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Sleepstalker (1995)
It is memorable only for the lullaby at the end
I've seen this movie a couple times on cable, but the only thing about it I remember is the haunting lullaby ("Sleep, baby, Sleep") at the end. It took me awhile to even remember its name. It's far from being a good movie, but at the same time, it's not bad enough to have much camp value. That lullaby, though, is amazing.
Earth: Final Conflict (1997)
From brilliant to mediocre
Well, I've stuck with it, but to be honest, E:FC hasn't been worth my time since the first season. What's so tragic is it got things right almost immediately, and then abandoned it all for the second year. After killing off the strong central character, and dumbing down the plot, it has become a hollow shell of its former self. It has improved somewhat since the disastrous second season, but with the alien races cast so unsympathetically, there's little hope it will ever be as good as it once was.
Farscape (1999)
Space opera at its best
Like Star Wars, Farscape is closer to space opera than traditional sci fi. Those who want their technobabble based on real science should look elsewhere, but if you like a great story and engaging characters, Farscape is for you. To get an idea of what it's about, think of the hokey stuff from the 40s, 50s and 60s, then imagine what it would be like with talented writers and directors, a cast with so much chemistry you can taste it, and excellent production values. John Crichton, the slightly crazed central character, is what Buck Rogers would be like if he weren't a superhero, while Scorpius, the major villain, is a masterful blend of Darth Vader, Mister Spock and Hannibal Lecter. The other characters, including two life-like Henson puppets and the ship itself, are just as interesting. It is truly a superb show, perhaps the greatest of its kind, and I recommend it highly.
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
It was much better than Cats...
What amazes me about the Shawshank Redemption is that I can watch it over and over again without losing interest. Normally for me, even with movies I enjoy, once is enough. However, when I'm channel surfing and I flip across Shawshank, I almost always leave it on and watch it to the end.
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
"See it again for the first time."
This is definitely a movie that you need to see more than once. The first time I saw Phantom Menace, it was difficult to see past the hype, anticipation and my own preconceived notions. By the end I was left feeling, well, a bit disoriented. At first I rationalized and nitpicked, finding fault with everything from the acting to the special effects. However, none of my complaints -- just like those of all the reviewers I've read -- rang true with what my gut was telling me. I realized that I was missing something, so I went to see it again. This time it clicked: my prejudices fell away and I was simply awestruck. It is a truly magnificent film: see it again for the first time.