Check out these Sci-fi /Fantasy Movies

Post by: Nadiye

Hi everyone, this post contains various Science Fiction/Fantasy Movies I have seen over the years. I would recommend that you see these films if you are interested in this genre.

Movies:

Forbidden Planet (1956)

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Logan's Run (1976)

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First Men In The Moon (1964)

 The Time Machine (1960)

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Science Fiction Movie Review: Robinson Crusoe on Mars (1964)

By: Nadiye

Commander Christopher Draper an astronaut crash-lands on Mars after his spaceship is on a collision course with an asteroid. With only the company of a monkey named Mona, Draper has to fight for survival on an alien planet. With only the bare minimums, hardly any water, oxygen or food, Draper with the help of Mona discovers a food and water source. This food source, also acts as a weavable material for blankets and clothing. On minimal oxygen supply, Draper discovers rocks that contain oxygen. Also with shelter in a cave and now with all necessities of life Draper continues on a lonely existence. Haunted by his isolation, Draper is in dire need of a companion that he can actually speak to.

Draper does not seem to be alone on Mars. He finds buried bones, with a human like skeleton. Next alien ships confront him. He investigates and finds that there are alien beings that have travelled to Mars. The aliens have slaves, which they use for mining. One of the slaves escapes and Draper takes him under his wing. Even though not able to communicate with his newfound friend, Draper names him Friday in homage to Robinson Crusoe’s companion. Soon Friday learns to communicate with Draper and both become buddies. Together with Friday and Mona the monkey, Draper continues to thrive, but this survival is made difficult when alien ships keep on attacking. The film continues on with further adventures that will keep you eagerly watching.

Facts of the film:

Year released: 1964
Starring: Paul Mantee, Victor Ludin, Adam West and Woolley Monkey
Directed by: Byron Haskin
Screenplay by: IB Melchior and John Higgins
Based on a story by: Daniel Defoe
Produced by: Aubrey Schenck
Feature Run Time: 110 Minutes

I had never watched this film before; on first viewing I believe this film is a great science fiction film depicting the survival of a human being on Mars. The film has great visuals, the scenery is captivating and the plot line is touching. All in all the film is first-class and will not disappoint. The only criticism of the film I have is in the simplicity of the alien spaceships. But that does not take away from the film’s positives. I give this film a 4/5

Enjoy the film!

For more information visit: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058530/

To view the movie's trailer please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNV4i-ZGUsw

Science Fiction Movie Review: The Green Slime (1968)

By: Nadiye

When an asteroid is headed for a collision course with the Earth, personnel from the UNSC space station have the mission to blow up the dangerous threat. Headed by Commanders Vincent Elliot and Jack Rankin, the mission is a success. The real problem begins when a slimy green alien residue is left on one of the astronauts’ space suit. Upon return to the space station, in the decontamination room, this residue of green slime on the astronaunts uniform grows into a full-fledged one-eyed tentacled monster. The electricity from the room creates a growth spurt of the “green slime”. When various electrocution deaths of the UNSC staff occur, a discovery of the monster is made. In order to destroy the monster it is fired upon with laser guns. This act of intended elimination does not succeed but allows for its blood cells to disperse and form into multiple monsters, until there is an infestation aboard. A dangerous action plan is put in place to rid the UNSC space station of the green slime monsters. This leads to non-stop thrills with monsters, laser guns, explosions and mayhem.

Facts of the film:

Year released: 1968
Starring: Robert Horton, Luciana Paluzzi and Richard Jaeckel
Directed by Kinji Fukasaku
Produced by: Ivan Reiner and Walter Manley
Run time of the film: 90 minutes

The film “The Green Slime” is a film for obscure cult science fiction fans. From viewing the film, I can conclude that is has various positive aspects, such as the effect used to show the living nature of the green slime. The film keeps you in suspense, throughout but is not for all viewers who are used to higher end films with top-notch budgets and special effects. All in all it is an entertaining 1960’s monsters movie with an especially groovy theme song. I give this film a 3.25/5, more if the condition of the film was in better condition.

For more information visit: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064393/

To view the trailer please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g79_ljVC5Wk

To listen to the theme song visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivULHjlAW-Y