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Exploring the Sci-Fi Genre: From the Classics to Modern Marvels

Delve into the rich history and diverse sub-genres of science fiction films, from the pioneering works of the past to the blockbuster hits of today. Discover the iconic imagery, top actors, directors, box office hits, and critically acclaimed films that have shaped the sci-fi genre. Explore the sub-genres, iconography, and key figures that have made science fiction a staple in the world of cinema.

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Exploring the Sci-Fi Genre: From the Classics to Modern Marvels

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  1. [Sci-fi] An Exploration of the Genre

  2. History of the [Sci-fi] film • one of the first, recorded science fiction film is 1902's A Trip to the Moon • 1927's Metropolis, is the first feature-length science fiction film • In 1954, Godzilla, began the kaiju subgenre of science fiction film • 1968's 2001: A Space Odyssey, rose above the mostly B-movie offerings up to that time, both in scope and quality, and greatly influenced later science fiction films.[ • That same year, Planet of the Apeswas released to popular and critical acclaim, due in large part to its vivid depiction of a post-apocalyptic world • In 1977, George Lucas began the Star Wars film series, which ,often called a space opera,went on to become a worldwide popular culture phenomenon,and the second-highest-grossing film series of all time • Since the 1980s, science fiction films, along with fantasy, horror, and superhero films, have dominated Hollywood's big-budget productions

  3. Sub-Genres of the [Sci-fi] film • Hard • Soft • Military • Robot • Social • Space Opera • Steampunk • Cyberpunk • Superhero • Apocalyptic • Post-Apocalyptic • Time Travel • Alternate History • Parallel Worlds • Dystopian Future https://writeremilymundell.blogspot.com/2018/05/sub-genres-of-sci-fi.html

  4. Iconography of the [Sci-fi] film • Spaceships • Aliens • Time Travel • Space • Machinery • Organizations • Superheros • Lasers • Holograms

  5. Actors/Directors associated with [Sci-fi] films • Harrison Ford • Mark Hamill • Carrie Fisher • Arnold Schwarzenegger • Finn Wolfhard • Will Smith • David Tennent • Justin Roiland • Brie Larson • Matt Smith • Robert Zemeckis • Spike Jonze • Shane Carruth • Terry Gilliam • Alfonso Cuarón • Christopher Nolan • Stanley Kubrick • James Cameron • Ridley Scott • Steven Spielberg

  6. Box Office – Top 10 films of the Genre • Star Wars: The Force Awakens • Avengers: Endgame • Avatar • Jurassic World • Marvel's The Avengers • Star Wars: The Last Jedi • Rogue One: A Star Wars Story • Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace • Star Wars • E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial

  7. Budgets – Top 10 films of the Genre • Avengers: Age of Ultron • Avengers: Endgame • Avengers: Infinity War • Star Wars: The Last Jedi • Justice League • Solo: A Star Wars Story • John Carter • Star Wars: The Force Awakens • Avatar • Waterworld

  8. Critically acclaimed films related to the genre • Moon • Inception • Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind • Ex-Machina • Her • Dredd • A Clockwork Orange • The Trueman Show • Donny Darko • Star Trek • Iron Man • Under the Skin • Jumper

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