Here's an amazing scene from an ultra-rare, kitschy, trippy, Soviet-style SF film, Ikarie XB 1 (aka Ikaria XB1, Icarus XB1 and Voyage to the End of the Universe). Czechoslovakia's first science fiction film, this remarkable 1963 movie tells the story of Starship Ikaria XB 1's 2163 trek to Alpha Centari. ("Voyage" was the savagely cut, English dubbed version released by American International Pictures.)
The film is generally apolitical, except for this remarkable scene, in which the explorers enter a derelict 20th Century space craft, littered with evidence of capitalist immorality. The visuals are striking. Corpses of tuxedo-clad, gambling westerners, their bodies preserved by open vacuum. The crew killed by their own chemical hand-weapons as they fought over dwindling oxygen. The ship laden with nuclear weapons -- still active after centuries.
Ikarie XB 1 is an ambitious, thoughtful, intelligent film that was decades ahead of its time. It's an ultra-rare "must-see" for any serious SF fan, with high-concept elements galore: a trip to proxima centaura; time dilation; future foods, fashion, music and dance; first-contact protocols; increased longevity; artificial intelligence; bulky socialist robots.
It's said the screenplay was inspired by the work of Stanislaw Lem, including "The Magellanic Cloud" from 1955.
Available as a PAL Region 2 DVD from European retailers, and in the US from www.xploitedcinema.com. Please buy the DVD to help encourage future DVD releases of other Eastern-bloc SF gems.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Exploring Derelict Space Ship
From: trekfancvg
Friday, February 26, 2010
1945A
I hope they make a movie out of this. It looks cool!
From: ryannagata
From: ryannagata
It's 1945, and the Allies are on the verge of winning World War II, when suddenly the Nazis unleash an arsenal of super weapons straight out of science fiction turning the tides in their favor. This presentation was done on a VERY small budget. All the tanks and vehicles (Willy's jeep, Stuart tank, Sherman tank, Nazi "Spider" tank) were done with 1:6 scale models, not CGI.
My website with more info on how I work with forced-perspective and models: www.ryannagata.com.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Birds Can Play the Guitar
From: BarbicanLondon
French artist Céleste Boursier-Mougenot creates works by drawing on the rhythms of daily life to produce sound in unexpected ways.
For his installation in The Curve, Boursier-Mougenot creates a walk-though aviary for a flock of zebra finches, furnished with electric guitars and other musical instruments. As the birds go about their routine activities, perching on or feeding from the various pieces of equipment, they create a captivating, live soundscape.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Christmas Store Displays
A video of the remaining Classic Woodwards Christmas window displays, originally in the Woodwards Department store windows in Vancouver British Columbia, Canada.
At the Chicago Macy's (formerly Marshall Field's).
At Saks Fifth Avenue (Union Square, San Francisco).
At the Chicago Macy's (formerly Marshall Field's).
At Saks Fifth Avenue (Union Square, San Francisco).
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Rendezvous With Rama Short Film
The sequels were not as good, but I loved Arthur C. Clark's novel Rendezvous With Rama.
Aaron Ross directed and animated this short film based on the novel. It won Best Animation, Marin County Film Festival, 2003, and Best Animation, NYU First Run Film Festival, 2003.
Aaron Ross directed and animated this short film based on the novel. It won Best Animation, Marin County Film Festival, 2003, and Best Animation, NYU First Run Film Festival, 2003.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Big Cats and Christmas Trees.
Cats love Christmas trees. Even Big Cats.
From:
From:
We try to make every day a holiday for our cats with our enrichment program. Watch as Shere Khan, China Doll, T.J., Bella, Bengali, Cameron, and other felines get some donated trees.
www.bigcatrescue.org
Monday, December 14, 2009
Christmas Light Guitar Hero
From: kumbaric
What do you get when you mix a Christmas Light show with Guitar Hero? Christmas Light Hero! A real game you play with a wii wireless guitar controller. Optional TV screen is available if you get in trouble, but if you use the screen, you don't get your name in the high score list.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Neil Diamond The Chanukah Song
From: NeilDiamond
Neil Diamond sings Adam Sandler's classic Chanukah Song, featuring Dj Ashba. Directed by Teqtonik.
