5th Annual Summer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Challenge Discussion Thread
#26
Re: 5th Annual Summer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Challenge Discussion Thread
I wouldn't mind seeing the X/NC-17 rating removed from the checklist. I'm trying to spend all of my time watching new watches now and if you have done this a few times it is hard to come up with a new one (unless you want to watch erotica and then there are a ton but some of us (one of us?) doesn't watch those).
#27
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
Thread Starter
Re: 5th Annual Summer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Challenge Discussion Thread
I wouldn't mind seeing the X/NC-17 rating removed from the checklist. I'm trying to spend all of my time watching new watches now and if you have done this a few times it is hard to come up with a new one (unless you want to watch erotica and then there are a ton but some of us (one of us?) doesn't watch those).
#28
Re: 5th Annual Summer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Challenge Discussion Thread
Here are a few actors for consideration:
Bruce Campbell
Donald Sutherland
Jeff Goldblum
Sigorney Weaver
I *really* wanted to include former first lady Nancy Regan (aka Nancy Davis) but the only sci-fi she did was Donovan's Brain.
I had several from the 50s but was surprised that many of those on my initial list did *few* Sci-fi films. One specifically was Gloria Talbot. I'd have sworn she did almost as many sci-fi films as John Agar but only saw 2-3 when looking at her IMDB filmography. The only thing I can figure is that most of the ones I was going to submit had somewhat iconic parts in the genre film(s) in which they appeared which makes them stand out.
Bruce Campbell
Donald Sutherland
Jeff Goldblum
Sigorney Weaver
I *really* wanted to include former first lady Nancy Regan (aka Nancy Davis) but the only sci-fi she did was Donovan's Brain.
I had several from the 50s but was surprised that many of those on my initial list did *few* Sci-fi films. One specifically was Gloria Talbot. I'd have sworn she did almost as many sci-fi films as John Agar but only saw 2-3 when looking at her IMDB filmography. The only thing I can figure is that most of the ones I was going to submit had somewhat iconic parts in the genre film(s) in which they appeared which makes them stand out.
#29
Re: 5th Annual Summer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Challenge Discussion Thread
Does anyone have any sci-fi Blu-rays or DVDs on order or ones that they plan on buying for the challenge? I've pre-ordered the UK disc of Things to Come, Colossus of New York, The Space Children, and Project X, plus Invasion of the Body Snatchers and Monkey with a Sword Dancing Around once they're released in July. Mister Peepers, would the NOES films count under the Fantasy banner? I remember asking a couple of years ago, but I forget what your ruling was.
#30
DVD Talk Legend
Re: 5th Annual Summer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Challenge Discussion Thread
I Married a Monster from Outer Space (a classic!)
The Leech Woman
The Cyclops
Daughter of Dr. Jekyll
I always thought she was super cute, especially as the earnest (but shallow) budding psychologist in All That Heaven Allows.
#31
Re: 5th Annual Summer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Challenge Discussion Thread
I notice you have "Coast to Coast" listed under the Sci-fi Fantasy/Radio part of your checklist. I'm sorry, but that show shouldn't be eligible in a challenge like this because it's science fact, not fiction.
#32
Re: 5th Annual Summer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Challenge Discussion Thread
Does anyone have any sci-fi Blu-rays or DVDs on order or ones that they plan on buying for the challenge? I've pre-ordered the UK disc of Things to Come, Colossus of New York, The Space Children, and Project X, plus Invasion of the Body Snatchers and Monkey with a Sword Dancing Around once they're released in July. Mister Peepers, would the NOES films count under the Fantasy banner? I remember asking a couple of years ago, but I forget what your ruling was.
#33
DVD Talk Special Edition
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,108
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: 5th Annual Summer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Challenge Discussion Thread
Thinking I'll definitely need to check out Total Recall (1990) for the first time in advance of the remake.
May also watch the Star Wars prequels, as I've only seen Phantom Menace when it was in theatres (and saw it before I saw the original trilogy).
May also watch the Star Wars prequels, as I've only seen Phantom Menace when it was in theatres (and saw it before I saw the original trilogy).
#34
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Re: 5th Annual Summer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Challenge Discussion Thread
Total Recall is a lot of fun, I hope you enjoy it. You might consider reading the original short story before the remake hits theaters. The Star Wars prequels are interesting. I'm planning to watch Voyager for the Sci-Fi Challenge this year. Gotta finish DS9 first though.
#35
Re: 5th Annual Summer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Challenge Discussion Thread
#36
Challenge Guru & Comic Nerd
Re: 5th Annual Summer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Challenge Discussion Thread
Not sure what I'll do next month. I'll be training someone at work, so no downtime there, which usually generates a bunch of my viewing. I've been jonesing for DS9 for quite awhile, so unless I find something the wifey may get into more than that, I'll try to finish a couple seasons of DS9.
#37
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
Re: 5th Annual Summer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Challenge Discussion Thread
Not sure what I'll do next month. I'll be training someone at work, so no downtime there, which usually generates a bunch of my viewing. I've been jonesing for DS9 for quite awhile, so unless I find something the wifey may get into more than that, I'll try to finish a couple seasons of DS9.
