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Alien Encounters - 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' (1977) d. Steven Spielberg, 'Godland' (2022) d. Hlynur Pálmason & 'Asteroid City' (2023) d. Wes Anderson
Season 7
Episode 8
Published 2 years, 11 months ago
Description
To what extent does the alien mesmerise us? How have we dealt with aliens thoughout history? What should be our default position when encountering the alien? In contemplating the symbolic value of alien encounters when depicted cinematically, this week's episode explores the ways in which we deal with the strange and mesmeric.
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