Ecard available at www.hdgreetings.com
Saturday, December 05, 2009
Some Random Christmas Songs
There's lots of Christmas music to listen to this time of the year. It's on the radio, it plays in the mall. Here's more of the same. But some of these you probably won't hear this year.
XMAS AT KMART - Root Boy Slim and the Sex Change Band
Nowadays, it would probably be called "XMAS at Wallmart".
Believe - Josh Groban
From The Holiday Express, a great Christmas movie.
Sneg Idot (It Snows) - Glukoza Nostra
Not a Christmas song, per se. But it's snowing!
Last Christmas - Wham!
We Need a Little Christmas - Percy Faith
Here's the bloopers for the video.
I'll Be Home For Christmas - Twisted Sister
XMAS AT KMART - Root Boy Slim and the Sex Change Band
Nowadays, it would probably be called "XMAS at Wallmart".
Believe - Josh Groban
From The Holiday Express, a great Christmas movie.
Sneg Idot (It Snows) - Glukoza Nostra
Not a Christmas song, per se. But it's snowing!
Last Christmas - Wham!
We Need a Little Christmas - Percy Faith
Here's the bloopers for the video.
I'll Be Home For Christmas - Twisted Sister
Friday, December 04, 2009
New SF Show: Slingers
This looks cool. I look forward to seeing the pilot when it comes out. You can find more information on the TV show here.
SLINGERS from Mike Sizemore on Vimeo.
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
The Top 100 Songs of 1999
1999. People were worried then that the world would end in 2000. Now, people worry that it will end in 2012.
People were watching the first new Star Wars movie Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, and second film in the Austin Powers series, The Spy Who Shagged Me.
People played on their Dreamcasts and their Game Boys. And if you were listening to music this year, this is what you would hear.
I got my list from: www.musicoutfitters.com.
By: radionica
Here is the top 100.
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51 - 60
61 - 70
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People were watching the first new Star Wars movie Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, and second film in the Austin Powers series, The Spy Who Shagged Me.
People played on their Dreamcasts and their Game Boys. And if you were listening to music this year, this is what you would hear.
I got my list from: www.musicoutfitters.com.
By: radionica
Here is the top 100.
1 - 10
11 - 20
21 - 30
31 - 40
41 - 50
51 - 60
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71 - 80
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91 - 100
Friday, November 27, 2009
A Fun Way to Extract a Tooth
What better way to pull a tooth, then to jump a toy car over a cat? Brilliant!
Saturday, November 14, 2009
1999: 1 - 10
1. Believe, Cher
Final Fantasy AMV.
Also, one of the montages used to keep the audience entertained during one of Cher's many costume changes during the Do You Believe? Tour. It covered her Sonny & Cher career.
Cher - Believe (Music Video)
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2. No Scrubs, TLC
3. Angel Of Mine, Monica
Monica : Angel_of_mine
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4. Heartbreak Hotel, Whitney Houston
5. ...Baby One More Time, Britney Spears
6. Kiss Me, Sixpence None The Richer
Sixpence none the richer - Kiss me
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7. Genie In A Bottle, Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera - Genie In A Bottle
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8. Every Morning, Sugar Ray
9. Nobody's Supposed To Be Here, Deborah Cox
10. Livin' La Vida Loca, Ricky Martin
Here's the Spanish version.
Ricky Martin - livin la vida loca
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Final Fantasy AMV.
Also, one of the montages used to keep the audience entertained during one of Cher's many costume changes during the Do You Believe? Tour. It covered her Sonny & Cher career.
Cher - Believe (Music Video)
Uploaded by sagelion13. - Music videos, artist interviews, concerts and more.
2. No Scrubs, TLC
3. Angel Of Mine, Monica
Monica : Angel_of_mine
Uploaded by BLACKMUSICS. - Music videos, artist interviews, concerts and more.
