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Doubting Dwimmerlaik
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Heaven's basement
Posts: 2,466
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In the words of Inigo Montoya of the 'Princess Bride, "...there is too much. Let me sum up."
* SciFi * Trek - the TV shows but not so much the movies (sigh). Star Wars - the original three were okay for adolescents; can't say that the new two were any good. Terminator - ground breaking romantic action flick. V the mini series - aliens as fascists. It could happen! Frank Herbert's Dune - better than the original movie and an introduction to some great books by a superb author. Tron - one day we'll play video games like this. Aliens - action comedy and lots of pyrotechnics. Escape from New York - Kurt Russell finally lets go of 'Flubber.' * Fantasy * Excaliber - a really good over-the-top Arthur movie. The Princess Bride - wit, true love and comedy. The book is a story in itself. Legend - some D&D, lots of surrealism and Mia Sara as the 'dark bride' is stunning. The Sword and the Sorcerer - good slash'em testosterone B-flick. The Dark Crystal - Henson/Oz puppet movie for kids and adults. Willow - more D&D with different 'races,' some magic, romance and swordplay. Krull - more D&D with a SciFi twist. Xena - what's not to like? Beauty and the Beast TV show - some action in a fantasy romance. Much poetry by Shakespeare, Frost, Shelley, etc. Robin Hood - the classic movie still holds up over time. Can watch it with the kids without fear of nightmares. |
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