Also forgot about the funny TV show '3rd Rock from the Sun'.
<b>All time Favourite SF Movies:</b>
I had to get pen and paper out for this list but these are the movies I enjoyed. I have seen more but didn't like some so I left them out.
<b>Modern:</b>
The Man who fell to Earth, Contact, Silent Running, Cocoon, Armageddon, Event Horizon, Close Encounters, Deep Impact, Space Cowboys and Independance Day.
<b>Golden Oldies:</b>
It came from Outer Space, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Philadelphia Experiment, Invaders From Mars, Soylent Green, Farenheit 451, TRON, A Clockwork Orange, Planet of the Apes 1 (not 2,3,4), Day the Earth stood still, Time Machine, Forbidden Planet, Destination Moon, The Andromeda Strain, 2001 Space Odyssey, The Fly (the original), Back to the Future Series, Them, Journey to the Centre of the Earth, Island of Dr. Moreau, Fantastic Voyage, Stepford Wives (the original), Westworld, Death Race 2000, Rollerball, Capricorn One, Short Circuit and my favouritist Movie 'The Last Starfighter'.
Ken,
Thanks for reminding me of The Man Who Fell To Earth, and Silent Running. Memories.......
The Billion Names of God, what a twist in the tail story that is!
Iwould love to, one night, take a tour of all the stars and DSO's mentioned in Hitch Hikers, in order of appearance in the books. Does that sound too geeky?
You could do the same with The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, follow the story across the face of the Moon. It would probably be a fun way to learn your way about the night sky.
Jeanette
Funny I have most of those movies in my DVD collection, including silent running, soylent green, Omega man and planet of the apes. Seen all the movies mentioned so far. Would love to get hold of a copy of Farenheit 451, that needs to be added to my collection.
Originally posted by jjjnettie Have you got all 5 books of the trilogy of the Hitch Hikers Guide ?
The others are .....
Restaurant at the End of the Universe
Life the Universe and Everything
So long and Thanks for all the Fish
and
Mostly Harmless
I see there's a few Stargate: SG-1 fans here. Good to see . There's another Stargate series that has been shown overseas called Stargate: Atlantis. I read somewhere that channel 7 has bought the rights to it and will show it sometime this year. So if you like SG-1 this might be one to keep an eye out for.
Originally posted by Jonathan I see there's a few Stargate: SG-1 fans here. Good to see . There's another Stargate series that has been shown overseas called Stargate: Atlantis. I read somewhere that channel 7 has bought the rights to it and will show it sometime this year. So if you like SG-1 this might be one to keep an eye out for.
I can't stand the new star wars movies either, the old ones were excellent though. There's something about that aniken(sp???) kid that is a little too cg for me...what you mean he was a real actor? Give me harrison ford any day!
The Last Starfighter was a cool movie Ken! I liked it. One of Le's favourites actually. You've mentioned a few of my favourites Ken, like back to the future, independance day, armageddon, close encounters, contact, and the time machine (the old one, not the modern version with guy pierce - that was horrible!)
I've heard about atlantis, supposed to be good. It would make sense channel 7 getting it. Is it just me or have channel 7 been slack with the way they've been airing sg-1? It just seems to come on and then disappear and then come back on again without warning. Apparently, they also cut about half an hour off one of the latest episodes (haven't seen it yet so I can't confirm but thank goodness for broadband...)
I've also read some of arthur c clarke and loved them (the odyssey series I'm talking about) though the movie to me was not what I expected.
Been meaning to read Jules Verne for a long time now as well.
Does anyone remember an old 80's movie, "Flight of the Navigator"? Loved that as a kid.
Hey Jeanette, that doesn't sound geeky at all. It sounds like a really great way to traverse the universe. Good onya!
Channel 7 are pretty slack when it comes to showing SG-1. They've missed entire episodes in the past so chopping out half an hour of an episode wouldn't suprise me at all. I've bought a few of the DVD box sets and that's the best way to watch it - no ad's.
definitely cool
It comes with a custom display case, numbered display plaque signed by Leonard Nimoy, and plaque holder.
Includes a certificate of authenticity with a photo from the autograph event and a behind the scenes story about the prop.
It “chirps” when you open the antenna. The moiré dial spins and the power and frequency lock lights ignite when the Communicator is activated. you can here the frequency search signal when you turn the frequency selector dial
It was recreated from a comprehensive study of an original prop and carefully handcrafted by master artisans.
Silvie...... Harrison Ford, isn't he soooo georgous. Improves with age too I think. He can act as well!
If I get the time, I'll make up the Hitch Hikers Observing List and post it.
"My God, it's full of stars!"
Thats what I said when I first looked into my scope. LOL
Jeanette
Looks like I'm a bit late on this thread. Ditto Ditto Ditto. No ones mentioned The Terminator Trilogy., The Sixth Day, Total Recall, Predator. Come on where are the Arnie fans.
Hey Ian another EE Doc Smith fan. The Lensman series, The D'Alembert series and of course the never to be forgotten Skylark series. Now we're really showing our age Then of course there is Tad williams "Otherland" series. Julian May and "Rampart Worlds" and "Saga of the Exiles".
But probably my all time favourite is Olaf Stapledon "Star Maker" As astronomer if you can find this book it is a MUST read. It puts the evolution of sentience and universal evolution under the microscope. And you can't help but agree with him.
Oh another favourite is "Paradox Man"
Hands up those who have spent Thousands on sci-fi and sci-fantasy novel. Especially series
Originally posted by jjjnettie The Billion Names of God, what a twist in the tail story that is!
Yep that was a beaut' story.
As for movies, the interpretation of Dune by David Lynch and the comic book action of The Fifth Element are great too (got to have a big sub woofer for TFE).
. There's another Stargate series that has been shown overseas called Stargate: Atlantis. I read somewhere that channel 7 has bought the rights to it and will show it sometime this year. So if you like SG-1 this might be one to keep an eye out for. 
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