EPISODE · Nov 12, 2025 · 23 MIN
Things to Come (1936) - Drive-In Double Feature Episode 417
from Drive-In Double Feature Podcast · host Drive-In Double Feature
Nathan and Ryan step into the world of speculative science fiction with Things to Come (1936), a bold and ambitious vision of humanity’s future written by H.G. Wells himself. From global wars and societal collapse to the utopian rise of a technologically advanced civilization, this British sci-fi classic explores both the optimism and anxiety of progress. The hosts discuss its stunning production design, prophetic storytelling, and how it stands as one of the earliest cinematic attempts to map out the destiny of humankind. Is Things to Come a visionary masterpiece or a dated dream of the future? Tune in and find out!
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Nathan and Ryan step into the world of speculative science fiction with Things to Come (1936), a bold and ambitious vision of humanity’s future written by H.G. Wells himself. From global wars and societal collapse to the utopian rise of a technologically advanced civilization, this British sci-fi classic explores both the optimism and anxiety of progress. The hosts discuss its stunning production design, prophetic storytelling, and how it stands as one of the earliest cinematic attempts to map out the destiny of humankind. Is Things to Come a visionary masterpiece or a dated dream of the future? Tune in and find out!
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