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  1. bpu699

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    Was up late a couple of days ago and watched this movie. Any of you remember it?

    It was quite the flashback to my youth, 1982 or so, when computers were just coming around. Its neat to be able to say you were there when such a large social/economical shift occured. Somewhat like being around when cars and planes came about.

    I forgot how corny and low tech this movie was. Most of the time the actors are walking around in foam suits with neon accents :). Of course their faces were black and white. What a great way to relive your youth!!!

    I think Wargames came out about the same time. What a great flick! Watching them use the headset 300 baud modems...oohhh I wanted one of those... :). "Do you want to...play a game?"

    Anyone else remember these movies?!
     
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    Yep, War Games was on last week. Both cool movies back in the day.
     
  4. venusone

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    Ok, the theory behind entering the computer in "Tron" is that of "beaming" in Star Trek.
     
  5. darth550

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    Kewl flics
     
  7. Webby

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    I was born 5 years after Tron was made but I saw it and it is a good movie! Graphics get ridiculous sometimes but I like it.
     
  8. bernardo66

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    I remember TRON as a video game as well; I was about 15 at the time.

    Great times!!!!
     
  9. venusone

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    Sure it is. Ok, what?

    The computer scans your body detecting all molecular structures at the basic sub atomic level & records the structural map. Then by light wave (high end), projects the info to a given spot & reconfigures the matter using elemental substances: protons, electrons & neutrons available. It’s as simple as that!
     
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    LOL Tron guy.
     
  11. venusone

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    What, you think he has neon under effects on his F car?
     
  12. b-mak

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    This is a great thread because I only see what I want to see!
     
  13. darth550

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    Don't you have them on your Miata?
     
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    Prepare to enter the game grid...
     
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    Is there anyone in the world that doesn't like this movie besides me? Everyone I know love it. I've never been able to stay awake through the whole thing. EVER.
     
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    I saw this movie when it came out and loved it! I was of the generation that played all these video games back when they were goverment projects to train the youth for the next generation of military equipment. I also watched it on Sci-Fi the other night, still enjoy it. I would love to acquire the TRON video game from 20 years ago, but they are rare.
     
  19. BigAl

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    me too. Big screen, surround sound, really enjoyed it.
     
  20. Robin

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    First DVD I bought back when I got my first DVD player...

    -R
     
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    I saw that on tv. I was flipping through the channels and I see something and thought, "hey is that tron?" So I changed the channel...
     
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    Roger Ebert screened the 70mm theatrical print at his movie festival at the University of Illinois a couple of years ago. It was pretty cool. I had a Java version of a light-cycle knockoff a while ago. That was addicting as hell.
     
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