EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 50 MIN
#117 The Most Important Sci-Fi Movie EVER - Metropolis (1927) Review
from The Golden Hour Film Podcast · host thegoldenhourfilmpodcast
Metropolis is Fritz Lang's 1927 Sci-Fi masterpiece. One of the most expensive German expressionist films, its influences on Star Wars, Blade Runner, Dune and other sci-fi classics can be felt. It is the second film of our Classic Film World Cup and the fourth German silent film we've covered on the show! The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or whatever podcasting service you use.
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Metropolis is Fritz Lang’s 1927 Sci-Fi masterpiece. One of the most expensive German expressionist films, its influences on Star Wars, Blade Runner, Dune and other sci-fi classics can be felt. It is the second film of our Classic Film World Cup and the fourth German silent film we’ve covered on the show! The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or whatever podcasting service you use.
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#117 The Most Important Sci-Fi Movie EVER - Metropolis (1927) Review
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