Four come to mind, Omega Man(1971), Andromeda Strain(1971), Contagion(2011), I Am Legend(2007). Personally I Like Heston piloting Fords around LA and smokin mutants with automatic weapons. I think there should be a academy awards category for mutants on fire. Your thoughts.
Mad Max the Road Warrior and sequels, Shaun of the Dead, Zombie Land, Night of the Comet.
"Howard the Duck", it was a disaster of epic proportions
"On the Beach" - No zombies, just a great sense of sadness, hopelessness and a frustration reminiscent of where we could wind up? I certainly hope that it isn't greatly prophetic. It is definitely a very "heavy subject".
I, like the lone surviving MD in the hospital nursery, "will stay to the end".
Blood beach.
I guess there were also a bunch of Twilight Zone episodes that dealt with the end of the world.
Also the Postman. Great cameo with Tom Petty. RIP
Postman would probably be the bestI have watched. However, Red Dawn may be an advised course of study.
Maybe not apocalyptic in the traditional sense, but I have a special affinity to Falling Down (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106856/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_37). My wife will just roll her eyes and walk out of the room if I happen to come across it while channel surfing.
Quote from: kjspeed on March 26, 2020, 01:18:09 PM
Maybe not apocalyptic in the traditional sense, but I have a special affinity to Falling Down (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106856/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_37). My wife will just roll her eyes and walk out of the room if I happen to come across it while channel surfing.
Classic Douglas/ Duvall film.
Smokey and The Bandit
If Burt Reynolds ever made a movie in this category it would be Stroker Ace. He is at peace now, no worries.
The Matrix
Let's get to the end of the road by having fun against all odds: "Gumball Rally". 8)
Original
Escape From New York
The first "Planet of the Apes". I like the scene where Charles Heston sees the Statue of Liberty washing to shore. He gets off the horse and exclaims "Oh my God. I'm back. I am home all the time. They finally really did it. You maniacs! You blew it up. Dam you. God dam you all to hell." Classic movie.
Stay well.
Cory
+1 on first Planet of the Apes. That last scene is powerful.
Hands down the 1959 version of On The Beach
Quote from: 6s1802 on March 26, 2020, 11:22:59 PM
Hands down the 1959 version of On The Beach
"Best" is a tough call to classify it as. I'd say "way to effin realistic". It's VERY disturbing and if it doesn't move you, best check for a pulse, you may be dead?
Watch it, if you dare. It'll set you strait.
Another vote for "On the Beach" and a close Second Place for "Soylent Green" with Charlton Heston and Edward G. Robinson
Soylent Green... I had forgotten about that one. I would venture to guess It's because it was released in 1973 and I was eight. There is actually a product out for human consumption called Soylent. We already know soybeans aren't good for the human digestive system.
However, knowing the background and the movie I think I'll pass. :o
https://soylent.com/products/drink-cacao
Quote from: The Going Thing on March 27, 2020, 11:26:23 AM
Soylent Green... I had forgotten about that one. I would venture to guess It's because it was released in 1973 and I was eight. There is actually a product out for human consumption called Soylent. We already know soybeans aren't good for the human digestive system.
However, knowing the background and the movie I think I'll pass. :o
https://soylent.com/products/drink-cacao
Yuck! I'm not drinkin' that crap!
In the Omega Man flick when the black robed creeps jacked up Chucks mustang paint job with fire, it was game on after that. Imagine if you were driving home and that happened to your newly delivered Ford GT Heritage. Things could get ugly and right quick.
Quote from: trotrof1 on March 27, 2020, 12:25:56 PM
In the Omega Man flick when the black robed creeps jacked up Chucks mustang paint job with fire, it was game on after that. Imagine if you were driving home and that happened to your newly delivered Ford GT Heritage. Things could get ugly and right quick.
True, but that is fantasy. I've been cautioned officially here about the use of firearms to protect my vehicles from theft. Seems that the crooks have more rights then I do?
God forbid, they aren't registered? I could go to jail for 20 years if I used an unregistered hand gun.
The local PD wants to know how I can prove that someone sitting in the drivers seat with the engine running in my driveway is stealing my car? You know, I don't know how to answer that? :o
Quote from: Don Johnston on March 26, 2020, 02:49:09 PM
Let's get to the end of the road by having fun against all odds: "Gumball Rally". 8)
I own Gumball rally. The precursor to Cannonball Run. Hard to believe that was a real 427 Cobra. Surprisingly many people actually thought a Ferrari was faster....
