This is the first in a monthly blog that will cover things in Sci-Fi that have caught my eye. I won't be covering the Marvel and DC movies as that will be another blog and everything Gerry Anderson is another monthly series (although I may cheat once in awhile). This is more of a random look at some of the bigger sci-fi news and my personal opinions on things. This, being my first part, is a bit bigger than it should be so for that I apologize. So here we go.
One of the common themes for Sci-fi
films is to present a commentary of society today. Writers and
producers can make statements about problems and issues of the day
but in creative ways that at times, can be disguised in a fantastic
world. The following film is one of the more obvious examples of
this commentary. It is also probably one of the most influential
films on this list for its imagery and themes. The fact that the
film was made in 1927 and was silent speaks volumes in how superb it
is. Couple that with the fact that the film gained appreciation in
years later shows the staying power and the importance the film
conveys. |
| We saw Tom Welling fly, but never in his super-suit. |
