The GMG SF/Fantasy/Horror Club

[Keemun]

Read or see anything good lately?

As I mentioned elsewhere on GMG, I'm currently reading Asimov's "Foundation" and really enjoying it.  In my younger years I read mostly fantasy and mainstream horror (Stephen King, et al.), a notable exception being Harlan Ellison's short stories.  It is only in the past few years that I've begun reading science fiction "classics" such as this.  I've also started reading older horror writers like H.P. Lovecraft and M. R. James, and a more obscure author, Thomas Ligotti. 

[MN Dave]

Very cool, Keemun.

You mean you didn't know I was a Ligotti fan? I must have mentioned him a dozen times in this forum. 

[Keemun]

Very cool, Keemun.

You mean you didn't know I was a Ligotti fan? I must have mentioned him a dozen times in this forum. 

Of course I knew you were a Ligotti fan. 

[MN Dave]

Yeah, baby!

http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/ironman/

[MN Dave]

Aw, hell yeah!

http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/clashofthetitans/

[snyprrr]

ULTRAMAN

[MN Dave]

Never heard of the bum.

[MN Dave]

Ellison. What a nut.

http://stanley-wiater.com/wiater.html

[MN Dave]

A new Connie Willis book on the way.

http://www.amazon.com/Blackout-Connie-Willis/dp/0553803190

If you're new to her, I recommend Passage.

[Bogey]

Bump

Just ran through this....still GREAT stuff!  The original X-Files, IMO.

[MN Dave]

Bump

Just ran through this....still GREAT stuff!  The original X-Files, IMO.

Good call. I love me some Kolchak.

[Bogey]

I may have to rent the tv series, Dave. 


Old school alert:

Caught Mysterious Island (1929) on TCM tonight.  My first viewing.  Very cool.  The retro deep sea suits and the model of the Roman ship were highlights!

[Hollywood]

For me you can't beat the original TV series The Twilight Zone and Outer Limits.

[MN Dave]

I may have to rent the tv series, Dave. 

I own the DVDs.

[Scarpia]

I've been reading this relatively "highbrow" horror, from Joyce Carol Oates:



I'm liking it a lot so far.

[MN Dave]

I should read more Oates. I always mean to.

[DarkAngel]

Anyone been enjoying the Blu Ray release of Star Trek original series..........
The picture quality is really great now plus new modern special effects have been added (you can switch between old and new special efects)

The DVD versions are very expensive so might as well get the Blu Ray versions

[Scarpia]

Anyone been enjoying the Blu Ray release of Star Trek original series..........
The picture quality is really great now plus new modern special effects have been added (you can switch between old and new special efects)

The DVD versions are very expensive so might as well get the Blu Ray versions

I recall someone commenting that the resolution is too high, and now you can clearly see that the sets are plywood and styrofoam, etc?   But I'd imagine Ohura looks good in bluray.   

[Bogey]

Anyone been enjoying the Blu Ray release of Star Trek original series..........
The picture quality is really great now plus new modern special effects have been added (you can switch between old and new special efects)

The DVD versions are very expensive so might as well get the Blu Ray versions

I have the last installment without the Blue and the alternate versions already.  Doubt if I buy this set as the ones I have are how I remembered them as a kid, and this nostalgia remains important.  Enjoy them DA!

[DarkAngel]

I recall someone commenting that the resolution is too high, and now you can clearly see that the sets are plywood and styrofoam, etc?   But I'd imagine Ohura looks good in bluray.   

No problems for me with higher resolution, I like the modern special effects, the overall appearance and vivid rich colors make for a very striking presentation, and yes the women of Star Trek have never looked better!

The format has been locked in 4:3 with black bars on the side to preserve original TV picture......wish it was widescreen