Science Fiction in the Fearful Fifties
Sometimes considered a golden age of science fiction films, the 1950s produced many of the genre’s best (and worst) movies. Products of their times, many of these films reflected contemporary fears of nuclear war, radiation, invasion, infiltration, and loss of individuality, as well as social disruptions such as the post-war increase of women in the workforce.
Other films were optimistic and celebrated the future, with space exploration being a common theme, although there was always some trepidation about what we may find ‘out there’.
Using still images and short clips, this two-week course will examine a variety of the decade’s films from around the world and consider how they reflected the expectations and anxieties of audiences of the day.
Jim Rupert is a retired researcher with a background in genetics and human evolution. His life-long interest in the natural sciences is reflected in a fascination for the interpretation and presentation of science in popular media, especially in science fiction films and TV programs. He has taught a number of these courses in the SFU Liberal Arts 55+ program and is currently working on a book about science fiction films from the silent era.
Fee: $20 (session one of two)
Guest presenter: Dr. Jim Rupert
Facilitator: Gerry Boretta
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