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Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959)
What Genre Is It? Sci-Fi/Adventure Why Watch the 1959 Journey to the Center of the Earth? Icelandic scientist, Arne Saknussemm, claimed that it was possible for humans to travel to the center of the earth. Unfortunately, his claims were laughed at…that is until he mysteriously disappeared never to be heard from again. Years later, a hidden message from Arne falls into the hands of a geology professor, Sir Oliver Lindenbrook (James Mason), and his assistant, Alexander McKuen (Pat Boone). Surprised but delighted by the discovery, the two men decide to test Arne’s theory themselves. Sir Oliver writes a paper and submits it to Professor Göteborg–hoping to receive input from this…
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The Time Machine (1960)
What Genre Is It? Sci-Fi Adventure For being a 1960s Sci-Fi Adventure film, this classic has stood the test of time. While it is not the most accurate depiction of this literature story, the changes give this film version a more hopeful tone than that of the original novella by H.G. Wells. Also, the special effects were well done for a film from this time. Why Watch The Time Machine? Rod Taylor stars as scientist George Wells. George dreams of conquering the laws of physics and traveling through time. He invites his scientific friends over for dinner during the year 1899 to discuss the possibility of traveling through the fourth…
