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Monday, October 9, 2017
Alien Movies
Do you believe in Aliens? Some individuals claim they have been abducted by them. Do you believe them? Would you be friendly to them? Do you perceive them as being mean? The following writers and directors take us on a journey into worlds unknown and use their skill to spark our imagination and materialize our dreams.
K-PAX (2001)
Directed by: Ian Softley (2001) Starring: Kevin Spacey, Jeff Bridges, Mary McCormack
Writers: Gene Brewer (novel) Charles Leavitt (screenplay)
Prot (Kevin Spacey) believes that he is from another planet called K-PAX. He has all the credentials and is very convincing! Tested by the scientists, he has all the right answers that only a genius would know. Jeff Bridges, who plays his doctor, tries to help him connect with Earth; so to speak. I was drawn in immediately and was totally entertained by this Alien - or is he? This film is a drama rated PG-13 (streaming on Netflix)
"Close Encounters of the Third Kind" (1977) Director: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Melinda Dillon, Teri Garr, Bob Balaban, Cary Guffey and Francois Truffaut. It tells the story of Roy Neary, an everyday blue-collar worker in Indiana, whose life changes after an encounter with unidentified flying object (UFO.) Roger Ebert gave this movie 4 stars and the updated version by Spielberg 4 stars. This year was the 40th anniversary for this film and a special anniversary edition was released.
"PAUL" (2011) Director: Greg Mottola; Writers: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost; Stars: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Seth Rogen (as voice of Paul), Mia Stallard - This movie is rated R because of some of the language and conversations.
Two British comic book geeks traveling across the U.S. specifically Area 51 pick up a hitchhiker named Paul. A true to life Alien joins them on their roadtrip! This little guy makes the road trip an adventure to remember! He has an attitude and enjoys being one of the guys. I was so impressed by Paul that I made one for our vendor shows (see green alien below.) Customers loved taking their photo with Paul. Note: I have never seen a Simon Pegg movie that I did not like. Check out "Shaun of the Dead" (streaming on Showtime) and "Hot Fuzz" (streaming on Netflix.) These two also starred in another science fiction movie "The World's End."
"The Thing" (1982) directed by: John Carpenter
In remote Antarctica, a group of American research scientists are disturbed by a helicopter shooting at a sled dog. When they take in the dog, it brutally attacks both humans and canines in the camp. They discover that the dog can take take the shape of its victims. Kurt Russell and Richard Dysart lead the camp crew in a desperate battle against the vicious creature before it picks them off, one by one. Note: This movie was not a hit; but over the last 30 years has become a respected classic. It is on every science fiction list that I come across. This remake remains faithful to the original film. The last time I looked, it is streaming on Netflix.
"SLITHER"
Director: James Gunn (2006) Starring: Nathan Fillian, Elizabeth Banks, Michael Rooker.
a small town is taken over by an alien parasite that turns residents into zombies and all forms of mutant monsters or giant blobs of gunk or hordes of alien slugs. This film is entertaining and utterly disgusting! (Rated "R")
"Slither is old-school gooey, slimy, silly B-movie fun," Claudia Puig, USA Today
"Men in Black" (1987) Director: Barry Sonnenfeld
Who says fighting aliens can't be fun? When a giant cockroach from another world arrives on Earth and threatens the entire planet, it's up to agent K (Tommy Lee Jones) and a new recruit Agent J (Will Smith) to stop him. Vincent D'Onofrio gives a bizarre performance in the film. "Men in Black" was a huge hit spawning a cartoon TV show, a sequel in 2002 and a third film in 2012.
"This is a snappy, clever, often funny motion picture that provides the perfect blend of science fiction style action with comic dialogue." James Berardinelli, Reel Views
"The Blob" (1958) Directors: Irvin Yeaworth and Russell S Doughten Starring: Steve McQueen, Aneta Corseaut
A drive-in favorite, this science fiction classic follows teenagers Steve McQueen and his girl (Aneta Corseaut) as they try to protect their hometown from a gelatin alien that engulfs. This film helped launch the careers of McQueen and composer Burt Bacharach, whose title song is just on the film's nice surprises.
"The Blob is yet another terrific 1950's Sci Fi monster flick that is among the best in the genre. This is a genre classic that is a memorable and fun film to watch." Rotten Tomatoes
Did you know Tom Cruise was in an alien sci-fy?
"War of the Worlds" (2005) Directed by: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Justin Chatwin and Miranda Otto
Tom Cruise is a dock worker who tries to build a positive relationship with his children when his ex-wife drops them off.
"The War of the Worlds" is a science fiction novel by H.G. Wells written around 1898. This novel spawned a half dozen feature films, radio dramas, a record album, comic books, and a television series.
"Dr. Who" is a world of aliens. We all have our favorite Dr. Who as he regenerates into a new body instead of dying when his time is up. Over 36 seasons there have been many of them. Matt Smith is one of my favorites. Dr. Who, a time traveling alien, travels through time and space in a blue tardis. He is probably the most famous Alien of all time.
This is the most non-lazy space show I have sever seen. It is worth taking the time to get to know the Dr. Who world.
See episodes on your BBC Channel
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1. "Predator" (1987) Directed by: John Carpenter Starring Arnold Schwarzeneggar Action-Alien-Science Fiction
2."The Faculty" (1998) Directed by: Robert Rodriguez teen movie-science fiction-horror
3. "Dreamcatcher" (2003) Directed by: Lawrence Kasdan starring: Morgan Freeman, Timothy Olyphant
4. "Independence Day" (1996) Directed by: Roland Emmerich starring: Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell Alien invasion-action
5. "Sphere" (1998) Directed by Barry Levinson; Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Sharon Stone, Samuel L Jackson Adventure-Alien Invasion-Science Fiction
6. "Village of the Damned" (1960) British film - Directed by: John Carpenter Starring: Christopher Reeve, Kirstie Alley, Linda Kozlowski
7."Invasion of the Body Snatchers" (1978) Directed by: Philip Kaufman Starring: Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, Veronica Cartwright, Jeff Goldblum Sci-fy-Horror-Thriller-Alien Invasion
8. "Cowboy & Aliens" (2011) Directed by: Jon Favreau Starring: Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde Action-Alien invasion-based on comics
In remote Antarctica, a group of American research scientists are disturbed by a helicopter shooting at a sled dog. When they take in the dog, it brutally attacks both humans and canines in the camp. They discover that the dog can take take the shape of its victims. Kurt Russell and Richard Dysart lead the camp crew in a desperate battle against the vicious creature before it picks them off, one by one. Note: This movie was not a hit; but over the last 30 years has become a respected classic. It is on every science fiction list that I come across. This remake remains faithful to the original film. The last time I looked, it is streaming on Netflix. 
a small town is taken over by an alien parasite that turns residents into zombies and all forms of mutant monsters or giant blobs of gunk or hordes of alien slugs. This film is entertaining and utterly disgusting! (Rated "R")
"Dr. Who" is a world of aliens. We all have our favorite Dr. Who as he regenerates into a new body instead of dying when his time is up. Over 36 seasons there have been many of them. Matt Smith is one of my favorites. Dr. Who, a time traveling alien, travels through time and space in a blue tardis. He is probably the most famous Alien of all time. 
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