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TuxedoKat

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88. I must have misread

Fri Jun 27, 2025, 10:39 AM

Jun 27

something, sorry. I guess I saw the 2018 one, but not having read the book, didn't know it was that bad! Have read alot of other things by Ray Bradbury though, one of my favorite authors.

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Your favorite Science Fiction shows, movies...Drama, comedy, sone w with some horror element... [View all] electric_blue68 Jun 20 OP

Bladerunner - "Quite an experience to live in fear, isn't it? That's what it is to be a slave." Pachamama Jun 20 #1

I saw it back then. Might get more out of it now. Ty electric_blue68 Jun 20 #5

I love that part of the movie TuxedoKat Jun 26 #17

Awesome clip. flying rabbit Jun 26 #30

From my childhood in the 50s, in the theater, "Forbidden Planet" Walleye Jun 20 #2

Ooooo, you Saw it in a Theater?! Wow! Can't believe I forgot that! Was late, I tired. Will add. electric_blue68 Jun 20 #7

I was also very impressed by the visuals Walleye Jun 20 #8

My collection of science fiction films is extensive... justaprogressive Jun 20 #3

TY electric_blue68 Jun 20 #9

Glad to know there's a few you haven't seen justaprogressive Jun 20 #13

I've seen.... electric_blue68 Jun 20 #14

So many to chose from LogDog75 Jun 20 #4

TY... Lucky we have So Many! You mentioned a few I really enjoyed too.... electric_blue68 Jun 20 #10

The writers of Eureka were amazing LogDog75 Jun 26 #51

Oh! electric_blue68 Jun 26 #58

if you liked Eureka! you should also watch Warehouse 13. nt yellowdogintexas Jun 27 #69

Babylon 5 made Star Trek fans cry. Intractable Jun 20 #6

I know what you mean... I wasn't "looking" for anything to "top" The Treks; being a fan from the start, and all that.... electric_blue68 Jun 20 #11

But not as long-lived nor as prolific as Trek. Intractable Jun 21 #15

TY for playing! 👍🚀🦕📡 electric_blue68 Jun 20 #12

Babylon 5, Star Trek Wolf Frankula Jun 21 #16

Equilibrium and Fahrenheit 451 TuxedoKat Jun 26 #18

Fahrenheit 451...that was a singular movie, not a series? electric_blue68 Jun 26 #20

It Looks Like TuxedoKat Jun 26 #22

Oh, wow...i d k that! Going to look them up... electric_blue68 Jun 26 #23

Wow...it was the 1966 one I saw. So I probably saw it on TV bc in B&W.... electric_blue68 Jun 26 #24

There may not be a 1996 one. Googled it, nothing came up. electric_blue68 Jun 26 #44

I must have misread TuxedoKat Jun 27 #88

Hey, No problem! I like Ray Beadbury, too.... electric_blue68 Jun 27 #89

Have you read this story? TuxedoKat Jun 28 #98

A Long Time Ago, but yes. 👍 electric_blue68 Jun 28 #99

ST:NG ProfessorGAC Jun 26 #19

B5 is less well known, but sooo good! I love Independence Day... electric_blue68 Jun 26 #21

howdi AllaN01Bear Jun 26 #25

Canticle 3auld6phart Jun 26 #26

Stalker (1979) johnp3907 Jun 26 #27

Tarkovsky never gets the credit he deserves JoseBalow Jun 26 #34

Eww, that sounds creepy! electric_blue68 Jun 26 #45

It's not about what you probably are thinking it is JoseBalow Jun 28 #96

Jeremiah OC375 Jun 26 #28

Lennie James....yes!!! dixiegrrrrl Jun 26 #31

I've heard of both Jeremiah, and Jericho.... electric_blue68 Jun 26 #46

Invaders from Mars, the 50s version. nocoincidences Jun 26 #29

The Expanse flying rabbit Jun 26 #32

one of my favorite scenes flying rabbit Jun 26 #41

Amen... ultralite001 Jun 27 #90

Heard lots of good things about this. electric_blue68 Jun 26 #47

You have to watch it, so good, excellent plot, character development and special effects... wcmagumba Jun 26 #61

Retired, too. Make art, do crafts, hang out w fam & friends, visit parks, stream TV & Movies, electric_blue68 Jun 27 #66

