The Movie Nerd Bible: Part I
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I plan to watch all the movies you list. I'm going to be honest and say that I've only seen 2 of those movies.
But see, I'm part of a different generation. I saw Raiders of the Lost Ark, and I really didn't like it. Movies like these are often always hyped up to unreasonable standards, so when I'm told time and time again to see Raiders or Night of the Living Dead, I'm often disappointed. Sure, they're good, but they weren't that great and nostalgia can warp opinions beyond repair. But I'm going to give all of these a shot.
But see, I'm part of a different generation. I saw Raiders of the Lost Ark, and I really didn't like it. Movies like these are often always hyped up to unreasonable standards, so when I'm told time and time again to see Raiders or Night of the Living Dead, I'm often disappointed. Sure, they're good, but they weren't that great and nostalgia can warp opinions beyond repair. But I'm going to give all of these a shot.
Excellent list, sir, and I hope the teens and tweens (and anyone older who for some reason hasn't seen these films) out there take the time to look these films up.
We have Netflix and Youtube now. Finding classic and obscure films is easy.
We have Netflix and Youtube now. Finding classic and obscure films is easy.
Form the list I only saw one movie and only half of it.
Then again I don't consider myself a nerd.
Then again I don't consider myself a nerd.
I've been meaning to see a lot of these movies on the list but unfortunately every blockbuster in my town seems to think those movies are unimportant and don't carry most of them. Luckily I did manage to find the Beast of 20,000 Fathoms on DVD along with Them! Both of which are personal favorites of mine.
I also didn't get the Blade Runner reference, however it's been so long since I've been able to get through the first half of that movie (GOOD LORD IS IT SLOW!) that I think I am forgiven.
I do have a well worn copy of "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep" on my bookshelf, so at least there's some nerd cred back.
I do have a well worn copy of "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep" on my bookshelf, so at least there's some nerd cred back.
THANK YOU DAD! the only reason i've seen half of these is because my father told me to watch them. literally. gave me a VHS tape and said "Alex, you need to watch this". and i did. and there was much rejoicing
my personal favorite out of all of those was the fantastic voyage. loved it loved it loved it. although i couldn't wrap my head around the fact that the remains of the doctor who was evil that got eaten did also expand when the time was up. but that was just a 13 year old putting WAAAY too much thought into a fantastic movie.
my personal favorite out of all of those was the fantastic voyage. loved it loved it loved it. although i couldn't wrap my head around the fact that the remains of the doctor who was evil that got eaten did also expand when the time was up. but that was just a 13 year old putting WAAAY too much thought into a fantastic movie.
I call myself a "movie guy" so let's see how many of these I've seen...
...very few:
King Kong
Harryhausen's Clash of the Titans
Night of the Living Dead
Planet of the Apes
Jaws
Logan's Run
Star Wars
...yeah, I need to get on this. I haven't even seen 2001 for Christ's sake.
...very few:
King Kong
Harryhausen's Clash of the Titans
Night of the Living Dead
Planet of the Apes
Jaws
Logan's Run
Star Wars
...yeah, I need to get on this. I haven't even seen 2001 for Christ's sake.
THIS is why MovieBob is the fuckin MAN! I will be directing friends and family members to this column.
I've seen Psycho and Space Odyssey.
Given how much you seem to like the latter, I hesitate to imagine how slow Solaris must be for you to describe it as "glacially paced". Seriously, space odyssey could have been 15 minutes long without cutting any actual content.
Given how much you seem to like the latter, I hesitate to imagine how slow Solaris must be for you to describe it as "glacially paced". Seriously, space odyssey could have been 15 minutes long without cutting any actual content.
As someone who has seen "Night of the Living Dead" and didn't watch it until only a few years ago (I went on an oldies binge and picked up a bunch of older films around that time...), I must say that one of the best things is that it doesn't play to ALL of the old zombie rules.
Jaws as an influential horror/science fiction film? OK the German expressionism is a given when it comes to influence on cinema in general and I could argue minutiae about the others (1 million years BC appears twice Ray Ray Harryhausen and Hammer, given the appearance of Raquel Welch in it thats rather appropriate). I just don't think Jaws is that influential, its great film, but hasn't push the genre that far. Its a well executed monster movie with a depth of character that has rarely been seen since. It works best when its just the 3 of them on the boat with only their characters to work with. I'm surprised at 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea not being there, the look it of kinda created the whole steam punk thing.
Movies on the list I have seen:
King Kong
Dracula, Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein
Jason & The Argonauts - an awesome film that you should all watch. I still love the stopmotion animation! Nobody can not like the skeletons
7th Voyage of Sinbad
One Million Years BC - Even those born post 1990 can get behind Raquel Welsh in the furry bikini!
Night of the living dead
2001: A Space Odessey
Planet of the Apes
Jaws
Logan's Run
I think I have done pretty well but have some catching up to do it seems!
Also on the age thing; I'm 23 and saw most of these films more than a few years ago. Coming to uni sadly means no giant TV and no movie channel subscription *sadface*
King Kong
Dracula, Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein
Jason & The Argonauts - an awesome film that you should all watch. I still love the stopmotion animation! Nobody can not like the skeletons
7th Voyage of Sinbad
One Million Years BC - Even those born post 1990 can get behind Raquel Welsh in the furry bikini!
Night of the living dead
2001: A Space Odessey
Planet of the Apes
Jaws
Logan's Run
I think I have done pretty well but have some catching up to do it seems!
Also on the age thing; I'm 23 and saw most of these films more than a few years ago. Coming to uni sadly means no giant TV and no movie channel subscription *sadface*
I'm still waiting on Moviebob's review of the most important movies of our time:
Sharktopus [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2HGoR8pSps]
In all seriousness I really want too see the film "Nosferatu" and some of the classic monster horrors. Thanks for the list and I can't wait too see what comes up in the post star wars list.
Sharktopus [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2HGoR8pSps]
In all seriousness I really want too see the film "Nosferatu" and some of the classic monster horrors. Thanks for the list and I can't wait too see what comes up in the post star wars list.