My vote for "The Sound of Music." Never trusted Julie Andrews. She looks like a total world domination kind of gal.
Quote from: Side-Oilers on March 27, 2020, 12:44:53 PM
My vote for "The Sound of Music." Never trusted Julie Andrews. She looks like a total world domination kind of gal.
You didn't know she was Gestapo? <snicker>
Quote from: The Going Thing on March 27, 2020, 12:50:33 PM
Quote from: Side-Oilers on March 27, 2020, 12:44:53 PM
My vote for "The Sound of Music." Never trusted Julie Andrews. She looks like a total world domination kind of gal.
You didn't know she was Gestapo? <snicker>
You know? She was always suspiciously comfortable in that movie? I wonder what her DNA test indicates? :o
Anyone see the movie "The Road". Very scary portrayal
And of the Kevin Costner Apocalyptic Trilogy "Waterworld" "The Postman" and his minor part in the movie "Testament" , it's really a good one, better than "Day After"
Another nuclear holocaust movie " Special Bulletin" made for TV, has an unbelievable ending
I was actually watching Dr.Strangelove or is it Strangeglove, last night. I needed the senseless frivolity.
Sellers definitely had that ability to turn something so serious into a round of ridiculous non-sense.
Cheers Mr.Peter. ;)
We all need to be sure of the Purity of Essence of our bodily fluids? 8)
I'll also agree that riding along a beach and finding the torch of the "Statue of Liberty" sticking out of the sand is a very troubling thought as well. Actually Sunshine was pretty hot and even better, she didn't talk?
I grew up seeing the real statue every day. One day it just hit me as if I just saw it for the first time. It's very emotional when that happens. Difficult to hide your tears from the children. They don't understand.
OMG PEOPLE, it has to be:
Scroll down
"IT'S A MAD MAD MAD MAD MAD MAD WORLD"
Can you imagine what that move would have looked like it FORD sponsored it?!?!?!
It's got to be "Gone with the wind"
Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn.
Rhett Butler
No, no, no changed my mind. The most apocalyptic award winning film ever produced has to be Blacula.
Was the award given to that film for the most patrons who demanded a refund?
No, this masterpiece of a film depicting mans inhumanity to man or in this case... apocalypticism recieved several academy awards. Thus catapulting a sequel, yes a sequel of this phenomenal jandra "scream Blacula scream" aka Blacula # 2.
This second film also worn several major awards in the 70s. The main actor also received the noble peace prize for being the noblest actor in 1972.
If you haven't seen either we highly recommend you rent, no donr rent, purchase (yes its that good!) both so you can watch numerous times and add them to your visual collection to impress your friends. Betcha none have these two cultural apocalyptic films in their homes!
Quote from: trotrof1 on March 27, 2020, 10:41:30 PM
Was the award given to that film for the most patrons who demanded a refund?
Anyone name a George A. Romero movie yet?
One of the original writers on the Zombie apocalypse.
Quote from: The Going Thing on March 28, 2020, 01:18:49 PM
One of the original writers on the Zombie apocalypse.
I'm on the lookout fro zombies. None yet. Mostly still just Dominicans from the Bronx. The come here, look for toilet paper, get tested (to raise our numbers) then have a party in the driveway banging on steel drums.
Why does it have to be steel drums? >:(
Quote from: shelbydoug on March 28, 2020, 01:21:21 PM
Quote from: The Going Thing on March 28, 2020, 01:18:49 PM
One of the original writers on the Zombie apocalypse.
I'm on the lookout fro zombies. None yet. Mostly still just Dominicans from the Bronx. The come here, look for toilet paper, get tested (to raise our numbers) then have a party in the driveway banging on steel drums.
Why does it have to be steel drums? >:(
It could be RAP! ( You can't spell CRAP without it!)
No, no. This is oil drums they beat on with tire irons. Rap had some value. This must be what you do in La Dominica on Sabado noche at the dump?
I wonder how the frequency changes depending on the caliber of the bullets they get shot with? Hum? I need to be careful. I wouldn't want to shoot any rats?
Honorable Mention: Twilight Zone Season 1 Episode 8 "Time Enough at Last" with Burgess Meredith as bank teller Henry Bemis.
