Science Fiction
Eddie and Company Lyrics
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The day the earth stood still
But he told us where we stand
And Flash Gordon was there
In silver underwear
Claude Rains was the invisible man
Then something went wrong
For Fay Wray and King Kong
Then at a deadly pace
It came from outer space
This is how the message ran
Science Fiction Double Feature
Dr. X will build a creature
See androids fighting Brad and Janet
Anne Francis stars in Forbidden Planet
At the late night double feature picture show
I knew Leo G. Carroll was over the barrel
When Tarantula took to the hills
And I really got hot
When I saw Janette Scott
Fight a Triffid that spits poison and kills
Dana Andrews said prunes
Gave him the runes
passing them used lots of skill
But when worlds collide
Said George Pal to his bride
I'm going to give you some terrible thrills
Like a
Science Fiction Double Feature
Dr. X will build the creature
See androids fighting Brad and Janet
Anne Francis stars in Forbidden Planet
At the late night double feature picture show
Science Fiction Double Feature
Dr. X will build a creature
See androids fighting Brad and Janet
Anne Francis stars in Forbidden Planet
At the late night double feature picture show
I wanna go
At the late night double feature picture show
In the back row
At the late night double feature picture show
By RKO
At the late night double feature picture show
In the back row
At the late night double feature picture show
The lyrics of "Science Double Feature" by Eddie and Company are a tribute to classic science fiction films. The song references various iconic movies and actors from the genre, creating a nostalgic atmosphere for fans of sci-fi cinema.
The opening lines mention Michael Rennie, who played the alien Klaatu in the 1951 film "The Day the Earth Stood Still." Rennie's character delivers a message to humanity about the importance of peace and unity. The next reference is to Flash Gordon, a pulp hero known for his adventures in space. He is described as wearing silver underwear, which alludes to the character's iconic outfit.
Claude Rains, known for his role in "Casablanca," is mentioned as the invisible man. This references the 1933 film of the same name, in which Rains played a scientist who becomes invisible through a scientific experiment gone wrong. The lyrics then mention Fay Wray and King Kong, indicating their capture in a "celluloid jam," likely referring to their onscreen captivity and perilous situations.
The song then picks up speed and mentions various other films and actors. Leo G. Carroll, known for his role in "North by Northwest," is mentioned as being in a precarious situation when a giant spider escapes in "Tarantula." Janette Scott is noted for her role in "The Day of the Triffids," where she fights against deadly plants known as Triffids. Dana Andrews is named, referencing his character's belief in the mystical powers of prunes in one of his films.
The lyrics continue, mentioning filmmaker George Pal and his film "When Worlds Collide," which deals with the potentially catastrophic impact of a rogue planet on Earth. Pal promises thrills and excitement to his bride as they watch the film together.
The chorus repeats the title "Science Fiction Double Feature," emphasizing the theme of watching a double feature of sci-fi films at a late-night picture show. Dr. X is mentioned as the character who will build the creature, creating a sense of anticipation for the audience. The lyrics also mention androids fighting, likely a reference to the tension and conflicts depicted in the films. Anne Francis, known for her role in "Forbidden Planet," is highlighted as a star in one of the featured movies.
Overall, the song celebrates the captivating and thrilling nature of classic science fiction films, inviting listeners to join in the excitement of the late-night double feature picture show.
Line by Line Meaning
Michael Rennie was ill
Michael Rennie, an actor, was unwell
The day the earth stood still
During that day, something significant happened on Earth
But he told us where we stand
Despite being ill, Michael Rennie provided important information about our position or situation
And Flash Gordon was there
The character Flash Gordon was present
In silver underwear
Flash Gordon was wearing shiny undergarments
Claude Rains was the invisible man
Claude Rains portrayed the character of an invisible man
Then something went wrong
An unexpected problem occurred
For Fay Wray and King Kong
Fay Wray and the giant ape King Kong encountered difficulties
They got caught in a celluloid jam
They became trapped in a situation related to films or movies
Then at a deadly pace
Subsequently, at a very fast and dangerous speed
It came from outer space
Something originated or arrived from the beyond the Earth
This is how the message ran
This is the way the information was conveyed
Dr. X will build a creature
Dr. X, a fictional character, will construct a living being
See androids fighting Brad and Janet
Observe robots engaging in combat with individuals named Brad and Janet
Anne Francis stars in Forbidden Planet
Anne Francis, an actress, plays a leading role in the film Forbidden Planet
I knew Leo G. Carroll was over the barrel
I realized that Leo G. Carroll was in a difficult situation
When Tarantula took to the hills
When a giant spider named Tarantula escaped and fled to the mountains
And I really got hot
I became very excited or passionate
When I saw Janette Scott
My excitement increased upon seeing Janette Scott, an actress
Fight a Triffid that spits poison and kills
Watch Janette Scott in a battle against a plant-like creature called a Triffid, which releases deadly venom
Dana Andrews said prunes
Dana Andrews, an actor, mentioned prunes
Gave him the runes
Prunes provided him with certain magical qualities or powers
passing them used lots of skill
The act of consuming prunes required expertise
But when worlds collide
However, when different worlds or realities collide
Said George Pal to his bride
George Pal, a filmmaker, said to his spouse
I'm going to give you some terrible thrills
I intend to provide you with extremely frightening and exciting experiences
I wanna go
I desire to attend
In the back row
Sitting at the rear of the theater
By RKO
Produced by RKO Pictures
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Richard O'Brien
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BenyAU
I never looked that deeply into Limitless, I was one of the guys who just laughed and perhaps fantasised as you suggested in the first video.
