR. Maybe one day I will. The ones I haven't seen from the poll but would definitely rent all are: Solyaris The Bride of Frankenstein The Iron Giant If anyone could write a little snip it about how they liked those, that would simply be lovely. __________________ "I hope that when the world ends, I can breathe a sigh of relief because there will be so much to look forward to…”

07-27-2002, 10:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
DimWit Actor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Windowsill Bay, Ajax, ON	I'm shocked that I'm the only one that picked Dark City! Given how many times it's mentioned I'd have expected it to be at the top of the list.

08-04-2002, 10:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
DimWit Actor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Windowsill Bay, Ajax, ON	I guess it's more talked about than appreciated. OTOH, given that it's been a week, there's not THAT much activity overall. I think everyone is getting burned out with all the polls.

08-11-2002, 06:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
Morticia Administrator Emeritus Film Class Goddess Part-Time PRN Princess Panty Thief Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Devil's Point. Burn baby burn!	"The Fifth Element" edged out "Aliens" and "Abyss".....however, it's really too close to call, so all 3 will be discussed at future Film Classes! Prancer -- great idea. Maybe I should ask people to give us a brief reason why the nominees should be voted for. Then I could quote them in the polls. A lot of these movies intrigue me as well! __________________ Nope, you really haven't lived until you've fed a naked Fire Dancer a S'more...cooked from her own flaming baton. I reject your reality and substitute my own! "Freeze dried moles. Price as marked." -- Nixon, Suicide Girl Last edited by Morticia : 08-11-2002 at 06:26 AM.

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