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Topic: Duncan Jones' "Moon" (2009 film)
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 23493
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted January 15, 2009 11:13 AM
   
Directed by Duncan Jones and starring actors Sam Rockwell and Kevin Spacey, "Moon" is a new sci-fi thriller scheduled for release sometime in 2009 (it will debut at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23). There doesn't appear to be a teaser or trailer available yet, but several clips and photos have been released, as well as the movie poster and a synopsis. The following contains spoilers, so if you don't want to know more, stop reading now. Sam Bell is nearing the end of his contract with Lunar. He's been a faithful employee for three long years. His home has been Selene, a moon base where he has spent his days alone, mining Helium 3. The precious gas holds the key to reversing the Earth's energy crisis.Isolated, determined and steadfast, Sam has followed the rulebook obediently and his time on the moon has been enlightening, but uneventful. The solitude has given him time to reflect on the mistakes of his past and work on his raging temper. He does his job mechanically, and spends most of his available time dreaming of his imminent return to Earth, to his wife, young daughter and an early retirement. But two weeks shy of his departure from Selene, Sam starts seeing things, hearing things and feeling strange. And when a routine extraction goes horribly wrong, he discovers that Lunar have their own plans for replacing him... and the new recruit is eerily familiar. Before he can return to Earth, Sam has to confront himself and the discovery that the life he has created, may not be his own. It's more than his contract that is set to expire.  |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 23493
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted January 15, 2009 11:16 AM
Clip 1: Good morning SamClip 4: Ping Pong Clip 5: Rover accident See more clips at Collider.com. |
ilbasso
Member Posts: 1246
From: Greensboro, NC USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted January 15, 2009 12:06 PM
Looks like they have solved the problem of that pesky 1/6th gravity! I wonder what a ping-pong game would REALLY look like in a moon base? |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 23493
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted January 18, 2009 11:30 AM
Gravity issues aside, reports suggest that Jones looked toward real lunar imagery to inspire the look of his "Moon": According to press reports, director Jones said that his science fiction setting on the Moon was influenced by new imagery streaming in from Japan’s lunar orbiter – Kaguya. Jones also points to the Michael Light photography book, Full Moon, in helping the director design the look and feel of the film. |
gliderpilotuk
Member Posts: 2654
From: London, UK
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted January 18, 2009 01:10 PM
2001 meets Solaris meets Space 1999? |
Rodina
Member Posts: 836
From: Lafayette, CA
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted January 19, 2009 03:47 AM
The ping-pong is wrong, as noted, since the gravity is off. But they seem to be getting the dust right in that last clip -- arcing neatly back to the surface. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 23493
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted March 08, 2009 12:26 AM
For those in the Houston area, the Space Center Lecture Series will host a pre-release screening of "Moon" at Space Center Houston on Monday, March 16 at 7:15 p.m. Director Duncan Jones will offer a special introduction to his film, followed by a Q&A after the screening. Admission is free and open to the public, but seating is limited, so attendees are being asked to RSVP. Sony Picture Classics will be releasing "Moon" in US theaters on June 12, 2009. |
LCDR Scott Schneeweis
Member Posts: 1620
From: Sierra Vista, Arizona
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted June 06, 2009 08:35 AM
Is this still due for general release next week? |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 23493
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted June 08, 2009 10:42 AM
According to Sony Picture Classics' website, "Moon" will open in New York and Los Angeles on June 12 and then "coming soon to a theater near you". |
stsmithva
Member Posts: 1082
From: Centreville, VA, USA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted June 08, 2009 09:17 PM
If you live in the Chicago area, you might be able to go to a free advance screening. From the website aintitcool.com, first there is a short rave review, then the details of how to enter a little contest to get one of the 200 seats.Good luck!
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AJ
Member Posts: 423
From: Plattsburgh, NY, United States
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted June 09, 2009 01:39 AM
Here's an interesting tidbit of info: Duncan Jones is the son of David Bowie. the New York Times has a story about him here. |
LCDR Scott Schneeweis
Member Posts: 1620
From: Sierra Vista, Arizona
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted June 09, 2009 07:29 AM
Perhaps "Major Tom" was the inspiration for his film? |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 23493
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted June 09, 2009 07:33 AM
In my interview with him, Duncan specifically said he avoided resting on his father's career to launch his own. "Moon" is his unique vision.And for those who missed it the first time, here are photos from our time together touring Johnson Space Center. |
spacecraft films
Member Posts: 795
From: Columbus, OH USA
Registered: Jun 2002
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posted June 10, 2009 09:06 AM
Robert, did you see the film when it was screened in Houston? |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 23493
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted June 10, 2009 09:09 AM
I did -- and it was very engaging. Duncan made "Moon" for just $5 million and successfully rivaled films with ten times (if not more!) his budget. |
MrSpace86
Member Posts: 1270
From: Gardner, KS, USA
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted July 21, 2009 03:11 PM
Has anyone seen this movie yet? The plot sounds interesting and you can read more here.Editor's note: Threads merged |
neke
Member Posts: 54
From: PA
Registered: Jan 2009
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posted July 21, 2009 10:44 PM
I saw it last week and really enjoyed it. It drove this former proofreader/editor BANANAS every time they showed a particular computer screen that said "SATTELITE LINK LOST," though.  And of course there are technical inaccuracies -- gravity being one -- but I definitely enjoyed the story and the performances. Actually, performance...this probably has the smallest cast of any movie I have ever seen! |
FFrench
Member Posts: 3002
From: San Diego
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted July 22, 2009 04:12 PM
The Cornerhouse, the international center for contemporary visual arts and film in Manchester, England, have very kindly asked me to introduce a showing of this film this coming Sunday. More details here.
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spacecraft films
Member Posts: 795
From: Columbus, OH USA
Registered: Jun 2002
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posted July 24, 2009 10:12 PM
I had the opportunity to see this film this week, and loved it. Sure, technical problems here and there (gravity), but we have so few well-reasoned sci-fi projects done now...Enjoyed very much. Went back again the next day and took my 12 year-old son. He loved it as well. And it led to some great conversations into several technical topics. Well worth seeing. |
issman1
Member Posts: 790
From: UK
Registered: Apr 2005
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posted December 07, 2009 06:10 AM
"Moon" was the recipient of two prestigious awards in London. It's certainly a credible story and the acting is stellar. Though I did worry it might head into Richard Hoagland territory(!) Call it artistic licence. |
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