It was a film where my mind decided to switch off the part that detects any allegories. In other words my subconscious categorised the film into the same box as Michael Bays films or the Fast and the Furious franchise.
Looking at it now I can't help but think what a wasted story it was.
The neo-liberal ideal for me personally has never held much salt. I'm Australian, come from divorced parents, and grew up observing how money destroys relationships and dominates lives with little discretion between on who has more of it.
I'd like to have enough money to play my video games, read my books, go to uni and buy a newer car that doesn't have rain leak through the firewall and has a few bells and whistles.
I'm not the only one with this belief. Its also becoming more prominent. However very few people who share this belief accumulate any noticeable wealth or end up in positions of power.
I've made a few different career changes. I'm a huge plane nut and was in the aviation industry but I found myself jaded and a fish out of water since everyone who chose to be in that industry didn't actually want to know a fucking thing about aircraft.
Everything my peers "knew", the knew because they "needed" to know it. Because it was a required piece of knowledge to get ahead and make money. No one knew anything because they "wanted" to, because it was "cool". The industry as a whole is like that now and those type of people are the ones that are valued. It's full of ambitious robots.
These robots are the ones that climb through the ranks in our society. Ironically you often see job positions stating they're looking for a "passionate" love for the industry.
I don't know where I was going with this comment.
Just that the various themes of Limitless that you described seem pretty bang on to me.
Society is indeed stuck in a neo-liberal delusion and the fact that people still dress themselves up as being passionate and driven to change instead of openly admitting that they're a greedy fuck who just wants money is laughable.
Its almost as if everyone who has the power and those who want it are all lying to eachother on why they're there.
Employer wants employee who works their ass off to make the company money.
Employee wants employer to give them money.
Yet saying that when asked "why do you want to work here?" is the wrong answer.
Go figure.
Camilo Fernández
The first time I watched the movie I admittedly was more enthralled by the drug itself than by the protagonist as a hero. I understood him as generic "movie good guy" and all my fantasizing was more focused on the wishful thinking of what I'd do with the NZT.
But then one day I watched the movie a second time, and got especially hung up on Lindy's line, after using the drug, about how she felt the one acting was not really herself. Like if the drug had inherently changed her personality to a more careless, reckless version of herself alongside the positive mind expanding effects -in her case, weaponizing a little girl ice skating to attack her pursuer.
And then I could not stop thinking about the ways Eddie's personality and ambitions had changed. From artist, to stock market manipulator, to politician, all part of the same seamless drug induced high. By the end, when he is sitting on that table with Lindy and she tells him how much he's changed, as he smiles glamorously... it felt so villainous.
Like, we know he can and does uses his power to manipulate people around him, being completely able to read them and telling them what they want to hear- Lindy had left him last time we saw her because she considered the drug, and it's usage, dangerous, and yet there she is at the end, seemingly dazzled out of her previous logic.
And we know he's amoral because he never care to investigate about the death of that woman he sleeps with, whom he's not even sure whether or not he did actually kill her.
In my second view the end felt rather horrific- here's this man who's mind was literally warped by this drug- a mockery of the person he once was, and with unknown goals and fathomless ambition... and no one can stop him.
Bruno Soria Rojo
I don't think the reason for cancellation was appeal. That's what CBS exec conveniently says, since it's believable:
"Ultimately we had to look at the show; it was a very good show, but I don't think it connected with the viewers as well as other shows had," Glenn Geller, President, CBS Entertainment, said during the network's Television Critics Association panel. "Yeah, we could have brought it back. But we also have to put on new shows and give other things a shot. It could have come back, but we have to do better; we want to improve time periods. That's why we put on new shows."
He doesn't think it connected with viewers despite the fanbase it was shown to have? Sure. I guess we could believe that for CBS. So they decided to shop it around to other networks:
https://www.inquisitr.com/4778622/limitless-season-2-heres-why-its-impossible-for-jake-mcdormans-cbs-series-to-be-renewed/
Apparently Netflix didn't like the appeal of glorifying drug use and "found the show too complicated," after releasing the first season on it's platform.
Back when Netflix had a rating system, Limitless the series had a 5 star rating, but I guess we can ignore that and say it's not popular or was just synthetically made popular in that rating system.
At this point you could criticize the article from the inquisitr, or bring into question what are the sources to anything that was supposedly said for the deals on netflix, but idk, i call shenanigans.
Héctor H. Micheo S.
Can't wait for "You know Limitless? Bonkers franchise?: The Reveangence".
Erica Tarasoff
I feel like spamming Alan Glynn to get him to respond.
Corvo the Crow
The revolution
youwaisef
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
Alfareon
that's fucking batshit insane
Will Mulligan
What's weird about the Limitless franchise is that 3/4 of the installments are just called Limitless.
Clint Holmes
There are limits to making titles.
Alex A
actually, the first novel was originally published with a different title
Logan Cox
It's like a horror movie franchise, at this point.
BigMac8000
There are no fractions of infiniiiitttyyyyyy.
No infinity 2, or infinity 3 just..... INFINIIIITYYYYY