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2. From my childhood in the 50s, in the theater, "Forbidden Planet"

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Fri Jun 20, 2025, 06:18 AM

Jun 2025

Monsters from the id. I judge all of other sci-fi movies by that one.

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Your favorite Science Fiction shows, movies...Drama, comedy, sone w with some horror element... [View all] electric_blue68 Jun 2025 OP

Bladerunner - "Quite an experience to live in fear, isn't it? That's what it is to be a slave." Pachamama Jun 2025 #1

I saw it back then. Might get more out of it now. Ty electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #5

I love that part of the movie TuxedoKat Jun 2025 #17

Awesome clip. flying rabbit Jun 2025 #30

From my childhood in the 50s, in the theater, "Forbidden Planet" Walleye Jun 2025 #2

Ooooo, you Saw it in a Theater?! Wow! Can't believe I forgot that! Was late, I tired. Will add. electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #7

I was also very impressed by the visuals Walleye Jun 2025 #8

My collection of science fiction films is extensive... justaprogressive Jun 2025 #3

TY electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #9

Glad to know there's a few you haven't seen justaprogressive Jun 2025 #13

I've seen.... electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #14

So many to chose from LogDog75 Jun 2025 #4

TY... Lucky we have So Many! You mentioned a few I really enjoyed too.... electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #10

The writers of Eureka were amazing LogDog75 Jun 2025 #51

Oh! electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #58

if you liked Eureka! you should also watch Warehouse 13. nt yellowdogintexas Jun 2025 #69

Babylon 5 made Star Trek fans cry. Intractable Jun 2025 #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 2025 #11

But not as long-lived nor as prolific as Trek. Intractable Jun 2025 #15

TY for playing! 👍🚀🦕📡 electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #12

Babylon 5, Star Trek Wolf Frankula Jun 2025 #16

Equilibrium and Fahrenheit 451 TuxedoKat Jun 2025 #18

Fahrenheit 451...that was a singular movie, not a series? electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #20

It Looks Like TuxedoKat Jun 2025 #22

Oh, wow...i d k that! Going to look them up... electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #23

Wow...it was the 1966 one I saw. So I probably saw it on TV bc in B&W.... electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #24

There may not be a 1996 one. Googled it, nothing came up. electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #44

I must have misread TuxedoKat Jun 2025 #88

Hey, No problem! I like Ray Beadbury, too.... electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #89

Have you read this story? TuxedoKat Jun 2025 #98

A Long Time Ago, but yes. 👍 electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #99

ST:NG ProfessorGAC Jun 2025 #19

B5 is less well known, but sooo good! I love Independence Day... electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #21

howdi AllaN01Bear Jun 2025 #25

Canticle 3auld6phart Jun 2025 #26

Stalker (1979) johnp3907 Jun 2025 #27

Tarkovsky never gets the credit he deserves JoseBalow Jun 2025 #34

Eww, that sounds creepy! electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #45

It's not about what you probably are thinking it is JoseBalow Jun 2025 #96

Jeremiah OC375 Jun 2025 #28

Lennie James....yes!!! dixiegrrrrl Jun 2025 #31

I've heard of both Jeremiah, and Jericho.... electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #46

Invaders from Mars, the 50s version. nocoincidences Jun 2025 #29

The Expanse flying rabbit Jun 2025 #32

one of my favorite scenes flying rabbit Jun 2025 #41

Amen... ultralite001 Jun 2025 #90

Heard lots of good things about this. electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #47

You have to watch it, so good, excellent plot, character development and special effects... wcmagumba Jun 2025 #61

Retired, too. Make art, do crafts, hang out w fam & friends, visit parks, stream TV & Movies, electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #66

Am I the only one here who loved the first season of "Buck Rogers?" Archae Jun 2025 #33

Firefly was an excellent series JoseBalow Jun 2025 #35

Ty... one of my longest time frineds and fellow SF fan in books & media loved it... electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #48

Battlestar: Galactica reboot from 20 years ago. Efilroft Sul Jun 2025 #36

I like BSG 2.0 so much more than the original... electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #49

I really like "Resident Alien" Coventina Jun 2025 #37

I saw the Original Alien movie in the theater, and.... electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #50

Manos, Hands of Fate MorbidButterflyTat Jun 2025 #38

Village of the Damned-1960 Midnight Writer Jun 2025 #39

Yeah, saw both of George Pals movies... electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #54

I've seen only a handful of the titles mentioned in this thread... WestMichRad Jun 2025 #40

Loved Contact a favorite. 2001 ... I saw it originally in the movie theater on a Big screen, too..... electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #52

I agree with both. The 2001 soundtrack was the first album I bought when in middle school...still like it... wcmagumba Jun 2025 #64

Many of my favorites are listed above. Morbius Jun 2025 #42

Yup, I Noticed your name.... electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #59

From the movie's screenplay (from memory): Morbius Jun 2025 #94

The 1950s was a GREAT decade for s-f films. Jeebo Jun 2025 #43

The Krell civilization- the Artifacts, the machinery...as you said electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #57

The Wall is incredible. PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2025 #82

"The day the earth stood still" (original) and ""War of the worlds" Klarkashton Jun 2025 #53

I have to rewatch TDTEST. electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #60

ET and Close Encounters of the Third Kind...no horror in these but I still love them both... wcmagumba Jun 2025 #55

I'm Not a horror fan. Eeeek. RARE for me to mix SF w horror.... electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #67

I don't remember the year but I did visit Devils Tower and walked the trail that goes around the bottom. wcmagumba Jun 2025 #70

Wow! How cool is that! Quite a natural structure. electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #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 2025 #76

Oh, Hell No, me either! electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #78

I just saw this story posted a couple of days ago, it is the cast of ET more recently. wcmagumba Jun 2025 #73

Looks like almost all of them stayed with acting electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #77

Lost in Space YepYep Jun 2025 #56

Lol On a rare occasion I've used it, too. electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #63

Bladerunner for movie Figarosmom Jun 2025 #62

I should rewatch Blade Runner. Never saw Highlander except for a brief glimpse. electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #68

Yeah, i was thinking of looking Figarosmom Jun 2025 #85

Some shorties: LudwigPastorius Jun 2025 #65

Haven't seen the The Expanse bc I don't have that service electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #72

All six seasons of "The Expanse" are now on Prime Video if you happen to have that service... wcmagumba Jun 2025 #81

Are we all forgetting Firefly? It was only one season, but it was great. jls4561 Jun 2025 #71

Several people mentioned Firefly. 👍 electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #75

Dr. Who, Red Dwarf, Invasion of the Body Snatchers (remake with Donald Sutherland) Ocelot II Jun 2025 #79

The Prisoner - "You are number six" dhol82 Jun 2025 #80

The Prisoner is one of my favorites LogDog75 Jun 2025 #84

People of Earth. PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2025 #83

So many of my favorites have already been mentioned... ultralite001 Jun 2025 #86

Forgot about the Last Starfighter dhol82 Jun 2025 #87

Don't forget to check w/ your local library... ultralite001 Jun 2025 #91

Ty. Yeah, I've borrowed DVDs. 👍 electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #93

Night of the Comet LogDog75 Jun 2025 #92

I 🧡💛💙 Night of the Comet!!! ultralite001 Jun 2025 #95

Twilight Zone. Boomerproud Jun 2025 #97