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November 8, 2024 89 mins

Welcome back to Planet 8! This time, we're taking a stroll through one of the greatest decades for science fiction films, the 1950s. The 50s had it all - blockbusters and classics, thrillers and chillers, and grade D flicks that are more notable today for making you laugh rather than filling you with awe. There are some noticeable themes that run through sci fi of this decade. Of course, this was the time of the Cold War, and the threat of nuclear war never seemed too far away in most of these movies. Sometimes it was not nuclear war but radiation which played a role in matters. The fear of "The Other," whether a foreign agent, or an alien from another world, was also strongly expressed. And of course, flying saucers abounded! Sit back and relax, while we share with you our picks for the decade's best science fiction film offerings!

This time in the Sensor Sweep, Bob shares a book on the designer of the original Godzilla suit. He must be in a Big G mood (when isn't he?), as he also shares a collection of the Marvel Godzilla comics, printed in color. Larry got a werewolf mask at Goodwill (it was a bargain!), and a pumpkin monster home decor piece- you really need to see it, so head over to our YouTube site!

OK kids, that's it for us. As always, let us know what you thought of our picks. What are your top three films from the 50s? Tell us at:

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