Hey peoples. I'm not quite sure if it's this Friday or next Friday, but either way, one of the godfathers of science-fiction is set to release their latest magnum opus onto the general public. I'm speaking of course of none other than Ridley Scott and his newest film, Prometheus. I am, sadly, very late to hearing about the film, as first word only occurred to this poster a mere two months prior to today, but that was likely for the best. I hate getting hyped for almost anything, especially for too long, and would rather something surprise me with what quality it has than let down my expectations.
From the reviews that have channeled through so far, the film is doing well with most critics, and I expect it to peter out as a valued investment in the sci-fi genre over the long run. Yet to my eyes, I hope-and get the feeling-it could be a spark for future good, intelligent sci-fi (maybe even w/ some cyberpunk over/under lays) films going into the near future, because lord knows the genre has been on the back-burner for some time now.
There are some personal thoughts I have on why sci-fi and cyberpunk in particular seem to have gone into remission state in at least cinema (but practically every other media to boot), but that's for another time and space. Just, for now, for all of us interested in this sort of material, we aught to support films like Prometheus with our pockets. Which, I guess, I'll be doing right after my little sis's birthday (that's on the 7th ;).
A trailer to close things out, and until next time, get lifted. L8r.
From the reviews that have channeled through so far, the film is doing well with most critics, and I expect it to peter out as a valued investment in the sci-fi genre over the long run. Yet to my eyes, I hope-and get the feeling-it could be a spark for future good, intelligent sci-fi (maybe even w/ some cyberpunk over/under lays) films going into the near future, because lord knows the genre has been on the back-burner for some time now.
There are some personal thoughts I have on why sci-fi and cyberpunk in particular seem to have gone into remission state in at least cinema (but practically every other media to boot), but that's for another time and space. Just, for now, for all of us interested in this sort of material, we aught to support films like Prometheus with our pockets. Which, I guess, I'll be doing right after my little sis's birthday (that's on the 7th ;).
A trailer to close things out, and until next time, get lifted. L8r.
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