Robot Film Festival Hits New York

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Robot Film Festival Hits New York

Posted by Unknown on Tuesday July 12, 2011 @10:01AM from the i-for-one-welcome-our-robotic-tired-jokes dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Ever wonder what life will be like when the robots take over? On Saturday, some of us might get a glimpse, when the first robot film festival kicks off in New York. Botskers (robot Oscars) will be awarded and the event will feature a red carpet, robotically milled statuettes, a robot-human comedy duo, and a rock band with robot musicians playing backup. 'We are trying to focus on celebrating robotics and thinking about positive futures,' says festival creator Heather Knight of Marilyn Monrobot."

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I'd like to thank the academy by Hsien-Ko · 2011-07-12 10:14 · Score: 3, Funny

to bite my shiny metal ass.
1. Re:I'd like to thank the academy by syousef · 2011-07-12 10:21 · Score: 1
  
  to bite my shiny metal ass.
  Don't forget to mention your humble dream to kill all humans.
  
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2. Re:I'd like to thank the academy by Anonymous Coward · 2011-07-12 10:28 · Score: 0
  
  But then they couldn't make the mistake of dating it..
3. Re:I'd like to thank the academy by mabersold · 2011-07-12 11:06 · Score: 1
  
  Is Calculon in any of these movies?
4. Re:I'd like to thank the academy by Darinbob · 2011-07-12 11:16 · Score: 1
  
  NOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooo!!!!!
5. Re:I'd like to thank the academy by Anonymous Coward · 2011-07-13 01:14 · Score: 0
  
  Funny story, the script called for me to say "Yes", but I went another way.
Robot film festival hits new york by Anonymous Coward · 2011-07-12 11:45 · Score: 0

...there were no survivors.
Klatu Barada Nicto by Kittenman · 2011-07-12 11:50 · Score: 1

The original, of course.

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1. Re:Klatu Barada Nicto by Anonymous Coward · 2011-07-14 03:11 · Score: 0
  
  Oh heck, doesn't anyone remember "Metropolis"?
Robot Romance? by Lord_of_the_nerf · 2011-07-12 11:50 · Score: 1

What, like A Walk in the Clouds? Keanu was awesome.
1. Re:Robot Romance? by Nom+du+Keyboard · 2011-07-21 07:35 · Score: 1
  
  What, like A Walk in the Clouds? Keanu was awesome.
  I happened to see that movie because I like wine, Napa Valley, and nostalgic movies. How many other /.'ers would have that strange combination of interests?
  
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In the front row... by hedgemage · 2011-07-12 11:51 · Score: 2

Will Tom Servo and Crow get front row seats? That could backfire.
1. Re:In the front row... by geekoid · 2011-07-12 12:14 · Score: 1
  
  Not for the viewers at home!
  
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2. Re:In the front row... by Nom+du+Keyboard · 2011-07-21 07:36 · Score: 1
  
  Will Tom Servo and Crow get front row seats? That could backfire.
  Funny +2
  
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Do you want to go to the robot Oscars? by dark_requiem · 2011-07-12 15:10 · Score: 1

No thanks, I'd rather make out with my Monrobot...

They're giving out the minor technical awards. I think they're up to "writing".
That just leaves "Best Actor" and "Best Soft Drink Product Placement!"

Seriously, though, how many Futurama references can we come up with for this one? I can think of a half-dozen Calculon references off the top of my head.
My robot "film" on a basic income by Paul+Fernhout · 2011-07-12 15:27 · Score: 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p14bAe6AzhA
Also related by me on the economics of robotics and other advanced technology: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vK-M_e0JoY

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Heather by PurpleAlien · 2011-07-12 17:00 · Score: 1

Saw Heather Knight at the recent Freescale Technology Forum here in San Antonio, TX. She's doing some really great work!

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The festival creator by Anonymous Coward · 2011-07-14 20:28 · Score: 0

Ok .. who here doesn't dream about a romantic evening with Heather K? What would be even more of a life changing event would be a dinner for three with Heather AND Jeri E.
Favorite Robot Authors by Nom+du+Keyboard · 2011-07-21 07:31 · Score: 1

My favorite current robot authors are (no particular order): Charles Stross (Saturn's Children), Elf Sternberg (his A.I. characters in The Journal Entries), Piers Anthony (Split Infinity/Apprentice Adept series), D.B. Story (pretty much everything), and Scott Westerfeld (Evolution's Darling is an amazing piece of adult fiction). There are aspects of each of their robot story universes that I'd love to visit (in Charles Stross's case in robot form :^). I wonder if any of them are going to be present, or recognized, at this festival..

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Best Robot Game by Nom+du+Keyboard · 2011-07-21 07:39 · Score: 1

And for best robot game, my vote goes to: Machinarium .

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