movie review
Reviewing the best science fiction movies from the past, present, and future.
Movie Review: The Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers.
Listen to this show wherever you stream or download your podcast. Welcome back to another episode of my podcast on 50s sci-fi. Today, I will be reviewing the classic movie, "The Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers". The film stars Hugh Marlowe and Joan Taylor and was produced by Charles H. Schneer, with a screenplay by Curt Siodmak, and directed by Fred F. Sears. The movie was released in Los Angeles on June 13, 1956, and has a runtime of 84 minutes.
By Edward German2 years ago in Futurism
The 'Blade Runner' Question
Something that I find very interesting whenever I read an article about Blade Runner film theory is that they never (and I do mean NEVER) mention the book the movie is based on. It's called Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K. Dick. Instead, everyone gets caught up in this question: Is Deckard a replicant?
By Stephanie Van Orman2 years ago in Futurism
'Tenet': Time-Bending Masterpiece or Misfire?
Released in theaters before the arrival of coronavirus vaccines, many had hoped in September of 2020 that Tenet would be the movie that proved why theaters were still necessary. But in a world reeling from the first pandemic in a century, it never managed to achieve the acclaim it strived for. When compared with so many of Christopher Nolan’s previous films, its reception was fairly tepid.
By Ben Ulansey2 years ago in Futurism
The Believable Dystopia of Black Mirror Season 5
So what if I'm doing a review for the fifth season of Black Mirror a few years late… and? Maybe I wanted to put off my fears for the future for as long as I could. Maybe I wasn't particularly excited to watch the singer of "Party in the USA" starring in a Black Mirror episode. But now that season 6 is upon us, I guess I can wait no longer.
By Ben Ulansey2 years ago in Futurism
A new kind of 3D-printed carrot, in the words of its Qatar-based inventors. Content Warning.
Qatari students aim to make ‘food accessible to people all over the world’ with their newly invented 3D printer. Innovation in the heart of Qatar has birthed a groundbreaking solution to the widespread issue of food insecurity. Two visionary students, Mohammad Annan, aged 20, and Lujain Al Mansoori, aged 21, both pursuing information systems at Doha's Carnegie Mellon University, have achieved an extraordinary feat - the creation of a 3D printer capable of mass-producing vegetables, offering a potential remedy to the global food crisis.
By nizam uddin2 years ago in Futurism
The Evolution of Special Effects in Film: From Practical to Digital Magic
The movie and film industry has always been something where directors and creators can show us a new world. One of the big things that helps make this happen is special effects. Special effects have been adapting and growing throughout the years and are now so advanced everything looks natural. This blog by Anthony J Mazza will go through the evolution of special effects in movies, from just minor practical effects to significant impacts of digital and visual magic.
By Anthony J Mazza2 years ago in Futurism
Best gadgets for upcoming winter!
The pursuit of warmth and comfort becomes of utmost importance as the first winter winds start to blow across the landscape. Fortunately, we have a variety of winter tools at our disposal in today's age of technological innovation to help us brave the chilly weather in style and comfort. These innovative technologies, which range from warm blankets to heated coats and touchscreen gloves, not only keep us warm but also improve our wintertime experiences.
By Best Finds On The Internet2 years ago in Futurism
