Scientific marvels

[altariel]

I brought the laptop upstairs to bed with me. Wireless networking is a marvellous thing. Still no cure for the common cold, though.

Bit of a Zemeckis-fest this week; watched Forrest Gump the other night, watching Contact as I type. I still like Forrest Gump in a sort of shamed 'I probably shouldn't like this sentimental nonsense' kind of way (tho' it does go on too long). And I really like Contact.

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Re: <i>Contact</i>

[altariel.livejournal.com]

I've never even heard of "A Matter of Life and Death" (or "Stairway to Heaven") (why do they always have to change the title of British films when they release them in the US? Grr)

It's a classic British film, made in 1946, directed and produced by the classic partnership of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. I think their most famous film is probably The Red Shoes (ballet movie), and they also made Black Narcissus (nuns in the Himalayas).

As well as being beautifully, stunningly shot, A Matter of Life and Death also has entertaining takes on the 'special relationship' between the US and Britain.


What are your other favorite SF films?

Argh! Talk about putting someone on the spot, LOL! The moment I get a question like that I blank on any film titles! Er, Bladerunner... Name some SF films and I'll tell you if I like them!

To be honest, I'll watch any film with SF content, because I like looking at starscapes. Even went to see Mission to Mars twice. I really love SF and fantasy television, particularly classic (1970s) British television - SF and fantasy on TV and with real budgetary constraints means that the scripts and the performances have to come to the fore.