Thursday Movie Picks: Science Fiction Movies

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This week's theme from Wandering Through the Shelves is Science Fiction movies. The kicker is, they cannot include space or aliens. So there goes 95% of what you know about sci fi, right? Here are three of my favorite sci fis that do not involve either of these things. 

 1) The One I Love

 This little gem I cannot stop raving about. It's one of those films that you would not expect to be sci fi at first glance, but it is and it's wonderful. I know some interpreted this as having aliens, I didn't. 

 2) Never Let Me Go

 I practically forced my friend to see this with me by telling him "It's a sci fi movie, don't worry!" He loved it, so I succeeded there. It looks like a simple period piece/probable love story on the surface, but it's kind of twisted when you think about it. 

 3) Sound of my Voice

 Creepy cults with a person that says they're from the future? This movie stars the fantastic Brit Marling and I just love it so much. Plus that ending may or may not throw out your entire perception of the movie. 

Comments

  1. MattJuly 16, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    I've actually never heard of your other picks but love Never Let Me Go. I knew almost nothing about it when I first saw it and was completely unprepared for the sci-fi element. It was one of those great experiences where you never know what's coming next.

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    1. Brittani BurnhamJuly 16, 2015 at 8:25 AM

      That would be an awesome experience. I knew it was coming ahead of time, but it's still such a beautiful film.

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  2. s.July 16, 2015 at 7:33 AM

    The One I Love is on my watchlist, heard a lot of good things about that one

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  3. MyerlaJuly 16, 2015 at 7:33 AM

    I love Brit Marling, amazingly talented whilst I liked Sound of my Voice I very much did prefer Another Earth (I was going to include it but wasn't sure it was legit choice). I Origins, on the other hand, was ok but I wasn't as keen on it as Sound of my Voice and Another Earth.

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    1. Brittani BurnhamJuly 16, 2015 at 8:23 AM

      Another Earth was great, but I thought it wouldn't count because of the space stipulation. I also considered that one.

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  4. m.brownJuly 16, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    I gotta check out that last one. Sounds very intriguing. I might have thrown out Her and Robot and Frank if I were a participant. In for The One I Love, too.

    My watch list is longer than my life expectancy, I'm sure of it.

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    1. Brittani BurnhamJuly 17, 2015 at 6:42 AM

      You should start participating. It's fun. I'm using Her for a later pick, otherwise I would've put that here too. I love that film.

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  5. joel65913July 16, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    I've seen Never Let Me Go, which unfortunately I wasn't crazy about even though I loved the cast. The other two are new to me, I'm curious about both particularly the first. I'm not big on sci-fi but I'm always open to finding undiscovered treasures. Thanks for the tip!

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    1. Brittani BurnhamJuly 17, 2015 at 6:42 AM

      You should check out The One I Love. The less you know about what goes on, the better.

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  6. Kevin PowersJuly 16, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    I never would've thought of The One I Love here, but that's a great little movie. My wife and I both loved it. Never Let Me Go is likewise an awesome pick. The novel is better and so beautifully written, but I thought they did a great job with this film version. That cast is perfect! Great picks!

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    1. Brittani BurnhamJuly 17, 2015 at 6:41 AM

      Thank you! The One I Love really blew me away when I watched it. All these did, really.

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  7. DanielJuly 16, 2015 at 4:12 PM

    Ooooooooooooooooooooooooh I've been meaning to see The Sound of My Voice! And Never Let Me Go, too, but I want to read the book first. I'm weird like that.

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    1. Brittani BurnhamJuly 17, 2015 at 6:40 AM

      I get it. I'd actually love to read the book myself.

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  8. RuthJuly 16, 2015 at 7:55 PM

    Yay glad we both picked Never Let Me Go. Ahah, it doesn't look at all like a scifi, so I totally understand your friend's reaction. I had no idea The One I Love is a scifi, I should give that a shot.

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    1. Brittani BurnhamJuly 17, 2015 at 6:40 AM

      You should, but don't look too deep into the plot. The surprise is worth it.

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  9. thevoid99July 16, 2015 at 8:21 PM

    Sound of My Voice is excellent yet.... Never Let Me Go is a film that I just so.... love!!!!

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    1. Brittani BurnhamJuly 17, 2015 at 6:40 AM

      Never Let Me Go should've gotten more Oscar love. That score was perfect.

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  10. DellJuly 16, 2015 at 11:18 PM

    I've only seen Never Let Me Go and found it enjoyable. Haven't heard of the others. That last one really has my interest. It sounds really fascinating and that gif is a bit creepy.

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    1. Brittani BurnhamJuly 17, 2015 at 6:39 AM

      They're both really great films. I know The One I Love is on Netflix Instant. Sound of my Voice is in their DVD library.

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  11. Big Screen Small WordsJuly 17, 2015 at 2:08 AM

    I loved The One I Love, the less you know about the plot, the better. I'm one of the few who didn't like Never Let Me Go. I haven't seen your last pick but it sounds interesting.

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    1. Brittani BurnhamJuly 17, 2015 at 6:38 AM

      I agree about The One I Love, I didn't know anything about it going in. It was excellent.

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  12. JoshJuly 24, 2015 at 4:29 AM

    Ooh, so much YES here! Inspired picks all around.

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