I found that there are a number of movies out there that emphasize the fact that computers are getting so good and so fast, that it’s only a matter of time… It’s only a matter of time that the programmers can create code that can learn, and in this learning the computers suddenly become self-aware. They begin to do things like protect themselves or do work outside of it’s original intent. The movies are taking our fears and capitalizing on them (oh, capitalism!), here’s a short list of these flix.
The Terminator (Original, T2, T3, Salvation)
Skynet is developed and suddenly the computer realized that humanity is the computer’s chief threat to it’s existence. Judgment Day was Skynet’s use of nuclear weapons to eradicate humans, but a remnant is out to keep humanity alive. Probably the best known “computers-come-alive-series”. 2027 people…that’s when it happens…see you there!
One of two classic movies with computers that come alive. Hal even has an interview with a television show. Sorry, Dave, I can’t do that. Scary!
Ok so maybe the computer doesn’t actually come alive, but it does think it’s doing something it’s not and needs to learn in order to stop. The second classic computer with intelligence movie on the list. And one of the best Matthew Broderick movies available.
One of the latest installments of computer-come-to-life-to-the-utter-ruin-of-humanity. Shia Labeouf is told what to do in order to ensure the survival of the crazy United States government super computer that is spying on us all. Damn you US government and all your crazy super computer shenanigans!
Regarded as the poor man’s Eagle Eye, Echelon Conspiracy is basically Eagle Eye (or is Eagle Eye actually Echelon Conspiracy…Catch-22!) in different packaging. But Echelon Conspiracy has Martin Sheen…and Russians…so there!
Tron Legacy
Please tell me some of you are as excited about this as I am…
I’m pulling out the original to watch again and again. Join me.
- I describe a film plot based on two movies.
- You tell me the combined title.
For example: Plot: suburban family gets mad at a hairy mountain-beast for satirizing them in his roman-a-clef.
Title: Deconstructing Harry and the Hendersons.
So reblog or comment with an answer to the following, but ONLY if you write your own too.
Plot: A conman accidentally teaches an Austrian family about the joys of song. But soon after they form a marching band and perform to a wildly appreciative audience, they’re forced to flee the country.
The Sound of Music Man?
PLOT: A newly engaged couple, whoose car breaks down in an isolated area, come upon a strange residence where they seek aid from a nerdish florist and his giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed.
Answer: Little shop of Rocky Horror Picture show
My post: Two pot smoking half-wits from New Jersey travel back in time to stop hollywood from making a movie about their comic book character personas.
Answer: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back to the Future
New plot: A delusional young man buys a life-size sex doll over the Internet, and falls in love with her. The family intervenes by sending the doll to a mental institution after an apparent suicide attempt, where she befriends the other patients and battles her personal demons.
Answer: Lars and the Real Girl, Interrupted
This is fun. New movie combo: A mentally unstable Vietnam vet begins a one-man war with the police force in a small town in Sierra Leone to recover a rare pink diamond. Also, he wears a red headband and blows shit up.
Answer: First Blood Diamond
A firefighter attends a Pittsburgh hockey game and fights terrorists who plan to kill the vice president. He successfully plays goalie. Meanwhile, zombies with a flesh-eating virus attack a bunch of losers and a woman with a machine-gun leg.
Answer: Sudden Death Proof
New Plot: A man is forced to watch terrible movies with a couple robot companions who, with the help of a very small army, defend his country from the evil Persian emperor Xerxes. Ultimately to their death.
The Big Lebowski Last Supper — “It will really tie the room together”
If only I had a place for this spectacular poster… *sigh* Nice marmot.
The Big Lebowski characters from left to right: Nihilist #1, Nihilist #2, Nihilist #3, the Stranger, Jackie Treehorn, Maude, The Dude, Donny, Walter Sobchak, The Jesus, Bunny, Brandt, Jeffrey Lebowski.
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