#38
Re: 5th Annual Summer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Challenge Discussion Thread
Here's a few suggestions for the checklist (mostly fantasy; some movies included to be helpful):
Maggie Cheung:
The Iceman Cometh (1989)
The Mad Monk (1993)
Green Snake (1993) * (has recent remake)
The Heroic Trio (1993)
Executioners (1993)
Joey Wang:
A Chinese Ghost Story (1987) * (has recent remake)
A Chinese Ghost Story II (1990)
A Chinese Ghost Story III (1991)
Picture of a Nymph (1988)
Kung Fu Vs. Acrobatic (1990)
An Eternal Combat (1991)
Stephen Chow:
The Mad Monk (1993)
A Chinese Odyssey Part One - Pandora's Box (1995) * (has a recent pseudo remake)
A Chinese Odyssey Part Two - Cinderella (1995)
Shaolin Soccer (2001)
Kung Fu Hustle (2004)
CJ7 (2008)
Maggie Cheung:
The Iceman Cometh (1989)
The Mad Monk (1993)
Green Snake (1993) * (has recent remake)
The Heroic Trio (1993)
Executioners (1993)
Joey Wang:
A Chinese Ghost Story (1987) * (has recent remake)
A Chinese Ghost Story II (1990)
A Chinese Ghost Story III (1991)
Picture of a Nymph (1988)
Kung Fu Vs. Acrobatic (1990)
An Eternal Combat (1991)
Stephen Chow:
The Mad Monk (1993)
A Chinese Odyssey Part One - Pandora's Box (1995) * (has a recent pseudo remake)
A Chinese Odyssey Part Two - Cinderella (1995)
Shaolin Soccer (2001)
Kung Fu Hustle (2004)
CJ7 (2008)
#39
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
Re: 5th Annual Summer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Challenge Discussion Thread
Has this thread got anyone else jonesin to watch some sci fi pre sci fi challenge yet? I'm already jonesin for some sci fi myself.
#40
DVD Talk Special Edition
Re: 5th Annual Summer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Challenge Discussion Thread
I'm one of them - though it's more due to Prometheus that I'm working through the Alien 9 disc box set in anticipation of seeing the movie at the cinema
#41
DVD Talk Legend
Re: 5th Annual Summer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Challenge Discussion Thread
I just watched Forbidden Planet yesterday - I'd recently purchased the double issue of Cinefantastique devoted to it from 1979, which is incredibly detailed. There's no audio commentary on the Blu-ray, so the extensive info in the magazine will have to do.
#42
DVD Talk Special Edition
Re: 5th Annual Summer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Challenge Discussion Thread
I think I'm going to focus on a sci-fi show I've never seen before for this challenge: Battlestar Galactica. I hear Starbuck is a woman...
#43
DVD Talk Godfather
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Home of 2013 NFL champion Seahawks
Posts: 52,393
Received 980 Likes
on
811 Posts
Re: 5th Annual Summer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Challenge Discussion Thread
Sci-fi/fantasy is as much of my backlog as anything. I might try to finally see Alien 3 and 4 from my UK set, or The Fly/Fly II, or some TV.
#44
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
Re: 5th Annual Summer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Challenge Discussion Thread
Just bought the series set of Land of the Giants and am now watching the pilot episode, not the unaired pilot, but the one that was aired., "The Crash"
#45
DVD Talk Special Edition
Re: 5th Annual Summer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Challenge Discussion Thread
Going to dedicate this year to the B-flicks of the 50s. From a salute to Mara Corday to a Giant Critterthon. Looking forward to it.
#46
Re: 5th Annual Summer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Challenge Discussion Thread
With Ray Bradbury's passing, there should be some attention in this challenge paid to works based on his writing.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001969/
I'd highlight the high-profile features I know of that are based on his work:
IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE (1953)
THE BEAST FROM 20,000 FATHOMS (1953)
FAHRENHEIT 451 (1966)
THE ILLUSTRATED MAN (1969)
SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES (1983)
I'd also recommend the the "Martian Chronicles" miniseries from 1980.
Others among you can recommend other TV works of his, I'm sure.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001969/
I'd highlight the high-profile features I know of that are based on his work:
IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE (1953)
THE BEAST FROM 20,000 FATHOMS (1953)
FAHRENHEIT 451 (1966)
THE ILLUSTRATED MAN (1969)
SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES (1983)
I'd also recommend the the "Martian Chronicles" miniseries from 1980.
Others among you can recommend other TV works of his, I'm sure.
#47
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
Re: 5th Annual Summer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Challenge Discussion Thread
With Ray Bradbury's passing, there should be some attention in this challenge paid to works based on his writing.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001969/
I'd highlight the high-profile features I know of that are based on his work:
IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE (1953)
THE BEAST FROM 20,000 FATHOMS (1953)
FAHRENHEIT 451 (1966)
THE ILLUSTRATED MAN (1969)
SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES (1983)
I'd also recommend the the "Martian Chronicles" miniseries from 1980.
Others among you can recommend other TV works of his, I'm sure.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001969/
I'd highlight the high-profile features I know of that are based on his work:
IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE (1953)
THE BEAST FROM 20,000 FATHOMS (1953)
FAHRENHEIT 451 (1966)
THE ILLUSTRATED MAN (1969)
SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES (1983)
I'd also recommend the the "Martian Chronicles" miniseries from 1980.
Others among you can recommend other TV works of his, I'm sure.
#48
DVD Talk Legend
Re: 5th Annual Summer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Challenge Discussion Thread
Mister Peepers, I'm not sure how these things work, but you might want to ask Family Video or Shout Factory if they'd like to sponsor the challenge, as they're both advertisers on this site.
#49
Re: 5th Annual Summer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Challenge Discussion Thread
I just placed a few orders for some 50s "B" sci-fi titles I've had my eye on for a while. Must have "new" stuff for the challenge!
#50
DVD Talk Legend
Re: 5th Annual Summer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Challenge Discussion Thread
I'm thinking of having a sci-fi horror theme on one of the days, any suggestions? I'm looking for 50's and 60's films specifically, and nothing involving oversized creatures:
These are on the slate so far:
It! The Terror from Beyond Space
Planet of Vampires
Queen of Blood
These are on the slate so far:
It! The Terror from Beyond Space
Planet of Vampires
Queen of Blood