Sharknado. The CIA says it works better than waterboarding.
Quote from: NC TRACKRAT on March 28, 2020, 03:35:32 PM
Honorable Mention: Twilight Zone Season 1 Episode 8 "Time Enough at Last" with Burgess Meredith as bank teller Henry Bemis.
Since dropping DirecTV I've been searching for streaming content that interests me. There's so much stuff out there that the satellite was keeping me from! Currently watching the 4 seasons of the original Twilight Zone on Netflix (seasons 1,2 3 & 5). I've always been a big fan and almost always would tune in when a Twilight Zone marathon was running. But I've seen several recently that I either don't remember or never saw in the first place. "Time Enough At Last" is a definite classic. Good call NC TRACKRAT!
Another fan of Twilight Zone's "Time Enough At Last".
It's the one that came to mind when I saw this thread.
Quote from: kjspeed on March 28, 2020, 07:46:28 PM
Quote from: NC TRACKRAT on March 28, 2020, 03:35:32 PM
Honorable Mention: Twilight Zone Season 1 Episode 8 "Time Enough at Last" with Burgess Meredith as bank teller Henry Bemis.
Since dropping DirecTV I've been searching for streaming content that interests me. There's so much stuff out there that the satellite was keeping me from! Currently watching the 4 seasons of the original Twilight Zone on Netflix (seasons 1,2 3 & 5). I've always been a big fan and almost always would tune in when a Twilight Zone marathon was running. But I've seen several recently that I either don't remember or never saw in the first place. "Time Enough At Last" is a definite classic. Good call NC TRACKRAT!
My favorite is 'King Nine Will Not Return' It's loosely based on the story of Lady Be Good that disappeared in 1943 and was found all but intact in the Libyan desert in 1958. The story is fascinating and tragic. I own several books and a relic that was recovered from the site.
Here is a brief. If you find it interesting and want to learn more there are several videos on Youtube and at least three books on the subject.
The crew was never honored, So I had a B-3 Bomber jacket painted to honor the crew.
https://unwritten-record.blogs.archives.gov/2017/06/16/lost-and-found-the-story-of-lady-be-good-and-her-crew/
Excellent episode of Twilight Zone. Always one of my favorites since I was a kid.
Very cool jacket! Great way to honor those men.
Can you give us a hint of what kind of relic you have?
I have a thermos that belonged to Robert F. Toner that was recovered from the crash site.
Good read on the B24. Seems like the parts from that plane mirrored James Deans Porsche curse. Spooky.
Quote from: The Going Thing on March 28, 2020, 09:52:53 PM
I have a thermos that belonged to Robert F. Toner that was recovered from the crash site.
Wow. That's quite the centerpiece to one's aviation collection.
The "curse" was something that was joked about several times. I even was harassed flying in that B-3 about it being bad luck. I don't worry about it much to be honest. I have several pieces of historical significance. They will all be donated by me, or when I am no longer here.
I know we're "deviating off course" but this is reminiscent of tales (of which there are many) about The Bermuda Triangle. Here's one example:
www.thequesterfiles.com/the__lost_patrol__--_flight_19.html
"The Day After Tomorrow" (2004) where the politicians failed to listen to the warnings of the scientists and their denial delayed preparations to save lives. Hmmmm...
What about, "Beach Blanket Bingo"? If that isn't about a disaster, I don't know what is?
Maybe this thread needs to be mercifully ended. It has done its job.
Quote from: Don Johnston on March 29, 2020, 03:51:59 PM
"The Day After Tomorrow" (2004) where the politicians failed to listen to the warnings of the scientists and their denial delayed preparations to save lives. Hmmmm...
Certainly, you didn't buy into the global warming crap that is not actually supported 97% of the scientist as claimed?
The scientist working on this pandemic is considered the best in their fields by their peers. Some people aren't interested in unity, They are focused on destroying a presidency that has worked for all Americans.
Most excellent
Quote from: The Going Thing on March 28, 2020, 09:16:23 PM
Quote from: kjspeed on March 28, 2020, 07:46:28 PM
Quote from: NC TRACKRAT on March 28, 2020, 03:35:32 PM
Honorable Mention: Twilight Zone Season 1 Episode 8 "Time Enough at Last" with Burgess Meredith as bank teller Henry Bemis.
