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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2017 23:17:43 GMT -5
As part of the SyFy 25th anniversary celebration, SyFy Wire is interviewing genre related celebs about their geek habits, using the same set of questions. There have been some interesting answers. You can see a sample, as they interview Glenn Hetrick SFX artist and judge on SyFy's Face Off here and can find other interviews on the site (they did Grant Morrison for one, it's the most comic oriented one so far, though I don't suggest Confessor read it because of his Star Wars comments  ) Here are the questions they use, though interviewees can pick and choose which to answer it seems... The one thing I geek out over the most is:
The first thing I remember geeking out over is:
The science fiction/fantasy creator I most respect is:
My geeky guilty pleasure is:
The current state of science fiction in three words:
The biggest genre game-changer of the last 25 years:
The best quote from anyone in the genre, real or fictional, is:
The best genre movie of the last 25 years is:
The best genre series of the last 25 years is:
The best comic book or graphic novel of the last 25 years is:
The best video game of the last 25 years is:
The best genre theme song or soundtrack of the last 25 years is:
A movie that desperately needs a remake is:
On the flipside, a movie that should never ever be remade is:
The genre character I most admire:
Because:
The genre character I most despise:
Because:
The genre character I love that no one else seems to pay attention to is:
If I could live in any fictional universe or reality, it would be:
Because:
A scene from a movie that scared the ever-living sh*t out of me was:
The most underrated sci-fi/fantasy movie of all time:
The most overrated sci-fi/fantasy movie of all time is:
The fictional character with the best style is:
The best Batman was:
The LOTR character I’d like to be is:
The LOTR character I’d actually be is:
If I could time-travel I would:
If I could have one superpower, it would be:
Which superpower comes with the biggest drawbacks: flight, invisibility, or telekinesis?
If I were a hero my sidekick would be:
The Hogwarts sorting hat would put me in:
My patronus would be:
On a voyage through space, my captain would be:
If I could pick one genre vehicle, my ride would be:
People in fantasy tales are always British because:
In a fight between Dumbledore and Gandalf, who would win?
In a fight between Picard and Kirk, who would win?
In a fight between Wonder Woman and Superman, who would win?
In a fight between Hulk and Thor, who would win?
In six words or less, what words of wisdom do you have for fellow fans?I thought it might be interesting to see what folks around here answers were to some of these. I will fill out my answers here in a minute but it will take a bit I'm sure. I'll post it when I finish. -M |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2017 23:55:54 GMT -5
The one thing I geek out over the most is:
Comic book art
The first thing I remember geeking out over is:
GI Joe Adventure team toys (the 12 inch GI Joe)
The science fiction/fantasy creator I most respect is:
JRR Tolkien
My geeky guilty pleasure is:
70s tv shows and cartoons like Buck Rogers in the 25th century or Blackstar
The current state of science fiction in three words:
Mainstream pop culture
The biggest genre game-changer of the last 25 years:
The internet’s effect on fan interaction and ability to access/availability of genre content and to buy genre products from the past
The best quote from anyone in the genre, real or fictional, is:
Using the same standards that categorize 90% of science fiction as trash, crud, or crap, it can be argued that 90% of film, literature, consumer goods, etc. is crap. In other words, the claim (or fact) that 90% of science fiction is crap is ultimately uninformative, because science fiction conforms to the same trends of quality as all other artforms.
