Frames of Conflict: How The First World War Shaped Cinema – Spotlight Episode 1

If you’re a fellow enthusiast of the fantastical, the imaginative, and the futuristic, you’ve come to the right place:

Spotlight Episode 1: In our first spotlight episode I’ll briefly step away from the focus on science fiction to examine the intersection between history and cinema.

Let’s explore the economic impact war had on a relatively new industry, how the government used cinema for their own benefit, as well as new narrative techniques and technological advancements made at the time.
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Mars Wants Movies is a guide to the history of science fiction film (and eventually television). Thank you for joining me on this journey.

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:44 Chapter 1: The Economic Impact of the First World War
03:55 Chapter 2: Propaganda and Recruitment
06:16 Chapter 3: Technological Advancements made during the War
07:55 Chapter 4: A Shift in Themes
10:03 Chapter 5: German Expressionism
12:05 Chapter 6: The Beginnings of Soviet Filmmaking
13:37 Chapter 7: The Effects of the War on Sci-Fi Filmmaking
15:56 Final Thoughts

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A History of Science Fiction Cinema from 1900 to the Present

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I’m Melissa, your guide on a captivating journey through the history of science fiction film and television. Here, we’ll delve into the origins of iconic franchises, dissect the groundbreaking works that paved the way for the genre, and unearth the hidden gems that might have slipped under the radar.