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“The Future Was Now: Madmen, Mavericks, and the Epic Sci-Fi Summer of 1982” by Chris Nashawaty

About Blog Post Aug 13, 2024 by SCLSNJ Staff
“The Future Was Now: Madmen, Mavericks, and the Epic Sci-Fi Summer of 1982” by Chris Nashawaty Review by Laura Frantz, collection development librarian The summer of 1982 was a game changer for the film industry. Eight sci-fi films were released within eight weeks of each other, and those movies would have a lasting influence for years to come. That summer saw the release of “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” “Tron,” “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” “Conan the Barbarian,” “Blade Runner," “Poltergeist,” “The Thing,” and “The Road Warrior.” Author Chris Nashawaty deftly chronicles the ups, downs, and oftentimes overlapping paths these films and the talented folks involved with them would take. This book is filled with fantastic behind-the-scenes details perfect for movie lovers, sci-fi fans, and pop culture enthusiasts. A perfect summer read.
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