Let's see... some more from my latest netflix
Gattaca- A story in the near future where genetics is everything, and only people who were genetically engineered are accepted into most jobs once employers are given carte blanch to discriminate. The main character is a "Faithbaby" who was born via natural union and faces life as a janitor, so he manages to swap identities with a genetically "superior" man who managed to mess up his life despite his genetics. The whole thing reminded me of 1984, especially the romance he has with Uva Thurmon being forbidden love and all, and the tale has a pretty strong stance on nature vs nurture. Pretty recent with a modern cast, so they probably have it, though no point in buying it if you have netflix instant-access to it online.
A Boy and His Dog- a post apocalyptic nuclear wasteland is mostly inhabited by mad max vagrants and mutants. The protagonist is a loner trying to suvive with a telepathically talking dog many times wiser and more educated than he. They wind up battling Utopian conservatives armed with killer robot clowns... very weird movie, doubt they carry it.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre II- only if you like really REALLY bad movies. Dennis Hopper's most embarrasing role ever as a crazed sheriff who dualweilds two chainsaws at once, wreaking vengeance on Leatherface and the family.
Memento- movie about a man who can't make new memories ever since he suffered head trauma. The last thing he remembers is his wife dying. In order to cope with his condition, he documents and makes notes on everything to warn himself of danger and clues as he searches for his wife's killer. Very non-linear sequence of event, have to see it a few times to get what some scenes really mean.
Omega Man- Charleton Heston vs post apocalyptic albino nuclear fallout mutants... need I say more?
Logan's Run- Classic Sci-Fi oldie, all people over 30 years old are put to death, so Logan flees the utopian euthanizers to explore the wilds.
ALL of the Planet of Apes series: one of the best sci fi series ever. Two Astronaughts land on the Planet of the Apes and meet Cornelius to oppose the Gorilla Warlord Urko and help the enslaved humans. Strangely enough, almost all humans talk in this version and live as slaves, though it helps the plot somewhat. Some of the best classic 70s scifi dialogue in these episodes and philosophical plotlines. I love a good spirited monologue... also what makes most of the Planet of the Apes movies so good.
