Category: Science Fiction
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SOLARIS (1972)
“Solaris” is a 1972 science fiction film directed by Andrei Tarkovsky, based on the novel of the same name by Stanisław Lem. Set in a distant future, the movie revolves around Dr. Kris Kelvin (played by Donatas Banionis), a psychologist sent to a space station orbiting the enigmatic planet Solaris.Upon his arrival at the space…
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THE SEXPLORER (NSFW)
The film “The Sexplorer” (also known as “The Girl from Starship Venus” and “Diary of a Space Virgin”) is a sci-fi soft porn comedy released in 1975 that incorporates extraterrestrial visitation, romance, and humor.Directed by Derek Ford, it takes a lighthearted approach to science fiction while exploring themes of love, sexuality, and human connection.The plot…
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ROLLERBALL
“Rollerball,” starring James Caan, is a 1975 science fiction thriller directed by Norman Jewison. In a future society where corporations have taken control, “Rollerball” is set in a world where individualism and personal freedoms have been suppressed. The film follows the story of Jonathan E., played by James Caan, a superstar athlete and the most…
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UNDER THE SKIN
“Under The Skin” is a haunting and atmospheric science fiction thriller directed by Jonathan Glazer. The film takes viewers on a mesmerizing journey, exploring themes of identity, humanity, and alienation. With a mesmerizing performance by Scarlett Johansson, it offers a unique and enigmatic perspective on the human experience. The story follows an otherworldly being, played…
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THE 10TH VICTIM
“The 10th Victim” is a 1965 thriller-science fiction action film set in a dystopian future where a highly popular and deadly game called “The Big Hunt” has become a global phenomenon. Directed by Elio Petri, the movie takes us on a captivating journey filled with intrigue, danger, and unexpected alliances. In this not-so-distant future, society…
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LOGANS RUN
“Logan’s Run” is a thrilling science fiction film directed by Michael Anderson, set in a futuristic utopian society where life is seemingly perfect. However, beneath the surface lies a dark secret. Adapted from William F. Nolan and George Clayton Johnson’s novel, the movie follows the journey of Logan 5, a government Sandman tasked with tracking…
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VIDEODROME
“Videodrome” is a 1983 Canadian science-fiction horror film directed by David Cronenberg. The film explores the theme of mass media, its effect on society, and the relationship between technology and the human body. It stars James Woods as Max Renn, the CEO of a small cable TV station who becomes obsessed with a mysterious and…
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CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND
“Close Encounters of the Third Kind” is a science fiction film written and directed by Steven Spielberg. It was released in 1977 and stars Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut, and Teri Garr. The film explores the theme of alien contact and its effect on the human psyche. The story begins in Muncie, Indiana, where an electrician,…
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ALPHAVILLE
“Alphaville” is a 1965 French science fiction film directed by Jean-Luc Godard. The movie is set in a dystopian future where a totalitarian computer called Alpha 60 controls the city of Alphaville. The plot revolves around the mission of Lemmy Caution, a secret agent from “The Outlands,” who is sent to Alphaville to find and…
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THX 1138
In honor of Star Wars Day, May the 4th, we look at George Lucus’s debut feature film THX1138. THX 1138 is a science fiction film directed by George Lucas in 1971. Set in a dystopian future, the film tells the story of THX 1138 (played by Robert Duvall), a worker in a highly controlled society…
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