Shu Fang Bastard ★ Posted March 20 Share #1 Posted March 20 1. Aliens 2. Predator 3. Alien 4. The Matrix 5. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Couch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 20 Share #2 Posted March 20 Definitely a reasonable list. Not my order, but all five of those I've watched and enjoyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted March 20 Share #3 Posted March 20 The glaring omission? The Thing. Why do you hate Hollywood? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted March 20 Share #4 Posted March 20 2001 A Space Odyssey Silent Running. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 20 Share #5 Posted March 20 I seem to be more a sci-fi series person, so TV works a bit better than a one and done movie. I liked I Robot. Or the original Blade Runner. And even Starship Troopers. Things like Passengers or the Martian too. But hard to beat a series that really develops things like The Expanse or currently Foundation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted March 20 Share #6 Posted March 20 Dune 2001 Avatar Star Wars (original) Andromeda Strain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 21 Share #7 Posted March 21 15 hours ago, maddmaxx said: Dune 2001 Avatar Star Wars (original) Andromeda Strain Which Dune? And, also a good list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted March 21 Share #8 Posted March 21 2 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Which Dune? And, also a good list. All of the Dune's giving attention to the time in which the movies were made and the capabilities of film making then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted March 21 Share #9 Posted March 21 4 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: All of the Dune's giving attention to the time in which the movies were made and the capabilities of film making then. I think the first Dune hot down-rated because it wasn't a shoot'em up type movie like Star Wars was. It was solid in its own right though and pretty faithful to the book. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted March 21 Share #10 Posted March 21 If Logan’s Run isn’t in your top 5, your list is defective. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted March 21 Share #11 Posted March 21 In no particular order, my top 5 list would be : Blade Runner Forbidden Planet Star Wars: Wrath of Khan Star Trek: A New Hope Terminator II 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a bunch of numbers Posted March 21 Share #12 Posted March 21 7 minutes ago, Mr. Silly said: Star Wars: Wrath of Khan ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted March 21 Share #13 Posted March 21 28 minutes ago, BuffJim said: If Logan’s Run isn’t in your top 5, your list is defective. The series or the movie? They both go in my top five, though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted March 21 Share #14 Posted March 21 1 hour ago, a bunch of numbers said: ? Khan is Luke's father. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a bunch of numbers Posted March 21 Share #15 Posted March 21 4 hours ago, JerrySTL said: Khan is Luke's father. Yeah, I saw what he did after and it was too late to edit. oh well... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted March 21 Share #16 Posted March 21 On 3/20/2024 at 5:32 PM, Razors Edge said: I seem to be more a sci-fi series person, so TV works a bit better than a one and done movie. I liked I Robot. Or the original Blade Runner. And even Starship Troopers. Things like Passengers or the Martian too. But hard to beat a series that really develops things like The Expanse or currently Foundation. Love Passengers & The Martian. Read The Expanse, couldn’t get into the series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted March 22 Share #17 Posted March 22 Never a fan via reading or watching. Worked with a lady in Miles City that was an avid fan, and I assume she still is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted March 22 Share #18 Posted March 22 Where do you rate The Blob? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 22 Share #19 Posted March 22 Is the Marvel universe sci-fi? Or fantasy? Or what? Sort of like Star Wars and Dune, there is a bit of hokum mixed in with the "sci-fi" parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldendesign Posted March 22 Share #20 Posted March 22 23 hours ago, maddmaxx said: All of the Dune's giving attention to the time in which the movies were made and the capabilities of film making then. Agreed, although I like the 2000's miniseries very much. Haven't watched the newest Dune yett, it is on my server though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted March 22 Share #21 Posted March 22 For me, I really had to think on this one, and then decided that many of you have damaged brains. Five best was too hard, so I thought about it a bit and listed my top ten sci-fi movies of all time. Planet of the Apes The Thing -John Carpenter's version Aliens Predator 2001- A Space Oddity Terminator The Matrix Whatever stupid title they are calling the first Star Wars movie now Wrath of Khan 12 Monkeys Yeah, I could niggle with this list and reorder up and down (depending on mood) but it seems to solidly capture some of the best conceptual, actiony, monstery, and/or mind-fuckery movies that have been made in the genre. Extra consideration for movies that don't solely rely on special effects, or break new ground and don't have endlessly rehashed plots from other movies. I like thoughtful conceptual stuff that makes you think, along with action that moves things along. Yeah, I included some almost pure action flicks like Predator and Aliens. I like that there is no gratuitous love or mush scenes that detract from the final product in those, but the plots, acting, and action is great in them. I am pretty happy with these choices as representative films that kick ass for various reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 22 Share #22 Posted March 22 5 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Whatever stupid title they are calling the first Star Wars movie now Is "Star Wars - A New Hope" too difficult? Jeez, you're a big girl's blouse! