Any fans of the movie Rollerball here? Not the crappy 2002 remake.

Platapus · 04-25-18, 03:43 PM

Almost interesting trivia.

The 1975 movie Rollerball was supposed to take place in the near future. That future was, in fact, 2018.

But we still have Roller Derby and that's good enough.

Sailor Steve · 04-25-18, 03:52 PM

Yep. I thought it was great. I had the chance to read the Novella around the same time, and the movie was surprisingly faithful. It was also my introduction to John Houseman's acting. Thanks for bringing back the memory.

Skybird · 04-25-18, 04:06 PM

I recall the movie (late 70s or early 80s, if I am not mistaken?), I was remembered of it, in a distant way and by a more abstract linking, when getting into touch with the Hunger Games movies and books (which I found to be mindblowingly good, both, cant say which was better, book or film).

Many good Science Fiction works seem to have dystopic social construction as a precondition for their narration.

Commander Wallace · 04-25-18, 05:25 PM

I remember this movie. James Caan as Johnathan E and the " corporations " trying to retire him. I thought it was a scary look at sports sponsored by corporate America.

Rockstar · 04-25-18, 08:37 PM

I remember it, but I never watched it. I reckon the reason for not watching was I associated it with Roller Derby of which I had no interest in at all and still don't.

August · 04-25-18, 08:50 PM

When I was a kid i loved the Roller Derby so much I wanted to run away and join the Philadelphia Warriors.

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Any fans of the movie Rollerball here? Not the crappy 2002 remake. Almost interesting trivia. The 1975 movie Rollerball was supposed to take place in the near future. That future was, in fact, 2018. But we still have Roller Derby and that's good enough. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Yep. I thought it was great. I had the chance to read the Novella around the same time, and the movie was surprisingly faithful. It was also my introduction to John Houseman's acting. Thanks for bringing back the memory. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I recall the movie (late 70s or early 80s, if I am not mistaken?), I was remembered of it, in a distant way and by a more abstract linking, when getting into touch with the Hunger Games movies and books (which I found to be mindblowingly good, both, cant say which was better, book or film). Many good Science Fiction works seem to have dystopic social construction as a precondition for their narration. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	When I was a kid i loved the Roller Derby so much I wanted to run away and join the Philadelphia Warriors. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

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Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,294 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	I remember this movie. James Caan as Johnathan E and the " corporations " trying to retire him. I thought it was a scary look at sports sponsored by corporate America.

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Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I remember it, but I never watched it. I reckon the reason for not watching was I associated it with Roller Derby of which I had no interest in at all and still don't.