About this episode

The episode discusses how Star Wars transformed the landscape of science fiction and fantasy films, featuring insights from author John Kenneth Muir.

We are kicking off a massive, year-long celebration! Starting today, May 25th, 2026, Father.Son.Galaxy. is counting down to the upcoming 50th anniversary of Star Wars. Over the next year, we are dedicating special episodes to exploring how a galaxy far, far away completely reshaped pop culture. In this premiere episode, Kerwin is joined by award-winning author John Kenneth Muir to discuss his book, "Science Fiction and Fantasy Films of the 1970s". Together, they explore the cinematic landscape prior to May 1977—an era dominated by dark, dystopian themes and cautionary tales like Logan’s Run, Soylent Green, and The Omega Man. They also examine how the massive success of Star Wars shifted the industry, paving the way for a wave of late-1970s sci-fi and fantasy milestones, including Battlestar Galactica, Buck Rogers, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Moonraker, Alien, and Disney's The Black Hole.

More episodes of Father. Son. Galaxy. A Star Wars Podcast

• Our Mandalorian & Grogu Spoiler Review: Did Lucasfilm Repeat History? · May 22, 2026 · 58 min
• WE WERE THERE! The Mandalorian & Grogu World Premiere Vlog · May 18, 2026 · 41 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Father. Son. Galaxy. A Star Wars Podcast podcast page.