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Sci-Fi Film Fiesta:
"The Big Fat Book Of
Sci-Fi Films Of The 1950"
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My original intention in writing about classic science fiction films of the 1950s was to present it in the form of a book but I instead initially chose to do so via a blog format. Having completed featuring sci-fi films of the 1950s and moving on to films of the 1960s through to the 1980s, I decided to go back to my original idea of a regular book or eBook format consisting of manageable volumes with each devoted to a different theme.
With so many excellent reviews available on-line and in reference books for the films feature in my book, I tried to come up with an approach that is a bit different that would engage and entertain the reader, be accessible and foster curiosity about and interest in these pioneering sci-fi films. In other words, having a bit of fun and taking a bit of license with it all.
A while ago I was watching a couple of science fiction films from the 1950's. One was called ‘Kronos’ and the other was ‘The Monolith Monsters,’ both made around the time I was born. I had first seen these films 60 or so years ago and I can clearly recall that they scared the heck out of me. Although these days I can have a bit of chuckle at the special effects and other aspects of the films, I can say that time has not diminished my enjoyment of them.
Sure, these days we are spoiled with computer generated effects and sophisticated productions; carried along by galloping scientific and technological advancements, as well as facing massive social and cultural changes. However, I don't believe that this devalues the worth of classic vintage sci-fi films. After all, they are refreshing if you look at them with "new eyes" and are informative if you realize that they occurred in a particular social and historical context. You'll also probably see how little these days is truly new. How many times have we seen plot lines and issues in films these days which we have come across in vintage sci-fi (and other genre) films.
What brings me back to the classic sci-fi films is their entertainment value (even if they are sometimes funny without intending to be!), their simplicity by virtue of coming from a somewhat less complicated era (not to mention budget restraints!) and the fact that they can be so easily appreciated if we see them as doing what we have all done from time to time: imagining what if.....?
There is no intention on my part to pick any film to pieces and thereby spoil anyone's viewing pleasure. Sure there are many faults and inaccuracies, many of which are glaring if we view these films with hindsight or through a 21st century lense. The films featured in this book are products of their time and should be accepted for what they are and not used as vehicles to show how “enlightened,” “advanced” and “clever” we may imagine ourselves to be!
The SCI-FI FILM FIESTA book is intended as a salute to the pioneering work of science fiction film makers. May future generations have the privilege of enjoying your work and never stop wondering....What if?
The book features science fiction film classics from the 1950s and consists of 12 volumes, each featuring particular films consisting of a different theme, genre or aspect of that decade's science fiction film offerings:
Volume 1: “Here Be Monsters”
Volume 2: “Into Space”
Volume 3: “Other Worlds”
Volume 4: “Journeys Within”
Volume 5: “Alien Contact”
Volume 6: “Alien Invasion”
Volume 7: “The End Is Nigh!”
Volume 8: “Big Bugs & Crazy Critters”
Volume 9: “Accidents & Experiments”
Volume 10: “Supersized & Miniaturized”
Volume 11: “A Tribute To….”
Volume 12: “The Lost Last Volume – “Speculations & Ruminations”
Each of these volumes feature in individual posts in this blog and are here brought together in one big eBook format. And so, dear reader, I’d now like to share with you my own enjoyment of many individual classic films from the golden age of science fiction with the Sci-Fi Film Fiesta: The Big Fat Book Of Sci-Fi Films Of The 1950s.
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Thanks A LOT!! Can't tell you how grateful I am by the generous gift of this book, which brings within its (many) pages such gran info about my favorite SF 1950's films! A real feast for my tastes!
ReplyDeleteC. M. Federici - Montevideo, Uruguay
Thank you so much for your kind comment. I hope the information adds to your appreciation of the films from that era. I'm always in favour of the free flow of information. Kindest regards to you.
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