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**freevideoandoicsI** · 08-27-2009, 08:11 AM

The Matrix.

**Hoijdxvh** · 08-27-2009, 08:17 AM

i hate blade runner

**wiweimeli** · 08-27-2009, 08:20 AM

cyberpunk/transhumanism/posthuman

just what in the holy **** is this?
explain it to me
do you even know?

**zenihan** · 08-27-2009, 08:25 AM

hmmm okay

**Hoijdxvh** · 08-27-2009, 08:39 AM

robocop is fun
i saw it again recently

**Cerilopasei** · 08-27-2009, 08:46 AM

I'm losing faith in film as a vehicle for good... ... anything, these days.

**Teareerah** · 08-27-2009, 09:05 AM

pron sux

**juyrett** · 08-27-2009, 09:54 AM

Are there any good cyberpunkish movies out there other than Blade Runner? Every one I've come across is either about secret military superhuman killing machines or robots/androids/replicants trying to become more human.

No.

Movies bite. So does TV.

Spend your money on books instead.

**unsamiSlini** · 08-27-2009, 11:56 AM

Avatar is coming soon which maybe will fit into the Transhuman category?

I don't follow sci-fi that much. Problem is as you can see with Blade Runner. Films like that don't do well commercially despite being great reviews and a cult fan base.

So what we get are hollywood films of robots blowing **** up. Am I the only one tired of all these robots in movies now days?

**Edwardthe_third** · 08-27-2009, 03:05 PM

Videodrome

**heilyprollecyspor** · 08-27-2009, 04:36 PM

There were two TV series sequels to Ghost in the Shell that have more extended plots. You can get them via Netflicks, either by renting the CD or by streaming.

**Xavier_Spinner_Wheels** · 08-27-2009, 04:46 PM

Are you recommending it as sci-fi or as porn? Or both?

It doesn't count as anime porn if there aren't any tentacles.

**AnIInWon** · 08-27-2009, 06:44 PM

It's weird but good.

**rXpX** · 08-27-2009, 07:03 PM

There were two TV series sequels to Ghost in the Shell that have more extended plots. You can get them via Netflicks, either by renting the CD or by streaming.

Plus a movie. Not really sequels, more like, erm, alternate histories. No Puppetmaster, just daily jobs of Public Security Section 9. An excellent series, I might add.

**Hodstcopter** · 08-27-2009, 11:18 PM

The reason nobody makes cyberpunk films is that cyberpunk was a niche subgenre that became irrelevant nearly 20 years ago. You'll have to wait another 5 to 10 years for the nostalgia factor to bring it back to the popular consciousness.

The reason nobody makes transhumanist or posthuman films is that transhumanism and posthumanism are pretty silly, and again, hardly anybody cares about them. I don't think they'll ever be popular, because it's too weird, unless you expand posthuman to include things like Wall-E and 9.

SP

**Xzmwskxn** · 08-28-2009, 12:03 AM

It is when it's voiced by transhumanists.

"Music can expand your chakra until you're able to bend spacetime by the mere act of whistling."
"That sounds pretty stupid."
"What do you have against music???"

**Obsententicab** · 08-28-2009, 12:49 AM

Ouch. Tommy, or Jesus Christ Superstar?

**FsQGF1Mp** · 08-28-2009, 12:57 AM

A Scanner Darkly was weird. It really grew on me in subsequent viewings. I liked Minority Report as well.

I was a huge fan of Philip K. Dick back in the day; read all his stuff. He received little recognition as a writier during his life, so it's interesting that a lot of his work got to the big screen, long after his untimely death.

BTW, has anyone seen Paycheck?

**PefeFoesk** · 08-28-2009, 02:50 AM

Could be interesting to see a movie made over P.F.Hamilton's The Night's Dawn trilogy - that is, the ending should be rewritten

**bixlewlyimila** · 08-28-2009, 03:48 AM

Could be interesting to see a movie made over P.F.Hamilton's The Night's Dawn trilogy - that is, the ending should be rewritten

Knowing Hollywood, they would probably rewrite the whole story...

(See I Robot)

Hamilton's latest trilogy (the Void) is great. I look forward to the third book next year.

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wiweimeli Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 588 Senior Member	cyberpunk/transhumanism/posthuman just what in the holy **** is this? explain it to me do you even know? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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juyrett Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 429 Senior Member	Are there any good cyberpunkish movies out there other than Blade Runner? Every one I've come across is either about secret military superhuman killing machines or robots/androids/replicants trying to become more human. No. Movies bite. So does TV. Spend your money on books instead. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-27-2009, 11:56 AM	#9
unsamiSlini Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 381 Senior Member	Avatar is coming soon which maybe will fit into the Transhuman category? I don't follow sci-fi that much. Problem is as you can see with Blade Runner. Films like that don't do well commercially despite being great reviews and a cult fan base. So what we get are hollywood films of robots blowing **** up. Am I the only one tired of all these robots in movies now days? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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heilyprollecyspor Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 494 Senior Member	There were two TV series sequels to Ghost in the Shell that have more extended plots. You can get them via Netflicks, either by renting the CD or by streaming. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Xavier_Spinner_Wheels Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 656 Senior Member	Are you recommending it as sci-fi or as porn? Or both? It doesn't count as anime porn if there aren't any tentacles. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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rXpX Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 614 Senior Member	There were two TV series sequels to Ghost in the Shell that have more extended plots. You can get them via Netflicks, either by renting the CD or by streaming. Plus a movie. Not really sequels, more like, erm, alternate histories. No Puppetmaster, just daily jobs of Public Security Section 9. An excellent series, I might add. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Hodstcopter Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 440 Senior Member	The reason nobody makes cyberpunk films is that cyberpunk was a niche subgenre that became irrelevant nearly 20 years ago. You'll have to wait another 5 to 10 years for the nostalgia factor to bring it back to the popular consciousness. The reason nobody makes transhumanist or posthuman films is that transhumanism and posthumanism are pretty silly, and again, hardly anybody cares about them. I don't think they'll ever be popular, because it's too weird, unless you expand posthuman to include things like Wall-E and 9. SP Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Xzmwskxn Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 478 Senior Member	It is when it's voiced by transhumanists. "Music can expand your chakra until you're able to bend spacetime by the mere act of whistling." "That sounds pretty stupid." "What do you have against music???" Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Obsententicab Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 383 Senior Member	Ouch. Tommy, or Jesus Christ Superstar? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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FsQGF1Mp Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 516 Senior Member	A Scanner Darkly was weird. It really grew on me in subsequent viewings. I liked Minority Report as well. I was a huge fan of Philip K. Dick back in the day; read all his stuff. He received little recognition as a writier during his life, so it's interesting that a lot of his work got to the big screen, long after his untimely death. BTW, has anyone seen Paycheck? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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PefeFoesk Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 488 Senior Member	Could be interesting to see a movie made over P.F.Hamilton's The Night's Dawn trilogy - that is, the ending should be rewritten Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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bixlewlyimila Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 367 Senior Member	Could be interesting to see a movie made over P.F.Hamilton's The Night's Dawn trilogy - that is, the ending should be rewritten Knowing Hollywood, they would probably rewrite the whole story... (See I Robot) Hamilton's latest trilogy (the Void) is great. I look forward to the third book next year. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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