-Theodore Sturgeon
The best genre movie of the last 25 years is:
Lord of the Rings
The best genre series of the last 25 years is:
X-Files
The best comic book or graphic novel of the last 25 years is:
Bone by Jeff Smith
The best video game of the last 25 years is: n/a I haven’t played video games since the original NES was released
The best genre theme song or soundtrack of the last 25 years is:
Watchmen soundtrack/score
A movie that desperately needs a remake is:
Kull the Conqueror
On the flipside, a movie that should never ever be remade is:
Raiders of the Lost Ark (genre), Casablanca (overall)
The genre character I most admire:
Indiana Jones
Because: intelligent, resourceful, and gets the job done
The genre character I most despise:
Cigarette Smoking Man
Because: Dishonesty, holier than thou attitude, general smugness and smarminess
The genre character I love that no one else seems to pay attention to is:
In this era, Flash Gordon
If I could live in any fictional universe or reality, it would be: Hicksville
Because: they have every comic ever made and even those that should have been made in their public library for all to read
A scene from a movie that scared the ever-living sh*t out of me was:
The possessions in the Fallen cued to the Stones’ song Time Is On My Side, creeps me out every single time
The most underrated sci-fi/fantasy movie of all time:
Fire and Ice by Frazetta & Bakshi
The most overrated sci-fi/fantasy movie of all time is:
Mad Max Fury Road
The fictional character with the best style is:
James Bond
The best Batman was:
Animated Series Batman voiced by Kevin Conroy
The LOTR character I’d like to be is:
Beorn
The LOTR character I’d actually be is:
Samwise Gamgee
If I could time-travel I would:
Find a way to prevent my mom from giving away all my toys
If I could have one superpower, it would be: healing factor
Which superpower comes with the biggest drawbacks: flight, invisibility, or telekinesis?
TK
If I were a hero my sidekick would be:
Ace the Bathound, Krypto the superdog or my own doggie
The Hogwarts sorting hat would put me in:
Ravenclaw
My patronus would be:
A bear or a platypus
On a voyage through space, my captain would be:
Captain Stubing of the Interstellar Love Boat
If I could pick one genre vehicle, my ride would be:
The Phoenix (Gatchaman/Battle of the Planets)
People in fantasy tales are always British because:
The British Isles are steeped in myth, legend and folklore.
In a fight between Dumbledore and Gandalf, who would win?
Merlin
In a fight between Picard and Kirk, who would win?
Kirk
In a fight between Wonder Woman and Superman, who would win?
Wonder Woman
In a fight between Hulk and Thor, who would win?
Thor
In six words or less, what words of wisdom do you have for fellow fans?
Follow your bliss, allow others same.
________
phew, that tool some doing.
-M
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2017 10:07:44 GMT -5
My Answers in Bold
The one thing I geek out over the most is:
Constantly figuring and re-figuring my Current Budget that drives me the most.
The first thing I remember geeking out over is:
To use the Calculator frequently
The science fiction/fantasy creator I most respect is:
Gene Roddenberry
My geeky guilty pleasure is:
Strawberry Shortcake
The current state of science fiction in three words:
Too much CGI
The biggest genre game-changer of the last 25 years:
Superheroes on Television – An onslaught in the past 10 years
The best quote from anyone in the genre, real or fictional, is:
Never blame anyone in your life. Good people give you happiness. Bad people give you experience. Worst people give you a lesson. And best people give you memories. Zig Zigler
The best genre movie of the last 25 years is:
Saving Private Ryan – 1998
The best genre series of the last 25 years is:
NCIS, NCIS Los Angeles, NCIS New Orleans
The best comic book or graphic novel of the last 25 years is:
Frank Miller Batman
The best video game of the last 25 years is:
I don’t play games
The best genre theme song or soundtrack of the last 25 years is:
I don’t have one
A movie that desperately needs a remake is: Metropolis (1927)
On the flipside, a movie that should never ever be remade is:
Green Hornet, a sequel to that horrible Seth Rogan
The genre character I most admire: Ben ‘Obi-Wan’ Kenobi
Because: He gives out wisdom, hope, and dreams for the people that he loves and sacrifice his life for the greater good.
The genre character I most despise: Wesley Crusher
Because: He annoy me on Star Trek the Next Generation so much that I’ve beginning to like Q more than him and I despise Q too.
The genre character I love that no one else seems to pay attention to is: Can’t think of one.
If I could live in any fictional universe or reality, it would be: DC Comics Universe
Because: DC Trinity of Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman
A scene from a movie that scared the ever-living sh*t out of me was:
Shower Scene from Psycho
The most underrated sci-fi/fantasy movie of all time:
The War of the Worlds starring Gene Barry - Not one friend of mine ever mentioned it.
The most overrated sci-fi/fantasy movie of all time is:
There are too many of them
The fictional character with the best style is:
James Bond
The best Batman was:
Adam West
The LOTR character I’d like to be is:
None
The LOTR character I’d actually be is:
None
If I could time-travel I would:
Go to 1939 and stay there
If I could have one superpower, it would be:
Flying, beat car and everything else hands down
Which superpower comes with the biggest drawbacks: flight, invisibility, or telekinesis?
