Tag: science fiction
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Retro Sci-Fi Weekend: ‘It! The Terror From Beyond Space!’
The 1958 science fiction thriller, “It! The Terror From Beyond Space,” is great entertainment! The present writer wants to thank HYPNOBOBS for refreshing memory as always been on mind to watch, again – if only could recall the title! “It!” considered to be an influence on 1979 Alien, since storyline involves similar highly predatory creature…
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Fifties Retro Sci-Fi For Fourth of July Holiday
It’s July 4th and too hot to watch fireworks outside! You can still remain cool and watch the fireworks of “When Worlds Collide,” a 1951 science fiction film starring Richard Derr and Barbara Rush. You join the stars on a ninety minute adventure as new star Bellus is discovered, but found to be on a…
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Sci-Fi Cult Classic: ‘Robinson Crusoe on Mars’
Robin Crusoe On Mars is a 1964 science fiction cult classic directed by Byron Haskin, who also directed War Of The Worlds. The plot revolves around Commander Christopher ‘Kit’ Draper (Paul Mantee), who must learn to survive on Mars after his ship, Mars Gravity Probe 1, is forced down in a near miss with a…
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Philip K Dick Remembered 30 Years After Death
Science Fiction writer Philip K Dick died on March 2, 1982 of a heart attack after having two strokes. Fan websites, Philip K Dick Fans and Total Dick-Head commemorate date with remembrances.
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Weekend Sci-Fi: The Time Travelers
What’s a weekend without a little distraction? You can enjoy 1964 science fiction film, The Time Travelers. The plot “…involves a group of scientists who find their time-viewing screen allows them to travel through time,” according to Wikipedia.
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Radio Tales of the Strange & Fantastic
Another great website for old science fiction and fantasy in mp3 is Radio Tales of the Strange & Fantastic (RTSF). ‘Universe’ is well done, highly entertaining and a must-listen at RTSF!
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Isaac Asimov’s Foundation In MP3 Audio
Thanks goes to SFFaudio for a link to 1973 BBC3 radio adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s Foundation Trilogy. Isaac Asimov began writing the Foundation series in 1942.
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great moon hoax of 1835
The New York Sun, founded in 1833 as a penny press paper, catered to a wide audience with narrative style and a cheaper price. On August 25, 1835, the first of six articles appeared in the paper that became known collectively as, “The Great Moon Hoax”. The first article brought increased sales and entertainment. Supposedly, the series was reprinted…