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I thought I'd put together some of my favorite Sci-Fi movies that people maybe haven't seen. I'm leaving out a lot of obvious biggies that everyone's seen. I'll do a part II if anyone's interested.
In no particular order:
Children of Men (2006) - What happens to society when there will be no future generations? The movie takes place in the UK almost 20 years after the last child was born. The cause of the global infertility isn't known. England has one of the last functioning governments in the world, a police state dealing with an overwhelming influx of refugees.
Incredible cinematography and mood throughout. This trailer contains a slight spoiler:
Moon (2009) - A very low-budget British film starring Sam Rockwell. Really staring Rockwell, since he's the only character in the whole movie, though Kevin Spacey lends a voice to the computer GERTY. Moon doesn't really cover any groundbreaking new concepts, but it's just really well done, interesting, and shows that less can be a lot more when it comes to special effects budgets.
The Man from Earth (2007) - A single-setting dialogue-driven film that explores the possibility of a Cro-Magnon man who doesn't age and has managed to stay alive for 14,000 years. Definitely not for everyone, but if you can enjoy plays, and have an interest in sci-fi stories, you'd probably like it. Don't expect a lot of action. The film-makers actually thanked peer-to-peer users for helping increase the recognition of their film and they provide a link to donate for those who downloaded it and wish to contribute, so you can steal this film without remorse.
The American Astronaut (2001) - A very low-budget Sci-Fi / western / musical. Written, directed, and starring Cory McAbee, front man of indie-rock band The Billy Nayer Show, who provide the original soundtrack. Another example where a very limited budget and an excess of creativity lead to a much more visually interesting product than millions of dollars in the hands of a hack ever do.
Space trader Samuel Curtis has a plan to trade a cat for an embryonic cloned girl which he will trade for The Boy Who's Actually Seen a Woman's Breast (a major celebrity on a remote all-male mining colony) who he will trade for the remains of the only man on Venus, whose family on Earth will reimburse him generously. Got it?
Whether you like it or not, you'll know you've seen an original movie. This one can be hard to find. There was a torrent out there last I saw. It has aired on The Sundance Channel in the past.
In no particular order:
Children of Men (2006) - What happens to society when there will be no future generations? The movie takes place in the UK almost 20 years after the last child was born. The cause of the global infertility isn't known. England has one of the last functioning governments in the world, a police state dealing with an overwhelming influx of refugees.
Incredible cinematography and mood throughout. This trailer contains a slight spoiler:
Moon (2009) - A very low-budget British film starring Sam Rockwell. Really staring Rockwell, since he's the only character in the whole movie, though Kevin Spacey lends a voice to the computer GERTY. Moon doesn't really cover any groundbreaking new concepts, but it's just really well done, interesting, and shows that less can be a lot more when it comes to special effects budgets.
The Man from Earth (2007) - A single-setting dialogue-driven film that explores the possibility of a Cro-Magnon man who doesn't age and has managed to stay alive for 14,000 years. Definitely not for everyone, but if you can enjoy plays, and have an interest in sci-fi stories, you'd probably like it. Don't expect a lot of action. The film-makers actually thanked peer-to-peer users for helping increase the recognition of their film and they provide a link to donate for those who downloaded it and wish to contribute, so you can steal this film without remorse.
The American Astronaut (2001) - A very low-budget Sci-Fi / western / musical. Written, directed, and starring Cory McAbee, front man of indie-rock band The Billy Nayer Show, who provide the original soundtrack. Another example where a very limited budget and an excess of creativity lead to a much more visually interesting product than millions of dollars in the hands of a hack ever do.
Space trader Samuel Curtis has a plan to trade a cat for an embryonic cloned girl which he will trade for The Boy Who's Actually Seen a Woman's Breast (a major celebrity on a remote all-male mining colony) who he will trade for the remains of the only man on Venus, whose family on Earth will reimburse him generously. Got it?
Whether you like it or not, you'll know you've seen an original movie. This one can be hard to find. There was a torrent out there last I saw. It has aired on The Sundance Channel in the past.
