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Arthur C. Clarke

1917 - 2008

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Arthur C.Clarke died yesterday.  I have been so busy I misssed his passing, but I will long mourn it.  He was one of the great classic Science Fiction Writers, few reached his stature.

For the past many years, he has lived in Sri Lanka, but was actually a citizen of Her majesty.  He will best be remembered as the Author of 2001: A Space Odyssey, but that was far from his greatest work.  Along with Isaac Asimov, Theodore Sturgeon, and to a lesser extent Ray Bradbuy, he was truly among the greatest science fiction writers of all time.  It is sad that he will write no more for us.

His greatest work however, and the greatest Science Fiction Book ever is Childhood's end.  Some argue that Rendevous with Rama was his greatest.  And of cocurse there will always be debate.

One of the last of the classic sci-fi writers, I hold him up there with Isaac Asimov as the greatest of all time.

I am really going to miss him.  Along with all the others that have now gone on.

I wish you well Mr, Clarke, and hope you find happiness and joy with the others who provided so much hope and joy with their writing about a future that comes true every day.

Rest in Peace.

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Reply #26 from JoeUser Forums Top
Ack! I just saw on wikipedia that someone's remaking The Day The Earth Stood Still--and with KEANU REEVES! I think this can only be proof that there is a Satan!!
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Makes a religous person out of you, eh? :LOL:

I think I will pass on it. Once a movie becomes a classic to someone, a remake is always going to be worse, no matter what the acting or content is.

Besides, Patrica Neal is too old to reprise her role now (although I caught her in Cookie's Fortune not long ago). ;)
Reply #27 from JoeUser Forums Top
Ack! I just saw on wikipedia that someone's remaking The Day The Earth Stood Still--and with KEANU REEVES! I think this can only be proof that there is a Satan!!Makes a religous person out of you, eh? I think I will pass on it. Once a movie becomes a classic to someone, a remake is always going to be worse, no matter what the acting or content is.Besides, Patrica Neal is too old to reprise her role now (although I caught her in Cookie's Fortune not long ago).
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Oh Lord! That makes two. The original was amazing in my opinion, truly insurmountable.
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Reply #28 from JoeUser Forums Top
The only important part about 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' was Klaatu barada nikto - and only that because it was parodied in Army of Darkness, the greatest zombie movie ever.
That takes place in the past.
And has Bruce Campbell.

:P
Reply #29 from JoeUser Forums Top
The only important part about 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' was Klaatu barada nikto - and only that because it was parodied in Army of Darkness, the greatest zombie movie ever.That takes place in the past.And has Bruce Campbell.
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I second that, Bruce Campbell does rock. I got to meet him when i was over in Jacksoneville once. He has a place there.
Reply #30 from JoeUser Forums Top
Oh Lord! That makes two. The original was amazing in my opinion, truly insurmountable.
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hey have never remade the Wizard of Oz, or Gone with the WInd (The Wiz does not count, it was ok, but taken on a different tangent). WHy? WHo would watch them?

I guess some will watch this remake. But no one who saw it when it was still new and novell. At least not and like it much.
Reply #31 from JoeUser Forums Top
And has Bruce Campbell.
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What movie does not have him. ;)
Reply #32 from JoeUser Forums Top
Oh Lord! That makes two. The original was amazing in my opinion, truly insurmountable.hey have never remade the Wizard of Oz, or Gone with the WInd (The Wiz does not count, it was ok, but taken on a different tangent). WHy? WHo would watch them?I guess some will watch this remake. But no one who saw it when it was still new and novell. At least not and like it much.
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Those who either are seeing if they are on par with the classics, or those who have no idea the value and amazingness that the classics have. The classics are the history, and future of film. (My cinem/film/filmmaking side coming out, lol. I just love movies.)

Reply #33 from JoeUser Forums Top
What movie does not have him.
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All the crappy ones.

hey have never remade the Wizard of Oz
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Sure they did, it was that weird thing on Sci-Fi called 'Tin Man'.

or Gone with the WInd
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That 'Scarlett' movie was basically rehashing it, even though it was supposedly a 'sequel'.

