Retro-futurism typically refers to visions of what the future may look like that were produced in an earlier era.
Whichever way you cut it, there’s often a palpable sense of nostalgia that runs through retro-futurism films.
After Yanghas a clear yearning for the ‘old-fashioned’ way of doing things.
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The costumes and set design are a fusion between mid-century design and Japanese influence.
Escape From New Yorkaligns with the more traditional definition of retro-futurism.
Another common element of retro-futurism is its vision of the future as a utopia, rather than dystopia.
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‘Mars Attacks!’
Comedy, sci-fi, satire, and parody:Mars Attacks!spins a lot of plates.
Blade Runnerhas many retro-futuristic layers within it.
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