The Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Spy, and Superhero Genre

[sneakypete]

Guys,I just discovered the "Ray Bradbury Mystery Theater" show on broadcast teebee a few minutes ago. A local broadcast non-mainstream channel is airing it.

My viewing system is wi-fi via Roku,plus and outside antenna for broadcast tv,along with a tuner and recorder that I can switch to anytime I want to watch broadcast channels.


If you have cable,you are screwed. You ain't gonna get it.

[Ghost Bear]

Guys,I just discovered the "Ray Bradbury Mystery Theater" show on broadcast teebee a few minutes ago. A local broadcast non-mainstream channel is airing it.

My viewing system is wi-fi via Roku,plus and outside antenna for broadcast tv,along with a tuner and recorder that I can switch to anytime I want to watch broadcast channels.


If you have cable,you are screwed. You ain't gonna get it.

I you have a Roku device, check out The Roku Channel on it. They carry a lot of classic TV shows, including The Ray Bradbury Theater and the old Alfred Hitchcock Show.

[sneakypete]

I you have a Roku device, check out The Roku Channel on it. They carry a lot of classic TV shows, including The Ray Bradbury Theater and the old Alfred Hitchcock Show.

@Ghost Bear

Thanks for the info! I get both on a local broadcast channel,so I didn't even look.

I LOVE the old Alfred Hitchock Presents show. I crack up every time he marches out on stage and says "Good Even-Ing".

[MikePence]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzYRlISYE8Y


The Man from U.N.C.L.E.  starring Henry Cavill is a great spy film! His role Napoleon Solo is created by Ian Fleming! Himself!




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I8OeQs7cQA This show is awesome!

[Smokin Joe]

I recall watching the original Man From U.N.C.L.E., with Robert Vaughn and David McCallum, who played Illya Kuryakin.

One of the best ever lines from NCIS where, many, many years later McCallum played Dr. Mallard ("Ducky") was when he was asked by his assistant what he looked like when he was younger. His reply? "A lot like Illya Kuryakin."

I howled....

[MikePence]

I recall watching the original Man From U.N.C.L.E., with Robert Vaughn and David McCallum, who played Illya Kuryakin.

One of the best ever lines from NCIS where, many, many years later McCallum played Dr. Mallard ("Ducky") was when he was asked by his assistant what he looked like when he was younger. His reply? "A lot like Illya Kuryakin."

I howled....

Yes,  Robert Vaughn and David McCallum were excellent and, I remember that NCIS  line! 

[MikePence]

The Dune film looks amazing! 




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fmu12FH9ydY

[BassWrangler]

The Dune film looks amazing! 




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fmu12FH9ydY

Yes, hopefully they get it right in the second attempt.

[Kamaji]

The Dune film looks amazing! 




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fmu12FH9ydY

Defintely.  If nothing else, the visuals are so much better than those of the first version.

[Gefn]

They have a preview up for “Foundation” by Asimov, on iTunes.

When it comes out, I believe you can get a free week of Apple TV, so people can watch it.

Links to previews and trailers


https://youtu.be/X4QYV5GTz7c


https://youtu.be/GCtQ70knyeo


https://youtu.be/wvOAA1U0li8

[Gefn]

@Ghost Bear

Thanks for the info! I get both on a local broadcast channel,so I didn't even look.

I LOVE the old Alfred Hitchock Presents show. I crack up every time he marches out on stage and says "Good Even-Ing".

Best Alfred Hitchcock episode

When Hope Lange kills her husband and serves a lamb dinner to the cops

@sneakypete

[Kamaji]

They have a preview up for “Foundation” by Asimov, on iTunes.

When it comes out, I believe you can get a free week of Apple TV, so people can watch it.

Links to previews and trailers


https://youtu.be/X4QYV5GTz7c


https://youtu.be/GCtQ70knyeo


https://youtu.be/wvOAA1U0li8

That looks interesting; makes me want to go back and re-read the books again.

[Gefn]

That looks interesting; makes me want to go back and re-read the books again.

Agreed. I haven’t read the trilogy since HS.

I’d love to see something of Bradbury’s as a movie too.