Re-makes is what Hollywood excels at. Too bad the remake usually sucks.
Reply #34 from JoeUser Forums Top
The classics are the history, and future of film. (My cinem/film/filmmaking side coming out, lol. I just love movies.)
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But most young kids today will only see the new one, and think it is neato (or it will bomb like POTA). You are right. My favorite all time movies were all made before 1970. Some even before I was born. (yea, they had movies back then. ;) )
Reply #35 from JoeUser Forums Top

Sure they did, it was that weird thing on Sci-Fi called 'Tin Man'.
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I really wanted to see that one. I guess you could call it a remake (I saw part 1). But that is how to remake something - different name, and different angle, so it can stand of fail on its own.

That 'Scarlett' movie was basically rehashing it, even though it was supposedly a 'sequel'.

Re-makes is what Hollywood excels at. Too bad the remake usually sucks.
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Your last line sums up Scarlett pretty well. It was supposed to be a sequel. SOmetimes it works (Godfather II), most of the time it does not.
Reply #36 from JoeUser Forums Top
I write a lot of sci fi too... and remember once reading that after he wrote Stranger In A Stange Land, people contacted him asking if he was starting a religion. His response was someting like, Hell NO.

I began doing some religious writing of my own, a book I am writing on line, about Christ waking up now, and I use a lot of autobiographical trappings in the book... and sure enough, I got an email telling me two jehova witness sects were sure I was Jesus. At the time I had very long hair... and a beard and a gaunt look. I remembered what Heinlein said and told them All Glory To God, not to me. I believe people need to dream, and H. gave me many a wondrous days of dreaming.

Reply #37 from JoeUser Forums Top
Stranger In A Stange Land, people contacted him asking if he was starting a religion. His response was someting like, Hell NO.
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I have seen religions founded on flimsier excuses. ;)
Reply #38 from JoeUser Forums Top
What are we going to do without our ABC's?
Reply #39 from JoeUser Forums Top
The classics are the history, and future of film. (My cinem/film/filmmaking side coming out, lol. I just love movies.)But most young kids today will only see the new one, and think it is neato (or it will bomb like POTA). You are right. My favorite all time movies were all made before 1970. Some even before I was born. (yea, they had movies back then. )
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True, very true, and I find that extremely sad. Most younglings think that today's movies are the best there are (while there are some very good ones), the classics are the benchmark. The classics are what defined what is the best. I mean, argh!

Sure they did, it was that weird thing on Sci-Fi called 'Tin Man'.I really wanted to see that one. I guess you could call it a remake (I saw part 1). But that is how to remake something - different name, and different angle, so it can stand of fail on its own.That 'Scarlett' movie was basically rehashing it, even though it was supposedly a 'sequel'.Re-makes is what Hollywood excels at. Too bad the remake usually sucks.Your last line sums up Scarlett pretty well. It was supposed to be a sequel. SOmetimes it works (Godfather II), most of the time it does not.
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I honestly feel that Godfather was the only decent sequal made then. I mean they've messed up other good originals with sequals. *shudders* Just look at 'em, horrendous.
Reply #40 from JoeUser Forums Top
I honestly feel that Godfather was the only decent sequal made then.
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SO utterly, totally wrong and I'll tell you why.

Toy Story 2.

Empire Strikes Back (the BEST Star Wars movie of all. If you think different then you're just wrong, stupid.)

Return of the King.

X2.

Spider-Man 2.

Need more?
Reply #41 from JoeUser Forums Top

Empire Strikes Back (the BEST Star Wars movie of all. If you think different then you're just wrong, stupid.)
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I got 5 bucks he tells you he loves that movie. :LOL:

 

 

Need more?
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Aliens.

Bourne Supremacy.

Evil Dead 2.

Kill Bill, Vol.2.

Road Warrior.

Terminator 2.

 

 

 

Reply #42 from JoeUser Forums Top
Aliens.

Bourne Supremacy.

Evil Dead 2.

Kill Bill, Vol.2.

Road Warrior.

Terminator 2.
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Bad, bad, average really, average, bad.

Toy Story 2.

