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[Macca]

Alien 3

Not seen this in a decade and I don't have the DVD so I taped it the other night.

I know it got panned when it came out since everyone was hoping for more marines vs aliens shoot-outs and so forth but in this iteration the humans have no weapons, not even a jury-rigged flame-thrower. But the first film was a thriller, the second an action movie and this one is a gothic horror. And it does work since there are a lot of clever little touches in the way this film is directed and in the performances. The lack of any weapons or technology makes it one of the least 'sci-fi' science fiction films ever. And Brian Glover and Pete Poselthwaite are in it.

[Spectral Morn]

Alien 3

Not seen this in a decade and I don't have the DVD so I taped it the other night.

I know it got panned when it came out since everyone was hoping for more marines vs aliens shoot-outs and so forth but in this iteration the humans have no weapons, not even a jury-rigged flame-thrower. But the first film was a thriller, the second an action movie and this one is a gothic horror. And it does work since there are a lot of clever little touches in the way this film is directed and in the performances. The lack of any weapons or technology makes it one of the least 'sci-fi' science fiction films ever. And Brian Glover and Pete Poselthwaite are in it.

I agree, good film. The unedited version is very good too.


Regards Neil

[Spectral Morn]

Moon (BBC2)

Sad, disturbing, horrible story about a man, working on the moon that discovers a terrible truth, that changes everything about his life and its meaning.

Quality acting, quality story, fantastic film and all for relatively modest money.


Regards Neil

[Gazjam]

Moon (BBC2)

Sad, disturbing, horrible story about a man, working on the moon that discovers a terrible truth, that changes everything about his life and its meaning.

Quality acting, quality story, fantastic film and all for relatively modest money.


Regards Neil

Extremely good film, directed by Duncan Jones, who has a very famous father.
Loved the retro look to the set design, reminded me of Silent Running in a lot of ways.
Look out for his next picture after Moon "Source Code" which is also great.

His latest is in post production, a World of Warcraft movie.

[struth]

Extremely good film, directed by Duncan Jones, who has a very famous father.
Loved the retro look to the set design, reminded me of Silent Running in a lot of ways.
Look out for his next picture after Moon "Source Code" which is also great.

His latest is in post production, a World of Warcraft movie.

He sure does Gary..probably why he likes odd space programs etc

[Macca]

Extremely good film, directed by Duncan Jones, who has a very famous father.
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Indiana Jones?

Really no idea who you mean?

[struth]

i gave you a big hint

[Gazjam]

He used to go under the name "Zowie" when he was a kid...

[Macca]

Got you now. Spandex and Nazi salutes....

[struth]

currently watching first wives club....sad i know but i always liked this bit of fun....and the delicious Goldie is in it too