The Sci-Fi Boys (2006)

Legendary all-stars of cinema bring to life the evolution of science-fiction and special effects films from the wild and funny days of B-movies to blockbusters that have captured the ... See full summary »

Director:

Paul Davids

Writer:

Paul Davids

Stars:

Peter Jackson, Ray Harryhausen, Leonard Maltin

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Jackson	...	Himself
Ray Harryhausen	...	Himself
Leonard Maltin	...	Himself
Forrest J Ackerman	...	Himself
John Landis	...	Himself
Dennis Muren	...	Himself
Stephen Sommers	...	Himself
Bob Ducsay	...	Himself
Rick Baker	...	Himself
Roger Corman	...	Himself
Steve Johnson	...	Himself
Ray Bradbury	...	Himself
Donald F. Glut	...	Himself
William Malone	...	Himself
Bob Burns	...	Himself

Storyline

Legendary all-stars of cinema bring to life the evolution of science-fiction and special effects films from the wild and funny days of B-movies to blockbusters that have captured the world's imagination. This is the story of the Sci-Fi Boys, who started out as kids making amateur movies inspired by Forrest J Ackerman's FAMOUS MONSTERS magazine and grew up to take Hollywood by storm, inventing the art and technology for filming anything the mind can dream

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 April 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Los chicos de ciencia ficción

Company Credits

Production Co:

Yellow Hat Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

80 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

References Day the World Ended (1955)

User Reviews

Excellent Documentary on the genesis of early Sci-Fi films.

The Correct name of that periodical was "Famous Monsters of Filmland." Much like the movie makers in this documentary, I too (genuinely) looked forward to each monthly issue.

This documentary is an oral history enhanced with "out takes" galore.

Half a century later I can still recall some of the great photos spreads that lied within. I can recall the actual smell of those slim glossy 8.5" x 11" magazines. I used to roll up the current issue and carry it about half-stuffed in my back pocket when they were still new. That was the essence of hipness as a pre-pubescent adolescent. That was in the 1950's. Aaargh ! Now you know that I am a grizzled old codger.

The older that one grows the greater the cachet memories have. More than you youngsters can imagine. Seeing this flick was a quasi- divine experience as I could relate to it so deeply. I recorded it via TIVO natch'