[sneakypete]

Yes, hopefully they get it right in the second attempt.

@BassWrangler

I couldn't find much wrong with the original when it was first released.

[sneakypete]

Best Alfred Hitchcock episode

When Hope Lange kills her husband and serves a lamb dinner to the cops

@sneakypete

@Gefn

 

[MikePence]

They have a preview up for “Foundation” by Asimov, on iTunes.

When it comes out, I believe you can get a free week of Apple TV, so people can watch it.

Links to previews and trailers


https://youtu.be/X4QYV5GTz7c


https://youtu.be/GCtQ70knyeo


https://youtu.be/wvOAA1U0li8

Looks Awesome!

[verga]

That looks interesting; makes me want to go back and re-read the books again.

Loved his books, was not thrilled with the follow ups by others.

[BassWrangler]

They have a preview up for “Foundation” by Asimov, on iTunes.

When it comes out, I believe you can get a free week of Apple TV, so people can watch it.

Links to previews and trailers


https://youtu.be/X4QYV5GTz7c


https://youtu.be/GCtQ70knyeo


https://youtu.be/wvOAA1U0li8

That does look good, but I refuse to get deeper into the Apple ecosystem by signing up for Apple TV.

[Kamaji]

That does look good, but I refuse to get deeper into the Apple ecosystem by signing up for Apple TV.

I have the same concern.

[BassWrangler]

@BassWrangler

I couldn't find much wrong with the original when it was first released.

@sneakypete

The movie? I made it about 10 minutes before I switched it off. Loved to books, though.

[MikePence]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOpyirlr8xI

[MikePence]

Yes, hopefully they get it right in the second attempt.

I'm Knocking on wood they do!

[Gefn]

Loved his books, was not thrilled with the follow ups by others.

Other people can never do a good job finishing the book, unless the book is practically written and just needs some good editing.

I never read it, but I heard Christopher Tolkien’s book n the Hobbit universe was to be skipped.

I didn’t know there were other books about Foundation that were not written by Asimov, except for critical studies and Cliff Notes

[Gefn]

Matrix 4 Trailer

The cat is back!



https://youtu.be/9ix7TUGVYIo


Oh it’s in theatres in December. For some reason I thought October

[verga]

Other people can never do a good job finishing the book, unless the book is practically written and just needs some good editing.

I never read it, but I heard Christopher Tolkien’s book n the Hobbit universe was to be skipped.

I didn’t know there were other books about Foundation that were not written by Asimov, except for critical studies and Cliff Notes

There wwere a total of 7 written by Asimov. The Complete Isaac Asimov's Foundation Series Books 1-7 (Foundation, Foundation and Empire, Second Foundation, Foundation's Edge, Foundation and Earth, Prelude to Foundation, Forward the Foundation) https://smile.amazon.com/Complete-Asimovs-Foundation-Foundations-Prelude/dp/B01EFDEMS8/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Asimov%27s+foundation+series&qid=1631560300&sr=8-2

[sneakypete]

There wwere a total of 7 written by Asimov. The Complete Isaac Asimov's Foundation Series Books 1-7 (Foundation, Foundation and Empire, Second Foundation, Foundation's Edge, Foundation and Earth, Prelude to Foundation, Forward the Foundation) https://smile.amazon.com/Complete-Asimovs-Foundation-Foundations-Prelude/dp/B01EFDEMS8/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Asimov%27s+foundation+series&qid=1631560300&sr=8-2

@verga

BTW,for those who don't know,you can now subscribe to digital verions of Asimov's montly pub as well a "Fantasy and Sci Fi,etc,etc,etc.

[MikePence]

Matrix 4 Trailer

The cat is back!



https://youtu.be/9ix7TUGVYIo


Oh it’s in theatres in December. For some reason I thought October

Awesome!

[MikePence]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VYb3B1ETlk&t=3s

[verga]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VYb3B1ETlk&t=3s

Looks awesome

[MikePence]

Looks awesome

It sure does! 

