In the 1990s, the sci-fi genre reached new heights.
Of course the advent of new technology also opened up a wealth of new thematic potential as well.
Behold, the best sci-fi films of the 90s.
But it’s also fun as hell.
(It helps that it was based onRobert A. Heinleins Hugo Award-winning novel of the same name.)
Thats 100% Verhoeven, and this gem has only started to receive its necessary accolades in recent years.
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The title is literally the plot of the film.
Martians show up on earth.
Its not bad, in fact, its pretty fun, its just not much.
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Fortunately, if styles all you got,Mars Attacks!has got it in spades.
A doting spoof and homage to 1950s alien invasion pics, its pure B-movie schlock and surprisingly sadistic.
But this movie isnt about the acting, and most of them end up without all much to do.
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And that discussion is at the heart of what makes good and long-lasting science-fiction.
Get a crash course in all of these themes by exploring the original animatedGhost in the Shell.
It’s a complete B-movie, directed byPaul W.S.
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