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Best Space / Interstellar / Galactic flick?
07-22-2019, 06:45 PM
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Best Space / Interstellar / Galactic flick?
Sooo, for those of us who don't believe in a flat earth...
What are your favorite space / galactic / interstellar movies/ shows / mini-series / flicks?
I know there are a lot, starting with original Star Wars, Star Trek, ST Enterprise, Mars. Apollo 13, A Space Odyssey, Alien, Avatar, Space Balls, Guardian of Galaxy etc.
I figure with all the 'Buzz' about the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Lunar Landing I might phone a friend and ask my favorite forum...
Which was/is your favorite and why? 
Fun fact, I know an actress from the flick Farscape.
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07-22-2019, 07:00 PM
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Mine are: - A Space Odyssey
- Apollo 13
- Close Encounters of the Third Kind
- ET
- Interstellar (fascinating)
- Men In Black
Hon Mention: Arrival
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07-22-2019, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Midpack
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There is something about this movie that just entertains me every time I see it. If I am flipping channels, and see it, I will almost always turn it on.
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07-22-2019, 08:08 PM
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My picks:
- Apollo 13
- Star Wars
- Galaxy Quest (okay, not much of a space movie, but I found it to be surprisingly entertaining)
As a youth, I liked Silent Running a lot, but I saw it again in my 20s and it was barely watchable. It didn't age well.
Extra credit for any assistance on this one: I have been trying to find the name of a movie or possibly an episode of Outer Limits I saw as a kid on TV. It was black and white, and as I recall it, the premise was that the US Government had made radio contact with an extraterrestrial civilization, and we were getting ready to meet them in person. Volunteers from among the US scientists had to be turned into beings like these extraterrestrials so they could survive on the distant planet. The characters seemed to be built up pretty well, and it was very bittersweet as they said goodbye to their families and were transmogified into these alien forms (which were a lot like horrible chicken things). As I recall, things then went very badly.
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07-22-2019, 08:15 PM
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Favorite movie is 2001:A Space Odyssey. But only paired with reading the book. They were developed together and are meant to complement each other.
Favorite TV is the reboot of Battlestar Galactica. If you've only seen the 1970s version don't pooh-pooh the 2000s version.
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07-22-2019, 08:17 PM
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Best space, etc flick?
Here's 3: Star Wars (not the one with JaJaBinx), Dune (with Sting), Battle Star Galactica (Syfy).
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07-22-2019, 08:34 PM
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How many movies involve arguing phenomenology with an intelligent bomb?
Edit to add: or had a country-western song about relativity separating two lovers? Or that a road in Benson Arizona was named after the movie?
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07-22-2019, 08:46 PM
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Contact with Jodie Foster
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07-22-2019, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by samclem
Extra credit for any assistance on this one: I have been trying to find the name of a movie or possibly an episode of Outer Limits I saw as a kid on TV. It was black and white, and as I recall it, the premise was that the US Government had made radio contact with an extraterrestrial civilization, and we were getting ready to meet them in person. Volunteers from among the US scientists had to be turned into beings like these extraterrestrials so they could survive on the distant planet. The characters seemed to be built up pretty well, and it was very bittersweet as they said goodbye to their families and were transmogified into these alien forms (which were a lot like horrible chicken things). As I recall, things then went very badly.
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It may not be the answer, but episode 3 of season 1 of The Outer Limits titled “The Architects of Fear” had Robert Culp playing a scientist who was surgically altered into an alien creature.
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07-22-2019, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by kgtest
What are your favorite space / galactic / interstellar movies/ shows / mini-series / flicks?
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It would be hard for me to pick a favorite, I like just about anything space related. Star Wars and Star Trek are two obvious ones.
I also enjoyed Passengers, Enemy Mine, Armageddon, Independence Day, The Martian, and many others.
I actually liked the new Netflix series Lost in Space too.
Anyone remember "Salvage 1" back in the 70's? I'm sure it would seem corny now, but I liked it back then. I also liked the original Battlestar Galactica series in the late 70's (have not seen the newer series).
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07-22-2019, 09:52 PM
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Another vote for Galaxy Quest.
Perhaps one of the best movie comedies ever and qualified as a Space flick.
Aliens also a favorite.
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07-22-2019, 10:50 PM
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Firefly
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07-22-2019, 11:10 PM
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Best Space / Interstellar / Galactic flick?
Space Cowboys.
Plausible premise (as movies go) with a Cold War connection, most of my favorite aged actors. And the good guys succeed[emoji2]
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07-23-2019, 06:23 AM
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+1 my vote as well.
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07-23-2019, 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by mountainsoft
It would be hard for me to pick a favorite, I like just about anything space related. Star Wars and Star Trek are two obvious ones.
I also enjoyed Passengers, Enemy Mine, Armageddon, Independence Day, The Martian, and many others.
I actually liked the new Netflix series Lost in Space too.
Anyone remember "Salvage 1" back in the 70's? I'm sure it would seem corny now, but I liked it back then. I also liked the original Battlestar Galactica series in the late 70's (have not seen the newer series).
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I hear ya. I love anything space related. Almost forgot about Independence Day.
Good choices everyone, a few I totally never heard of 
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07-23-2019, 07:03 AM
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I really like "Apollo 13", and "The Martian", and from my youth "Heavy Metal", and "Flash Gordon".
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07-23-2019, 07:34 AM
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I like every movie listed so far. Here are a couple more.
The Day the Earth Stood Still. (the original version)
Forbidden Planet
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07-23-2019, 08:36 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cessna152
It may not be the answer, but episode 3 of season 1 of The Outer Limits titled “The Architects of Fear” had Robert Culp playing a scientist who was surgically altered into an alien creature.
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Synchronicity strikes again!
I watched that episode 2 weeks ago. I just picked a random classic Outer Limits and watched it.
I also watched the one with the shape-shifting alien (played by Martin Landau) that went back in time to earth to stop a biological catastrophe and save the human race.
Favorites:
2001: A Space Odyssey
Apollo 13
Stargate
The Right Stuff
Alien
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07-23-2019, 08:42 AM
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2001
Star Wars
Guardians of the Galaxy
Spaceballs
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07-23-2019, 08:53 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jimbee
I like every movie listed so far. Here are a couple more.
The Day the Earth Stood Still. (the original version)
Forbidden Planet
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Add This Island Earth and you have my list.
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