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Sci-Fi Classics, Vol. 1 - 2001: A Space Odyssey & Close Encounters of the Third Kind
In the first installment of our Sci-Fi Classics Series, we explore two foundational science fiction films that helped to define the genre: Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey and Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind. These legendary filmmakers shaped the language of modern sci-fi, and, here, we break down what makes each film so special.
In the second half of the episode, we discuss Spielberg’s wide-ranging influence on the genre, our personal favorite films of his, and the connective tissues that run throughout his work.
With the trailer release for Spielberg’s newest…
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