05: Deep Dive - Are Space Movies Ever Just About Space?

How can one setting inspire hope, fear, whimsy, and scienitific discovery all at once? In this deep dive hosts Alexys, Kaylin, and Larsen explore the representation and trendification of space in literature, movies, and the general cultural landscape. We summarize the development of space as a science fiction symbol, break down the various works that have become interstellar classics, and float into the far reaches of space sub genres.The conversation orbits past the ecological, political, and social implications of space media. Our discourse proves that themes associated with space are as vast and infinite as the universe itself.  Please reach out to us at [email protected] for feedback and topics suggestions. Follow us on instagram and tiktok @readtheroom_cultureclub for the most up to date podcast information. Sources:  "Science Fiction", Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum  "The Pyschology of Space Films", Psychology Today "From 1900 to 2013: The Evolution of Outer Space on the Big Screen", The Journal "The Legacy of ‘The Jetsons’ Is about a Lot More than Dreams of Flying Cars", AEI "John Milton the Space Poet: Early Traces of Science Fiction in Paradise Lost", Reactor "The History of Science Fiction: Beginnings", Medium "We Come in Pieces: The Alien as Metaphor", Clarkesworld "Genre Breakdown: The Different Types of Sci-Fi Films", The Beat "Sci-Fi Genre Movies", WeVideo "Don't Get Lost in Space: A Guide to Science Fiction Subgenres", Pan MacMillan "Science Fiction: Hard Versus Soft", Enclave The War of the Worlds, H.G. Wells (1898) The Martian Chronicles, Ray Bradbury (1950)