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 Invasion of the Bodysnatchers (1956)
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 23-05-2024 20:12
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It's an American film, so it has to end with optimism (of a sort). Much more chilling if he'd fallen asleep. Then we'd never know who was who... But who's to say the rest of humanity would do any better? Those pods are being distributed as we watch! "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 23-05-2024 20:13
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They believe! But he's on the point of falling asleep! Is he far enough away from those things, or is it too late for him? I like to look on the bright side...but I would have a phobia about sleeping for the rest of my .... natural? life. Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 23-05-2024 20:15
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Nice idea, though, and quite well done. Only spoiled by the weak ending, really. You could split wood on that bloke's jaw. That's probably what won him the part. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 23-05-2024 20:16
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Alpha Grade Posts: 11306 Joined: 16.01.22 |
I highly recommend the remake. It's a bit more ghastly though. You'd like it M'Virn.
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 23-05-2024 20:20
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I highly recommend the remake. It's a bit more ghastly though. You'd like it M'Virn. As I said, I don't often watch this kind of thing, so I doubt I'd watch another version of it. But it was a good choice, although last week's was better! "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 23-05-2024 20:20
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Alpha Grade Posts: 11306 Joined: 16.01.22 |
So...are we rewatching more. Moving on. Having a rest. What say you?
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 23-05-2024 20:20
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They believe! But he's on the point of falling asleep! Is he far enough away from those things, or is it too late for him? I like to look on the bright side...but I would have a phobia about sleeping for the rest of my .... natural? life. I am inclined to look on the bright side too. There's enough misery in the world. |
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 23-05-2024 20:21
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Alpha Grade Posts: 7918 Joined: 16.01.22 |
I highly recommend the remake. It's a bit more ghastly though. You'd like it M'Virn. I think I might pass on that. This is about the right level of ghastliness for me! |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 23-05-2024 20:22
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Question: are either of you SF fans? I thought these films I put up here were staples of the SF diet (apart from last week) and yet..
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 23-05-2024 20:22
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I still think some Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea would be worth a rewatch. Or maybe something like GalaxyQuest as an antidote to all the horror!
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 23-05-2024 20:23
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Alpha Grade Posts: 11306 Joined: 16.01.22 |
I highly recommend the remake. It's a bit more ghastly though. You'd like it M'Virn. I think I might pass on that. This is about the right level of ghastliness for me! Actually, remembering one brief scene which I won't describe, I think you're wise. Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 23-05-2024 20:24
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Question: are either of you SF fans? I thought these films I put up here were staples of the SF diet (apart from last week) and yet.. I read my SF. Not really into having other people do too much of the imagining for me. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 23-05-2024 20:24
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Alpha Grade Posts: 11306 Joined: 16.01.22 |
I still think some Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea would be worth a rewatch. Or maybe something like GalaxyQuest as an antidote to all the horror! What about Galaxy Questnext week , if there is a streamable version. Then M'Virn you can pick some VTTBOTS eps? Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 23-05-2024 20:25
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Question: are either of you SF fans? I thought these films I put up here were staples of the SF diet (apart from last week) and yet.. It's been an education, as they say. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 23-05-2024 20:25
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Alpha Grade Posts: 11306 Joined: 16.01.22 |
Question: are either of you SF fans? I thought these films I put up here were staples of the SF diet (apart from last week) and yet.. I read my SF. Not really into having other people do too much of the imagining for me. I like seeing into other people's minds in that respect but I have neglected my SF reading of late. Edited by OneSparePart on 23-05-2024 20:28 Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 23-05-2024 20:28
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Alpha Grade Posts: 7918 Joined: 16.01.22 |
Galaxy Quest would be fun, although I quite fancy Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea too. I think, to my shame, I'm only really a sci-fi fan in the sense of TV series. I know quite a lot of those, and it's interesting to see how they interact, but I've never read much sci-fi, or got much into films. |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 23-05-2024 20:30
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Alpha Grade Posts: 11306 Joined: 16.01.22 |
I will have a look around for galaxy quest to stream. Although I have it on disc....if I can't find it?
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 23-05-2024 20:31
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Alpha Grade Posts: 7918 Joined: 16.01.22 |
Anyway, thank you both for a most enjoyable evening. See you next week! |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 23-05-2024 20:33
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Alpha Grade Posts: 11306 Joined: 16.01.22 |
Sleep tight! Don't let the alien pods bite!
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 23-05-2024 20:33
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Apparently G-Q is available on Channel 4, but you may need to sign in with them first, or something. Thankfully, I have it on DVD. I have no idea what to choose from Voyage etc - I just remember I enjoyed it back when. But I can use the old 'stick a pin in it' method if that's acceptable. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 23-05-2024 20:35
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Alpha Grade Posts: 11306 Joined: 16.01.22 |
Brilliant. Sticking pins in is a very 'Voyage' thing to do. Hasta la vista!
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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