4. Heartbreak Hotel, Whitney Houston
5. ...Baby One More Time, Britney Spears
6. Kiss Me, Sixpence None The Richer
Sixpence none the richer - Kiss me
Uploaded by FabCure. - Music videos, artist interviews, concerts and more.
7. Genie In A Bottle, Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera - Genie In A Bottle
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8. Every Morning, Sugar Ray
9. Nobody's Supposed To Be Here, Deborah Cox
10. Livin' La Vida Loca, Ricky Martin
Here's the Spanish version.
Ricky Martin - livin la vida loca
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1999: 11 - 20
11. Where My Girls At?, 702
12. If You Had My Love, Jennifer Lopez
13. Slide, Goo Goo Dolls
14. Have You Ever?, Brandy
15. I Want It That Way, Backstreet Boys
16. I'm Your Angel, R. Kelly and Celine Dion
17. All Star, Smash Mouth
18. Angel, Sarah McLachlan
Anime version.
19. Smooth, Santana Featuring Rob Thomas
20. Unpretty, TLC
A capella version.
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12. If You Had My Love, Jennifer Lopez
13. Slide, Goo Goo Dolls
14. Have You Ever?, Brandy
15. I Want It That Way, Backstreet Boys
16. I'm Your Angel, R. Kelly and Celine Dion
17. All Star, Smash Mouth
18. Angel, Sarah McLachlan
Anime version.
19. Smooth, Santana Featuring Rob Thomas
20. Unpretty, TLC
A capella version.
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1999: 21 - 30
21. Bills, Bills, Bills, Destiny's Child
22. Save Tonight, Eagle-Eye Cherry
23. Last Kiss, Pearl Jam
Pearl jam live in Argentina- Last kiss
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24. Fortunate, Maxwell
25. All I Have To Give, Backstreet Boys
26. Bailamos, Enrique Iglesias
27. What's It Gonna Be?!, Busta Rhymes Featuring Janet
Busta Rhymes feat. Janet Jackson - What's it gonna be
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28. What It's Like, Everlast
AMV (Anime Music Video) with Kingdom Hearts.
29. Fly Away, Lenny Kravitz
30. Someday, Sugar Ray
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22. Save Tonight, Eagle-Eye Cherry
23. Last Kiss, Pearl Jam
Pearl jam live in Argentina- Last kiss
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24. Fortunate, Maxwell
25. All I Have To Give, Backstreet Boys
26. Bailamos, Enrique Iglesias
27. What's It Gonna Be?!, Busta Rhymes Featuring Janet
Busta Rhymes feat. Janet Jackson - What's it gonna be
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28. What It's Like, Everlast
AMV (Anime Music Video) with Kingdom Hearts.
29. Fly Away, Lenny Kravitz
30. Someday, Sugar Ray
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1999: 31 - 40
31. Lately, Divine
32. That Don't Impress Me Much, Shania Twain
Shania Twain - That Don't Impress Me Much
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33. Wild Wild West, Will Smith Featuring Dru Hill and Kool Moe Dee
Will smith - wild wild west
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34. Scar Tissue, Red Hot Chili Peppers
35. Heartbreaker, Mariah Carey Featuring Jay-Z
36. I Still Believe, Mariah Carey
In the seventies, The Village People sang about the fun of joining the Navy. In the eighties, Cher did the same thing, but with a different song. And in the nighties, Mariah sang this song, but this time with the Air Force.
37. The Hardest Thing, 98 Degrees
38. Summer Girls, LFO
39. Can I Get A..., Jay-Z Featuring Amil (Of Major Coinz) and Ja
40. Jumper, Third Eye Blind
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32. That Don't Impress Me Much, Shania Twain
Shania Twain - That Don't Impress Me Much
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33. Wild Wild West, Will Smith Featuring Dru Hill and Kool Moe Dee
Will smith - wild wild west
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34. Scar Tissue, Red Hot Chili Peppers
35. Heartbreaker, Mariah Carey Featuring Jay-Z
Mariah Carey - Heartbreaker
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Uploaded by hushhush112. - Music videos, artist interviews, concerts and more.
