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From: okie@ihuxs.UUCP (B.K. Cobb)
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Subject: Re: SF movies
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Date: Thu, 12-Jan-84 10:34:36 EST
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If we're throwing about favorite (as opposed to "best", a tag I find hard
to use as it's all so subjective anyway) SF movies, let me throw in a few
of mine, with notes...

"The Andromeda Strain"
A nice, tense little movie, one I try to catch often (and it usually pops
up on Saturday afternoon/evening movies a lot).  It's more intellectual
than visceral, so it's a nice change of pace.

"The Day the Earth Stood Still"
I like it because after all these years, it *still* stands up to most of
the SF movies made recently.  Believeable and enjoyable.

"Forbidden Planet"
Yes, yes, I know, it's *everyone's* classic.  I just think it's the best
representative of that era of SF film, certainly the most fun (especially
if you watch for Anne in the buff [yes, I know it's a skin suit...]).

"The Other Side of the Sun"
I don't know *why* I like this one, I just do.  I haven't seen it that much,
but it's a nice piece of work.  I like the (albeit somewhat hokey) premise,
and the model work ain't bad, either.

"2001"
It's big, it's visual, it's mysterious -- 'nuff said.

That's enough for now.  Keep those choices comin' in, folks!

BKCobb
AT&T BELL LABS
Naperville, IL
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