1/13/2010 05:16:00 PM
Jeffrey K Radt ("JRed")
What was it about the 1950s?
I know that the Cold War had just begun and that this created a feeling of anxiety and uneasiness about the future amongst a majority of the population in America, but that decade was full of an abundance of the bizarre.
The same decade that gave us the infamous "MK-Ultra Mind Control" experiments also gave us some incredible Science Fiction films from Hollywood having to do with several of the themes we've been discussing here lately, but most notably with the "Alien/UFO Meme".
Here we are 60 years later and the movies in question seem more relevant today than they did way back then. Have a look at just a few:
Flight To Mars (1951)
Invaders From Mars (1953)
Devil Girl From Mars (1954)
Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers (1956)
Kronos (1957)
It Came From Outer Space
It's incredible to think that these films and storylines have been a part of our world for decades, and for over a century since the very beginning of cinema itself. Why?
I stumbled upon an interview with Directors Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Ridley Scott and James Cameron who discuss these very same Science Fiction movies of the 1950s that influenced them. Perhaps that will give us some insight (even though you already know what I think about the spiritual force behind such films).
Watch The Skies!: Sci-Fi, The 1950s, And Us (Part 1)
Watch The Skies!: Sci-Fi, The 1950s, And Us (Part 2)
Watch The Skies!: Sci-Fi, The 1950s, And Us (Part 3)
Watch The Skies!: Sci-Fi, The 1950s, And Us (Part 4)
Watch The Skies!: Sci-Fi, The 1950s, And Us (Part 5)
Watch The Skies!: Sci-Fi, The 1950s, And Us (Part 6)
Actually, these filmmakers give us quite a bit of insight into the agenda that's at work today (and that I would say is almost complete).
At one point, they point out how several of the films from the 1950s inspired the creation of NASA and motivated many people to pursue a career with the organization.
I think it's pretty clear. At least, I pray that it is. Prepare yourself for the coming deception so that you don't fall for the lie.
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I know that the Cold War had just begun and that this created a feeling of anxiety and uneasiness about the future amongst a majority of the population in America, but that decade was full of an abundance of the bizarre.
The same decade that gave us the infamous "MK-Ultra Mind Control" experiments also gave us some incredible Science Fiction films from Hollywood having to do with several of the themes we've been discussing here lately, but most notably with the "Alien/UFO Meme".
Here we are 60 years later and the movies in question seem more relevant today than they did way back then. Have a look at just a few:
Flight To Mars (1951)
Invaders From Mars (1953)
Devil Girl From Mars (1954)
Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers (1956)
Kronos (1957)
It Came From Outer Space
It's incredible to think that these films and storylines have been a part of our world for decades, and for over a century since the very beginning of cinema itself. Why?
I stumbled upon an interview with Directors Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Ridley Scott and James Cameron who discuss these very same Science Fiction movies of the 1950s that influenced them. Perhaps that will give us some insight (even though you already know what I think about the spiritual force behind such films).
Watch The Skies!: Sci-Fi, The 1950s, And Us (Part 1)
Watch The Skies!: Sci-Fi, The 1950s, And Us (Part 2)
Watch The Skies!: Sci-Fi, The 1950s, And Us (Part 3)
Watch The Skies!: Sci-Fi, The 1950s, And Us (Part 4)
Watch The Skies!: Sci-Fi, The 1950s, And Us (Part 5)
Watch The Skies!: Sci-Fi, The 1950s, And Us (Part 6)
Actually, these filmmakers give us quite a bit of insight into the agenda that's at work today (and that I would say is almost complete).
At one point, they point out how several of the films from the 1950s inspired the creation of NASA and motivated many people to pursue a career with the organization.
I think it's pretty clear. At least, I pray that it is. Prepare yourself for the coming deception so that you don't fall for the lie.
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Jeff,
I had not seen the documentary before so as I watched it a few things really stood out. Some things you've mentioned and also how Hollywood tends to put just enough truth in stories to make them seem real.
Especially how these directors (who were shaped by the moves of the 50s/60s) shaped our generation's view of "space" by their interpretations. It struck me how often "religious" terms were used within the documentary, and yet it's misleading because the themes are actually that man is the ultimate power (for good or bad).
When they Lucas was talking about watching the films and imagining how this inspired future astronauts (NASA), it struck me how Hollywood had already begun blurring the lines of reality and sci-fi, and then creating sci-fi into reality (by the creation of NASA and space flight).
It also struck me how Spielberg said that before he'd seen those movies, he was essentially filled with a sense of wonder as he discovered the universe through his telescope, but that with the films he implied that there was now a sense of anxiety of attack or threat from above.
Combine that with the fact that a lot of the movies from the 50s is about child empowerment, (reject authority figures--talked about in documentary) and it makes you wonder about a lot of things.
Of course there were the typical images of creatures rising from the sea (especially mutant animals), and other fantastic things, but it was mostly what the directors themselves said that caught my attention.
Some of the key phrases that stood out in my mind while watching this were:
[Spielberg] "...preparing for armageddon."
[? - and not exact quote] how each film has a brainiac scientist - that shows us we have only ourselves to blame - perhaps conditioning for when things go wrong later?
[? - not exact quote} Talking about "Forbidden Planet" and how the dreams are made into reality... again blurring of reality and sci-fi
[? - not exact quote] Those films showed that Military is good; Scientists are bad. I could not help but think of the flu epidemics and how the doctors who try to spread the truth are being discredited...that could just be me, but as soon as I heard that...
[?/believe it was Lucas - not exact] "...aggressive alien should exist only in entertainment." Then proceeds to give rationale why this would be? As if he fully expected it to happen in real life...
[Cameron] - "no idea who we are going to meet first. It might be a conquering race or it might be an angelic race that's here to help us."
[?] In re: Invaders from mars... No angels, here to bend our minds. Thieves of love... ??? Great deception? And we know that God is love, so do they steal men's love of God?
There was much more, like original sin being mentioned a couple of times, about religion [and weaponry] being ineffective, children have the tools and "global" understanding, etc....but the overall comparison to religion was (and shouldn't have been) astounding.
And that they want to place their hope in a benevolent alien, well, we all know our true hope is in the Lord.
K&T Zimmerman
Without a doubt the fifties were a pivotal decade. 'Roswell' and the beginning of seeing 'flying saucers' and UFO's world wide mixed reality with the paranormal.
Socially it started with 'Ozzie and Harriet' and ended with 'Elvis the pelvis'. But don't forget 1948 and the restoration of Israel. That is the key. Satan then knew his days were numbered. Since then it has been nothing but deception through Hollywood and destruction of Israel through Islam.
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