'The Day The Earth Stood Still' In Historical Context

This week on the Science Fiction University Podcast, we go back to the classics by examining the 1951 sci-fi film "The Day the Earth Stood Still" and its source material - the 1940 short story "Farewell to the Master" by Harry Bates. 

 We analyze how the Cold War-era film adapted and expanded upon the original story's premise of a human-like alien arriving on Earth with a terrifying robot enforcer to deliver an ultimatum to humanity.

From the iconic performances to the still-relevant themes of anti-militarism and nuclear disarmament. It’s a lively discussion delving into the origins of one of sci-fi's most beloved tales of First Contact gone awry.

 Tune in for all the historical context, literary analysis, and fresh takes on a true classic from the golden age of sci-fi cinema and prose. 

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