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General Movie Discussion
08-10-22
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What makes a sci-fi flick?
Posted By
Captain Steel
If you look back to the first post on page 1......
If you look back to the first post on page 1... you can see the beginning of the universe!
Forum:
General Movie Discussion
08-10-22
Replies:
24
What makes a sci-fi flick?
Posted By
Captain Steel
Someone put this thread in Demetri Martin's...
Someone put this thread in Demetri Martin's working time machine - the one that only goes forward at regular speed.
Forum:
General Movie Discussion
08-10-22
Replies:
24
What makes a sci-fi flick?
Posted By
Captain Steel
Star Wars was based on purely "classical" themes....
Star Wars was based on purely "classical" themes.
It's "the hero's journey" told in outer space. It's classic Greek literature, eastern philosophy with a dose of Shakespeare, and early adventure,...
Forum:
General Movie Discussion
08-09-22
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24
What makes a sci-fi flick?
Posted By
Captain Steel
Re: What makes a sci-fi flick?
Lots of details as mentioned here.
But I think the most important ingredient is a metaphor or allegory that corresponds to issues in our own historical or current reality, but told in a setting...
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