Movie Moan 2015: Episode 5- Tales Of Science Fiction & Fantasy
Tue, March 10, 2015 This will be the last Movie Moan until April 10th. I am going into cryogenic sleep and will not awake until I am able to watch 'Daredevil' on Netflix. Ok, that's not true.
Classic Movie Moan
Jamie and Phil are honoured to be joined by producer, director, master of the arts and fine maker of Star Trek: The Generation Blu Rays, Roger Lay Jr. We kick the show right off with a lament on the state of science fiction cinema and the hope that Hollywood starts diving into those pulp sci fi books to find divine inspiration for their next projects very soon (5:15).
Then we give our three cents on the status of the 'Alien 5' project and just how aggrieved should we feel if we dare to like 'Alien 3' or even 'Alien: Resurrection' but Neil Bloomkamp tells us they don't exist (16:42).
Finally, Roger tells us, with the mammoth task of completing Star Trek: The Next Generation on Blu Ray behind him, what other projects he is working on. Is 'Toy Masters' (the documentary about who really created 'He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe') finally coming out? (38:11)
Marveling At The Future
Spencer and Phil are counting down the days till 'Daredevil' premieres on Netflix. The only way to pass the time is for us to dream ahead and imagine exactly how we want the show to play out, a dream way beyond 'The Defenders'.
So join us as we map out an epic 7 season story plan for the man without fear, resulting in a television series which will do full justice to Matt Murdock and effectively tell every story worth telling in the 50 years he's been with us in comics (53:23).
Cinematic Happy Comfort Food
It's a slippery slope to do remakes but, as promised, we have overhauled our discussion on Ridley Scott's 'Legend' in high definition so we can appreciate the film in all its beauty, and you can appreciate our discussion in, hopefully, the same way. Or just worship at the altar of Tim Curry's performance. Your choice (1:50:45).
Don't just watch the video version above. Play the podcast via Soundcloud or download the MP3 version right here:
Reader Comments (4)
So glad we got to hear some more from Roger Lay Jr! He and Robert Meyer Burnett (another favorite guest of mine) did a truly fantastic job on the TNG blu rays. It was in the right hands with those guys. They really are a class act and always engaging speakers (hope to hear Robert on here again soon as well).
I think that internet-wise I may be in the minority here, but I couldn't care less about continuity. I'm lost by this "Alien 3 and resurrection won't exist!" Train of thought. Whether the next one picks up after Aliens or not, you can always watch them. I wish they'd just make them all stand alone films. Make five different Alien threes with Sigourney. I kind of feel bad for the people frustrated by continuity. I never expected Superman Returns to somehow match up with the first two. It's a "vague continuity". I always assumed something similar to the first two happened and Superman and Lois had been in a sexual relationship. I never saw it as a puzzle to try to connect.
I do wonder what could possibly be done with alien at this point. I think alien 3 was a perfect ending. Heartbreaking yet uplifting. One woman and several men who are judged as disposable by society sacrifice their lives to save the human race. What else could Fox do except make another Version of aliens? They had to go a different route. That being said, a new alien 3 with Ripley and Hicks? Count me in.
Phil I have to be honest, I've been a Daredevil fan for about twenty years and Im not feeling either of the new trailers, but your excitement and layout for how you want the seasons to go was infectious. I like all the storyline ideas and I'd guess that they'll do most of them if given the chance. I'm not worried about that. My concern is the character of Matt Murdock. I don't care about assigning blame for the film version, all I know is I don't want another stone faced alec Baldwin impression. Matt has personality. He's a Man. He's unpredictable. He's a troublemaker. He's the bad boy that brings the kind of excitement women want and he's the guy who will lose his temper and wreck shop. I want his personality put on screen. If he's just a serious man of few words, it will be a missed opportunity. But what the hell? The truth is you and Spencer were contagious and I'll be watching the show on day one. Outside of the Supermoans, this was my favorite conversation so far. Looking forward to next episode!
That was an excellent and compelling Daredevil discussion! As somebody who only has a passing familiarity with the basic essentials of Daredevil lore, you guys have got me interested in seeking out some of the character’s big storylines. They sound ripe for potential translation into the Netflix show.
And nice job remastering the classic LEGEND discussion!
@Collin
You are absolutely right about the character of Matt and the one thing I forgot to say in my little rallying cry was that a fair amount of the misery that is heaped upon Matt is his own fault. I was so engrossed in the Bendis run of the comic that it never occurred to me to think, why the hell would Matt get involved with another woman after everything he's been through with his past loves. What happens to Milla really is all his fault but he doesn't realise it until pretty much the end of the Brubaker run.
Hey gang!
After a couple of episodes, the new format is really kicking ass. Love all three segments. Congrats!
Really excited about the upcoming Daredevil series - though I am still ambivalent on having the whole season drop at the same time. It's a new viewing model that I am still having trouble adapting to. Sometimes in a story, a period of time of reflection should be taken to fully absorb and digest what has transpired before continuing. Binge watching can leave one with an undercooked appreciation.
Really dug the SF film discussion with Roger. A FYI, in case it slipped under the radar but Arthur C. Clarke's - Childhood's End - is being done as a made for TV movie by the SyFy channel. One of my favorite SF books - http://www.syfy.com/childhoodsend