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Winters_Sorrow · 25th September 2007, 03:51 PM

1a) What are your favourite science fiction films? (Name up to 5)
Dark City
Planet of the Apes (original)
The Day the Earth Stood Still
The Time Machine (original)
Logan's Run

1b) Why do you like these?
Because they explore the ideas of science. It's perils, limitations and potential to advance humanity. They aren't just "The Haunting" or "Full Metal Jacket" in space like Alien/Aliens are, well-made and enjoyable though both those movies are.

2a) If you were a film director, directing a sci-fi film, which actor would you cast as your lead role?
It would greatly depend on the story & plot wouldn't it? After a bit of thought I might just pick a good "sci-fi" type actor like Laurence Fishburne but it depends on the movie you want to make.

2b) Who would the female actress play in this film?
Cate Blanchett

3a) Which is your favourite female character from a science fiction film?
River Tam (Summer Glau) from Serenity

3b) Why do you like this character?
I just love the idea of a mentally traumatised teenager who can read your mind before karate-chopping you in the face.

4a) Which is your least favourite female character from a science fiction film?
Ari (Helena Bonham Carter in the remade Planet of the Apes)

4b) Why do you not like this character?
I just think she's a terrible actress who, in a terrible remake, was out-acted by Marky Mark who was a singer before he had the brainwave to try acting. If she wasn't sleeping with the director, she wouldn't have got the part.

5a) Do you prefer newer sci-fi films or the classic ones?
Classics

5b) Why do you prefer this choice?
They've stood the test of time and are still enjoyable and thought-provoking.

6) If you have seen the two versions of King Kong (2005 and 1976), which do you prefer and why? (Ignoring the fact of the development of technological features such as CGI)
Dislike them both. Basically a Beauty and the Beast rip-off from start to finish. At a push, I'd pick the original one for it's tighter focus on the story. PJ's one was far too long and meandering. The additional scenes added nothing to the story.

25th September 2007, 03:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Winters_Sorrow Unreg. Mutant Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tyne and Wear Posts: 2,689	Re: Media A2 investigation questionnaire--help please 1a) What are your favourite science fiction films? (Name up to 5) Dark City Planet of the Apes (original) The Day the Earth Stood Still The Time Machine (original) Logan's Run 1b) Why do you like these? Because they explore the ideas of science. It's perils, limitations and potential to advance humanity. They aren't just "The Haunting" or "Full Metal Jacket" in space like Alien/Aliens are, well-made and enjoyable though both those movies are. 2a) If you were a film director, directing a sci-fi film, which actor would you cast as your lead role? It would greatly depend on the story & plot wouldn't it? After a bit of thought I might just pick a good "sci-fi" type actor like Laurence Fishburne but it depends on the movie you want to make. 2b) Who would the female actress play in this film? Cate Blanchett 3a) Which is your favourite female character from a science fiction film? River Tam (Summer Glau) from Serenity 3b) Why do you like this character? I just love the idea of a mentally traumatised teenager who can read your mind before karate-chopping you in the face. 4a) Which is your least favourite female character from a science fiction film? Ari (Helena Bonham Carter in the remade Planet of the Apes) 4b) Why do you not like this character? I just think she's a terrible actress who, in a terrible remake, was out-acted by Marky Mark who was a singer before he had the brainwave to try acting. If she wasn't sleeping with the director, she wouldn't have got the part. 5a) Do you prefer newer sci-fi films or the classic ones? Classics 5b) Why do you prefer this choice? They've stood the test of time and are still enjoyable and thought-provoking. 6) If you have seen the two versions of King Kong (2005 and 1976), which do you prefer and why? (Ignoring the fact of the development of technological features such as CGI) Dislike them both. Basically a Beauty and the Beast rip-off from start to finish. At a push, I'd pick the original one for it's tighter focus on the story. PJ's one was far too long and meandering. The additional scenes added nothing to the story.