[MikePence]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL9aJcqrtnw

[MikePence]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsyORpHl5ow


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaBExjjH2V4

It is great to see movies thriving again! I love going to the movies. I don't want to see movie theaters go away! I was in high school when Craig started playing bond. He was a damn good one. I'm going to miss him playing 007! I feel so old! I'm also a big fan of the world of Spiderman! So I'm thrilled to see Venom 2 breaking records!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dI8Htv7pdcQ

[MikePence]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6V08yMZcig


I have been requesting for Outlander' Star Sam Heughan to replace Craig as 007 for years! I hope and pray he wins the role! But I'm realistic  Hollywood hates fans, so they will, unfortunately, Pass him over as James Bond and ignore the dozens of polls he keeps winning. Sam has bested everyone Cavill, Hardy, Hiddleston, everyone the man was born to play James Bond!

[GtHawk]

Loved his books, was not thrilled with the follow ups by others.

There was a time I had all of Asimov's books and lot's by other SciFi authors courtesy the Science Fiction Book Club all hardback. Unfortunately I had them stored at my BIL house and lost them all to black mold when his home flooded. Holding a Kindle just doesn't have the same feel a real paper book.

[Smokin Joe]

There was a time I had all of Asimov's books and lot's by other SciFi authors courtesy the Science Fiction Book Club all hardback. Unfortunately I had them stored at my BIL house and lost them all to black mold when his home flooded. Holding a Kindle just doesn't have the same feel a real paper book.

No, it doesn't. Nor the smell.

[Gefn]

No, it doesn't. Nor the smell.

I’m with you guys. Give me a book to hold in my hands or a newspaper that after reading you can put under the birdcage. 

[Smokin Joe]

I’m with you guys. Give me a book to hold in my hands or a newspaper that after reading you can put under the birdcage.

The other thing I like about hard copy is that it doesn't change between the last time you picked it up and the nest time.

[verga]

There was a time I had all of Asimov's books and lot's by other SciFi authors courtesy the Science Fiction Book Club all hardback. Unfortunately I had them stored at my BIL house and lost them all to black mold when his home flooded. Holding a Kindle just doesn't have the same feel a real paper book.

Absolutely 

[MikePence]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK-F2rsNeIk


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqwTZhcvDXA


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p99rer0DiCo

[MikePence]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6IyPPkoRLY


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hdgx-W2VMQ

[MikePence]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWOinLmw3bU

[Smokin Joe]

Superman is dead. Dirty aliens, anyway.

[Joe Wooten]

Superman is dead. Dirty aliens, anyway.

Over 45 years ago Larry Niven wrote a hilarious short story on why Superman would never be able to mate with an earthling.

https://larryniven.net/stories/Man_of_Steel_Woman_of_Kleenex.shtml

[Gefn]

If anyone sees the movie “Dune” let me know…..

I’ve seen the trailer. Looks good and the soundtrack is “Dark Side of the Moon”

[Ghost Bear]

If anyone sees the movie “Dune” let me know…..

I’ve seen the trailer. Looks good and the soundtrack is “Dark Side of the Moon”

I want to see it. My wife and I are thinking of going to see it on a big screen next week sometime.

[catfish1957]

If anyone sees the movie “Dune” let me know…..

I’ve seen the trailer. Looks good and the soundtrack is “Dark Side of the Moon”

I bet the Wizard of Oz verison is better....

[Polly Ticks]

If anyone sees the movie “Dune” let me know…..

I’ve seen the trailer. Looks good and the soundtrack is “Dark Side of the Moon”

I haven't seen it, but my brother went last night and was very impressed with it.

[Joe Wooten]

If anyone sees the movie “Dune” let me know…..

I’ve seen the trailer. Looks good and the soundtrack is “Dark Side of the Moon”

Going to see it tonight with the two middle sons

[sneakypete]

If anyone sees the movie “Dune” let me know…..

I’ve seen the trailer. Looks good and the soundtrack is “Dark Side of the Moon”

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@Gefn

I hope it's better than the original. Everybody  I talked to that saw the original said it sucked.

@Gefn

I saw it,and thought it was ok.

 

[MikePence]

If anyone sees the movie “Dune” let me know…..

I’ve seen the trailer. Looks good and the soundtrack is “Dark Side of the Moon”

It's awesome!