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iceman
11-03-2009, 05:28 AM
This is the discussion thread for the "Knowing" Giveaway promotion.

For our non-Australian residents who aren't eligible to win the competition, please feel free to still contribute to the thread with your favourite sci-fi and/or disaster movie.

Rules and Conditions and How to Enter, are in the "Knowing Giveaway - Your Favourite Sci-Fi or Disaster Film (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=42225)" thread.

DJDD
11-03-2009, 06:49 AM
My entry:

The Fifth Element


(so hard to choose...)

iceman
11-03-2009, 06:54 AM
Hi DJDD.
Entries don't open until Monday and have to be posted in the entries thread (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=42225).

This is the discussion thread.

Cheers

DJDD
11-03-2009, 07:40 AM
Thanks. d'oh! what a Homer...


I missed this from the other thread and was confused that it was closed:



so, one year older now and losing my marbles...:lol:

wavelandscott
11-03-2009, 11:12 AM
I still have an Australian mailing address...does that count? :D
And I can change my contact details in my user CP...
(I'm joking, it shouldn't count)

Starkler
11-03-2009, 02:26 PM
So... umm it doesn't matter at all what movie you nominate its just simply that you have participated in the thread?

iceman
11-03-2009, 02:33 PM
Correct.

erick
11-03-2009, 02:45 PM
So " :scared: " will be an eligible entry? :)

iceman
11-03-2009, 02:54 PM
I haven't heard of that movie ;)

Paul Haese
11-03-2009, 04:33 PM
Best Sci Fi movie. I got about 200 of them on DVD, but it I would have to pick it would be Aliens (number 2) or even 2001: a Space Oddessy.

so many good ones to pick from.

Davekyn
11-03-2009, 10:16 PM
I also like to collect them...I still have a soft spot for some of the really old black & white ones.

MrB
11-03-2009, 10:34 PM
Nice comp, sounds like an interesting movie too, shame it's got Nicolas Cage in it tho.

Davekyn
12-03-2009, 08:15 AM
He's not to bad. Never seen him in a sci/fi though. It will either be a hit or a flop with him in it. I've got high hopes for it.

barbiedoll99
13-03-2009, 10:02 AM
Has there ever been any Sci Fi movies or series like "Star Trek" they went on for years and kept my family enthralled, with Captain Kirk and mostly the very bland "Dr.Spock".:lol:

Analog6
13-03-2009, 10:49 AM
Sounds good. I think I'll go and see it even if I don't win a pass.

Ric
13-03-2009, 09:12 PM
Looks like an intriguing movie.

As to my favourite movie, well that will keep me thinking all weekend.

Cheers

Jen
14-03-2009, 01:42 AM
:D mmmm Nicholas Cage yum yum yum i love this guy :love::love::love:
Cant wait to see this movie it sounds good :thumbsup:

erick
14-03-2009, 09:24 AM
Easy for me

"Keep away from her, YOU *****!"

leon
14-03-2009, 10:48 AM
I reckon the best movies I have enjoyed were the "Aliens Series"


Leon

Omaroo
14-03-2009, 05:01 PM
Mine has been the same for decades - "Forbidden Planet". We studied this film in 6th form as our Shakespearian project. Not a bad way to study the old bard. :thumbsup:

iceman
14-03-2009, 05:49 PM
I'm sure most of you know, but don't forget this is a discussion thread. Of course discussion about the movies can take place here, but don't forget to enter in the Entries thread between Monday and Saturday next week!

Kal
15-03-2009, 02:36 PM
Such a simple requirement for entry compounded by the difficult decision of what my favorite sci-fi movie is, there's just so many I love! :D

iceman
16-03-2009, 04:12 AM
The Entries thread (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=42225) is now open for entries.

NickontheCoast
16-03-2009, 04:57 PM
.. so after nominating Blade Runner (and crossing fingers) .... I remembered Dark Star. I know it's corny ..but....

[1ponders]
16-03-2009, 05:47 PM
Chris said in the film thread the The Quiet Earth is available on youtube, but is anyone aware if there is a DVD or :scared: video (no not beta) available any where?

MrB
17-03-2009, 10:48 PM
Seeing as though this is the discussion thread....
I noticed that Contact has been voted a lot.
I agree it was a good movie.... up untill they started getting the plans to build the vehicle and visiting another world etc etc
Dunno, I loved the start of the movie, all the 'first contact' style stuff... but then they just lost me.
Maybe I should watch it again?, havn't seen it since it was shown at the cinemas.

iceman
19-03-2009, 08:18 AM
Only 2 more days left to enter!

erick
19-03-2009, 09:10 AM
Why didn't I say "Contact"?? This was too hard - choosing!

multiweb
19-03-2009, 01:56 PM
The fifth Element - Big baadhaa boom!

DJDD
19-03-2009, 02:39 PM
Zorg (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000198/): A case with four stones in it! Not one or two or three but four! Four stones! What the hell am I supposed to do with an empty case?
Aknot (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0566913/): We are warriors, not merchants.
Zorg (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000198/): But you can still count. Look it's easy. Look at my fingers, four stones, four crates, zero stones, zero crates! Pack everything up we're outta here.
Aknot (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0566913/): [Mangalores hoist their guns with a roar] We risked our lives! I think a little compensation is in order.
Zorg (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000198/): Oh, so you are merchants after all. Leave them one crate for the cause.


brilliant! :D

M54
21-03-2009, 07:54 AM
I saw this film a few years ago.
We hired it from the local video store, so it should be available to buy somewhere.
Although I can't remember if it was video or dvd.

iceman
23-03-2009, 06:14 AM
There were 105 eligible entrants for the competition, and I'll be pulling 10 lucky names out of the virtual barrel today!

Good luck!

