Science fiction has always pushed the boundaries of cinema to its absolute limit, and plenty of classic black-and-white movies still have the power to entertain and enthrall viewers to this day. From technological marvels that utilized special effects that were massively ahead of their time to thought-provoking psychological stories whose narrative never lost its relevance, there are many movies, even from the black-and-white silent era, that can be enjoyed just as well by modern viewers.
Many of the best black-and-white sci-fi releases were produced during periods of great political and social upheaval and powerfully reflected the society out of which they were created. With terrifying alien creatures representing fears of the unknown or the dire consequences of technological progress, classic sci-fi films often convey themes that remain incredibly relevant to this day. While black-and-white movies may put some viewers off, sci-fi lovers would be doing themselves a disservice if they...
Many of the best black-and-white sci-fi releases were produced during periods of great political and social upheaval and powerfully reflected the society out of which they were created. With terrifying alien creatures representing fears of the unknown or the dire consequences of technological progress, classic sci-fi films often convey themes that remain incredibly relevant to this day. While black-and-white movies may put some viewers off, sci-fi lovers would be doing themselves a disservice if they...
- 1/11/2025
- by Stephen Holland
- ScreenRant
Fan-favorite filmmaker Tim Burton confirms that there are currently no plans for one hotly-anticipated Warner Bros. remake.
Per Deadline, Burton downplayed rumors that he and Warner Bros. are working together on a remake of the 1958 classic sci-fi horror film, Attack of the 50 Foot Woman. When the project came up during an interview at the Marrakech Film Festival, Burton stated plainly, "I have no real projects at the moment." Hinting that it still might happen but that he won't know for sure until filming begins, Burton added, "One thing I learned very early on is that until I’m on the set doing something I don’t know if I’m doing it."
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Per Deadline, Burton downplayed rumors that he and Warner Bros. are working together on a remake of the 1958 classic sci-fi horror film, Attack of the 50 Foot Woman. When the project came up during an interview at the Marrakech Film Festival, Burton stated plainly, "I have no real projects at the moment." Hinting that it still might happen but that he won't know for sure until filming begins, Burton added, "One thing I learned very early on is that until I’m on the set doing something I don’t know if I’m doing it."
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- 11/30/2024
- by John Dodge
- CBR
Lew Palter, the veteran character actor and admired CalArts School of Theater faculty member who portrayed the department store magnate Isidor Straus in James Cameron’s Titanic, has died. He was 94.
Palter died May 21 of lung cancer at his home in Los Angeles, his daughter, Catherine Palter, told The Hollywood Reporter.
The New York native played one of the Supreme Court justices in First Monday in October (1981), starring Walter Matthau, Jill Clayburgh and Barnard Hughes, and he donned a robe for stints on The Flying Nun, Hill Street Blues and L.A. Law as well.
Plus, he portrayed an LAPD detective on the 1976-77 CBS series Delvecchio, starring Judd Hirsch.
Palter joined CalArts in 1971 and served as an acting teacher and director at the Santa Clarita school until his retirement in 2013, but he also conducted private workshops and taught around the country and around the world, including in Edinburgh and at Carnegie Mellon and UCLA.
Palter died May 21 of lung cancer at his home in Los Angeles, his daughter, Catherine Palter, told The Hollywood Reporter.
The New York native played one of the Supreme Court justices in First Monday in October (1981), starring Walter Matthau, Jill Clayburgh and Barnard Hughes, and he donned a robe for stints on The Flying Nun, Hill Street Blues and L.A. Law as well.
Plus, he portrayed an LAPD detective on the 1976-77 CBS series Delvecchio, starring Judd Hirsch.
Palter joined CalArts in 1971 and served as an acting teacher and director at the Santa Clarita school until his retirement in 2013, but he also conducted private workshops and taught around the country and around the world, including in Edinburgh and at Carnegie Mellon and UCLA.
- 6/26/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Only once in a generation do we behold a classic such as this! The ’embiggened’ adventures of Nancy Archer lack technical sophistication, but good direction and a very direct story — female revenge writ large — grab us every time. Let the absurdities pile up, because Allison Hayes cuts a mean fifty-foot figure in that white two-piece, and saucy Yvette Vickers really warms up the clientele down at Tony’s place. It’s a terrific piece of late ’50s exploitation anti-art. The fantastic Reynold Brown poster is a key expression of the monsterrific worldview.
Attack of the 50 Foot Woman
Blu-ray
Warner Archive Collection
1958 / B&w / 1:85 widescreen / 65 min. / Available at Amazon.com / General site Wac-Amazon / Street Date December 6, 2022 / 21.99
Starring: Allison Hayes, William Hudson, Yvette Vickers, Roy Gordon, George Douglas, Ken Terrell, Otto Waldis, Eileene Stevens, Michael Ross, Frank Chase, Nelson Leigh, .
Cinematography: Jacques Marquette
Film Editor: Edward Mann
Original Music: Ronald Stein...
Attack of the 50 Foot Woman
Blu-ray
Warner Archive Collection
1958 / B&w / 1:85 widescreen / 65 min. / Available at Amazon.com / General site Wac-Amazon / Street Date December 6, 2022 / 21.99
Starring: Allison Hayes, William Hudson, Yvette Vickers, Roy Gordon, George Douglas, Ken Terrell, Otto Waldis, Eileene Stevens, Michael Ross, Frank Chase, Nelson Leigh, .
Cinematography: Jacques Marquette
Film Editor: Edward Mann
Original Music: Ronald Stein...
- 12/3/2022
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Roger and Gene Corman’s first ‘The Filmgroup’ production is a slick little programmer that belies its drive-in monster movie heritage: the trim tale is no minimalist effort, but a well-developed drama sourced in the twin drives to succeed and stay young. This deluxe edition contains both the Theatrical and TV versions, plus a Tom Weaver commentary that tells the incredible true-crime tale of Corman’s impressive leading lady Susan Cabot.
The Wasp Woman
Blu-ray
Scream Factory
1959 / B&W / 1:85 widescreen / 63 min. / Street Date October 30, 2019 / 27.99
Starring: Susan Cabot, Anthony Eisley, Barboura Morris, William Roerick, Michael Mark, Lynn Cartwright, Frank Gerstle, Bruno VeSota, Roy Gordon, Carolyn Hughes, Frank Wolff, Philip Barry, Gene Corman, Roger Corman, Lani Mars (Kinta Zertuche).
Cinematography: Harry Neumann
Film Editor: Carlo Lodato
Art Direction: Daniel Haller
Original Music: Fred Katz
Written by Leo Gordon, Kinta Zertuche
Produced and Directed by Roger Corman
Roger Corman is much more than an exploitation specialist.
The Wasp Woman
Blu-ray
Scream Factory
1959 / B&W / 1:85 widescreen / 63 min. / Street Date October 30, 2019 / 27.99
Starring: Susan Cabot, Anthony Eisley, Barboura Morris, William Roerick, Michael Mark, Lynn Cartwright, Frank Gerstle, Bruno VeSota, Roy Gordon, Carolyn Hughes, Frank Wolff, Philip Barry, Gene Corman, Roger Corman, Lani Mars (Kinta Zertuche).
Cinematography: Harry Neumann
Film Editor: Carlo Lodato
Art Direction: Daniel Haller
Original Music: Fred Katz
Written by Leo Gordon, Kinta Zertuche
Produced and Directed by Roger Corman
Roger Corman is much more than an exploitation specialist.
- 1/12/2019
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
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