Empire Strikes Back (the BEST Star Wars movie of all. If you think different then you're just wrong, stupid.)

Return of the King.

X2.

Spider-Man 2.

Need more?
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Didnt see it.

Was okay, like the first better.

Great movie, but not in the time frame i was talking about. My bad.

Eh, not that great i think.


A funny movie, is Bruce Campbell's Army of Darkness. Not a totally amazing film, but still freaking great.

Reply #43 from JoeUser Forums Top
I honestly feel that Godfather was the only decent sequal made then. I mean they've messed up other good originals with sequals. *shudders* Just look at 'em, horrendous.
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Empire Strikes Back (the BEST Star Wars movie of all. If you think different then you're just wrong, stupid.)

Return of the King.
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Are they really sequels (I chose these 2 only), or really just parts of one movie? I know Lord of the Rings is just another part of a trilogy, and the same can be said for The EMpire Strikes back. NOw if you are going to compare the first 3 (release wise) Star wars with the last 3, most agree - the first 3 shine, and the last 3 stink.
Reply #44 from JoeUser Forums Top
Kill Bill, Vol.2.
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I cry foul. The movie was to be released as a single, but was too long, so they split it.
Reply #45 from JoeUser Forums Top
Bad, bad, average really, average, bad.
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Didnt see it.

Was okay, like the first better.

Great movie, but not in the time frame i was talking about. My bad.

Eh, not that great i think.
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Your taste sucks.

It, in fact, sucks balls.

Please don't go into film, because based on your taste, anything you create will be atrocious.
Reply #46 from JoeUser Forums Top
Your taste sucks.

It, in fact, sucks balls.

Please don't go into film, because based on your taste, anything you create will be atrocious.
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That about sums it up for me too (my taste in movies). Fortuantely, I have a son who really knows his stuff, and knows what to look for. He dragged me to No Country for old Men and Crash. 2 of the best movies ever made.

I rely on his opinion. ;)
Reply #47 from JoeUser Forums Top
Bad, bad, average really, average, bad.Didnt see it.Was okay, like the first better.Great movie, but not in the time frame i was talking about. My bad.Eh, not that great i think.Your taste sucks.It, in fact, sucks balls.Please don't go into film, because based on your taste, anything you create will be atrocious.
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I just have pretty high standards, and besides I'm still developing likes/dislikes really. I'm not saying those movies weren't okay, just...i dont know, i guess i just find problems in most most movies/with most movies. I'm pretty picky

Reply #48 from JoeUser Forums Top
I honestly feel that Godfather was the only decent sequal made then. I mean they've messed up other good originals with sequals. *shudders* Just look at 'em, horrendous.Empire Strikes Back (the BEST Star Wars movie of all. If you think different then you're just wrong, stupid.)Return of the King.Are they really sequels (I chose these 2 only), or really just parts of one movie? I know Lord of the Rings is just another part of a trilogy, and the same can be said for The EMpire Strikes back. NOw if you are going to compare the first 3 (release wise) Star wars with the last 3, most agree - the first 3 shine, and the last 3 stink.
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Those were both good movies, but I liked There will be blood, now that was a great movie.
Reply #49 from JoeUser Forums Top
I just have pretty high standards,
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I'm pretty picky
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No, you don't, and you're not.

What you are is a conformist. You mention films that other people (pointless, vapid organizations such as AFI or bullshit like that) say are 'worthwhile' or 'good'.

Frankly, I find that completely telling. You yourself say that you're still discovering your likes/dislikes. What that really translates to in Lucasspeak is 'I'm still memorizing what movies I'm supposed to say are good, and what ones the establishment says aren't.'

I, for one, would rather watch Spider-Man 2 or X2 ten times rather than sit through Gone With The Wind once again, ever. Or I'd rather watch Aliens (because it's a much better sci-fi flick) than The Day the Earth Stood Still.

That's because I've allowed myself to say, 'The institutes, committees, etc. that pick what is good cinema and what is bad cinema are pointless, outdated, and are best ignored. I decide what is good and what is not.'
Reply #50 from JoeUser Forums Top
Was anyone else disappointed with Space Oddessey's ending, or lack thereof?