The Alien Anthology Thread - October 26, 2010

[BouCoupDinkyDau]

Originally Posted by horizonline

I think we should stick to the subject of Aliens.

Again, you are simply embarrassing yourself with your lack of experience with these movies, and your inability to fully articulate your ideas due to your limited typing skills. And with that said, I'm going to stop talking to you, because you have become a waste of my time.

[BouCoupDinkyDau]

Originally Posted by xphoenix23

Thanks for the advice I think I ll blind buy only alien because I have no place to rent where I'm at.if I don't like it I'll trade it in the forums .thanks again

NP. Alien is an art and horror masterpiece, and Aliens was so influential that it has become a prototype for a lot of modern videogames and movies. Both are fantastic films!

[horizonline]

Originally Posted by BouCoupDinkyDau

Again, you are simply embarrassing yourself with your lack of experience with these movies, and your inability to fully articulate your ideas due to your limited typing skills. And with that said, I'm going to stop talking to you, because you have become a waste of my time.

Sorry.

[Elandyll]

Originally Posted by horizonline

The term the marines refer to as "Xenomorph" is not a "generic, all-inclusive term for an alien lifeform". This was a term meant to represent an enemy lifeform with technology, like a transformer! Not human or alien! It's like the cyborgs on Star Trek, "The Borg" (look it up). The name was repeated again by the secondary writer when the name needed was for the aliens. It's a mistake in the script.

Where the hell do you get this idea from?

The "Bug Hunt" Hudson is referring to is a joke he is making about the report that is being read concerning Ripley's experience on the Nostromo, and her encounter with a Xenomorph (which is a made up technical name for a life form of unknown origin, but based on actual greek roots).
Xenomorph has always meant a creature of "alien" (as in from far away) origin in the context of the movie, unless you can prove otherwise (good luck with that).

[mars396]

Originally Posted by xphoenix23

I've never seen the alien films.The single disc are coming out tomorrow is this a good blind buy ?

These Blu-rays are in Target for $14.99 each.

this is just about the cost of a movie ticket + gas to get to the theatre + popcorn, etc.

You would have no issue at all "blind buying" a ticket to a movie you've never seen, right ? At least with a Blu-ray, you are purchasing something you will own and can watch at your leisure, share with friends, and rewatch anytime you wish.

[Phoenix Theory]

Originally Posted by mars396

These Blu-rays are in Target for $14.99 each.

this is just about the cost of a movie ticket + gas to get to the theatre + popcorn, etc.

You would have no issue at all "blind buying" a ticket to a movie you've never seen, right ? At least with a Blu-ray, you are purchasing something you will own and can watch at your leisure, share with friends, and rewatch anytime you wish.

Thanks I was planning on getting it at target rather than bb.would anyone know if they have slips?

[mars396]

Originally Posted by Hudson

Is this gonna be a standup fight, sir, or another bughunt?

I always interpreted this line as Hudson asking if they actually going to fight something this time, or be crawling around dark corners and airducts with flashlights looking for bugs, like exterminators, again.

[ObiWanShinobi]

Originally Posted by mars396

I always interpreted this line as Hudson asking if they actually going to fight something this time, or be crawling around dark corners and airducts with flashlights looking for bugs, like exterminators, again.

thats kinda how I took it as well. that Hudson was asking whether or not they were going in guns a'blazin or searching for critters and given how he asked he didn't seem excited about it possibly being a "bug hunt".

[groove93]

Some people need to stop over-analyzing things.

Bug Hunt, looking for computer glitches, My jaw dropped when I read that..

WHAT!?!?! Playoffs?!?!?!!?

[Anglik]

Originally Posted by xphoenix23

I've never seen the alien films.The single disc are coming out tomorrow is this a good blind buy ?

Just import the anthology from the uk..the cheapest. Even if you don't like 3 and 4 the two discs of documentaries are very good...

[BouCoupDinkyDau]

Originally Posted by groove93

Some people need to stop over-analyzing things.

Bug Hunt, looking for computer glitches, My jaw dropped when I read that..

WHAT!?!?! Playoffs?!?!?!!?

