Warriors of the wasteland: Post-apocalypse movies
POSTED BY: chrisisall
UPDATED: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 08:23
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Quote:Thanks Frem, I just now ordered it for me & my family.
Originally posted by Fremdfirma:
Here's a link to the actual, full version, without the re-write and 20 minutes worth of cuts.
http://www.amazon.com/Nausicaa-Valley-Wind-Sumi-Shimamoto/dp/B0001XAPZ
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I remember the cut version being great- this will rock somethin' fierce!Now, how do I explain this self-inflicted financial dent...?
The laughing Chrisisall
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Originally posted by chrisisall:
Now, how do I explain this self-inflicted financial dent...?
Easy, put it in the DVD player, the real cut speaks for itself.
And yeah, doesn't hurt my opinion of her any that she's an ultralight pilot.
Problem with animated stuff is that folk tend to equate it with the kinda mass-produced garbage shovelled out to children to sell products, which some of it is, sure - don't get me started on those, just don't...
But they miss the beauty and glory of some really spectacular ones, not just in animation, but storytelling - both Last Exile and Scrapped Princess are technically "post apocalyptic" and not only wonders of animation (particularly Last Exile) but the stories behind them are so compelling and immersive they put hollywood drivel to shame.
Not to mention they do a better job of addressing themes - Avatar was pretty one sided and heavy handed, to quote Lawdog...
(who did actually like it, mind you)
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And let me tell you, young Jimmy Cameron is right fond of laying his politics on with a trowel before beating them home with a four-pound sledge hammer. Subtle, the man is not.
*snicker*
Generally in the stuff I collect, each side is completely and realistically represented with all their merits and flaws, often enough leaving the choice of right and wrong up to the viewer to decide.
Last Exile
http://www.funimation.com/lastexile/
Range Murata's work is pure distilled awesome.
(in-joke from Scrapped Princess)
ProTip: If you're gonna be throwing spells at someone who can throw them back, made sure first their casting time isn't 1/10th of yours...
Anyhows, given you can often pick up whole series for $20-30 USD, some of this stuff is well worth watching, since you can nab hours of quality entertainment for the price of a trip to the theatre to watch yet-another-remake-of-a-remake-of-a-badly-done-remake...
-F
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Quote:Wow Frem, better than I remembered- the extra scenes & excellent voices (Patrick Stewart, HUZZZA!) help A LOT.
Originally posted by Fremdfirma:
Easy, put it in the DVD player, the real cut speaks for itself.
My Son is liking it too.
Thanks!
( I canceled my on-line order to buy it locally- I couldn't wait!)
The laughing Chrisisall
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Quote:Are you forcing me to get this also, Frem?
Originally posted by Fremdfirma:
Last Exile
http://www.funimation.com/lastexile/
Range Murata's work is pure distilled awesome.
Is this some Jedi-mind-trick?
'Cause Nausicaa rules.
Funny, I remember Fist Of The Northstar being cool, if somewhat less *deep*.
(Former 80's Anime junkie)
The laughing Chrisisall
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*snicker*
Nah, it's up to you - just that there's a LOT of real gems in that form of storytelling, and I have a knack for finding them, usually all but forgotten or unappreciated.
Like anything else, Sturgeons Law applies, but if you want any of that 10%, believe me, I could hand you a LIST, and a long one.
-F
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Quote:I remember liking Wicked City too. And Akira. But none so much as Nausicaa (AKA the much truncated "Warriors of the Wind").Cowboy Beebop was kinda cool, but just as a rental. Venus Wars was okay as well. Macross & Ghost in the Shell were interesting. Ponyo was intoxicating, I'll order that one when it's available, as well as Tortoro.
Originally posted by Fremdfirma:
Nah, it's up to you - just that there's a LOT of real gems in that form of storytelling, and I have a knack for finding them, usually all but forgotten or unappreciated.
Hand me a list, if you have the time & inclination, please.
The animated Chrisisall
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Gonna post that as new thread here, Chris, rather than further derail this one, although posting outside of RWE does kinda give me the greeblies.
-F
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Quote:No. You're wrong.
Originally posted by jewelstaitefan:
Since Dark Angel occurs AFTER the Apocalypse aka The Pulse, this would be known as "POST-Apocalypse" for those needing a refresher. Hence it would fit in the post-apocalypse genre.
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By your logic, Planet of the Apes would not qualify because of the presence of law, society, order.
The ape culture is seperate from the fallen human culture. We live in a time that would be considered post-apocalypse to a T-rex. But this concept is so obvious I'm quite suprised I need to explain it.
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Quote:The ape culture is seperate from the fallen human culture. We live in a time that would be considered post-apocalypse to a T-rex. But this concept is so obvious I'm quite suprised I need to explain it.
Originally posted by bluesuncompanyman:Quote:No. You're wrong.
Originally posted by jewelstaitefan:
Since Dark Angel occurs AFTER the Apocalypse aka The Pulse, this would be known as "POST-Apocalypse" for those needing a refresher. Hence it would fit in the post-apocalypse genre.Quote:
By your logic, Planet of the Apes would not qualify because of the presence of law, society, order.
So what's YOUR definition of "apocalypse"? A societal collapse? An enormous loss of life? Is Haiti now "post-apocalypse"?
As an aside, would "Silent Running" be considered post-apocalyptic? After all, we get references to a decimated world in which plants and trees can no longer survive. Sure SOUNDS like hell on Earth...
Mike
Work is the curse of the Drinking Class.
- Oscar Wilde
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