December 12 is The Day the Earth Stood Still
The remake of the 1951 classic, The Day the Earth Stood Still comes to theaters this Friday, December 12th. The movie is based on a short story by Harry Bates entitled Farewell to the Master in which an alien visitor comes to earth to warn the inhabitants that they must live in peace or be destroyed. Essentially, it is a story of the human condition and its flaws. Those themes are prevalent in Bates’ writings, but comes out in a prophetic manner in his story. It was written in the same vein as I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream by Harlan Ellison. Keanu Reeves will play the role of Klaatu, the computer who warns the earthlings. A cult classic from the 50’s the remake holds true to the classic, directed by Robert Wise. With a new age of visual effects, the remake provides an aesthetically pleasing movie all the while holding true to its roots. If you were a fan of the original, you’ll be a fan of the remake. For access to the short story, visit http://thenostalgialeague.com/olmag/bates.html