Can you outgrow evil? | "Forbidden Planet" (1956) d. Fred M. Wilcox

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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 KubrickAkira (1988) Katsuhiro OtomoContact UsEmail: [email protected]

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