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Topic: The future....TODAY!! |
scotpens
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Forum: SCIENCE now, add FICTION later Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2025 8:26 pm Subject: The future....TODAY!! |
This ungainly contraption must be launched from a plane and has to use a parachute to land. It's more of a strap-on ultralight aircraft than a practical jetpack. It can only carry enough fuel for 10 m ... |
Topic: The Future of All Sci-Fi? |
scotpens
Replies: 11
Views: 18313
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Forum: Contact All Sci-Fi Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2025 5:58 pm Subject: The Future of All Sci-Fi? |
Since the sad and untimely passing of Bruce Cook a month ago, there has been virtually no activity on All Sci-Fi.
Bruce was the lifeblood of this board. He was its co-creator, host and moderator. H ... |
Topic: RIP Our Friend Bruce Cook |
scotpens
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Forum: Contact All Sci-Fi Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2024 1:17 am Subject: RIP Our Friend Bruce Cook |
Yes, I've been wondering about the future of the board without Bruce at the helm. Also, has anyone heard any further news about the cause and circumstances of Bruce's untimely death? |
Topic: Non-Stop New York (1937) |
scotpens
Replies: 6
Views: 23641
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Forum: Sci-Fi Movies and Serials from 1900 to 1949 Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2024 11:58 pm Subject: Non-Stop New York (1937) |
In the 1920s and '30s, it was thought that ever-larger and more luxurious flying boats were the future of intercontinental air travel. The famed industrial designer Norman Bel Geddes designed a mammo ... |
Topic: The Menagerie, Part 1 & 2. |
scotpens
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Forum: Star Trek on Television Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2024 1:18 pm Subject: The Menagerie, Part 1 & 2. |
https://i.imgur.com/jjDLCfR.jpeg
Of course, the above text appeared for a second or two on-camera and was never meant to be read by the viewing audience. "Vernal" means "of, relatin ... |
Topic: Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992) |
scotpens
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Forum: Sci-Fi Movies from 1970 to 2000 Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2024 1:21 am Subject: Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992) |
~ A Question for the Members: Could a device small enough to be worn by a person be created which allowed that person to switch invisibility on and off?
~ My Theory: Obviously the answer is yes. ... |
Topic: The Day Time Ended (1980) |
scotpens
Replies: 4
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Forum: Sci-Fi Movies from 1970 to 2000 Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2024 10:10 pm Subject: The Day Time Ended (1980) |
I think of this plotless movie as essentially an extended special-effects demonstration reel. For anyone who's interested, here's a link to a high-quality widescreen copy.
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Topic: The Lost Missile (1958) |
scotpens
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Forum: Sci-Fi Movies and Serials from 1950 to 1969 Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2024 2:24 pm Subject: The Lost Missile (1958) |
I swear this movie is more stock footage than any other film I've ever seen.
More than The Deadly Mantis? It seems like half of that movie is stock footage. |
Topic: The Day the Earth Stood Still - Lux Radio Theater |
scotpens
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Forum: Sci-Fi Radio Programs Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2024 2:31 pm Subject: The Day the Earth Stood Still - Lux Radio Theater |
It's a hoot to hear Robby talk with an Australian accent!
Robby sounds more British than Australian to me. The actor playing Morbius is definitely British, while the actress who plays Altaira is doin ... |
Topic: The Cyclops (1957) |
scotpens
Replies: 13
Views: 20996
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Forum: Sci-Fi Movies and Serials from 1950 to 1969 Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2024 1:16 pm Subject: The Cyclops (1957) |
^^ She's definitely more attractive in the second picture. Have you ever considered getting a job in a beauty salon? |
Topic: Blackhawk (1952 serial) |
scotpens
Replies: 17
Views: 27485
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Forum: Sci-Fi Movies and Serials from 1950 to 1969 Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2024 5:04 pm Subject: Blackhawk (1952 serial) |
^^ That's certainly an odd-looking airplane. "Pardon me, sir, but I believe part of your aircraft is missing!" |
Topic: Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985 Australia) |
scotpens
Replies: 13
Views: 13563
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Forum: Sci-Fi Movies from 1970 to 2000 Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2024 10:47 am Subject: Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985 Australia) |
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome feels like two different movies spliced together. After Max is exiled from Bartertown and found by the kids (who speak a jargon that sounds like Popeye with an Australian a ... |
Topic: Where Have All The People Gone? |
scotpens
Replies: 7
Views: 11052
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Forum: Sci-Fi on Television from 1970 to 2000 Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2024 9:15 pm Subject: Where Have All The People Gone? |
The concept sounds a bit similar to Night of the Comet (1984) -- only without the tongue-in-cheek humor and the two cute Valley Girls. |
Topic: Yongary, Monster from the Deep (1967 - Japan/Korean) |
scotpens
Replies: 4
Views: 6567
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Forum: Japanese Sci-Fi Cinema Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2024 12:29 pm Subject: Yongary, Monster from the Deep (1967 - Japan/Korean) |
Here's a WeTransfer link to a good quality copy of Yongary, Monster from the Deep, dubbed in English. It's an MKV file and might not work with all media players.
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Topic: High Treason (1929) |
scotpens
Replies: 8
Views: 4949
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Forum: Sci-Fi Movies and Serials from 1900 to 1949 Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2024 1:21 pm Subject: High Treason (1929) |
Both the sound and silent versions are available on YouTube. |
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