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.

Sailor Steve · 04-25-18, 11:38 PM

When I was a kid my mom lived in Phoenix, and was on a local team there. Not Roller Derby, but Roller Hockey.

Jimbuna · 04-26-18, 06:02 AM

Remember it well and thought James Caan played a great part.

Mike Abberton · 04-26-18, 10:57 AM

Jon-a-than! Jon-a-than! Jon-a-than!

Great Movie

Platapus · 04-26-18, 03:11 PM

We have a local Roller Derby League nearby. I am a Non-Skating Official (being on skates terrifies me). It's a fun fast action game.

Rhodes · 04-26-18, 04:55 PM

Do not see this movie in ages. I remember the first time (I think, was quite young) when it aired in TV. The portuguese title translation is "The Gladiators of the XXI Century".

Buddahaid · 04-26-18, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhodes

...The portuguese title translation is "The Gladiators of the XXI Century".

Pretty apt actually. I remember watching the Bay Bombers as a kid but I don't remember how rough it was with the punches and kicks. I think it was on with 'All Star Wrestling'.

And I vaguely remember the movie.

Jimbuna · 04-27-18, 06:04 AM

^ Looks a little brutal in parts

Rhodes · 04-27-18, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Buddahaid

Pretty apt actually.

Indeed. It was one example of good translation here, instead of 3 others translated titles that for me, just are the piece of resistance and the cherry on top of the cake, of completely stupid translated titles.

STEED · 04-28-18, 05:26 AM

A violent film with the warning you up start the game you are going down.

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,362 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: 42,620 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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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	When I was a kid my mom lived in Phoenix, and was on a local team there. Not Roller Derby, but Roller Hockey. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,295 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.

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Remember it well and thought James Caan played a great part. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Mike Abberton Electrician's Mate Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 135 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	Jon-a-than! Jon-a-than! Jon-a-than! Great Movie

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,362 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	We have a local Roller Derby League nearby. I am a Non-Skating Official (being on skates terrifies me). It's a fun fast action game. __________________ 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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Rhodes Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Figueira da Foz, Portugal Posts: 4,516 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	Do not see this movie in ages. I remember the first time (I think, was quite young) when it aired in TV. The portuguese title translation is "The Gladiators of the XXI Century". __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/16416646@N05/

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	^ Looks a little brutal in parts __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	A violent film with the warning you up start the game you are going down. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!