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Brave new worlds : science fiction phenomenon
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- Summary
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It has been written that "science fiction is the true literature of the 20th century, showing us the present through an image of the future. This documentary looks at classic films and novels, pulp...
It has been written that "science fiction is the true literature of the 20th century, showing us the present through an image of the future. This documentary looks at classic films and novels, pulp fiction, B movies, and the special-effects wizardry of science fiction adventure epics. Interviews with key writers and filmmakers of the genre, such as Arthur C. Clarke and Paul Verhoeven, map out the history of science fiction. By juxtaposing newsreels with film clips, we reflect on just how allegorical the predictions were. Clips from popular films including Terminator, Dark Star, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Alien, and Star Wars help make the program a visually enriching experience.
Details
- Creator
- NBD Television Ltd
- Format
- Videos, Slides, Films
- Language
- English
- Publication
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- New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2005], c1992
- Physical Details
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- 1 streaming video file (51 min.) : sd., col., digital file
- digital
- data file
- ISBNs
- 9781421373485
- OCLC
- ocn707965428
- Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
- Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on Sept. 19, 2005.
- Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
- Mode of access: Internet.
- System requirements: FOD playback platform.
- Basis of Science Fiction (3:22) -- Science Fiction of the 1920s and 1930s (5:20) -- Science Fiction of the 1940s (1:48) -- Science Fiction of the 1950s (5:00) -- Science Fiction of the 1960s (3:35) -- Science Fiction of the 1970s (1:47) -- Final Frontier: Theme in Science Fiction (5:10) -- Special Effects vs. Scientific Accuracy (5:11) -- Obssession With Invasion (4:20) -- Monsters in Science Fiction (5:15) -- New Literary Form: Cyberpunk (3:14) -- Virtual Reality and Science Fiction (2:16) -- Science Fiction's Future (2:56)