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The Future Was Now: Madmen, Mavericks, and the Epic Sci-Fi Summer of 1982

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I Index Overall Rating

Readers

86/100

Critics

50/100

Scholars

N/A

Author:

Chris Nashawaty

Publisher:

Flatiron Books

Date:

July 30, 2024

In the summer of 1982, eight science fiction films were released within six weeks of one another. Chris Nashawaty recounts the genesis of these films.

What The Reviewers Say

Chris Klimek,
The Washington Post
Brisk and insightful.
Marc Weingarten,
The Wall Street Journal
Breezy, anecdotal.
Chris Vognar,
The Los Angeles Times
It’s a promising premise, and The Future Was Now has no shortage of juicy storylines.
Mike Householder,
AP News
Ultra-entertaining and informative.