science fiction films

Describes the characteristics and appeal of science fiction movies and discusses the plot and filming of six hallmark examples, from The Day the Earth Stood Still to Blade Runner.

Forty-two essays by distinguished writers explore the future as depicted in science fiction films.

Explores present-day religion as expressed in recent science fiction films such as Star Wars and E.T.

Discusses the careers and creations of thirty American and British film and television makeup artists and techniques they employed in various films.

Describes examples of robots in movies and fiction, from their first appearances in the 1920s to the twenty-first century, and explores CGI robot creation, as well as cartoon and toy robots.

Simple text and photographs from the Star Wars motion pictures provide a brief description of the heroes of the Star Wars galaxy.