There's a general impression that, 1950's sci-fi, although cute, was ultimately cheesy.
Maybe it was in some instances, but in other instances perhaps anything but.
"Invasion of the Body Snatchers" was frankly scary and disturbing - there was far more in that film that was memorable than forgettable.
And although I've never rally watched the "saucer" flicks, I do remember other black and white fiction such as "It came from Outer Space". The general sense of unease was great!
I even watched "Attack of the 50 foot woman" expecting nothing but a silly film, but I actually found myself becoming quite drawn into it. It was an interesting take on familiar themes of inter-personal relationship and infidelity.
So...1950's science fiction, take a bow. You're not that cheesy. In fact, sometimes, you're darn entertaining - as you were supposde to be.
Maybe it was in some instances, but in other instances perhaps anything but.
"Invasion of the Body Snatchers" was frankly scary and disturbing - there was far more in that film that was memorable than forgettable.
And although I've never rally watched the "saucer" flicks, I do remember other black and white fiction such as "It came from Outer Space". The general sense of unease was great!
I even watched "Attack of the 50 foot woman" expecting nothing but a silly film, but I actually found myself becoming quite drawn into it. It was an interesting take on familiar themes of inter-personal relationship and infidelity.
So...1950's science fiction, take a bow. You're not that cheesy. In fact, sometimes, you're darn entertaining - as you were supposde to be.