Invisibility
If I were a hero my sidekick would be:
Can I have Wonder Woman Please and we be partners for life!
The Hogwarts sorting hat would put me in:
None
My patronus would be:
None
On a voyage through space, my captain would be:
Wilma Deering of Buck Rogers
If I could pick one genre vehicle, my ride would be:
Knight Industries Two Thousand – KITT for short
People in fantasy tales are always British because:
Who cares … they got style and substance
In a fight between Dumbledore and Gandalf, who would win?
I don’t want to see it … period.
In a fight between Picard and Kirk, who would win?
Kirk hands down
In a fight between Wonder Woman and Superman, who would win?
Superman
In a fight between Hulk and Thor, who would win?
Thor
In six words or less, what words of wisdom do you have for fellow fans?
Keep Smiling and Love More (5 words here)
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Post by Slam_Bradley on Sept 17, 2017 10:40:24 GMT -5
The first thing I remember geeking out over is: GI Joe Adventure team toys (the 12 inch GI Joe) I really loved those GI Joes. The most overrated sci-fi/fantasy movie of all time is: Mad Max Fury Road It's like I don't even know you. On a voyage through space, my captain would be: Captain Stubing of the Interstellar Love Boat That's funny stuff. |
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Post by Slam_Bradley on Sept 17, 2017 11:34:42 GMT -5
The one thing I geek out over the most is:
Noir comics? I don't really geek out that much any more.
The first thing I remember geeking out over is:
The Batman TV show. It started it all.
The science fiction/fantasy creator I most respect is:
This is tough. Maybe Octavia Butler. Lady had so much stacked against her and persevered with dignity.
My geeky guilty pleasure is:
Bad pulp fiction. And bad paperback originals.
The current state of science fiction in three words:
Not too bad.
The biggest genre game-changer of the last 25 years:
The internet and e-commerce is a no-brainer answer.
The best quote from anyone in the genre, real or fictional, is:
“There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.”
― Isaac Asimov
The best genre movie of the last 25 years is:
Wall-E
The best genre series of the last 25 years is:
Anno Dracula by Kim Newman
The best comic book or graphic novel of the last 25 years is:
Preacher
The best video game of the last 25 years is:
Europa Universalis 4 (I can count on the fingers of one hand the number of video games I've played regularly in my life)
The best genre theme song or soundtrack of the last 25 years is:
Batman Animated.
A movie that desperately needs a remake is:
Solomon Kane
On the flipside, a movie that should never ever be remade is:
Blade Runner (genre). Casablanca and The Searchers (general)
The genre character I most admire: Indiana Jones
Because:
I can't say Atticus Finch. No really...dude is smart, resourceful and tries to do what is right.
The genre character I most despise:
Red Skull
Because:
Nazi. I hate Nazis.
The genre character I love that no one else seems to pay attention to is:
Mike Hammer. Well Max Allan Collins also loves him.
If I could live in any fictional universe or reality, it would be:
I want to live in the library in The Dreaming.
Because:
Every book never written.
A scene from a movie that scared the ever-living sh*t out of me was:
I can't think of one. However, the life-size poster of Bela Lugosi as Dracula that was on my Uncle Doug's bedroom door in the basement of my Grandparent's house freaked my young ass out!
The most underrated sci-fi/fantasy movie of all time:
Snowpiercer!!!
The most overrated sci-fi/fantasy movie of all time is:
Do the Nolan Batman movies count? Because them!
The fictional character with the best style is:
Lazarus Long.
The best Batman was:
Adam West will always be Batman!
The LOTR character I’d like to be is:
Treebeard. Why Not?
The LOTR character I’d actually be is:
Gimli
If I could time-travel I would:
See a lot of concerts and sporting events. Miles Davis at The Blackhawk.
If I could have one superpower, it would be:
Telepathy
Which superpower comes with the biggest drawbacks: flight, invisibility, or telekinesis?
