May 8, 2008

The Day the Earth Stood Still



The Day The Earth Stood Still remains one of the most influential Science Fiction Movies ever made. Released in 1951, it's themes of Peace & Non-Violence among all People of the Universe are still true today. A fantastic ensemble cast included Michael Rennie as Klaatu; Patricia Neal; Sam Jaffe as the Professor; Billy Gray; and Francis Bavier. (Recognize any of those names?) And of course Gort played by himself.

It also spawned one of the most curious movie trivia riddles ever. What did Klaatu mean when these words were spoken to the robot? "GORT - KLAATU BARADA NIKTO!" If you can discover the meaning of this message email the translation to bluepenguin@email.com and you'll receive the ultimate movie trivia prize...a free box of Orville's Buttered Popcorn. Hint: Google/YouTube/IMDB.com!