History of Sci-Fi Film- 1910 to 1915- Robots and Rayguns Episode 2

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

Episode 2: 1910 to 1915 we step into the captivating world of early science fiction cinema with the first episode of our ‘Robots and Rayguns’ series. With the emergence of cinema in the late 19th Century, filmmakers embraced fantastical and futuristic stories. From ‘Frankenstein’ to ‘Der Tunnel’ we’ll delve into the pioneering works that laid the foundation for the sci-fi genre we know today.

Mars Wants Movies is a guide to the history of science fiction film (and eventually television). Thank you for joining me on this journey.

00:00 Introduction
01:48 Chapter 1 Technical Innovations
03:57 Chapter 2 Films of 1910 to 1912
12:06 Chapter 3 Films of 1913 to 1915
16:26 Chapter 4 History, Culture and Science
20:06 Chapter 5 Hollywood and Beyond
22:55 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.

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