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted March 22 Share #23 Posted March 22 3 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Is "Star Wars - A New Hope" too difficult? Jeez, you're a big girl's blouse! Yes, let's change the names and reorder them all for some vaguely guy'd-up chick's fantasy movie muppet series. Anyway, yes, it is called Star Wars, just that. Mass stupidity followed, obvious based on what came after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 22 Share #24 Posted March 22 15 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Yes, let's change the names and reorder them all for some vaguely guy'd-up chick's fantasy movie muppet series. Anyway, yes, it is called Star Wars, just that. Mass stupidity followed, obvious based on what came after. I think once Lucas decided to make it a trilogy, they had to sort out the naming system. Then, knowing the $$$ were there, they decided on the prequels which made the numbering necessary so the less bright folks out there could grasp the timeline and not wonder why there were so many Obi Wans and Anakin Skywalkers and WTF is Darth Vader now???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted March 22 Share #25 Posted March 22 2 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: I think once Lucas decided to make it a trilogy, they had to sort out the naming system. Then, knowing the $$$ were there, they decided on the prequels which made the numbering necessary so the less bright folks out there could grasp the timeline and not wonder why there were so many Obi Wans and Anakin Skywalker's and WTF is Darth Vader now???? So much stupidity in that whole series after the first one. It worked for Lucas, though. At least we have Mark Hamill's Oscar-worthy performances to remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 22 Share #26 Posted March 22 28 minutes ago, Randomguy said: The Thing -John Carpenter's version Out of curiosity, what makes The Thing "sci-fi" and not simply horror? IMDB groups it as both, but it makes me wonder why? Predator is not grouped under sci-fi. The Stand is not under sci-fi. A US research station, Antarctica, early-winter 1982. The base is suddenly buzzed by a helicopter from the nearby Norwegian research station. They are trying to kill a dog that has escaped from their base. After the destruction of the Norwegian chopper the members of the US team fly to the Norwegian base, only to discover them all dead or missing. They do find the remains of a strange creature the Norwegians burned. The Americans take it to their base and deduce that it is an alien life form. After a while it is apparent that the alien can take over and assimilate into other life forms, including humans, and can spread like a virus. This means that anyone at the base could be inhabited by The Thing, and tensions escalate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted March 22 Share #27 Posted March 22 20 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Out of curiosity, what makes The Thing "sci-fi" and not simply horror? Science research station encounters alien being not of this world, hilarity ensues. It is as clear as Aliens, I feel. In other words, very monstery and very science-fictiony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 22 Share #28 Posted March 22 8 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Science research station encounters alien being not of this world, hilarity ensues. Predator - same plot. And seemingly more "sci-fi" with its weapons, tracking, and cloaking tech. 8 minutes ago, Randomguy said: It is as clear as Aliens, I feel. In other words, very monstery and very science-fictiony. Aliens was the "future" - relative distant future where space travel was being done with some regularity. Your movie was "present day", and literally, there is alien life existent in the universe, so not really any "science fiction" component to it (unless it was using some cool science fiction tech to change form!). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted March 22 Share #29 Posted March 22 1 minute ago, Razors Edge said: Predator - same plot. And seemingly more "sci-fi" with its weapons, tracking, and cloaking tech. Aliens was the "future" - relative distant future where space travel was being done with some regularity. Your movie was "present day", and literally, there is alien life existent in the universe, so not really any "science fiction" component to it (unless it was using some cool science fiction tech to change form!). WRONG! Alien being not of this world buried for hundreds of thousands of years, buncha scientists at a scientific research station on a continent inhabited only by scientists and LGBTQ cyborg penguins have light disagreements with each other whilst galactic evolution plays out in front of them to their detriment. Scientific method employed in figuring shit out with how to proceed and to solve the problem. Where'd this alien come from? You can say space ship, or overtaken spaceship, but it is a problem not encountered by humans previously. Like Alien in a way, now that I think of it, but on our planet rather than a space ship. I think the alien was cute and hug-worthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 22 Share #30 Posted March 22 Just now, Randomguy said: LGBTQ cyborg penguins See - I missed that part. Definitely sci-fi when you bring in cyborgs - gay, straight, or questioning! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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