How did the depiction of the future in movies and TV change over 80 years? From the space-centric worlds of the early years of cinema to the dystopian futures of the ’70s and beyond, sci-fi has always looked forward to expand visual possibilities and tease out contemporary anxieties. In the video above, watch how those visions changed from decade to decade, with period-appropriate soundtracks for each.
How the Depiction of the Future Changed Over 80 Years
Decade by decade.
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