Invisibility
If I were a hero my sidekick would be:
Felicity Smoak
The Hogwarts sorting hat would put me in:
Ravenclaw
My patronus would be:
Cougar.
On a voyage through space, my captain would be:
Zaphod Beeblebrox
If I could pick one genre vehicle, my ride would be:
Batmobile from the TV show.
People in fantasy tales are always British because:
Americans have an inferiority complex and think the Brits are cooler.
In a fight between Dumbledore and Gandalf, who would win?
Neither ever did that much magic. Otherwise I don't do Rumbles.
In a fight between Picard and Kirk, who would win?
In a fight between Wonder Woman and Superman, who would win?
In a fight between Hulk and Thor, who would win?
In six words or less, what words of wisdom do you have for fellow fans? It's supposed to be fun.
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Sept 17, 2017 17:44:45 GMT -5
The first thing I remember geeking out over is: GI Joe Adventure team toys (the 12 inch GI Joe) I'm with you there. Such great toys. The first toy I bought with my own money was the deep sea diver suit with its rubber octopus. To quote Wayne Gretzky : "F*****G A !!!" I don't know if it needs to be remade, but Kull was certainly poorly handled by Hollywood. I'm just not sure what a proper Kull ovie should look like. Guess what is my nightstand book these days! I saw that for the first time recently and it was pretty impressive. I saw that for the first time recently and it was pretty much exactly what I expected. Why is it so highly rated? It was fine, but no better than, say, the universally-panned John Carter! |
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Post by Phil Maurice on Sept 17, 2017 18:45:28 GMT -5
@mrp @mechagodzilla: LOL at Thor defeating the Hulk. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2017 18:47:30 GMT -5
@mrp @mechagodzilla: LOL at Thor defeating the Hulk. They keep fighting until Hulk dies of old age. Immortality wins out over rage. -M |
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Post by Phil Maurice on Sept 17, 2017 18:53:50 GMT -5
@mrp @mechagodzilla : LOL at Thor defeating the Hulk. They keep fighting until Hulk dies of old age. Immortality wins out over rage. -M Cute. Thor represents Order. The Hulk represents Chaos. Chaos will inevitably win out over Order. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2017 19:05:33 GMT -5
They keep fighting until Hulk dies of old age. Immortality wins out over rage. -M Cute. Thor represents Order. The Hulk represents Chaos. Chaos will inevitably win out over Order. Chaos and Order exist symbiotically, one cannot exist without the other because one cannot be defined without the other, so neither ever truly wins. Without Order to compare it to, Chaos is meaningless and ceases to exist. Without Chaos to compare it to, Order is meaningless and cannot exist. Neither can ever truly triumph over the other, it is always a cycle, such as the cycle of the Yugas J.M. DeMatteis so often incporporates into his work. Were Chaos to triumph over Order, that Age of Chaos would only give way to a new Age of Order, and vice versa. -M |
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Post by Phil Maurice on Sept 17, 2017 19:09:52 GMT -5
Chaos and Order exist symbiotically, one cannot exist without the other because. . . Gulp! Okay, so I just really like the Hulk and want him to do well and feel good about himself.  |
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Sept 17, 2017 19:22:05 GMT -5
Chaos and Order exist symbiotically, one cannot exist without the other because. . . Gulp! Okay, so I just really like the Hulk and want him to do well and feel good about himself. "Hulk like raging fire! Thor more like smoldering fire." |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2017 19:22:42 GMT -5
Chaos and Order exist symbiotically, one cannot exist without the other because. . . Gulp! Okay, so I just really like the Hulk and want him to do well and feel good about himself. Maybe you and Hulkie can sit around the campfire, eat beans and sing Michael Row Your Boat Ashore together...   I'm sure Hulk will feel good about himself then...  -M |
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Sept 17, 2017 19:24:58 GMT -5
Crackajack Jackson is one of my favourite characters, ever.
Please tell me no one brought him back as a zombie cyborg wandering elemental thing...
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Post by Phil Maurice on Sept 17, 2017 19:33:17 GMT -5
Maybe you and Hulkie can sit around the campfire, eat beans and sing Michael Row Your Boat Ashore together... Mmmm, beans! Beans are good!  Hulk knows. |
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