uh...logan's run

On Mon, 16 Aug 2004, Simon Hindle wrote:

> Yeah, word to those who namechecked Robocop - it's set in Detroit, for
> heaven's sake!
>
> Tron and THX1138 definitely qualify, as does Rollerball.
>
> I'd also say Assault on Precinct 13 (if only for the soundtrack) and
> Midnight Express (ditto!). And A Clockwork Orange.
>
> Anime fillums are pretty techno I think - Ghost in the shell, Akira,
> (off topic can anyone recommend privately some good recent anime
> films)?
>
> And the first matrix was supercool but the sequels sucked hard.
>
> >>> "Cyclone Wehner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 16/08/2004 2:54:22 am
> >>>
> I have been thinking about 'techno' films  - ie films that the techno
> community have adopted as part of their subculture - as lately I've
> been
> catching up on DVDs when I am too tired to do anything else
> constructive. ;)
>
> I guess hip-hop types have Star Wars but techno people I find are into
> Metropolis, Bladerunner and The Matrix - classic sci fi.
>
> Personally I didn't quite get into The Matrix. It's very strong
> visually -
> and very clever - but I found it very cold and devoid of any humanity
> and
> the third instalment was infuriating with its inconsistencies and poor
> script. However, it is fun observing spots in the first as though they
> took
> out obvious Sydney features, it's clearly Sydney and I know that
> Dymocks
> store spot well. ;)
>
> I much preferred Dark City, also shot in Sydney, with the underrated
> Rufus
> Sewell - who was so amazing as Stuart era super mack Charles II
> recently.
> Funny it came out before The Matrix...
>
> Some others might be (or these are some of my faves):
> Gattica (slept-on, what more can I say)
> Artificial Intelligence (very simple yet profound, loved the multiple
> endings)
> Minority Report (interesting, I almost warmed to Tom Cruise in this
> role)
>
> Anyway I am wondering if any of you esteemed people would like to
> suggest
> your favourite techno film/s.
>

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