Nice to see "Gaze into the face of Dredd" making the shortlist!
I also added my own of Dredd (2012) Opening scene. "Do you require backup?" "No!"
You may like to do the same, or something similar! ;)
Here's the link: http://www.sfx.co.uk/2014/03/28/vote-for-the-250-greatest-sci-fi-moments-of-all-time/
Ooops, schoolboy error, "Fist Of Dredd" obviously! :-[
I reckon you could've got away with it ;)
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 03 April, 2014, 12:48:45 AM
I reckon you could've got away with it ;)
But I'd know John! I'D KNOW!!!!! :lol:
ooh, that was a very hard choice! Which is better - the "space is big" intro to hitchhikers or Kirk yelling "Khaaaan" ?
What about "Here kitty" from Alien :-\
Bah, there are about fifty bits from Babylon 5 which are better than that one. Moan, whine, etc...
At least they picked the right bit of Excalibur though.
Quote from: The Cosh on 04 April, 2014, 12:26:52 PM
Bah, there are about fifty bits from Babylon 5 which are better than that one. Moan, whine, etc...
Yeah, I know exactly how you feel. How about Sheridan leaping into the abyss on Z'ha'dum just moments before the nuke goes off, or Vir waving goodbye to Morden's head on a spike, or the reveal of Garibaldi's "second favourite thing", or the moment where Talia's hidden personality takes her over, or, or, or...
And don't get me started on The X-Files, there are sooo many greater moments than Skully seeing her father's ghost pop up for about half a second (although this is, admittedly, a major turning point in her character arc... but still).
As for Dredd (the movie), surely the moment of choice is Dredd throwing Caleb from the balcony, then turning his back and walking away...
Quote from: Mark Taylor on 04 April, 2014, 02:10:40 PM
As for Dredd (the movie), surely the moment of choice is Dredd throwing Caleb from the balcony, then turning his back and walking away...
Yeah. Best moment in the film.
Also one moment I like in Dredd was in the lift;
Anderson: Sir, he's thinking of making a move for your weapon.
Dredd: Yeah.
Anderson: He's changed his mind.
Dredd: Yeah.
What about 'Perps were...unco-operative.' or 'Ma-Ma's not the law...I am the Law.'
Plus there's the whole epic Lex monologue!
Unfortunately, 'As for you Ma-Ma...Judgement Time' still makes me wince a bit inside. ;)
This scene is the highlight of the Dredd.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W0mvOsCiiQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W0mvOsCiiQ)
Wahey! Jane Fonda's zero-g strip tease is the most original use of a SF conceit in the opening titles sequence ever so well chuffed that (ahem) made it in.
Quote from: O Lucky Stevie! on 05 April, 2014, 07:52:34 AM
Jane Fonda's zero-g strip tease is the most original use of a SF conceit in the opening titles sequence ever
You and me are like
that, Stevie; like
that.
I think Roy Batty's 'Tears in rain' speech is my favourite sci-fi moment of all time. It's like a beautiful little speech on dreams, memories and the acceptance of death, but wrapped up in a brilliant sci-fi clothing with the 'C-beams' and 'Tannhauser Gate', and it's delivered beautifully by Rutger Hauer.
"Gaze into the fist of Dredd" would also make my top ten. Such an iconic moment and probably the greatest panel in 2000AD history!
Event Horizon "surf" in wave of fire. That was so beautiful SFX moment.
Quote from: Goaty on 05 April, 2014, 09:59:17 AM
Event Horizon "surf" in wave of fire. That was so beautiful SFX moment.
Yes it was, Goaty.
That is one beautiful looking film, breathtaking production design especially for the ship herself and surroundings.
"Blyton fly-by's gone..."