Georges Melies’s A Trip to the Moon (1902) is a wonderfully imaginative short film telling the story of a group of men flying to the moon and the excitement and danger encountered there.  Theatrical and innovative in its early use of special effects, A Trip to the Moon is an important and influential foundational work.  This pairs well with Gojira (1954), the first Godzilla film.  Gojira blends practical effects such as monster suits and detailed miniatures with a warning of the impacts of reckless science to tell a story that is thrilling, scary, and began a franchise that has spawned over 37 films!

Tuesday October 7th: 7:00pm