Category: Sci-Fi

Terry Gilliam’s Brazil is a Dystopian Vision of Not-So-Distant Future

On By C.H. NewellIn Bob Hoskins, Drama, Film, Ian Holm, Jonathan Pryce, Michael Palin, Robert De Niro, Sci-Fi, Terry GilliamLeave a comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKPFC8DA9_8 Brazil. 1985. Directed by Terry Gilliam. Screenplay by Gilliam, Charles McKeown, & Tom Stoppard. Starring Jonathan Pryce, Robert De Niro, Katherine Helmond, Ian Holm, Bob Hoskins, Michael Palin, Ian Richardson, Peter Vaughan, Kim Greist, Jim Broadbent, Barbara Hicks, Charles McKeown, Derrick O'Connor, Kathryn Pogson, Bryan Pringle, & Shella Reid. Embassy International Pictures. Rated R. 132 …

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Fear of the Outside World in Tremors

On By C.H. NewellIn 1990, Comedy, Film, Finn Carter, Fred Ward, Horror, Ron Underwood, Sci-FiLeave a comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V65b70nPU7k Tremors. 1990. Directed by Ron Underwood. Screenplay by Brent Maddock & S.S. Wilson. Starring Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Finn Carter, Michael Gross, Reba McEntire, Robert Jayne, Charlotte Stewart, Tony Genaro, Ariana Richards, Richard Marcus, Victor Wong, Sunshine Parker, Michael Dan Wagner, Conrad Bachmann, Bibi Besch, John Goodwin, & John Pappas. Universal Pictures/No Frills Film …

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Midnight Special is Emotional Sci-Fi with Action Bones

On By C.H. NewellIn 2016, Adventure, Drama, Film, Jeff Nichols, Kirsten Dunst, Michael Shannon, Sam Shepard, Sci-FiLeave a comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjnSK4k5AXs Midnight Special. 2016. Directed & Written by Jeff Nichols. Starring Michael Shannon, Joel Edgerton, Kirsten Dunst, Jaeden Lieberher, Adam Driver, Bill Camp, Scott Haze, Sam Shepard, Paul Sparks, David Jensen, Sharon Landry, Dana Gourrier, Sharon Garrison, Allison King, & Sean Bridgers. Faliro House Productions/Tri-State Pictures/Warner Bros. Rated PG. 112 minutes. Adventure/Drama/Sci-Fi ★★★★★ When it …

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Videodrome: Medium, Message, Metaphysics

On By C.H. NewellIn 1983, David Cronenberg, Debbie Harry, Film, Horror, James Woods, Sci-FiLeave a comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFHey3utk0I Videodrome. 1983. Directed & Written by David Cronenberg. Starring James Woods, Debbie Harry, Sonja Smits, Peter Dvorsky, Leslie Carlson, Jack Creley, Lynne Gorman, Julie Khaner, Reiner Schwarz, David Bolt, Lally Cadeau, Henry Gomez, Harvey Chao, David Tsubouchi, & Kay Hawtrey. Canadian Film Development Corporation/Famous Players/Filmplan International/Guardian Trust Company/Victor Solnicki Productions. Rated R. 87 minutes. …

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The Metaphysical Rage of Broken Marriages in Cronenberg’s The Brood

On By C.H. NewellIn 1979, Art Hindle, David Cronenberg, Film, Horror, Oliver Reed, Samantha Eggar, Sci-FiLeave a comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WywpJCF8Dtc The Brood. 1979. Directed & Written by David Cronenberg. Starring Oliver Reed, Samantha Eggar, Art Hindle, Henry Beckman, Nuala Fitzgerald, Cindy Hinds, Susan Hogan, Gary McKeehan, Michael Magee, Robert A. Silverman, Joseph Shaw, Larry Solway, Reiner Schwarz, Felix Sillas, & John Ferguson. Canadian Film Development Corporation/Elgin International Films Ltd./Mutual Productions Ltd./Victor Solnicki Productions. Rated …

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Fear of Invasion in Predator

On By C.H. NewellIn Action, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Film, Horror, Jesse Ventura, John McTiernan, Rated R, Sci-Fi, Shane Black, WarLeave a comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1txEAywdiw Predator. 1987. Directed by John McTiernan. Screenplay by Jim Thomas & John Thomas. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Kevin Peter Hall, Elpidia Carrillo, Bill Duke, Jesse Ventura, Sonny Landham, Richard Chaves, R.G. Armstrong, & Shane Black. Amercent Films/American Entertainment Partners L.P./Davis Entertainment. Rated R. 107 minutes. Action/Horror/Sci-Fi ★★★★ There are 1980s films. Then there …

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Man Vs: Survivorman Meets Predator

On By C.H. NewellIn Chris Diamantopoulos, Film, Found Footage, Horror, Sci-Fi, ThrillerLeave a comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBkQstwn6_s Man Vs. 2015. Directed by Adam Massey. Screenplay by Thomas Michael. Starring Chris Diamantopoulos, Chloe Bradt, Michael Cram, Kelly Fanson, Sam Kalilieh, Alex Karzis, Constantine Meglis, Drew Nelson, & Kate Ziegler. Darius Films. Unrated. 87 minutes. Horror/Sci-Fi/Thriller ★★ When it comes to found footage, a film can often help itself by using a gimmick. …

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Unbreakable: Comics in Real Life

On By C.H. NewellIn Bruce Willis, Comic Books, Drama, Film, Mystery, Robin Wright, Samuel L. Jackson, Sci-FiLeave a comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8etYwG0uN8 Unbreakable. 2000. Directed & Written by M. Night Shyamalan. Starring Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, Robin Wright, Spencer Treat Clark, Charlayne Woodard, Eamonn Walker, Leslie Stefanson, & Michael Kelly. Touchstone Pictures/Blinding Edge Pictures/Barry Mendel Productions/Limited Edition Productions Inc. Rated Pg. 106 minutes. Drama/Mystery/Sci-Fi ★★★★★ Everyone has their starkly contrasted opinions of M. Night Shyamalan. …

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