Spanning nine decades and branded by the most trusted authority on
film, Turner Classic Movies: Must-See Sci-Fi showcases 50 of the most
shocking, weird, wonderful, and mind-bending movies ever made.
From A Trip to the Moon (1902)to Arrival (2016), science fiction
cinema has produced a body of classics with a broader range of styles,
stories, and subject matter than perhaps any other film genre. They are
movies that embed themselves in the depths of the mind, coloring our
view of day-to-day reality and probably fueling a few dreams (and
nightmares) along the way.
In Turner Classic Movies: Must-See Sci-Fi, fifty unforgettable films
are profiled, including beloved favorites like The Day the Earth Stood
Still (1951) and Fantastic Voyage (1966), groundbreaking shockers
like Planet of the Apes (1968) and Alien (1979), and lesser-known
landmarks like Things to Come (1936) and Solaris (1972). Illustrated
by astounding color and black-and-white images, the book presents the
best of this mind-bending genre, detailing through insightful commentary
and behind-the-scenes stories why each film remains essential viewing. A
perfect gift for any film buff or sci-fi fanatic!