pc313 Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 WHAT ARE YOU DOING DAVE? DAVE...DAVE...DAVE....DAISIES...DAISIES....ALLLLLL.....AROOOUUUNNNNNDDDDDD............... Quote
hafilax Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 For me, something was ahead of it's time if it was not noticed when it came out, wasn't appreciated until later and nothing similar was produced until much later. kevbone seems to be mistaking that for groundbreaking or his favourite movies. The Criterion Collection has some good before their time movies. Quote
kevbone Posted November 26, 2008 Author Posted November 26, 2008 For me, something was ahead of it's time if it was not noticed when it came out, wasn't appreciated until later and nothing similar was produced until much later. kevbone seems to be mistaking that for groundbreaking or his favourite movies. Are you saying if the movie is mainstream and popular it cannot be ahead of its time? Quote
pc313 Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 For me, something was ahead of it's time if it was not noticed when it came out, wasn't appreciated until later and nothing similar was produced until much later. kevbone seems to be mistaking that for groundbreaking or his favourite movies. The Criterion Collection has some good before their time movies. You mean like the bolt gun in CliffHanger? Its on my i need one list! Quote
hafilax Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 For me, something was ahead of it's time if it was not noticed when it came out, wasn't appreciated until later and nothing similar was produced until much later. kevbone seems to be mistaking that for groundbreaking or his favourite movies. Are you saying if the movie is mainstream and popular it cannot be ahead of its time? Not entirely. There are movies that were ahead of their time because of subject matter and that are accepted now. There are others that pushed cinematic technique and technology in such a way as nobody else could reproduce it for a long time. I guess 'not noticed' was a little strong. Ahead of its time mostly means that it didn't belong at the time it was made. The influence of the movie is felt much later. Many of the movies mentioned in this thread caused an immediate shift in the way things were done. That is more groundbreaking to me. Quote
pc313 Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 For me, something was ahead of it's time if it was not noticed when it came out, wasn't appreciated until later and nothing similar was produced until much later. kevbone seems to be mistaking that for groundbreaking or his favourite movies. Are you saying if the movie is mainstream and popular it cannot be ahead of its time? Not entirely. There are movies that were ahead of their time because of subject matter and that are accepted now. There are others that pushed cinematic technique and technology in such a way as nobody else could reproduce it for a long time. I guess 'not noticed' was a little strong. Ahead of its time mostly means that it didn't belong at the time it was made. The influence of the movie is felt much later. Many of the movies mentioned in this thread caused an immediate shift in the way things were done. That is more groundbreaking to me. You mean like the ADROMEDA STRAIN and THE CHINA SYNDROME? Quote
Recycled Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 Diva. Not way ahead of its time, but it certainly led in new stylistic directions. Repo Man too, but probably less so. Quote
mike1 Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 The Iger Sanction I have this on VHS somewhere! Nothing like a mixture of racism mixed with some climbing... I vote for A Clockwork Orange... but I'm just a dirty little droog. Quote
pc313 Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 you fore got the rock climbing,beer drinken part,mummm! Quote
kevbone Posted November 27, 2008 Author Posted November 27, 2008 I have this on VHS somewhere! Nothing like a mixture of racism mixed with some climbing... I vote for A Clockwork Orange... but I'm just a dirty little droog. Uh...more like sexism. And lots of it...... Quote
mike1 Posted November 29, 2008 Posted November 29, 2008 racism, sexism, alcoholism and mountaineerism... good times. Quote
Braydon Posted November 29, 2008 Posted November 29, 2008 Anchorman!!! Began the Apatow movies which later included superbad, knocked up, 40 yo virgin, pineapple express, talladega nights, zak and miri, etc. which are all in my top 10 comedies. maybe not ahead of their but wedding crashers, super troopers, and sex drive were hella funny too and on my top 10 list. Good tick list for you guys if you want to watch some funny movies. Quote
sobo Posted November 29, 2008 Posted November 29, 2008 I would have to agree that 2001 A Space Odyssey was way ahead of it's time. Another one that comes to mind is Silent Running. Both good entries into this thread. I liked SR better than 2001. Especially liked the movie's premise, and Joan Baez's voice for the end credits was eerily haunting... Did these flicks have a profound effect on the human race or how we did/changed things? Apparently some, but not to a large degree, IMO... Quote
tvashtarkatena Posted November 30, 2008 Posted November 30, 2008 One thing I always wondered about Silent Running; isn't pretty fucking cold out near the orbit of Saturn for even hardy trees? How about an orbit around the earth, for example? Just sayin. Quote
Peakpimp Posted November 30, 2008 Posted November 30, 2008 (edited) "Network" 1976 Even more true now than it was then Edited November 30, 2008 by Peakpimp Quote
Rad Posted November 30, 2008 Posted November 30, 2008 Lawnmower man. Jaws. Alien. Moving Over Stone. The Wizard of Oz. Quote
sobo Posted November 30, 2008 Posted November 30, 2008 One thing I always wondered about Silent Running; isn't pretty fucking cold out near the orbit of Saturn for even hardy trees? How about an orbit around the earth, for example? Just sayin. C'mon, Pat... biospheres, man. Biospheres. Cold outside, warm inside. Plus a little artistic license. Just sayin'... Quote
tvashtarkatena Posted November 30, 2008 Posted November 30, 2008 (edited) Saturn does make a kewler backdrop. I wonder if there were snaffles on board? Edited November 30, 2008 by tvashtarkatena Quote
tvashtarkatena Posted November 30, 2008 Posted November 30, 2008 (edited) My favorite Sci fis (not necessarily ahead of their time, though, and not in order): War of the Worlds Forbidden Planet Robinson Caruso on Mars A Boy and His Dog Blade Runner Alien Pitch Black Supernova Dark Star I'd love to see The Forever War and some of Greg Bear's stuff make it to the screen. Edited November 30, 2008 by tvashtarkatena Quote
pc313 Posted December 1, 2008 Posted December 1, 2008 I was beating on my guitars last night with the sound off the T.V. and "THE 6TH DAY" was on,it should be on the list,then it hit me that nobody mentioned SLEEPER! Were can i get an Orb? Quote
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