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Turner Classic Movies: Must-See Sci-fi: 50 Movies That Are Out of This World

by Sloan De Forest
Running Pr. May 2018. 280p. illus. bibliog. index. ISBN 9780762491520. pap. $24.99; ebk. ISBN 9780762491537. FILM
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According to actor and film historian De Forest, the most memorable sf movies are those that defy expectations. Referred to as "the impossible genre," virtually all sf films question our world and reality, pushing logical boundaries by asking, "What if?" The purpose of this book is not to list the greatest or most popular sf films but rather to highlight those that linger in audiences' minds. The 50 "unforgettable" titles profiled in this thoughtful but subjective list range from one of the earliest sf films A Trip to the Moon (1902) to the more recent Arrival (2016). Also included are "far-out facts" and "mind-blowing moments" from each movie. The overviews are succinct, providing context but no spoilers.
VERDICT Recommended for film general film enthusiasts, particularly fans of the sf genre.
Reviewed by Gary Medina, El Camino Coll., Torrance, CA , May 15, 2018
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