36. I Still Believe, Mariah Carey
In the seventies, The Village People sang about the fun of joining the Navy. In the eighties, Cher did the same thing, but with a different song. And in the nighties, Mariah sang this song, but this time with the Air Force.
37. The Hardest Thing, 98 Degrees
38. Summer Girls, LFO
39. Can I Get A..., Jay-Z Featuring Amil (Of Major Coinz) and Ja
40. Jumper, Third Eye Blind
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51 - 60
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81 - 90
91 - 100
1999: 41 - 50
41. Doo Wop (That Thing), Lauryn Hill
42. Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit Of...), Lou Bega
43. Sweet Lady, Tyrese
44. It's Not Right But It's Okay, Whitney Houston
45. (God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time On You, 'N Sync
46. Lullaby, Shawn Mullins
47. Anywhere, 112 Featuring Lil'Z
48. Tell Me It's Real, K-Ci and JoJo
49. Back 2 Good, Matchbox 20
50. 808, Blaque
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42. Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit Of...), Lou Bega
43. Sweet Lady, Tyrese
44. It's Not Right But It's Okay, Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston - It's Not Right But It's Okay (Remix)
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Uploaded by Hakunamatata67. - Explore more music videos.
45. (God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time On You, 'N Sync
NSYNC - God Must Have Spent A Little More Time On You
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Uploaded by 722611S. - See the latest featured music videos.
46. Lullaby, Shawn Mullins
Shawn Mullins - Lullaby
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Uploaded by magik-man2. - Music videos, artist interviews, concerts and more.
47. Anywhere, 112 Featuring Lil'Z
48. Tell Me It's Real, K-Ci and JoJo
49. Back 2 Good, Matchbox 20
50. 808, Blaque
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81 - 90
91 - 100
1999: 51 - 60
51. She's So High, Tal Bachman
Final Fantasy IX AMC.
52. She's All I Ever Had, Ricky Martin
The same song, in Spanish.
53. Miami, Will Smith
54. Hands, Jewel
55. Who Dat, JT Money Featuring Sole
56. Please Remember Me, Tim McGraw
57. From This Moment On, Shania Twain
58. Love Like This, Faith Evans
59. You, Jesse Powell
60. Trippin', Total Featuring Missy Elliott
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Final Fantasy IX AMC.
52. She's All I Ever Had, Ricky Martin
The same song, in Spanish.
53. Miami, Will Smith
54. Hands, Jewel
55. Who Dat, JT Money Featuring Sole
JT Money - Who Dat feat Sole - CrackHood
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Uploaded by Dante35. - See the latest featured music videos.
56. Please Remember Me, Tim McGraw
57. From This Moment On, Shania Twain
58. Love Like This, Faith Evans
59. You, Jesse Powell
60. Trippin', Total Featuring Missy Elliott
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1999: 61 - 70
61. If You (Lovin' Me), Silk
62. Ex-Factor, Lauryn Hill
63. Give It To You, Jordan Knight
64. Black Balloon, Goo Goo Dolls
65. Spend My Life With You, Eric Benet Featuring Tamia
66. These Are The Times, Dru Hill
Dru Hill - These Are The Times
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67. I Don't Want To Miss A Thing, Mark Chesnutt
A country version of the Aerosmith song.
68. I Do (Cherish You), 98 Degrees
69. Because Of You, 98 Degrees
70. I Will Remember You, Sarah McLachlan
Sarah McLachlan - I Will Remember You
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62. Ex-Factor, Lauryn Hill
63. Give It To You, Jordan Knight
64. Black Balloon, Goo Goo Dolls
65. Spend My Life With You, Eric Benet Featuring Tamia
66. These Are The Times, Dru Hill
Dru Hill - These Are The Times
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67. I Don't Want To Miss A Thing, Mark Chesnutt
A country version of the Aerosmith song.
68. I Do (Cherish You), 98 Degrees
69. Because Of You, 98 Degrees
98 Degrees - Because of You - Watch more Videos at Vodpod.
70. I Will Remember You, Sarah McLachlan
Sarah McLachlan - I Will Remember You
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