space entertainment

Futureworld - (1976 movie)

2018-05-11

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(on Wikipedia)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074559/

After a disaster, a pleasure theme park re-opens with a new population of robots.

Although this one has held up well, it does show its age. It's still spectacularly well-made, and especially well-written.

Continues from Westworld - (1973 movie)
Continued with Beyond Westworld - (1980 show)
- I couldn't find it offhand.
Its precursor movie was rebooted into Westworld - (2016 show)
Invasion of the Body Snatchers - (1956 movie) has a similar theme.

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The Orville - (2017 show)

2017-11-10

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5691552/
https://www.fox.com/the-orville/

Its first impression is that it's sort of Star Trek parody-thing, it quickly unfolds into its own unique space-adventure-drama.

Fantastic originality and mood. Recommended, rapidly approaching highly recommended.

Verdict: While it's good, it's not great, at least not for me. I got bored in the first couple of episodes of season two. Definitely recommended for anyone who enjoyed the first several episodes.

Like other shows these days, I became interested in this purely because "those people" "hate" it.

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The Ice Pirates - (1984 movie)

2017-08-17

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087451/

In the far future, the scarcity of water prompts pirates to steal ice, but they are swept up into a rebellion.

Swashbuckling-and-blasters, this movie is cheezy without being funny. I think it has some cult following merely because there wasn't much of interest back then, and this style of movie was popular for reasons outside of quality entertainment. This is like some sort of movie version of shitposting.

Absolutely not recommended, as it doesn't tick any boxes outside of nostalgia.

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Stellaris - (2016 game)

2017-05-27

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(on Wikipedia)
https://store.steampowered.com/app/281990/
https://www.paradoxplaza.com/stellaris/STST01G-MASTER.html

Build and expand a space-faring race who learns they are not alone in the universe.

Master of Orion - (1993 game) but with updated graphics and a confusing interface. I expect would have loved this in the past, but now it's just awkward. I'll still tag this as 'liked', as it's pretty good. It's very hard in the eyes. Take a lot of breaks.

Extremely stupidly hard.. and confusing. I'm shelving it. I only paid $12 USD for it, so it's not a big loss.. still, I wish the UI was better and the tutorial was better and the gameplay was better..

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Passengers - (2016 movie)

2017-05-01

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No, her eyes are not like that

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1355644/
http://www.passengersmovie.com/

A ship malfunctions, and a passenger on a deep-space voyage to a new colony is woken from hibernation early.

Good and not good at the same time. It works out quite well, and has a good overall tone to it, but the story itself is sad.

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Space Engine

2016-10-24

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http://spaceengine.org/

A simulation of space which one can fly through.

Shit controls. Pass.

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Approaching the Unknown - (2016 movie)

2016-07-02

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2674430/

A guy who builds the technology to turn dirt into water goes to Mars, and even though he knows the ship better than anyone else, somehow, he has trouble on the way.

A patient, somewhat interesting movie. Worth watching if you're into such things, but definitely not if you're new to this style.

I watched the whole thing, and don't really regret it, but I wouldn't categorize this as anywhere near awesome.

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Crusade - (1999 show)

2015-11-09

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0149437/

You don't want to know about this until you already know about this. Move along..

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Babylon 5 - (1994 show)

2015-11-09

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105946/

Upon contact with aliens, humans set up a space station to promote ambassadorial relations among species.

Easily among the best television I've seen. Everything about this series is phenomenal: acting, stories, sets, etc. Unfortunately, the graphics do appear dated in places, but it otherwise holds up very well.

Mandatory viewing.

It is important to follow a Babylon 5 viewing order.
See also Crusade - (1999 show), the spin-off which should not be watched!

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Spaceballs - (1987 movie)

2015-11-07

comedy, comedy movies, disliked, entertainment, fiction, George Wyner, John Candy, Mel Brooks, movies, parody movies, reviews, Rick Moranis, space, space entertainment, space movies, star wars

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(on Wikipedia)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094012/

Primarily a parody the original Star Wars trilogy.

It technically holds up well, but there are references which wouldn't make sense to a younger person. Bits and pieces feel old, but a surprising amount of it doesn't. All in all, I can see why it was a cult classic, but it's almost entirely boring to me. 1980s comedy has a specific flavour which is really simplistic and underwhelming out of context.

Recommended as a one-off watch for those who have seen and appreciated other bubblegum 1980s comedies. Otherwise, pass on this.

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All posts tagged space entertainment

Futureworld - (1976 movie)

The Orville - (2017 show)

The Ice Pirates - (1984 movie)

Stellaris - (2016 game)

Passengers - (2016 movie)

Space Engine

Approaching the Unknown - (2016 movie)

Crusade - (1999 show)

Babylon 5 - (1994 show)

Spaceballs - (1987 movie)

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