Am I the only one here who loved the first season of "Buck Rogers?" Archae Jun 26 #33

Firefly was an excellent series JoseBalow Jun 26 #35

Ty... one of my longest time frineds and fellow SF fan in books & media loved it... electric_blue68 Jun 26 #48

Battlestar: Galactica reboot from 20 years ago. Efilroft Sul Jun 26 #36

I like BSG 2.0 so much more than the original... electric_blue68 Jun 26 #49

I really like "Resident Alien" Coventina Jun 26 #37

I saw the Original Alien movie in the theater, and.... electric_blue68 Jun 26 #50

Manos, Hands of Fate MorbidButterflyTat Jun 26 #38

Village of the Damned-1960 Midnight Writer Jun 26 #39

Yeah, saw both of George Pals movies... electric_blue68 Jun 26 #54

I've seen only a handful of the titles mentioned in this thread... WestMichRad Jun 26 #40

Loved Contact a favorite. 2001 ... I saw it originally in the movie theater on a Big screen, too..... electric_blue68 Jun 26 #52

I agree with both. The 2001 soundtrack was the first album I bought when in middle school...still like it... wcmagumba Jun 27 #64

Many of my favorites are listed above. Morbius Jun 26 #42

Yup, I Noticed your name.... electric_blue68 Jun 26 #59

From the movie's screenplay (from memory): Morbius Jun 27 #94

The 1950s was a GREAT decade for s-f films. Jeebo Jun 26 #43

The Krell civilization- the Artifacts, the machinery...as you said electric_blue68 Jun 26 #57

The Wall is incredible. PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 27 #82

"The day the earth stood still" (original) and ""War of the worlds" Klarkashton Jun 26 #53

I have to rewatch TDTEST. electric_blue68 Jun 26 #60

ET and Close Encounters of the Third Kind...no horror in these but I still love them both... wcmagumba Jun 26 #55

I'm Not a horror fan. Eeeek. RARE for me to mix SF w horror.... electric_blue68 Jun 27 #67

I don't remember the year but I did visit Devils Tower and walked the trail that goes around the bottom. wcmagumba Jun 27 #70

Wow! How cool is that! Quite a natural structure. electric_blue68 Jun 27 #74

It was very cool to see it. The Tower is a favorite for rock climbers over the years. I don't indulge in that activity.. wcmagumba Jun 27 #76

Oh, Hell No, me either! electric_blue68 Jun 27 #78

I just saw this story posted a couple of days ago, it is the cast of ET more recently. wcmagumba Jun 27 #73

Looks like almost all of them stayed with acting electric_blue68 Jun 27 #77

Lost in Space YepYep Jun 26 #56

Lol On a rare occasion I've used it, too. electric_blue68 Jun 26 #63

Bladerunner for movie Figarosmom Jun 26 #62

I should rewatch Blade Runner. Never saw Highlander except for a brief glimpse. electric_blue68 Jun 27 #68

Yeah, i was thinking of looking Figarosmom Jun 27 #85

Some shorties: LudwigPastorius Jun 27 #65

Haven't seen the The Expanse bc I don't have that service electric_blue68 Jun 27 #72

All six seasons of "The Expanse" are now on Prime Video if you happen to have that service... wcmagumba Jun 27 #81

Are we all forgetting Firefly? It was only one season, but it was great. jls4561 Jun 27 #71

Several people mentioned Firefly. 👍 electric_blue68 Jun 27 #75

Dr. Who, Red Dwarf, Invasion of the Body Snatchers (remake with Donald Sutherland) Ocelot II Jun 27 #79

The Prisoner - "You are number six" dhol82 Jun 27 #80

The Prisoner is one of my favorites LogDog75 Jun 27 #84

People of Earth. PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 27 #83

So many of my favorites have already been mentioned... ultralite001 Jun 27 #86

Forgot about the Last Starfighter dhol82 Jun 27 #87

Don't forget to check w/ your local library... ultralite001 Jun 27 #91

Ty. Yeah, I've borrowed DVDs. 👍 electric_blue68 Jun 27 #93

Night of the Comet LogDog75 Jun 27 #92

I 🧡💛💙 Night of the Comet!!! ultralite001 Jun 28 #95

Twilight Zone. Boomerproud Jun 28 #97