I know about the whales, I vaguely remember seeing clips of that, what number is that in?  Which is the one that Trekkies really don't like?

When I said it's bizarre how different the second film is I meant it's not bad so far whereas the first film was shit.

Boris when you say 'we've done this before' you obviously know that doesn't include me, so there's no need to point this out . Also, I'm not interested in hard definitions of what is strictly sci fi or a sub genre of it, this isn't a topic for serious assessment in case you missed it in my tone.  Just having a laugh with badgers while I check out some ridiculous old films.

Heh I'll try and get to at least 4 then.

Children of men was cool, but not amazing IMO, I never understood all the high praise.  And the dubstep ages it immediately FYI.

Billy wrote:

Heh I'll try and get to at least 4 then.

Children of men was cool, but not amazing IMO, I never understood all the high praise.  And the dubstep ages it immediately FYI.

I like the concept more of COM than the execution, but I do appreciate the long takes from the ridiculous set up nature of them. Real artistry involved.

Has anyone pointed out to Billy that he only needs to watch the even numbered ones yet? 'Cause I don't know how obvious that is to people who weren't in a Star Trek club when they were young.

b0r1s wrote:

Chill Bill. Nothing I'm saying is precious to me. But I don't think it hurts, if we are discussing stuff, to talk about what is good Sci-Fi vs a good action film or whatever. Trek fans lost their shit over Generations I think, but won't spoil it for you in case you haven't seen it.

Tarantino should've named his film Chill Bill!

I'm almost certainly not going to get to generations, presuming that a to thing?  I certainly don't mind if you spoil anything related to the trek universe for me

Khan is pretty cool as a baddy, he's a bit Flash Gordon but I love that 1950s sci fi vibe so that's cool.

They should have just hammed this thing right up though, got Bowie in as Khan and done a few music numbers.

So I really should skip 3? Or is it worth it as a curio of sci fi in any way?  I may take the mikey but I still like to get value from stuff

Kirk just getting ready his black egg weapon.

During the self destruct finale why is one blonde dude wearing his sweater tied around his neck like he's in fucking Henley on Thames about to go boating (sorry Petey) hahaha, or the blonde kid on the other ship utters his dying words to the buff boss villain 'yours is superior'. Hahah yep I bet it was!

I don't really hate bagpipes, my wife's Scottish and she's got an accordion she keeps threatening to play.

We should do the arguing about whether Kirk or Picard is the best captain thing.

I'm close to drunk, and I think they're both shit.

I would suggest to Billy that he's started in the wrong place and that he should in fact be watching the original Star Trek TV series, but as he seems to enjoy Wars over Trek then perhaps Flash Gordon might be more appropriate.

You!

Paul the sparky wrote:

Star Wars is SciFi.

No, it's an unsubtle adventure serial in space.  Bladerunner is shi fi.