Posts by Johnny Angell

Quote:Originally Posted by Johnny Angell Quote:On paper, one would think that Paul would be a slam-dunk comedy success. It’s a mash-up, combining the team of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz) with Seth Rogen,...

Quote:Originally Posted by Richard--W I will buy YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE and DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER because Sean Connery is Bond and ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE because it's the finest Bond film, if and when they are released...

Thanks for the correction and the info. I am not familiar at all with Jonny Lee Miller but do know of Lucy. The BBC series has set a high bar for the CBS version to reach for.

I'm surprised that this series isn't being actively discussed. Have I missed the thread? I did a search. I've just finished watching the final episode of season 2 (each season has been 3 episodes). This one was based on The Final...

I agree, Chuck. Once you've setup the science for the story, characters should respond in plausible ways. That could include unexpected and irrational behavior because that's what people do.

Quote:Originally Posted by Greg_D_R If you had titled the thread 'Plausible Character Actions', I wouldn't have a problem, or for that matter 'Plausible Character Actions in Sci Fi Movies'. Calling it 'Plausible Sci Fi' means that...

Quote:Originally Posted by Greg_D_R Ok, hang on here. Why are you even talking about sci-fi, when your question (complaint, really) only has to do with the plausibility of character actions?Why can't I restrict my question to...

Galaxy Quest is so funny, I don't ever remember requiring much plausibility for it. However, there is one scene in which Sigourney Weaver Complains to Tim Allen about poor script writing in the TV show on which the alien race has based...

I wonder if part of the problem is that there are too many collectors instead of movie fans. How many of these movies do you really want to watch? The studios are banking on us buying movies we may not want when they release these...

Of the movies mentioned the only ones I've seen are Forbidden Planet, Logan's Run, Contact, and Serenity. I only saw Serenity once and don't have clear memories of it. However, Contact certainly rates high on the PS (plausibility...