The gods of sci-fi geek out about flying saucers and rubber monsters.
Directors Stephen Spielberg, George Lucas, Ridley Scott and James Cameron discuss the science fiction movies of the 1950s that influenced them.
Direction
Schickel gets legends to open up casually.
Production
Clips from forgotten B-movies woven perfectly.
Writing
Anecdotes that reshape how you see their blockbusters.
Director
Richard Schickel
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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