Nevertheless, Lucas took the protocol droid idea from Forbidden Planet and made it original. A franchise like Star Wars might have defined sci-fi for generations, but Forbidden Planet essentially created Sci-Fi’s platform as we know it. Coining ubiquitous sci-fi terms Star Wars associates itself today with, such as “hyper drive” and “blaster”. Along with 2001, Forbidden Planet stands as one of the most fundamentally groundbreaking sci-fi films of all time. Drawing on real sci-fi concepts and enhances a stimulating use of an electronic music score. Forbidden Planet provides cinematic depth at a time where 1950’s B-movie box office sci-fi flicks were the Hollywood nomenclature. Compromising a blend of technological paranoia (computers and technology …show more content…
Each predecessor attempts to surpass its influence, and strives to become a more rounded product for audiences. Computer graphics, sound design, practical effects, also plays a large role in how movies have changed over time. However, its popularity remains ever so present throughout pop culture society. A lot of it tries to answer: what can we become knowing how or what we are today. What can we do to enhance our future, something everyone relates to, but some movies are fictionalized. Many people strive to explore the human condition of tomorrow. Technology can provide a backdrop to compare against the individual’s within a narrative. That’s primarily why predecessors of Star Wars, and Star Wars itself remains so popular, because advanced science fills an exploration into mythology or divine influence. Humans involve with technology throughout history. Sci-fi movies provide escapism for what we might call relatable themes found in literature. They can focus on love, climate change, impending doom, and friendship, good and evil, and robotic relationships with humanity. It becomes appealing to people because these films encompass a space wherein their scientific aspects are derivatives of philosophical and emotional concepts. Star Wars allows admiration for its characters, which extinguish an increasingly diverse audience, one that frequently cares about its film whole heartedly, as long …show more content…
It’s become a bigger entity, in which most movies could ever dream of, the Marvel cinematic universe comes as a close second. Star Wars is a melting pot of revered cinema genres, and predecessors. From old serials of Flash Gordon, to Japanese Samurai films, such as Hidden Fortress by Akira Kurosawa. It also weaponized the aspiration for the summer blockbuster during the 1970s, while movies like Jaws and the Exorcist were big films. Star Wars and its sequels, Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi commercialized films beyond theater. It helped science fiction genre boom during the late 1970s and 1980s. Changing Hollywood’s top aesthetics and narratives conclusively. The franchise exists as entertainment that appeals to all ages with inspiring, conventional messages. Exerting powerful storytelling and character development, and memorable performances from the entire
Why do we fear the unknown? In the process of answering this question, science-fiction genre films successfully capture the history of American society at distinct points in time. The genre is so closely linked to social and historical contexts that its development relies solely on this connection. Sci-fi myths and conventions have remained static for decades, and the only measurable change in the genre lies in the films’ themes (Gehring 229-230). For example, Robert Wise’s The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) argues that fear of the unknown is a flaw in human nature and criticizes the social paranoia of post-war, 1940s America. Conversely, Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) views the human existence through more positive outlook, wherein society can overcome such fear; this optimism reflects the escapist beliefs of the 70s. When juxtaposed, the films’ themes demonstrate the evolution of the sci-fi genre by expressing different social attitudes towards conventions such as foreign beings, unfamiliar technology, and unusual scientists. The films also represent the genre during two major aesthetic periods in cinema—the post-classical and the late modernist eras, respectively—but nonetheless serve a greater purpose in measuring America’s social progress.
Motion Pictures have always had a strong influence in today’s culture, but maybe none as prevalent as Star Wars. Originating with Episode 4 A New Hope, the series boomed from 1977 to 2005 with yet another addition coming in 2015. The strongest of the series was the original trilogy episodes 4, 5, and 6, all generally released in the 1980s. As one of the strongest film francaises still today, it’s impact within the 1980s was only the tip of the iceberg. Children and adults alike still anticipate the new edition of this seemingly endless journey. If any singular film series still holds prevalence in its future decades it is Star Wars: Original Trilogy.
Star Trek took the world by storm with its futuristic scenarios and outlandish ideas, which opened up the doors for science fiction in America as it gained recognition and popularity all across the world. It started as a television series in the 1960’s to becoming a multi-billion dollar franchise including 5 television series, 12 movies, and selling a magnitude of merchandise (Star Trek). People tend to look past the fact that Star Trek was so influential on the world, all they see is men and women in weird suits fighting aliens in space. But, what people don’t see is the how Star Trek inspired people and events that have drastically impacted not only America, but eventually the whole world. Things like the non-vehicular cell phone, iPad, and other devices and people were all inspired by the series (Star Trek). Fans dedicate themselves to Star Trek conventions and replica building and fanfiction. They even consider themselves part of the Star Trek family, calling themselves ‘Trekkies’ or ‘Trekkers’ (Star Trek). Star Trek fans have even gone as far as of learning to speak Klingon and use the Vulcan salute as a symbol to recognize another fan (Star Trek).
