Tag Archives: Sci-Fi Movies

Silver Screen Standards: The “Rough Magic” of Forbidden Planet (1956)

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Jennifer Garlen

Silver Screen Standards: The “Rough Magic” of Forbidden Planet (1956) The Tempest has always been my favorite Shakespeare play, so my love for the science fiction classic, Forbidden Planet (1956), shouldn’t surprise anyone who knows how much this iconic film … Continue reading →

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Monsters and Matinees: A British Village is Pulled into Space and Everyone Drinks Tea

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Toni Ruberto

Once in a New Moon What makes us watch a movie for the first time? Often it’s because of our favorite stars. Perhaps a notable director. It can be from the recommendation of a friend. But sometimes all I need … Continue reading →

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Monsters and Matinees: B-Movie or Kids’ Film? ‘Santa Claus Conquers the Martians’ is Both

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Toni Ruberto

B Movie or Kids’ Film? Santa Claus Conquers the Martians is Both This is tough to admit, but sometimes horror and sci-fi B-movies don’t have a particularly scary monster. Sometimes, they are just … bizarre. That’s true in Santa Claus … Continue reading →

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Monsters and Matinees: How Movies With Dad Spawned A Classic Horror Fan

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Toni Ruberto

How Movies With Dad Spawned A Classic Horror Fan It was a moment of serendipity that had me nearly bouncing out of my seat. Classic Movie Hub was looking for stories about “classic sci-fi movies and horror and …” I … Continue reading →

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