Galaxy Quest

I need a quick answer. Out of 2001 and Galaxy Quest, which was your favourite space movie?

I’ve limited to the two, because I need specific feedback. (BTW I love both films)… but on the one hand you have this visually awesome epic which even the director cannot explain, and on the other hand you have this modern tale of human nature, ranging from total apathy to fan-worship, and the resolution of the two. Plus some go-to-hell special effects. what’s your opinion? I need it now!

Cool! Two of my favorite films that are fun to watch for wildly different reason’s.

“2001″ was for me, a coming of age film. Made at the height of the space race and just before the lunar landings. It showed where we could go and almost how to get there. I couldn’t get enough of it when it first came out. Needless to say, it left quite an impression. What happen to space exploration after the end of the Apollo era was quite heartbreaking for me at the time. Only now are we getting back into the swing of things for exploration on a grand scale.

It was also ground breaking in it showed just how boring and spectacular space travel really is. The hand crafted special effects (CGI was barely a dream back then), raised the bar of making an SF to a high art form cinema. Something that George Pal in the 50′s only wished he could of done. The technical work behind “2001″ open the doors to all sorts of later SF films and is still the benchmark that other films and shows try to archive.

“Galaxy Quest” is nearly the opposite to “2001″. It doesn’t take itself seriously. It spoofs nearly every SF cliché ever thought of. But its done with great care and it shows what a good script and acting crew can do for a film. Its a hoot to watch (its a rainy day favorite at our star parties).

Now, I would go a step further and ask you to watch “Forbidden Planet” (which is partly based on the play, “King Lear”) and compare it to the above two films and see how far the SF film has come.

Now as an aside. I’m also a huge fan of “Mystery Science Theater 3000″. And have quite the selection of 50′s and 60′s era SF films (the good, the bad and the awful).

Galaxy Quest part 1

Fi Hi Graf City 6oz Flask Limited Edition Stainless Steel Hip Flask with Funnel Fi-Hi’s GLOBAL GRAFFITI Series samples the street art and culture of cities captured during my nomadic travels around the world. Barcelona was the first stop on the journey. The art of the siesta inspired these flask sets. Eat, drink and be merry!…

Galaxy Quest [VHS] $4.95 You don’t have to be a Star Trek fan to enjoy Galaxy Quest, but it certainly helps. A knowingly affectionate tribute to Trek and any other science fiction TV series of the 1960s and beyond, this crowd-pleasing comedy offers in-jokes at warp speed, hitting the bull’s-eye for anyone who knows that (1) the starship captain always removes his shirt to display his manly physique; (2) any crew member n…

Galaxy Quest [VHS] $0.01 You don’t have to be a Star Trek fan to enjoy Galaxy Quest, but it certainly helps. A knowingly affectionate tribute to Trek and any other science fiction TV series of the 1960s and beyond, this crowd-pleasing comedy offers in-jokes at warp speed, hitting the bull’s-eye for anyone who knows that (1) the starship captain always removes his shirt to display his manly physique; (2) any crew member n…

What’s Out There: Our Solar System and Beyond [VHS Video/Teacher's Guide] Grades 4-8 $65.00 (VHS Video/Teacher’s Guide) Our specific objective is to make young people more aware of the world around them. These supplementary curriculum programs will heighten students’ interest and make the task of learning easier and faster. Over the last 30 year we have gained a wealth of new information about the solar system as a result of manned and unmanned space missions. In fact, we have learned …

Lasko 2521 16 Oscillating Stand Fan $19.99 Lasko 16inch Oscillating Stand Fan Weight: 9.25 lbs. Size: 18inch L x 17inch W x 47inch H. 3 Quiet Speeds. Tilt-Back Feature. Fully-Adjustable Height. Easy-Grip Rotary Control. Simple No Tool Assembly. Ideal for All Rooms. ETL Listed. Wide-Area Oscillation…

Galaxy 7/8 x 7/8 Black Crystile Solids Glossy Glass Tile – 18359 Sheet size: 11 3/4″ x 11 3/4″ Tile Size: 7/8″ x 7/8″ Tiles per sheet: 144 Tile thickness: 1/4″ Grout Joints: 1/8″ Sheet Mount: Mesh Backed -…

Galaxy Quest (Deluxe Edition) $6.38 You don’t have to be a Star Trek fan to enjoy Galaxy Quest, but it certainly helps. A knowingly affectionate tribute to Trek and any other science fiction TV series of the 1960s and beyond, this crowd-pleasing comedy offers in-jokes at warp speed, hitting the bull’s-eye for anyone who knows that (1) the starship captain always removes his shirt to display his manly physique; (2) any crew member n…

Galaxy Quest $2.99 …

Galaxy Quest [Blu-ray] $14.07 The cast of a late ’70s sci-fi TV show (Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shaloub, Daryl Mitchell), long since reduced to store openings and fan conventions, gets an unexpected job when they’re recruited by aliens who thought the broadcasts were “historical documents” to help save their planet from invasion. Hit mix of action and satire also stars Sam Rockwell, Enrico Colantoni. 101 …

3 pcs Aqua Blue/Black/Red Capacitive Stylus/styli Touch Screen Cellphone Tablet Pen for iPhone 4 4s 3 3Gs iPod Touch iPad 2 Motorola Xoom, Samsung Galaxy, BlackBerry Playbook AMM0101US, Barnes and Noble Nook Color, Droid Bionic $0.01 Condition: Brand New. Package includes:3 pcs Branded AUTHENTIC stylus pen (aqua blue, black, red) 3 items in the original packaging!! and a branded Cable Tie for the AUTHENTIC items! Built in soft head for protecting your screen and increase the sensitivity. Light weight design, easy to carry. Including Clip for easy storage in your pocket, book or diary. Compatible with Apple iPad, iPhone, iPod T…