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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robinson_Crusoe_on_Mars — Preceding unsigned comment added by Matthewota (talk • contribs) 02:40, 21 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Description[edit]

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At some point I plan to convert the "Ref." column into a "Description" column so readers can learn a little bit about each film and how it pertains to being set on Mars. However, if anyone wants to start doing that, they are welcome to do so. Erik II (talk | contrib) ^{(ping me)} 14:19, 9 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I've added descriptions for the films. For consistency, I encourage future additions to be accommodated by a description as well. Erik II (talk | contrib) ^{(ping me)} 15:44, 17 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Capricorn One[edit]

Yey or ney? Lugnuts ^{Dick Laurent is dead} 18:28, 30 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hah, I saw that in my research and left it out because it's not technically true. "See also" section, maybe? Erik (talk | contrib) ^{(ping me)} 18:49, 30 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, that would work, with a quick note. Lugnuts ^{Dick Laurent is dead} 19:48, 30 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

References to use[edit]

At Last, the Great Martian Movie (very good source, updated from below)
Waiting for the Great Martian Movie
The History of Mars Movies

References to use. Erik (talk | contrib) ^{(ping me)} 21:12, 2 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Alphabetical vs. chronological[edit]

i'd rather see films listed chronologically instead of alphabetically. What do other readers and editors think? 107.107.56.136 (talk) 13:38, 5 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@107.107.56.136: Funny that you ask that! I asked the WikiProject Film community here. Do you know that you can re-sort the films by year, though? You can click the diamond shape next to "Year". Erik (talk | contrib) ^{(ping me)} 14:19, 5 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I also think that the layout should appear chronologically by default. I've been changing it every time I visit the page, and I think that every visitor who knows how, likely does the same. Considering the intro and set-up to the article, chronological list is logical. Drsruli (talk) 19:45, 20 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Drsruli, I don't have a strong preference since I can see arguments either way. However, if we switch to chronological as default, we should have the "Year" column first then the "Film" column. Furthermore, should it be from newest to oldest, or oldest to newest? Erik (talk | contrib) ^{(ping me)} 19:48, 20 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Obviously, oldest to newest. "Year" column being first seems unnecessary. Indeed, for ease, and as a kind of compromise, suggest leaving "Film" title first, as it is. (Do you see how the premise of the article, is the historical progression of the films?) (If the list was much longer, then perhaps alphabetic would be better, in that case.) Drsruli (talk) 19:58, 20 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]

I'm fine with oldest to newest. I suppose I argue for "Year" to come first because when sorting any data table, the default sorting would be columns left to right, not the second-from-the-left, then first-from-the-left. Erik (talk | contrib) ^{(ping me)} 20:24, 20 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]

The Space Between Us[edit]

Resolved

– Film is now included. Erik (talk | contrib) ^{(ping me)} 18:18, 18 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

The Space Between Us (film) may be a candidate for inclusion. It would depend on if the film is set on Mars at all. Some "Martian" films (generally Martians visiting Earth) did not actually feature Mars. With a proper source, the film can be included. Erik (talk | contrib) ^{(ping me)} 21:11, 11 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

1997 film[edit]

MARS (1997) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0137094/ Drsruli (talk) 22:07, 18 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Drsruli, I added it per the book Mars in the Movies but cannot see the description in the page preview. Can you provide a description? Erik (talk | contrib) ^{(ping me)} 22:31, 18 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6vOSxpH9zY

"In the future, Mars has been colonized. A martial artist arrives to investigate what happened to his brother. A powerful mining company is the prime suspect."

Director: Jon Hess Writers: Steven Hartov (screenplay), Patrick Highsmith (screenplay) Stars: Olivier Gruner, Shari Belafonte, Gabriel Dell Jr.

Taglines: Where there is life, there is also death... Welcome to Alpha City.

Drsruli (talk) 04:07, 19 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Red Mission (2015) (short, 23m)[edit]

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4707150

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak28yQp1moU

"In the year 2053, Richards, Hudson, and Bowman are the first astronauts to be sent on a mission to the Red Planet. Richards, who is alone in the Mars Red II Recon Orbiter, must figure out what has happened to his friends when the mission takes an unexpected turn."

Director: Kai Patterson Writer: Kai Patterson Stars: John J. O'Hagan, Shamus Jarvis, Aean McMullin

Drsruli (talk) 04:21, 19 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Sol 87 (2017) (short)[edit]

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7004664

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prZ4m1qgvLk

"On his isolation cycle to Mars, Astronaut Commander Stephen James inadvertently discovers the darker side of the planet. This Science fiction thriller explores what a mission to Mars could look like in the near future."

Director: Justin Kruse Writers: Justin Kruse, James MacDonald Star: James MacDonald

Drsruli (talk) 06:12, 19 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Mad as a Mars Hare (1963) (theatrical cartoon)[edit]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_as_a_Mars_Hare

Drsruli (talk) 20:00, 20 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Futurama (related television) (1999-2012)[edit]

Amy Wong is from Mars and many episodes actually take place on Mars. Her parents are wealthy buggalo ranchers. The original occupants of Mars are represented as American Indians.

Interestingly, the first season episode "Mars University" is also set on Mars, but does not use the Wong backstory at all. "When the crew arrives on Mars, Fry says that back in the 20th century no one had any idea there was an university on the planet, but according to the Professor it became a liveable planet much later when the university was founded."

Episodes

"A Big Piece of Garbage"

"Mars University"

"A Clone of My Own"

"The Luck of the Fryrish"

"Where the Buggalo Roam"

"Proposition Infinity"

"A Farewell to Arms"

"Viva Mars Vegas"

Films

"Into the Wild Green Yonder"

Drsruli (talk) 20:22, 20 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Settlers[edit]

Should Settlers (2021) be on this list? tetryon (talk) 05:58, 23 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Tetryon, yes, that's a good suggestion. Do you want to try to add it yourself? You can use The Guardian as a secondary source for the inline citation. Let me know if you need help. Erik (talk | contrib) ^{(ping me)} 16:17, 24 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I've gone ahead and added it. Erik (talk | contrib) ^{(ping me)} 19:51, 25 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]