Over the history of the Academy Awards, science fiction has always been a genre that gets shortchanged. People go in with blockbuster expectations, but the genre often has a lot to say about society, humanity, and life in general. Still, these movies don't historically pick up many Academy Awards outside of the technical ones. That's why I wanted to tell you about eleven of the best sci-fi movies that were actually nominated for Best Picture that you definitely have to check out. This is a subjective list that I put in the order they came to me, so if you hate it, blame my memory. Let's dive in. 1. Star WarsCast: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Alec Guinness Director: George Lucas Writer: George LucasAbsolutely one of the most influential movies of all time, this is the gold standard when it comes to crowd-pleasing science fiction movies.2. E.T. the Extra-TerrestrialCast: Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Dee Wallace, Peter Coyote Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Melissa MathisonPersonally, this is the movie that tugs on my heartstrings and is one of the greatest of all time. Spielberg is cooking here with emotions few can tap into. 3. 2001: A Space OdysseyCast: Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, Douglas Rain (voice) Director: Stanley Kubrick Writers: Stanley Kubrick, Arthur C. Clarke (based on the novel "The Sentinel" and other stories by Arthur C. Clarke)When people ask to define science fiction, this is the movie I send them to. It's about the future, about humanity, and it's so...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 7 February