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I'd like to add "Forbidden Planet" as a curio, and feel that "Alien"...

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In Reply to: RE: The best sci-fi films of all time? Here we go: posted by tinear on March 18, 2011 at 20:11:45

... is the all time greatest because it made the point that corporate greed defines the life cycle of humans it uses.
For me "Alien" established an atmosphere, (or literally lack of it in space) creating a new benchmark in tone that has yet to be surpassed.
Just the opposite of the glamorously Technicolor "Forbidden Planet".

Oh, just had to add that Orwell's terrifying "1984" should be included too.

Edits: 03/20/11

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But "Forbidden Planet" gave us Krell... - musetap 14:25:51 03/20/11 (3)
Which would be more impressive in the amp forum I suppose.

The fantastic aural effects and basic concept of the out of control Id raise "Forbidden Planet" to a level above a curio, technicolor extravaganza methinks.

It hasn't aged all that well, but I'll bet the affect in the theater upon release was as impressive as
"Alien" was 23 years later (minus the "horror" aspect).

Tinear seems to be the only one around here that doesn't (can't?, won't?) appreciate Alien for the
masterpiece it is.

" Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination." -Michael McClure
- The other thing about Alien... - Harmonia 23:38:55 03/21/11 (0)
  ...that I loved was that it gave us a strong female protagonist.
  
  No funky buns, long dresses or rescue needed.
  
  Forbidden Planet scared the crap out of me when I was young. I still think it holds up well, a classic. We'd certainly never have had Star Trek as it was without it.
- RE: But "Forbidden Planet" gave us Krell... - mpathus 15:37:39 03/21/11 (1)
  I loved the music/soundscapes in Forbidden Planet as well - very forward thinking and new.
  
  I guess the 50's view that space has beauty is lost in more modern dystopian films.
  
  Art stands the test of time.
  - You can get the sound track - Jack G 15:35:25 03/22/11 (0)
    Its interesting, but not all that hot on its own.
    Jack

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