Movies! The movie thread

[tranquility]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

The Mrs and I watched this last night. Quite interesting and entertaining.

Yup, I really liked it, hope there's more.

[NickyC]

Oh boy. Aliens has been my favorite movie since I first saw it in theaters. I will argue to the grave with anyone that it is the best sci-fi movie of all time by a mile. However, I don’t think anyone can deny it’s been all downhill for the franchise since then. Will this new one bring back some magic? Hope springs eternal, but I’ll believe it when I see it.

We do see a pulse rifle however.

[tranquility]

Originally Posted by NickyC

Oh boy. Aliens has been my favorite movie since I first saw it in theaters. I will argue to the grave with anyone that it is the best sci-fi movie of all time by a mile. However, I don’t think anyone can deny it’s been all downhill for the franchise since then. Will this new one bring back some magic? Hope springs eternal, but I’ll believe it when I see it.

We do see a pulse rifle however.

Takes place between Alien and Aliens, I believe. I'm pumped too!!!!

[NickyC]

Originally Posted by tranquility

Takes place between Alien and Aliens, I believe. I'm pumped too!!!!

Yep! I haven’t read too much on it, but maybe it’s about those “dumbass colonists” on LV-426.

[tranquility]

Originally Posted by NickyC

Yep! I haven’t read too much on it, but maybe it’s about those “dumbass colonists” on LV-426.

I wouldn't go that far haha. They got fooled by Weyland-Yutani w deadly results.

[NickyC]

Originally Posted by tranquility

I wouldn't go that far haha. They got fooled by Weyland-Yutani w deadly results.

Hey, Spunkmeyer said it, not me!

[tranquility]

Originally Posted by NickyC

Hey, Spunkmeyer said it, not me!

Damn, you're a real fan, I had to google that. 😄

[Fishee]

Originally Posted by tranquility

Damn, you're a real fan, I had to google that. 😄

I guess YOU don't like the cornbread either??

[Fishee]

Originally Posted by NickyC

Yep! I haven’t read too much on it, but maybe it’s about those “dumbass colonists” on LV-426.

Wait so, Star Trek Alien Crossover?
LOL

[TREKER]

My favorite films are The Lord of the Rings Trilogy.

I have been a fan since a child of the books and the movies (although modified from the book) are probably the best adaption of all time.

I collect all the weapons and armor from the films and have an extensive collection of special custom pieces.

Anyone else have LOTR up there at the top?

[tranquility]

Originally Posted by Fishee

I guess YOU don't like the cornbread either??

Dudes, I'm a fan but these references are flying over my head haha.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by TREKER

My favorite films are The Lord of the Rings Trilogy.

I have been a fan since a child of the books and the movies (although modified from the book) are probably the best adaption of all time.

I collect all the weapons and armor from the films and have an extensive collection of special custom pieces.

Anyone else have LOTR up there at the top?

Absolutely ME!!! Of all the movies I have watched in my lifetime, the LOTR Trilogy is at the top of my list. Are you aware of the upcoming films from the LOTR Universe? Also the amazing series on Amazon.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by NickyC

Oh boy. Aliens has been my favorite movie since I first saw it in theaters. I will argue to the grave with anyone that it is the best sci-fi movie of all time by a mile. However, I don’t think anyone can deny it’s been all downhill for the franchise since then. Will this new one bring back some magic? Hope springs eternal, but I’ll believe it when I see it.

We do see a pulse rifle however.

Cameron himself after screening the movie calls it, "F****** Great!"

Also... Marvel is working on a crossover: Black Panther vs Alien!!??

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by Fishee

I guess YOU don't like the cornbread either??

Hudson: "Hey Vásquez... Have you ever been mistaken, for a man?"

Vásquez: "No. Have you?"

[tranquility]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Cameron himself after screening the movie calls it, "F****** Great!"

Also... Marvel is working on a crossover: Black Panther vs Alien!!??

No no no no no...don't let Marvel get their hands on this franchise!

[NickyC]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Hudson: "Hey Vásquez... Have you ever been mistaken, for a man?"

Vásquez: "No. Have you?"

The memorable quotes from Aliens are basically never ending. It was also a master class in having a diverse cast of actors, including a female hero, without making it looked forced or that an agenda was at play. You believed Vasquez was a badass. You believed Ripley was an absolute unit. Man do I miss 80s action cinema!

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by NickyC

Oh boy. Aliens has been my favorite movie since I first saw it in theaters. I will argue to the grave with anyone that it is the best sci-fi movie of all time by a mile. However, I don’t think anyone can deny it’s been all downhill for the franchise since then. Will this new one bring back some magic? Hope springs eternal, but I’ll believe it when I see it.

We do see a pulse rifle however.

I'm with you. Loved the first one (one of my favorites, if not my favorite movie) and I hope this one will be good. Trailer looks good and my fingers are crossed.

[tranquility]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Hudson: "Hey Vásquez... Have you ever been mistaken, for a man?"

Vásquez: "No. Have you?"

Ya, the burn heard around the galaxy lol. I dunno if there's anything that could top that one.

Originally Posted by NickyC

The memorable quotes from Aliens are basically never ending. It was also a master class in having a diverse cast of actors, including a female hero, without making it looked forced or that an agenda was at play. You believed Vasquez was a badass. You believed Ripley was an absolute unit. Man do I miss 80s action cinema!

Trudat re masterclass.

Yup, that Vasquez actress is quite feminine irl, she did an amazing job butching it up in that film.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by tranquility

Ya, the burn heard around the galaxy lol. I dunno if there's anything that could top that one.


Yup, that Vasquez actress is quite feminine irl, she did an amazing job butching it up in that film.

She's Jenette Goldstein and she's been in some good movies. A few other good movies she's been in besides Aliens are Terminator 2, Near Dark (a favorite), and Lethal Weapon 2.

Here's a favorite scene of mine with her in T2:

[flybigjet]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Absolutely ME!!! Of all the movies I have watched in my lifetime, the LOTR Trilogy is at the top of my list. Are you aware of the upcoming films from the LOTR Universe? Also the amazing series on Amazon.

Heh. I just gave my nephew all three LOTR DVD's today. I was "thinning out the herd".

I was never a huge fan of the movies-- but I could hold my own on the books. I wore more than one box set of paperbacks out in the '70's-'80's and still have a leather-bound copy of LOTR on my bookshelf.

R.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by flybigjet

Heh. I just gave my nephew all three LOTR DVD's today. I was "thinning out the herd".

I was never a huge fan of the movies-- but I could hold my own on the books. I wore more than one box set of paperbacks out in the '80's and still have a leather-bound copy of LOTR in my shelves.

R.

I didn't love the movies either but really enjoyed the book "The Hobbit" and read it several times in the 70s when I was a young adult. Also read "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy books.

[TREKER]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Absolutely ME!!! Of all the movies I have watched in my lifetime, the LOTR Trilogy is at the top of my list. Are you aware of the upcoming films from the LOTR Universe? Also the amazing series on Amazon.

Yes. I am aware of the 2 films that Jackson is producing - One is titled The Hunt for Gollum - other one is yet to be named. At least Weta and NZ will be involved in these. And with Andy Serkis directing, I think they will be decent.

Amazon - Rings of Power I watched about 15 minutes of it before I threw in the towel. Way too much liberties taken with established lore for me. Not interested in the show - maybe its decent fan fiction. It did have nice visuals and effects but that was it for me.