DJDD
23-03-2009, 07:11 AM
i have a virtual drum roll playing- it's quite loud...:lol:

good luck, all!

RB
23-03-2009, 07:14 AM
It was so funny to walk into the virtual moderator's room this morning and see Houghy put on his virtual Barrel Girl Costume. :lol:

iceman
23-03-2009, 07:19 AM
LOL I virtually spat my drink all over my monitor thinking about that :rofl:

xstream
23-03-2009, 07:22 AM
:lol: :rofl: :lol: :rofl: :lol:

h0ughy
23-03-2009, 09:52 AM
Ahh yes and i suppose you havent laughed as much as this thread for a long time (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=2191&highlight=propulsion+theory) you just never know I could be good looking in that world :rofl::whistle:

xstream
23-03-2009, 02:30 PM
That would all depend on the colour of your lippy selection. ;) :lol:

iceman
23-03-2009, 04:19 PM
The 10 winners have been drawn and contacted via PM.

They need to reply to my PM to acknowledge their prize before Wednesday 4pm AEDST. If they don't contact me before that time, a new name will be drawn.

Once all winners are confirmed, I'll announce their names here.

RB
23-03-2009, 05:10 PM
I "Knew" I wasn't going to win.

Scary !!!

:lol:

spacezebra
23-03-2009, 07:48 PM
Mike, where is my PM??:D

Cheers Petra d.

Shano592
23-03-2009, 08:05 PM
Still awaiting that PM ...... hmmm.

erick
23-03-2009, 10:30 PM
Same here - must be a slow server somewhere :sadeyes:

Jen
24-03-2009, 11:35 PM
:screwy::screwy: i think my PM isnt working :poke::poke:

iceman
25-03-2009, 06:31 PM
9 of the 10 winners got back to me before 4pm today. I've redrawn a new winner and have contacted them via PM.

Winners will be announced tomorrow.

Ric
25-03-2009, 06:34 PM
Oh well maybe next time.:lol:

Congrats to all the winners.:thumbsup:

Cheers

DJDD
25-03-2009, 09:11 PM
Margaret and David on "At the Movies" just gave the movie a thumbs up. :thumbsup:

Jen
25-03-2009, 10:44 PM
:doh: My PM still not working :shrug:
:lol:

iceman
26-03-2009, 05:36 AM
Congrats to the 10 lucky winners:

AussieSky
gmbfilter
Tamtarn
leinad
ian musgrave
Blue Skies
Astro78
ruggiero54
fashionista78
bones

I'll be sending your prizes today!

Thanks to everyone for taking part in the competition. It was great to see a lot of new faces posting. Hopefully it will encourage them to contribute elsewhere throughout the site.

Cheers

sheeny
26-03-2009, 05:51 AM
Congratulations everyone!

Enjoy,

Al.

BTW did Mike mention the compulsory 3000 word movie review?:P:lol:

Jen
26-03-2009, 03:39 PM
Congrats to you all :thumbsup::thumbsup:
:lol::lol::lol: yep we want an essay on our desk first thing in the morning :D

multiweb
26-03-2009, 09:46 PM
Just saw the knowing tonight - cool movie. enjoyed it. excellent story line. finals sequence is a surprise with great CG effects. :thumbsup:

galeon
27-03-2009, 05:00 PM
Space balls the Movie, with mell brooks , Here is a quote from the movie ...
" I don't no about this beaming stuff " lady answered " snotty beamed me twice last week and it was wonderful " Captain then answered " What the hell it worked in star trek " :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::rofl ::rofl::rofl::rofl::D:)

Tamtarn
30-03-2009, 12:14 PM
Tickets arrived today. Thanks Mike :thumbsup: A nice surprise to be one of the winners.

Can't wait to see it !

Barb

AussieSky
30-03-2009, 06:32 PM
Prize arrived today. Many thanks! :)

Greg

Octane
01-04-2009, 10:30 PM
I was going to say, I read to page 6 of the other thread and was about to call everyone a noob, until Maverick chimed in.

You, sir, are a legend.

How can you go past GATTACA?

Mesmerising and awe-inspriing.

Regards,
Humayun

leinad
02-04-2009, 12:11 AM
Tickets arrived yesterday. Thanks IIS and Mike!

bones
06-04-2009, 11:22 AM
Thanks for the tickets IIS & Mike. Saw the movie yesterday with my wife. Effects were pretty good, but wasn't too sure where it was going... the end was a bit of a surprise - just wondering if they were pushing a certain viewpoint on things. Don't want to ruin it for anyone so I'll leave it there.

Blue Skies
15-04-2009, 11:41 PM
Just got back from seeing the movie tonight with a friend - yes, its been a while but there was this little thing called the 100 Hours of Astronomy and then easter and then....

Well written film, good special effects. A bit depressing though. I can see some people getting the DVD and slowing down certain parts of it to see how graphically some people are killed, they didn't leave much to the imagination.

I was trying to spot things from Melbourne in it - I thought some of it was filmed there? I thought I recognised the Museum and a city scape. Does that mean most of Boston was computer generated? Also nice to see Ben Mendlesson all grown up. :) And playing a believable astrophysicist for once! (By this I mean I've seen numerous films where an actor is supposed to portraying an astronomer or astrophysicist and they just dont make it look real. I could believe he was in this.)

rogerg
17-04-2009, 09:50 AM
We went to see it a couple of weeks ago, saw it mentioned here and thought it might be good :)

It was reasonably good. I'm not a fan of seeing people chopped up and burning so I could've done with a little less gore on occasions but it wasn't too bad. The ending was a bit surprising, and the very final moments perhaps a little bit of a "what the?! righteo!" but it was OK still. I don't want to say anything to spoil it, but ... what can I say.. I think the end result was a good ending to have for a change.
:)