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Science Fiction Cinema

Why Theory

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Exploring the Influence of War of the Worlds, Metropolis, and Kubrick on Science Fiction Cinema

This chapter delves into the significance of War of the Worlds as an apocalyptic event and its influence on different mediums like radio, film, and literature. It also examines the impact of Metropolis on the aesthetics of sci-fi movies and discusses Kubrick's influence on the genre, touching upon themes of dehumanization and the prioritization of aesthetics over narrative.

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