My second reason that STAR WARS is the better movie franchise is that STAR WARS has better villains. The empire is a far scarier galactic villain than any threat in Star Trek because they control such a large chunk of the STAR WARS universe. Anywhere the rebels go, they have to be on the lookout for servants of the Emperor. On a more specific level, the main villain of STAR WARS: episodes...
The book “The House of the Scorpion” was written by Nancy Farmer which was a very good book that all middle schoolers and up should read.
Westerns and science fiction are two genres employed by popular culture that are, in that order, chronologically consecutive in history in terms of their popularity. When analyzed, they show themselves to be also extremely similar to one another, both thematically and structurally. Yet the shift in desirability from the dominant trend of western works to those of science fiction did occur, and I would argue is still occurring today. The reason for that shift in spite of the many similarities of the two genres, along with the factor of the added differences over time, may therefore be a convenient tool in revealing where exactly the ideologies of these respective generations diverge.
Imagine flying through a ice covered planet or zooming through the sand plains of tattoine or battling against the dark side next to Luke Skywalker well sounds amazing right? These are the things that make the Star Wars universe so fascinating in the upcoming paragraphs about how Star Wars has elements of story, that make Star Wars so popular. Star Wars is a cultural institution of immense proportions. Its impact on Hollywood alone has been incalculable. It’s impossible to imagine Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T., The Matrix, or The Lord of the Rings without Star Wars. Yes because all these movies have been impacted from Star Wars they all transfer you to a different era from you fighting off Nazis to walking into mordor.
As the world today becomes more and more like science fiction, many fear and fight the chances. Control of today’s creations the largest difference. As time moves forward that may change. Lines between reality and Science Fiction are blurred regularly. The power to turn simply turn off could disappear. While people are readily welcoming self-driving cars, lab made meat, minds may change. One day the world may echo fictional creations. Where people welcome new advances, rely on their gadgets and gizmos. As religion becomes less popular, Gods will be replaces with tablets and
Star Wars: The Force Awakens was a new beggining to the franchise, bringing a fresh start for old and new viewers. When Disney acquired rights, many fans were furious and many believed the series would be ruined. J.J. Abrams proved them otherwise.
According to BBC News, “The 2011 [British] census, 177,000 people declared themselves Jedi under the religion section, making it the seventh most popular religion”(BBC News). The fact that a media franchise has enough power to instill the beliefs in people to change their style of worship is tremendously important to the current society. This goes to show that pop culture is one of the biggest effectors of modern society. Another example of change in society based upon pop culture media is the 1955 Nicholas Ray film, Rebel Without a Cause. The film revolves around a trouble-making teenager, played by James Dean, who moves to a new city to start off with a new, clean slate. The film was very controversial due to the depiction of the protagonist and his anti-societal views and rebellious nature. The notoriety of this film was so huge that it actually caused the nation of New Zealand to ban the film in response to the ideas that it would cause a social change in teenagers of the time (OFLC Student). The fact that a film is so powerful and intense that it can push a government to ban a film with the intent of avoiding nationwide teenage delinquency is a massive effect. New Zealand wasn’t even the only country against the film
With the horrible environment the film industry caused, the lackluster that surrounded it near the end of the war, in turn helped create the industry we know now. We live and learn from our mistakes most of the time, and from the 1920’s o the 1950’s the industry has leaned some powerful lessons. Technology has changes into something most couldn’t even fathom and the opportunities for all the talent that is out in the world, is even more welcome than ever
Quite possibly one of the most iconic openings in cinematic history is “A Long time ago in a galaxy far far away.” Of course, I am referring to Star Wars. It is such a fascinating and great movie going experience. There have been a total of seven Star Wars films, but in this essay I am going to be focusing on Star Wars: Episode 3- Revenge of the Sith. This film was written and directed by George Lucas and of the science fiction genre. Revenge of the Sith was released in theaters on May 19, 2005.
Star Wars Rogue One has many elements that contribute to why the movie is so famous today. People can connect with the movie in many ways but also fantasize what life would be like in the Star Wars galaxy. There are two elements that help the movie, such as the noncognitive elements that are very dominate and the cognitive elements that help people connect with the movie. I will break down each element into parts and how the elements contribute to how people perceive and understand the movie.
George Lucas wrote and directed Star Wars, he had tons of creative and production control just like Hitchcock. Furthermore, the film demonstrates his aesthetic vision through recurring themes of good verse evil, heroes fighting for good and saving the day. Lastly, the film demonstrates thematic and stylistic consistencies to create the meaningful narrative. One thing that stands out from Star Wars that illustrates George Lucas’ control over the production is the credits. He did not want the credits at the beginning of the film so the audience can focus on the narrative. In the late 1950’s the auteur theory was introduced to filmmaking which created a new way of making films. Auteur theory went against the classical narrative by focusing on realism. Auteur films had ambiguous endings, which deeper into the character’s physiological state. Even though, Star Wars demonstrates certain auteur elements, it does not go against the classical narrative. To conclude, Star Wars mixed classical Hollywood techniques with the auteur theory that lead to a different and unique way of making a
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