Comments on: The Top 15 Geek Movies of All Time http://www.zaphu.com/2008/02/19/15-top-oscar-movies-for-nerds/ All things science and technology Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:10:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Bill http://www.zaphu.com/2008/02/19/15-top-oscar-movies-for-nerds/#comment-1327 Bill Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:11:06 +0000 http://www.zaphu.com/2008/02/19/15-top-oscar-movies-for-nerds/#comment-1327 @polyGeek - Thanks! As for Star Wars and LOTR, I understand your argument. There are a lot of other people that love these movies that don't claim to be geeks. However, I felt like I couldn't leave them out. People used to make fun of me all the time for these movies...or maybe it was because of the books, the lunch box and the Halloween costume of Chewy that my Mom made me? I guess we'll never know for sure. I haven't seen Sneakers so I will definitely have to check that out. Jimerl also mentioned War Games so I feel like I will definitely have to amend the list after a few more "research" evenings. @polyGeek - Thanks! As for Star Wars and LOTR, I understand your argument. There are a lot of other people that love these movies that don’t claim to be geeks. However, I felt like I couldn’t leave them out. People used to make fun of me all the time for these movies…or maybe it was because of the books, the lunch box and the Halloween costume of Chewy that my Mom made me? I guess we’ll never know for sure. I haven’t seen Sneakers so I will definitely have to check that out. Jimerl also mentioned War Games so I feel like I will definitely have to amend the list after a few more “research” evenings.

]]> By: polyGeek http://www.zaphu.com/2008/02/19/15-top-oscar-movies-for-nerds/#comment-1323 polyGeek Sat, 09 Aug 2008 04:37:07 +0000 http://www.zaphu.com/2008/02/19/15-top-oscar-movies-for-nerds/#comment-1323 Great list. When was about to click on the link to this page I thought to myself, "He better mention Real Genius." Number one, geek minds think alike. I personally wouldn't have added Star Wars and LOTR just because they're not really geeky. Just that geeks love them. In their place I'd add Sneakers and War Games. I just watched Sneakers with my in-laws - both in their 60s - and they loved it. And it's still one of the most prescience movies out there. Great list. When was about to click on the link to this page I thought to myself, “He better mention Real Genius.” Number one, geek minds think alike. I personally wouldn’t have added Star Wars and LOTR just because they’re not really geeky. Just that geeks love them.

In their place I’d add Sneakers and War Games. I just watched Sneakers with my in-laws - both in their 60s - and they loved it. And it’s still one of the most prescience movies out there.

]]> By: Bill http://www.zaphu.com/2008/02/19/15-top-oscar-movies-for-nerds/#comment-728 Bill Mon, 19 May 2008 14:13:54 +0000 http://www.zaphu.com/2008/02/19/15-top-oscar-movies-for-nerds/#comment-728 @jimerl - You make some good arguments. Broderick's early movies are very good but the Producers took a toll on his awesomeness for Geek movies (Ferris and Ladyhawke!). War games will definitely be considered in the next list though...besides, there way more than 15 Oscars handed out. @jimerl - You make some good arguments. Broderick’s early movies are very good but the Producers took a toll on his awesomeness for Geek movies (Ferris and Ladyhawke!). War games will definitely be considered in the next list though…besides, there way more than 15 Oscars handed out.

]]> By: jimerl http://www.zaphu.com/2008/02/19/15-top-oscar-movies-for-nerds/#comment-731 jimerl Mon, 19 May 2008 05:49:04 +0000 http://www.zaphu.com/2008/02/19/15-top-oscar-movies-for-nerds/#comment-731 c'mon. war games!? who's geekier than broderick? the only movie with a real non-geek girl (oh i see, too unrealistic). i still have my hayes micromodem 300 - encased in amber of course. c’mon. war games!? who’s geekier than broderick? the only movie with a real non-geek girl (oh i see, too unrealistic). i still have my hayes micromodem 300 - encased in amber of course.

