History of Sci-Fi Film- 1927- Robots and Ray Guns Episode 7
If you’re a fellow enthusiast of the fantastical, the imaginative, and the futuristic, you’ve come to the right place:
Episode 7: 1927 we step into the captivating world of science fiction cinema with the latest episode of our ‘Robots and Ray guns’ series. Metropolis is one of the most important science fiction films ever made and 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.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
03:03 Germany in Historical Context
06:50 The Film, The Universe and the Characters
10:41 Making a Classic
14:00 Reviews, Reception and H.G. Wells
19:19 Legacy of a Classic
23:28 The 1920s and The Beginnings of Political Sci-Fi
29:36 From Silent to Sound
32:28 Literary Science Fiction of 1927
35:01 History, Culture and Science
40:16 Hollywood and Beyond
44:10 Final Thoughts
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.