Playoffs?!!

[Oblivion138]

Originally Posted by horizonline

troll

Yes...you just might be, at that.

They changed the spelling also. Conveient for them, or wait, no it still makes no since for them? They are going to investigate something that the company does not even have proof, or know exsist, so how do the marines have any idea. If they realized there structure was under suspicion that it may be harmed buy something they knew about, why would they send marines. Burk is the olnly other person besides ripley that knows about the aliens and is there to represent the companies properties which were not insured, not just some person from the company he had exclusive ownership of. That is so obvious it's not even funny.

You just gave yourself away, big time.

Dig that hole deeper, buddy...keep on shovelin'.

Originally Posted by Elandyll

Where the hell do you get this idea from?

The "Bug Hunt" Hudson is referring to is a joke he is making about the report that is being read concerning Ripley's experience on the Nostromo, and her encounter with a Xenomorph (which is a made up technical name for a life form of unknown origin, but based on actual greek roots).
Xenomorph has always meant a creature of "alien" (as in from far away) origin in the context of the movie, unless you can prove otherwise (good luck with that).

No, no, no...xenomorphs are like transformers. Transformers, I tells ya! Or the Borg!!! For reals...look it up!!!!!

[BillieCassin]

Originally Posted by xphoenix23

I've never seen the alien films.The single disc are coming out tomorrow is this a good blind buy ?

Keep in mind, Alien and Aliens are VERY different movies. Alien is a more classic suspense/horror movie that just happens to have a Sci-fi setting, whereas Aliens is one of the grandest war films ever made (that again, happens to have a Sci-fi setting).

They both stand on their own very well. In fact, I saw Aliens before I saw Alien. If I had to recommend one over the other, if you can only get one I'd get Aliens. Sounds crazy, but the "suspense" of not seeing the Alien much in Alien so it's scarier (like Jaws) is kind of lost since you undoubtedly know what the Alien looks like already.

Aliens is a more exciting, kick butt movie - whereas Alien is more about atmosphere and tone. I've only seen Alien a few times, to be honest - but I know the lines in Aliens by heart.

Just my personal two cents. Mostly because, even if you start with Alien, I hope if it's not your fave movie you still give Aliens a chance 'cause it's the best movie Cameron ever made IMO.

[IGotsNewShoes]

Got the UK set in the mail earlier this week, watched the first film today. It looked wonderful in HD so glad I was finally able to procure this at a reasonable price.

[BillieCassin]

Originally Posted by mars396

I always interpreted this line as Hudson asking if they actually going to fight something this time, or be crawling around dark corners and airducts with flashlights looking for bugs, like exterminators, again.

LOL, I think you are the first person to say, "I always interpreted..." and not "Idiot, he means..."

To me it always had two meanings. I believe he meant was this a "just blindly killing unintelligent creatures" which didn't require much thought or training, or a real mission which required more skill with intelligent creatures.

Why I say it has two meanings is because it also was meant to be a comment on the Aliens themselves. They do have insect qualities which initially lead them to think "bug hunt" - bugs react and have instinct, but aren't generally intelligent even if they can problem solve in a limited fashion based on that instinct. However, adding to that to the Aliens skill and physical strength, is the sentient intelligence, particularly of the queen.

It's one of those things that adds to the rewatchability, as you can interpret it multiple ways based on your knowledge of what is to come, or the previous film. It's something to think about (as many have clearly done), in terms of yes, it did end up to be a bug hunt, but you shouldn't underestimate the "bugs" because these may not be the mindless drones you expect them to be.

[J-Syxx]

One of he drop ships has "Bug Stomper" on the side of it. Obviously, that will partly explain what it means.

[dg5150]

Question about the single disc versions: Do they have the theatrical and directors cut, or just one version?

[Phoenix Theory]

Does this have a slip?

[bLu3sPri7e]

Originally Posted by xphoenix23

Does this have a slip?

Yes

[horizonline]

Originally Posted by J-Syxx

One of he drop ships has "Bug Stomper" on the side of it.

Newt: We'd better get back, 'cause it'll be dark soon, and they mostly come at night... mostly