The 1927 silent movie Metropolis gave audiences a fantasy glimpse a hundred years into the future. The movie was groundbreaking in its special effects, and influenced all science fiction films that came afterward. The plot was more political, and wasn't all that impressive to viewers of the time. H.G. Wells called it "silly." Yet modern audiences recognize history from the movie's elements.
The influence of Metropolis on later films is undeniable. It gave us the classic humanoid robot, cities with flying vehicles, the mad scientist, not to mention innovative filmmaking techniques still used today. (via Laughing Squid)
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Influence of Metropolis
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