]]> By: Riley’s Summer 2008 Geek Movie Preview : Zaphu http://www.zaphu.com/2008/02/19/15-top-oscar-movies-for-nerds/#comment-730 Riley’s Summer 2008 Geek Movie Preview : Zaphu Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:20:25 +0000 http://www.zaphu.com/2008/02/19/15-top-oscar-movies-for-nerds/#comment-730 [...] bonus features of popcorn, Twizzlers, and soda. I’m pretty sure I went to see some of these geek movies just because someone promised me a large tub of popcorn. But let’s get on with it, read below [...] [...] bonus features of popcorn, Twizzlers, and soda. I’m pretty sure I went to see some of these geek movies just because someone promised me a large tub of popcorn. But let’s get on with it, read below [...]

]]> By: Bill http://www.zaphu.com/2008/02/19/15-top-oscar-movies-for-nerds/#comment-727 Bill Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:42:12 +0000 http://www.zaphu.com/2008/02/19/15-top-oscar-movies-for-nerds/#comment-727 @Goob - That's a good movie, good plot, probably one of Quaid's stronger roles! I'm still not sure about Meg Ryan though, she kind of upsets me sometimes. @Goob - That’s a good movie, good plot, probably one of Quaid’s stronger roles! I’m still not sure about Meg Ryan though, she kind of upsets me sometimes.

]]> By: The Goob http://www.zaphu.com/2008/02/19/15-top-oscar-movies-for-nerds/#comment-724 The Goob Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:04:50 +0000 http://www.zaphu.com/2008/02/19/15-top-oscar-movies-for-nerds/#comment-724 I think Innerspace deserves atleast an Honorable Mention I think Innerspace deserves atleast an Honorable Mention

]]> By: Bill http://www.zaphu.com/2008/02/19/15-top-oscar-movies-for-nerds/#comment-723 Bill Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:49:43 +0000 http://www.zaphu.com/2008/02/19/15-top-oscar-movies-for-nerds/#comment-723 @zee thirteen - Honorable mention?! No, no, no...Office Space definitely deserves it own category, you are correct on that! The problem (or not really a problem) is that Office Space speaks to so many genres of people. Basically, anyone with a job and a boss. Therefore, Office Space transcends our "Geek" list but will definitely be on the "Greatest Movies of All Time" post that is coming soon. Have no fear. @zee thirteen - Honorable mention?! No, no, no…Office Space definitely deserves it own category, you are correct on that! The problem (or not really a problem) is that Office Space speaks to so many genres of people. Basically, anyone with a job and a boss. Therefore, Office Space transcends our “Geek” list but will definitely be on the “Greatest Movies of All Time” post that is coming soon. Have no fear.

]]> By: zee thirteen http://www.zaphu.com/2008/02/19/15-top-oscar-movies-for-nerds/#comment-729 zee thirteen Sat, 08 Mar 2008 21:42:58 +0000 http://www.zaphu.com/2008/02/19/15-top-oscar-movies-for-nerds/#comment-729 office space doesnt even get honorable mention? office space doesnt even get honorable mention?

]]> By: Bill http://www.zaphu.com/2008/02/19/15-top-oscar-movies-for-nerds/#comment-726 Bill Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:36:11 +0000 http://www.zaphu.com/2008/02/19/15-top-oscar-movies-for-nerds/#comment-726 @BrIan - Thanks for the comments. I haven't seen the first four you mention but I will definitely check them out. I see it as poor preparation on my part as an academy member. I had 2001 on the list but decided to go with a round number. Besides, I always feel sorry for Hal. I was going with "Best Use of a Monolith" and should probably add it to the list in honor of Hal. @BrIan - Thanks for the comments. I haven’t seen the first four you mention but I will definitely check them out. I see it as poor preparation on my part as an academy member. I had 2001 on the list but decided to go with a round number. Besides, I always feel sorry for Hal. I was going with “Best Use of a Monolith” and should probably add it to the list in honor of Hal.

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