Technophobic and Dystopic Visions of the 1970's

In Class Viewing:

THX 1138, 1971, 88 minutes, USA, Director George Lucas

Set in the 25th century, the story centers around a man and a woman who rebel against their rigidly controlled society.

Reading:

Liquid Metal: The Science Fiction Film Reader

Technophobia/Dystopia by Michael Ryan and Douglas Kellner pg 48-56

On reserve in the KC:

Silent Running, 1972, American, Director Douglas Trumbull - 89 minutes

READ THESE TOO!
YOU WERE REQUIRED TO READ THESE FOR LAST WEEK'S CLASS - SOME INTERESTING REVIEWS AND ANALYSIS:

Review of Silent Running:
http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/silent-running-1971
and
Analysis of La Jetee:
http://www.ballardian.com/la-jetee
and
Analysis of Dark Star:
http://www.denofgeek.us/movies/17618/looking-back-at-john-carpenter%E2%80%99s-dark-star