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 Quatermass: The Quatermass Xperiment aka The Creeping Unknown (1955 film)
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:02
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When you think of all the care that went into the actual Apollo missions . . . Although Yuri Gagarin, I think, came down in a field, and was immediately surrounded by a crowd of curious locals. Edited by AnneArthur on 01-06-2023 19:04 |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:02
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How convenient that the door wasn't buried. That's the back door for putting the rubbish out in the space bin Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:03
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Oxygen, morphine, glucose... the forerunner of A&S?
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:03
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When you think of all the care that went into the actual Apollo missions . . . Have you seen Apollo 13? Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:04
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Oxygen, morphine, glucose... the forerunner of A&S? Could have done with some at work today Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:04
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When you think of all the care that went into the actual Apollo missions . . . Have you seen Apollo 13? Yes, why? |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:06
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When you think of all the care that went into the actual Apollo missions . . . Have you seen Apollo 13? Yes, why? I'm thinking of the faulty workmanship. Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:06
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But I am reassured that the mad scientist appears to be American. Reckless lunacy obviously an American quality. Yes, good move. Much more believable that an American would do it. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:08
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Hand clenching like Gan in Breakdown....
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:09
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When you think of all the care that went into the actual Apollo missions . . . Have you seen Apollo 13? Yes, why? I'm thinking of the faulty workmanship. I suppose so. I suppose I was thinking of the quarantine they put the crew of Apollo 11 through, just in case they had picked up something nasty. And this whole thing of Quatermass setting off the rocket without telling anyone . . . |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:09
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I love all this stuffed shirt British attitude with a bit of humour thrown in
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:09
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Who are the cast? I keep seeing faces I think I half recognize. |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:10
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When you think of all the care that went into the actual Apollo missions . . . Have you seen Apollo 13? Yes, why? I'm thinking of the faulty workmanship. One kind of seal didn't work in low temperatures. The rest of it worked. Stupid mistake, but not bad overall. surely? "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:11
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When you think of all the care that went into the actual Apollo missions . . . Have you seen Apollo 13? Yes, why? I'm thinking of the faulty workmanship. I suppose so. I suppose I was thinking of the quarantine they put the crew of Apollo 11 through, just in case they had picked up something nasty. And this whole thing of Quatermass setting off the rocket without telling anyone . . . Yankee gung ho attitude! Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:12
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When you think of all the care that went into the actual Apollo missions . . . Have you seen Apollo 13? Yes, why? I'm thinking of the faulty workmanship. I suppose so. I suppose I was thinking of the quarantine they put the crew of Apollo 11 through, just in case they had picked up something nasty. And this whole thing of Quatermass setting off the rocket without telling anyone . . . Yankee gung ho attitude! Yes, I was thinking about the quarrantine thing, too. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:12
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When you think of all the care that went into the actual Apollo missions . . . Have you seen Apollo 13? Yes, why? I'm thinking of the faulty workmanship. One kind of seal didn't work in low temperatures. The rest of it worked. Stupid mistake, but not bad overall. surely? Could have been worse, I suppose. Challenger...Columbia... Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:13
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When you think of all the care that went into the actual Apollo missions . . . Have you seen Apollo 13? Yes, why? I'm thinking of the faulty workmanship. One kind of seal didn't work in low temperatures. The rest of it worked. Stupid mistake, but not bad overall. surely? I don't think it's to be compared to the reckless disregard for any kind of precaution shown here. |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:14
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Who are the cast? I keep seeing faces I think I half recognize. Quatermass is brian donleavy. Lomax the top cop is jack warner Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:15
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When you think of all the care that went into the actual Apollo missions . . . Have you seen Apollo 13? Yes, why? I'm thinking of the faulty workmanship. One kind of seal didn't work in low temperatures. The rest of it worked. Stupid mistake, but not bad overall. surely? I don't think it's to be compared to the reckless disregard for any kind of precaution shown here. No it is pretty bad but you can't help liking Quatermass. Well, I can't anyway Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:18
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When you think of all the care that went into the actual Apollo missions . . . Have you seen Apollo 13? Yes, why? I'm thinking of the faulty workmanship. One kind of seal didn't work in low temperatures. The rest of it worked. Stupid mistake, but not bad overall. surely? I don't think it's to be compared to the reckless disregard for any kind of precaution shown here. No it is pretty bad but you can't help liking Quatermass. Well, I can't anyway Really? I'm thinking 'Who does this twat think he is?' I was assuming he was the villain of the piece. |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:18
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Imagine being in the 1950s, with A bomb tests going on etc, seeing this film for the 1st time.
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:19
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It's science, so they have to have a Bunsen burner flaring away doing nothing but adding CO2 to OUR atmosphere.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:19
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When you think of all the care that went into the actual Apollo missions . . . Have you seen Apollo 13? Yes, why? I'm thinking of the faulty workmanship. One kind of seal didn't work in low temperatures. The rest of it worked. Stupid mistake, but not bad overall. surely? I don't think it's to be compared to the reckless disregard for any kind of precaution shown here. No it is pretty bad but you can't help liking Quatermass. Well, I can't anyway Really? I'm thinking 'Who does this twat think he is?' I was assuming he was the villain of the piece. I am illogical. Plus he does improve over time. Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:21
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And thinking you have a mission is not a personal feeling, Mr Quatermass? |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:21
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Kneale created a fantastic character here. We are not meant to like him. Just study his actions and motives
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:21
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Imagine being in the 1950s, with A bomb tests going on etc, seeing this film for the 1st time. Must have been scary. |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:22
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Oh and lionel jeffries us the official voice of reason
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:23
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I love this 'found footage' section. Eerie
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:24
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I love this 'found footage' section. Eerie The effects are very good for the time. And as you say, it's very eerie. Edited by AnneArthur on 01-06-2023 19:25 |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:24
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Imagine being in the 1950s, with A bomb tests going on etc, seeing this film for the 1st time. Must have been scary. Also, everyone had just experienced World War 2. With flying bombs and chemical weapons and blanket bombing. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:26
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Imagine being in the 1950s, with A bomb tests going on etc, seeing this film for the 1st time. Must have been scary. Also, everyone had just experienced World War 2. With flying bombs and chemical weapons and blanket bombing. When there would indeed have been a lot of research carried on in secret and on the fly. |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:27
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Well, wherever they were, they had gravity. Good thing they didn't let the little woman see it.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:27
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Imagine being in the 1950s, with A bomb tests going on etc, seeing this film for the 1st time. Must have been scary. Also, everyone had just experienced World War 2. With flying bombs and chemical weapons and blanket bombing. Yes. 1st hand knowledge of seeing a rocket fall....how would we react now? Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:28
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Ms Karoon sounds like she's been dubbed in.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:29
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Well, wherever they were, they had gravity. Good thing they didn't let the little woman see it. As was the norm in many of these films. The actress playing the wife was 'known' to one of the film makers... Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:30
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Ms Karoon sounds like she's been dubbed in. She IS an American Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:32
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The actor playing Carroon is great at scary
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:34
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Nightmares for me tonight
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:36
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They are very wise not to show the hand. Much more scary that way. |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 01-06-2023 19:37
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Good old Sgt Dixon. He'll sort it out.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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