You think the 1960s and 1970s were great for sci-fi?
The 1980s were just as epic.
They also launched concepts that are still with us today.
Nevertheless, the decade was marked by both undisputed crowd-pleaserstheStar WarsandStar Treksequels,Aliens,E.T.
And 1980 kicked it off with perhaps the greatest sci-fi follow-up of them all.
And you know what?
Its still one hell of a movie.
It also expands on a story started withMad Maxthree years earlier.
- With this film,one of sci-fis most heralded franchiseswas back for good.
The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Was the summer of 1982 arguably the greatest ever for sci-fi movies?
The first adventure of Marty McFly (Michael J.
In other words, a perfect movie.
Robert De Niro, Kim Greist, Michael Palin, and Ian Holm are all superb as well.
Not that youre bored before that.
Itsstill our favorite Cameron joint.
Theres no doubt, however, thatThe Flyis his grandest achievement.
Unsettling and ultimately poignant,The Flystill soars.
What a way to end the decade for one of the genres true auteurs.
