You can always close your eyes (like I do) when scenes become too gory?

Posted by mpathus (A) on June 17, 2012 at 08:02:19

In Reply to: 1979, Guild 45th posted by Mossback on June 16, 2012 at 08:09:36:

I think one of the best parts of "Alien" (1979) is the 20 minute opening, at first critizised for its being "not much happening" or stagnant.

We know better now - that creating atmosphere and pacing were objectives perfectly realized.

Then there were the scenes with Ash ("twitchy" artificial person)! Ian Holms is perfectly chilling.

The whole theme about trusting a system that has no soul, is completely clear. "Mother", "David" even HAL are archetypical examples of how, machines/artificial devices (or systems) have no clue without a soul (our part of God) to steer action towards fruition.

The Alien odyssey is like our very own classic epic told about our times, and for all times a warning like "Frankenstein".

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Topic - I'm in Seattle, with it's great indie art movie houses -- so I go see Prometheus. - free.ranger 17:30:25 06/10/12 (20)

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1979, Guild 45th - Mossback 08:09:36 06/16/12 (1)

You can always close your eyes (like I do) when scenes become too gory? - mpathus 08:02:19 06/17/12 (0)

So much unrealized potential... - Steve O 21:16:58 06/13/12 (0)

Saw it today in 2D - Mike K 20:41:54 06/13/12 (2)

Minor spoilage . . . . - mr grits 19:33:01 06/14/12 (0)

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Saw it tonight in 3D... - mkuller 21:35:45 06/11/12 (1)

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RE: I'm in Seattle, with it's great indie art movie houses -- so I go see Prometheus. - volunteer 15:46:08 06/11/12 (0)

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You can always close your eyes (like I do) when scenes become too gory? - mpathus 08:02:19 06/17/12 (0)

You can always close your eyes (like I do) when scenes become too gory?

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