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Topic: Goldfinger (1964) |
scotpens
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Views: 26781
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Forum: Sci-Fi Movies and Serials from 1950 to 1969 Posted: Mon May 06, 2024 10:53 pm Subject: Re: We Have A Saying In Chicago |
Once Is Happenstance,
Twice Is Co-Incidence,
and the Third time, it is
Enemy Action
I don't recall those Words of Wisdom from Ian Fleming's novel, Goldfinger, being used in the film.
Or ... |
Topic: So, I went to the eye doctor . . . |
scotpens
Replies: 377
Views: 206068
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussions Posted: Mon May 06, 2024 2:21 pm Subject: So, I went to the eye doctor . . . |
~ Why do birds like to crap on cars?
Birds like to crap on everything.
A related question: Do birds pee?
Answer: Birds don't have a urinary bladder. Their kidneys convert nitrogenous wastes to ... |
Topic: S1.E13 ∙ Tourist Attraction |
scotpens
Replies: 7
Views: 219
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Forum: The Outer Limits (1963 to 1965) Posted: Mon May 06, 2024 12:21 am Subject: S1.E13 ∙ Tourist Attraction |
. . . Once the suits were completed, Production Manager Lin Parsons met the stunt crew at his home to test-dunk the costumes in his swimming pool. "We put in little bags of lead shot for negativ ... |
Topic: The Castellows -- another great female musical trio! |
scotpens
Replies: 2
Views: 175
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussions Posted: Wed May 01, 2024 7:50 pm Subject: The Castellows -- another great female musical trio! |
Oh my God . . . I'm in love again.
Well, I suppose three 20-year-olds count the same as one 60-year-old! |
Topic: S1.E13 ∙ Tourist Attraction |
scotpens
Replies: 7
Views: 219
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Forum: The Outer Limits (1963 to 1965) Posted: Wed May 01, 2024 4:38 pm Subject: S1.E13 ∙ Tourist Attraction |
It's definitely not one of the better episodes. There's supposed to be a whole breeding population of these creatures, but the budget only allowed for three monster suits. I read somewhere that the su ... |
Topic: Forbidden Planet (1956) |
scotpens
Replies: 2143
Views: 1032100
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Forum: Sci-Fi Movies and Serials from 1950 to 1969 Posted: Wed May 01, 2024 4:29 pm Subject: Forbidden Planet (1956) |
Actually he keeps calling her "Al-tye-ruh," as in Tyra Banks.
Yes, the video is full of errors. I really wish people would do their homework. |
Topic: The Castellows -- another great female musical trio! |
scotpens
Replies: 2
Views: 175
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussions Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2024 2:07 pm Subject: The Castellows -- another great female musical trio! |
I just seem to keep finding talented young musicians on YouTube. I just discovered The Castellows, three sisters who play traditional country and bluegrass. Two of them are twins (two of a set of tr ... |
Topic: Brainstorm (1983) Thinking Outside the "Plot"! #2 |
scotpens
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Forum: Threads about Imaginary Sequels & Alternate Plotlines Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2024 7:46 pm Subject: Brainstorm (1983) Thinking Outside the "Plot"! #2 |
I think such a device would be much more widely used to relive other people's experiences. I'm sure I don't have to spell out the possibilities.
The downside of such technology, of course, is that ... |
Topic: FUN SCIENCE FICTION MOVIES! |
scotpens
Replies: 8
Views: 2267
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Forum: Sci-Fi Movies from 1970 to 2000 Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2024 12:48 pm Subject: FUN SCIENCE FICTION MOVIES! |
The 1993 made-for-cable remake of Attack of the 50 Foot Woman, with gorgeous Daryl Hannah as the titular giantess, cranks up the spoof factor by just the right amount (although I don't believe the 195 ... |
Topic: TOS Episode #44: Journey to Babel |
scotpens
Replies: 16
Views: 6487
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Forum: Star Trek on Television Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:10 pm Subject: TOS Episode #44: Journey to Babel |
Star Trek's "subspace radio" must somehow travel at hyperlight speeds -- in fact, even faster than a starship at maximum warp -- but it's not instantaneous. In several episodes we're told th ... |
Topic: The Invaders (1967 - 1968) |
scotpens
Replies: 107
Views: 114496
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Forum: Sci-Fi on Television from 1950 to 1969 Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:39 pm Subject: The Invaders (1967 - 1968) |
And just for the record, I STILL think my modified saucer looks a hell of lot better than the clunky original!
Frankly I prefer the simple, clean lines of the original -- although the landing ... |
Topic: TOS episode #9 - Balance of Terror |
scotpens
Replies: 55
Views: 37682
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Forum: Star Trek on Television Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:37 pm Subject: TOS episode #9 - Balance of Terror |
. . . Spock is never referred to as a Vulcanite on any episode of the series during its three year run.
Good thing, too. Vulcanite sounds like something that shoe soles are made from. |
Topic: Dagger of the Mind - episode #11 |
scotpens
Replies: 14
Views: 9744
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Forum: Star Trek on Television Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:19 pm Subject: Dagger of the Mind - episode #11 |
Equipment Oddities: In "The Naked Time," Dr. McCoy ripped Kirk's shirt to give him a hypo injection. In this episode and many others to follow, McCoy gives shots right through the uniform.
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Topic: An Amateur Makes it to Space and Back |
scotpens
Replies: 1
Views: 2559
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Forum: SCIENCE now, add FICTION later Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2024 8:14 pm Subject: An Amateur Makes it to Space and Back |
It's a notable achievement, but he didn't make it to space or even the "edge" of space. According to NASA and the U.S. military, space starts at an altitude of 50 miles (80 km). To the inte ... |
Topic: The Warning -- fantastic Mexican rock trio! |
scotpens
Replies: 1
Views: 1101
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussions Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2024 3:05 pm Subject: The Warning -- fantastic Mexican rock trio! |
Breaking news: Rock is not dead! I just discovered The Warning while browsing YouTube. They're a rock band consisting of three very talented and sexy sisters who hail from Monterrey, Mexico.
Link: ... |
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