About this episode

This episode explores the themes and aesthetics of 1950s science fiction cinema through the lens of 'Forbidden Planet'.

In consolidating on last week's discussions, specifically those about the colossal consequences of an un-integrated shadow, this week's episode dives deeper into the themes and aesthetics of 1950s science fiction cinema through the lens of Fred M. Wilcox's Forbidden Planet. We also briefly discuss: Dr. Strangelove (1964) d. Stanley Kubrick Akira (1988) Katsuhiro Otomo Contact Us Email: contact@jimmybernasconi.com

People in this episode

Host: Jimmy Bernasconi

Topics covered

• 1950s science fiction cinema
• themes of evil
• aesthetics of film
• psychological analysis
• shadow integration

Keywords

• Forbidden Planet
• 1950s cinema
• science fiction
• Fred M. Wilcox
• Dr. Strangelove
• Akira
• evil
• shadow
• film analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Forbidden Planet, Dr. Strangelove, Akira

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