Since dropping DirecTV I've been searching for streaming content that interests me. There's so much stuff out there that the satellite was keeping me from! Currently watching the 4 seasons of the original Twilight Zone on Netflix (seasons 1,2 3 & 5). I've always been a big fan and almost always would tune in when a Twilight Zone marathon was running. But I've seen several recently that I either don't remember or never saw in the first place. "Time Enough At Last" is a definite classic. Good call NC TRACKRAT!
My favorite is 'King Nine Will Not Return' It's loosely based on the story of Lady Be Good that disappeared in 1943 and was found all but intact in the Libyan desert in 1958. The story is fascinating and tragic. I own several books and a relic that was recovered from the site.
Here is a brief. If you find it interesting and want to learn more there are several videos on Youtube and at least three books on the subject.
The crew was never honored, So I had a B-3 Bomber jacket painted to honor the crew.
https://unwritten-record.blogs.archives.gov/2017/06/16/lost-and-found-the-story-of-lady-be-good-and-her-crew/
What?
Over?
Did you say 'over'?
Nothing is over until we decide it is!
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
Hell no!...
Bluto
Quote from: trotrof1 on March 29, 2020, 08:18:10 PM
Maybe this thread needs to be mercifully ended. It has done its job.
Had not thought about this one being apocalyptic until I remembered "Helgas" two dangerous nike missiles and that dangerous furry bikini....
Quote from: shelbydoug on March 29, 2020, 06:21:53 PM
What about, "Beach Blanket Bingo"? If that isn't about a disaster, I don't know what is?
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on March 30, 2020, 08:53:30 AM
Had not thought about this one being apocalyptic until I remembered "Helgas" two dangerous nike missiles and that dangerous furry bikini....
Quote from: shelbydoug on March 29, 2020, 06:21:53 PM
What about, "Beach Blanket Bingo"? If that isn't about a disaster, I don't know what is?
Don't forget von Zipper. It's very disturbing. They leave you to wonder if it was a virus that created all of the brain damaged teens?
Doug, did you read about the brain dead teens licking poles on the subway and products at the store and posting it on Youtube?
No but we had our first 17 year old death today. It wasn't specified as to the cause?
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on March 30, 2020, 08:49:49 AM
What?
Over?
Did you say 'over'?
Nothing is over until we decide it is!
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
Hell no!...
Bluto
Quote from: trotrof1 on March 29, 2020, 08:18:10 PM
Maybe this thread needs to be mercifully ended. It has done its job.
Now that sounds like stuff I get from the under 35 crowd. (Germany and Peal Harbor). Few of them know where or when anything happened or why. Then the usual secondary comments that the conflict wasn't necessary. They are so blatantly naieve and ignorant. It's disgusting.
And they breed and, if they can figure out how to do it, vote! ::)
The younguns didnt have our our TV back in the day. Johnny Quest, Victory at Sea, Combat, And all those great wartime Bugs Bunny cartoons.
My man Von Zipper !
Quote from: shelbydoug on March 30, 2020, 11:34:54 AM
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on March 30, 2020, 08:53:30 AM
Had not thought about this one being apocalyptic until I remembered "Helgas" two dangerous nike missiles and that dangerous furry bikini....
Quote from: shelbydoug on March 29, 2020, 06:21:53 PM
What about, "Beach Blanket Bingo"? If that isn't about a disaster, I don't know what is?
Don't forget von Zipper. It's very disturbing. They leave you to wonder if it was a virus that created all of the brain damaged teens?
Most of those were before my time. I watched some reruns. I wasn't even born when some of those programs ran. However, I have always had a love of history.
Quote from: The Going Thing on March 30, 2020, 10:00:32 PM
Most of those were before my time. I watched some reruns. I wasn't even born when some of those programs ran. However, I have always had a love of history.
All of this grey hair counts for something. I can point out places that you wouldn't even think of to look in. :)
Well what about this terrifying flick "Fast Times at Ridegmont High"
You got Spicoli, Mr Hand, Brad-Stacy Hamilton and Linda a.k.a. Phoebe's Cakes...its like the end of the world as we know it
Quote from: The Going Thing on March 30, 2020, 10:00:32 PM
Most of those were before my time. I watched some reruns. I wasn't even born when some of those programs ran. However, I have always had a love of history.
Jackson Brown save us all and points to reality.