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Sci-Fi Savant Paperback – Illustrated, October 11, 2011

by Glenn Erickson (Author), DVD Savant (Author)

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"When it comes to classic sci-fi movies it's rare to find much in the way of new insights. But Glenn Erickson, whose fine website DVD Savant has produced some of the most enlightening and clear eyed commentary on the Internet, has gathered together his essays on 116 imagi-movies, both famous and obscure, into Sci Fi Savant. It's a treasure trove of ideas, opinions and research that'll entertain you for hours. A must-have!" Joe Dante, director of GREMLINS, MATINEE, THE HOLE Glenn Erickson, the DVD SAVANT, has been reviewing classic science fiction ever since his column first appeared in the early days of the Internet era. In SCI-FI SAVANT, his writings have been compiled to provide a considered overview of the science fiction genre, from Fritz Lang's groundbreaking METROPOLIS to James Cameron's AVATAR. These films explore not just the furthest reaches of outer space, but the profound and sometimes dangerous ideas that can lie behind the sparkling veneer of robots, rayguns and aliens.

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October 11, 2011
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Point Blank; Illustrated edition (October 11, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 312 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1434433102
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1434433107
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.19 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.71 x 9.25 inches

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JP Fish

An Ambitious Overview of Sci Fi Cinema

Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2015

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A great guide to the Sci Fi Classics! Not simply a compendium of Fanboy articles, these are well written and thought out overviews of most, if not all the best Sci Fi cinema has to offer. Even for a life time fan who has seen, and collected most of the over 300 films discussed, I have found this a great overview filled with insightful and enjoyable articles. Many include the authors own memories of first seeing said film and its impact on his youthful psyche. Even if I do not agree with the evaluations put on some of these films, the write ups still make enjoyable reading. One might have wished for more photographs or illustrations. But the book is so full of info that more art would have made this already respectable tome into a real monster. I cannot in good conscience detract stars from such an enjoyable read.
An added plus is the general format of the book. Each film / article is tagged with its poster art, and then given roughly a page of text. This is just enough for a casual reader to discover films they have never seen or have forgotten about.They can also use the art to quickly browse the contents looking for THAT film, or discovering some previously unknown treasure. Either way, this is a great way to skim through Sci Fi film history. Way to go, Glen.

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TOM OWENS

Curious Choices

Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2021

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For the most part, this is a very valued addition to anyone's library who has an interest in sf films. It reviews a large number of foreign films although a number are rather esoteric for my tastes and I can recommend a Hungarian import called Loop. In addition, the author disparages the Star War films as being juvenile and apparently as the same disdain for ET and the Back to the Future series but inexplicably lauds Wall E. I also think he rates Dune and Starship Troopers too highly.

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Dave from Central CT

Another not-to-be missed DVD Savant book

Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2011

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An endlessly fascinating look at science fiction films from wonderful film expert and author Glenn Erickson (aka DVD Savant). Glenn not only covers the story behind the films, his critical appraisals are both entertaining and thoughtful--and his gives a welcome critique of the most recent DVD or Blu-ray release of the films. Both film and sci-fi buffs won't be able to put it down.

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Terrianne Neill

Great book!

Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2014

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I bought this book as a gift. It is a great book and a 'must have' for any serious Sci-fi fan. It is not light reading but a serious look at the Sci-fi genre.

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KMFC

Great for Sci-Fi lover.

Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2016

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My husband loves this book and has found several movies he hadn't discovd before

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Michael L. Hanna

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2016

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a interesting book well done

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Scifi Servant

Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2014

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mrliteral

Sins of omission

Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2012

There have been a lot of good science fiction films over the years and probably even more bad ones. Glenn Erickson covers much of each in his book Sci-Fi Savant, a collection of his movie reviews originally posted online.

Erickson has an affection for older science fiction movies and it shows. Around 40%of the book (130 pages out of 309) is dedicated to movies made in the 1950s. Another quarter of the book is for movies made in the 1960s. The remaining decades (before and after) take up around a third of the book. Erickson doesn't limit his focus, however, to the big movies; he also reviews obscure films, even some from the old Soviet bloc.

Erickson's reviews are insightful, pointing out the virtues and vices of the films. He also often looks at the political viewpoints of the movies; it's hard to tell where his own politics lie, but he is good at discussing the political themes behind the movies.

If there is a problem with this book, it's with what's missing. Sure, Erickson can pick and choose what movies to include, but I'd expect certain key movies of the genre to be included. Among the missing: the Star Wars movies, Terminator movies, E.T. and the Matrix movies (although they are referred to in other reviews).

There are also little mistakes here and there, but it's the omissions that keep this book from being a great overview of the science fiction film genre. Nonetheless, what is there is pretty good and makes this collection of reviews worth reading.

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Amelia

This book made a rained-out family camping holiday in Scotland a thing of gleeful pleasure.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 20, 2012

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As another follower of Mr Erickson's marvelous review column I was already familiar with many of the writings included in this collection but chose it as holiday reading anyway on the basis that the next best thing to watching a movie with a like-minded friend is reading about it through the eyes of a like-minded friend. For those with a love of old sci-fi movies you'd be hard-pressed to find better written analysis of by-gone fantastics than Savant's.

Although I'm very much a member of 'Generation Jedi' it's been an ambition of mine to see all the great (and not so great) sci-fi titles that preceded 'Star Wars,' the film that ruled my childhood. In my Forties now, I'm getting into the more obscure ones and Glenn's knowledge and insight provides wonderful introductions to movies I've yet to see as well as enjoyable takes on ones I've considered old friends since childhood. Always beautifully balanced, his reviews have tweaked my interest in movies I'd unjustifiably relegated to the lower part of my list ('The Abominable Snowman') and inspired me to revisit the ones I already adore ('This Island Earth').

Certainly, there are some omissions but I believe these are quite deliberate; in a recent interview Glenn stated that with a film like Star Wars so much had been written that there wasn't much to be added. That's a shame as I'd love to read his take on Lucas' original trilogy and have no doubt he'd give it the thoughtful and humorous spin he always does. This is a heartily recommended book.

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