Talk:The Omega Man

References to use

 * Please add to the list references that can be used for the film article.


 * Valid references should be added to the article, not the talk page. The current list of refs in the article are, frankly, garbage.  With the exception of Rotten Tomatoes (which aggregates professional reviewers' responses) and YouTube (the reference presents a filmed interview with director Tim Burton expressing his opinion on the film, and is used only to support a paraphrased quote from the interview), every one of the references current as of this date is a fansite (including Moria, which is a non-professional reviewer's blog) or a user wiki that does not vet its users' qualifications or screen their submissions.  When Wikipedia is talking about references, they are talking about reliable, verifiable third party sources written by recognized professionals or experts in the subject matter.  With the exceptions noted above, not one of these references meets that criteria. 71.200.89.119 (talk) 14:21, 31 January 2011 (UTC)
 * Valid references should be added to the article, not the talk page. The current list of refs in the article are, frankly, garbage.  With the exception of Rotten Tomatoes (which aggregates professional reviewers' responses) and YouTube (the reference presents a filmed interview with director Tim Burton expressing his opinion on the film, and is used only to support a paraphrased quote from the interview), every one of the references current as of this date is a fansite (including Moria, which is a non-professional reviewer's blog) or a user wiki that does not vet its users' qualifications or screen their submissions.  When Wikipedia is talking about references, they are talking about reliable, verifiable third party sources written by recognized professionals or experts in the subject matter.  With the exceptions noted above, not one of these references meets that criteria. 71.200.89.119 (talk) 14:21, 31 January 2011 (UTC)

Would just like to point this out.
The Omega Man was much like MacGyver, even though Neville more often than not had resources available to him in the city, and Neville was more knowledgable. The two characters seem to both be an example of bricoleurs. -- kanzure 19:53, 28 May 2007 (UTC)

Fair use rationale for Image:The Omega Man DVD cover.jpg
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Will Smith
The movie I Am Legend is being released in 2007 (December 14), not 2008.70.101.211.40 (talk) 22:25, 17 November 2007 (UTC)

Interracial Kiss?
I've never seen the film, but I've recently been told that it contains an early interracial kiss -- with, perhaps, Rosalind Cash? Is this so? It certainly wouldn't have been the first, but if it takes place, then it should, perhaps, be mentioned, as an interesting example of interracial romance in early 70's film history.68.72.94.110 (talk) 01:34, 8 April 2008 (UTC)

yeah there is more than a kiss, and I am not sure why it is rated PG, since there is some nudity Rds865 (talk) 17:52, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

Religious Symbolism and themes
should there be a part on the religious symbolism in the movie? such as the depictions of the main character as Christ? Rds865 (talk) 17:52, 13 April 2008 (UTC)


 * Not unless you can find some references that support that idea. Otherwise it is original research, a big no-no. &mdash; Frecklefσσt | Talk 19:30, 14 April 2008 (UTC)


 * Just to provide a possible point of reference to anyon who wants to pursue it, I remember reading about the religious symbolism on the back cover of the laser disc release several years ago - I only have a vague recollection but it spoke of the pose in which Heston's character died being Jesus-like, and the plan to restart humanity, just like Adam and Eve in Eden, 'but this time we aint going to trust a friggin snake' or something to that effect. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 78.135.27.28 (talk) 08:00, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

There is published writing on this I recall. Neville dies of a spear, and falls back into a fountain. "Water and blood". Crucifixion pose. His blood saves the world. "Dutch" is 2 letters removed from Butch. Butch commonly means a tough guy. The names "Simon Peter" (founder of Christianity) is an ancient nickname for tough guy. Peter is from the Greek petros meaning rock. Simon also means rock. Christ says of Simon Peter "upon this rock I will build my church". Dutch is the leader of the "others", and implicitly becomes the founder of the surviors group. Lisa betrays Neville. She takes the role of Judas. Her brother "ritchie" also takes the role of Judas in going to "The Family" (the Sanhedrin) and is hanged as Judas hanged himself. There are other examples. 98.164.73.58 (talk) 08:28, 25 July 2020 (UTC)

Homeless People
Should it be noted somewhere in the artice that in a few outside shots of the city homeless people (from real life) can be seen in the backgrounds? MattyC3350 (talk) 06:04, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

My opinion: No. Gouveia2 (talk) 15:21, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Edits on Weapons
I believe for the edits, that the Weapon info used by Heston should be kept in the article, as one of the place I came to find out what the SMG he was using was was here - was present in article up to this month when another author edited. --Chrisf8657 (talk) 19:17, 30 May 2010 (UTC)


 *  Same issues - MAY 2011 
 * This issue continues to occur. As I said above, this was the only place I could find info on the weapons, but edits keep removing it. For the sake of flow and grammar, if it needs to be moved or edited, that's fine. But it has to be left in place. In the future I may request Moderation for the article. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Chrisf8657 (talk • contribs) 01:18, 9 May 2011 (UTC)

Woman in Cemetary Crypt
There is a character "woman in cemetary crypt" mentioned in the credits. Does anyone know who this is? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.127.176.91 (talk) 02:11, 2 August 2009 (UTC)


 * Woman
 * Yes, it is Anna Aries. See here: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067525/fullcredits
 * --Chrisf8657 (talk) 19:20, 30 May 2010 (UTC)

Wondering What Chemistry has to do with Anything
I find it an odd non sequitur that a screenwriter's background in chem should be put forward as the reason for switching from a mosquito-borne plague to bioweapons as the agent of doom. Seems to me odd that the original novelist, writing in 1954, did not originally tie the situation to bioweapons. If bugs spread the plague, I don't see why the mutants would want to destroy technology; if human technology, in the form of research on CBR warfare caused the catastrophe, I can see where Luddism would be a logical response: technology got us into this mess, so let's wipe it out.

Just musing--

Terry J. Carter (talk) 23:41, 18 June 2010 (UTC)

Soundtrack?
Why is there no soundtrack section for this article? The film score was composed by Ron Grainer and has, like the movie itself, achieved a somewhat cult following among fans. That should be notable enough for inclusion. It was re-released recently. -- Jodon  |  Talk  18:33, 11 September 2013 (UTC)

Charles Manson
I suspect that Anthony Zerbe's character Jonathan Matthias is intended as a reference to Charles Manson, a cult leader whose shadow still loomed large in 1970/71, and who held sway over another murderous cult called the Family. Nuttyskin (talk) 02:17, 11 September 2023 (UTC)